Oh my god, I'm in love with this Cherubino. The most sensual rendition ever. Makes you forget that it's a 35-year old woman singing, it's like a young boy singing a serenade especially for you.
I was among the lucky ones who was able to see her in this role in Paris that summer. I remember thinking how wonderful it must have been for her to be able to pull this aria out of her hat, night after night, and bring the house down every time. She was the darling of all Paris. There has never since been a more gracious or endearing Cherubino. This aria is hers alone.
A parte l'esecuzione fantastica... Rimarrò sempre perplesso dall'incredibile musicalità delle composizioni di Mozart. Per qualunque strumento, voce o ensemble, chiunque ascolti può immaginare già quale sia la nota successiva a quella che sta sentendo, una naturalezza e un'armoniosità senza mai però essere banale o semplice. Puro genio musicale!
I really love this Aria, especially the low note at 3:06.. its always been my favorite part, for some reason. I actually like the slow pace, each note is so beautiful that they all deserve more time :)
Brava! Brava! Brava! Has there ever been a more delicious Cherubino?? Flicka is ideal; exquisite voice, sparkling personality, superb interpretation and very easy on the eyes!!
I had the great fortune to hear Flicka in concert and a Master Class this past May, and she is just as lovely and gracious as ever. DoryViolet- this is NOT too slow, it is the way Maestro Solti directed. That may,indeed, be different from the way you were taught to sing the aria, but, there is a reason why Flicka and this production are immortalized on film and those of us writing here, are not!
Not only is her singing perfection, but her interpretation is believable as a basically well-meaning teenage boy. (I think I heard she based her interpretation on her nephews.) Watch how she maintains her body, how and when she turns her head, the development of her facial expressions.
as marvelous as Flicka is here, her best Cherubino is possibly on the studio CD with Solti, Popp, Ramey, te Kanawa... every time I hear her I could swear I've left Earth and entered the heavenly firmament...
Sans farine alors car cela gratte sur les cordes vocales ... Federica chante une minute de plus que Teresa. Les deux sont merveilleuses. Pur bonheur... Philippe
All I can say to the critics of PACE and DRAMATIC DELIVERY and PRONUNCIATION ........... CHERUBINO belongs to F.V.S - she made her debut with this part - 1971 - Santa Fe Opera - along with another newcomer, Kiri Te Kanawa. The interpretation is down to the DIRECTOR. Please watch her in the GLYNBOURNE production with all the Santa Fe cast - directed by Peter Hall. Passion & pace a-plenty, and that beautiful voice. Heaven.
Actually I have to agree with you there. She is very much a modern day Flicka ... although perhaps not quite as internationally renowned yet. However, I do admire her very much too.
Excelente dominio vocal de Federica, aunque el tempo muy piano, ¿para demostrarnos su magnífico fraseo y su absoluto dominio de su registro de soprano?
@softboy24 your ears must be out of tune!! This is simply superb singing. Pure beauty of tone and phrasing that seems to coming straight from heaven. Are you a classical music hooligan or something??
Opino lo mismo. Aún siendo un prodigio, como no podía ser menos viniendo de Frederica von Stade, la versión (¡la versión mil veces recordada, con razón!) de 1973 en Glyndebourne era más vital, mas... "Cherubino", y no olvidemos que Cherubino es un muchacho de no más de 16 o 17 años. Por lo tanto, si hubiera que elegir, lo cual sería dificilísimo, yo me inclinaria por la versión de 1973, donde además Flicka "representaba" y "creaba" a un personaje, su personaje, para mí nunca superado
¡Me encanta, me encanta! Mucho mejor que Berganza, lo que ya es bien difícil. Quizá la versión es un poco lenta para mi gusto, pero increíble de todas maneras.
Love it, love it, love it! Von Stade is the best Cherubino out there--simply amazing. I have yet to find a better singer in this role.
Oh my god, I'm in love with this Cherubino. The most sensual rendition ever. Makes you forget that it's a 35-year old woman singing, it's like a young boy singing a serenade especially for you.
Beautiful voice and acting, my favorite Cherubino ever!
I was among the lucky ones who was able to see her in this role in Paris that summer. I remember thinking how wonderful it must have been for her to be able to pull this aria out of her hat, night after night, and bring the house down every time. She was the darling of all Paris. There has never since been a more gracious or endearing Cherubino. This aria is hers alone.
Ahhh...Flicka! Such a wonderful voice!
This is I think the best singing of this aria you can hear. You really hear the "boys" feeling.
Incredible!!! She is perfect.
I can't describe with words what I feel when I hear Mozart's music...
It's indredible
This was when she was 35, at the height of her physical beauty and the peak of her vocal prowess.
I've watched 5 times in a row. Her voice is like velvet. Thank you for posting it. It is by far the best one.
Das ist eine wirklich traumhaft schöne Stimme!!
She is so cute in this!!! Such a sweet face.
What a gorgeous voice and what a great performance.
A parte l'esecuzione fantastica...
Rimarrò sempre perplesso dall'incredibile musicalità delle composizioni di Mozart.
Per qualunque strumento, voce o ensemble, chiunque ascolti può immaginare già quale sia la nota successiva a quella che sta sentendo, una naturalezza e un'armoniosità senza mai però essere banale o semplice.
Puro genio musicale!
Such a lovely voice!
I really love this Aria, especially the low note at 3:06.. its always been my favorite part, for some reason. I actually like the slow pace, each note is so beautiful that they all deserve more time :)
Her voice it's so sweet!
beautiful voice !!!
this is really really good and beautiful
Muy lindo !! ;gracias , desde argentina.
Best I heard uptill now. Heartbreaking beautifull
so, so pretty...her voice is beautiful! I am 54 and just learning; I hope to be half as good as this once...just once :)
She looks so handsome and is so well dressed as well as singing like an angel.
Wonderful!
Muy bueno !!! Gracias , desde argentina.
wonderful...the best cherubino i`ve heard on youtube::D
Thanks. I'd have loved to have seen this production.
Brava! Brava! Brava! Has there ever been a more delicious Cherubino?? Flicka is ideal; exquisite voice, sparkling personality, superb interpretation and very easy on the eyes!!
Gorgeous!
Perfection.
trully stunning!
"Flicka" had always brought an unusual understanding to singing the role with her voice - to see her act it now, I see this is extraordinary role.
Beautiful =)
beautiful voice, and she's so pretty here!
best performance on Voi che sapete aria
No-one can beat Flika!!!!!!!!!:-)
I had the great fortune to hear Flicka in concert and a Master Class this past May, and she is just as lovely and gracious as ever.
DoryViolet- this is NOT too slow, it is the way Maestro Solti directed. That may,indeed, be different from the way you were taught to sing the aria, but, there is a reason why Flicka and this production are immortalized on film and those of us writing here, are not!
magnifiquement chanté, il faut bien le dire...
Pretty ,very pretty!!!
Wonderful! Dorothea
that's a very sweet Cherubino=)
Not only is her singing perfection, but her interpretation is believable as a basically well-meaning teenage boy. (I think I heard she based her interpretation on her nephews.) Watch how she maintains her body, how and when she turns her head, the development of her facial expressions.
It seems that more or less everyone who has ever known, worked with or listened to Flicka is in love with her, both as an artist and as a human being.
!كتير حلو
as marvelous as Flicka is here, her best Cherubino is possibly on the studio CD with Solti, Popp, Ramey, te Kanawa... every time I hear her I could swear I've left Earth and entered the heavenly firmament...
Sans farine alors car cela gratte sur les cordes vocales ...
Federica chante une minute de plus que Teresa.
Les deux sont merveilleuses.
Pur bonheur...
Philippe
Ah - I didn't know about the NYC bash? Is it available on DVD yet? Glad to find another devoted fan!
All I can say to the critics of PACE and DRAMATIC DELIVERY and PRONUNCIATION ...........
CHERUBINO belongs to F.V.S - she made her debut with this part - 1971 - Santa Fe Opera - along with another newcomer, Kiri Te Kanawa. The interpretation is down to the DIRECTOR. Please watch her in the GLYNBOURNE production with all the Santa Fe cast - directed by Peter Hall. Passion & pace a-plenty, and that beautiful voice. Heaven.
Actually I have to agree with you there. She is very much a modern day Flicka ... although perhaps not quite as internationally renowned yet. However, I do admire her very much too.
@ioleilaltra Very true to the period it's like stepping into a Watteau or Fragonard...
vós que sabeis que coisa é amor muito bonita
extremamente boa a canção
I enjoy reading comments by discerning commenters
Excelente dominio vocal de Federica, aunque el tempo muy piano, ¿para demostrarnos su magnífico fraseo y su absoluto dominio de su registro de soprano?
@softboy24 your ears must be out of tune!! This is simply superb singing. Pure beauty of tone and phrasing that seems to coming straight from heaven. Are you a classical music hooligan or something??
How about Edith Mathis? I love Chrisine Schaefer and Frederica (Flicka) von Stade too.
Is this available on DVD? I keep looking and can't find it!
Opino lo mismo. Aún siendo un prodigio, como no podía ser menos viniendo de Frederica von Stade, la versión (¡la versión mil veces recordada, con razón!) de 1973 en Glyndebourne era más vital, mas... "Cherubino", y no olvidemos que Cherubino es un muchacho de no más de 16 o 17 años. Por lo tanto, si hubiera que elegir, lo cual sería dificilísimo, yo me inclinaria por la versión de 1973, donde además Flicka "representaba" y "creaba" a un personaje, su personaje, para mí nunca superado
¡Me encanta, me encanta! Mucho mejor que Berganza, lo que ya es bien difícil. Quizá la versión es un poco lenta para mi gusto, pero increíble de todas maneras.
@softboy24 no she is not
Pamela Helen Stephen
quale carriera? mi sembra che e sempre rimasta entro limiti decorosi (non e mica stata come la Riciarelli per intendersi)
She really looks like a boy here (and not a man), not like some other mezzos who pretend to be all macho.
Justin Bieber y nueve fans le dieron al "no me gusta".
@softboy24 Surely you jest. You are just joking aren't you? Tongue in cheek stuff? You would have to be tone deaf otherwise.
it's a bit of a shame having someone that beautiful dress up like a guy but at least it has good results
i prefer her in cenerentola but shes amazing
the best cherubino is Maria Ewing ^^
Not as wonderful as that of Teresa Berganza, in my humble opinion...
Amazing voice, but such a slow tempo!
The way she pronounces pienti desir bugs me so much...