Joan Sutherland "Tornami a vagheggiar" (New York, 14.10.1979) [Remastered]

Here is the Great Joan Sutherland singing an aria from on her first triumphs Alcina by Handel, during her opening number in her Joint Concert with Marilyn Horne on 14 October 1979! I have used the radio broadcast combined with the telecast! Hope to enjoy!!!

[@-Tesla-Live_]

The support of the voice during that final taxing phrase which ends on a high Bb is quite extraordinary and an object lesson for young singers.

[@scataplaft]

Absolutely. The amount of air compression is extraordinary yet she does it with zero tension, as if drinking a glass of water. It's crazy. She sounds digital! Lol ❤

[@shauncaton5479]

The greatest singer of Handel of all time. An astonishing lady and voice.

[@ahogbin2644]

An object lesson in great bel canto singing. The trill perfect. I was lucky enough to hear her sing this at a Covent Garden gala in 1981. I’ve not heard anyone come close to her since. La Stupenda indeed!

[@MarioMio]

That’s just one example of why she was called “La Stupenda!”

[@musikmusik6540]

Stupendous breath management and flawless technique that shapes effective, illuminating, and inspiring musical phrasing!!

[@scottgrunow5201]

That trill!

[@MarioMio]

The greatest coloratura soprano of all times. Brava La Stupenda 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cadoh8143]

The best!!!

[@MiguelArcangel-zi7xd]

Ah la Stupenda!!
La perfección!!!!

[@highbaritone]

Thank you for sharing

[@aetion]

Μπράβο, φίλε! Και πάλι εξαιρετική δουλειά. Το αξίζει η Joan Sutherland. Να είσαι καλά.

[@sannybunny614]

Yep the best version

[@gregorvet]

Excellent !

[@piustwelfth]

Stupendous. Almost equal to her 1960's performances. The only difference I noticed is she didn't hold the last note quite as long.

[@crazyorganist1609]

Modern sopranos could learn a great deal from listening to Dame Joan singing this aria