Kathleen Battle - "Sul fil d'un soffio etesio" Nanetta's Aria from Falstaff
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ธ.ค. 2009
- Sir George Solti organized a lauded concert version of Falstaff in 1985 and performed it with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago and also in Carnegie Hall. Though Nanetta is a small part, every review of the performance singled out Battle's contribution above all else. This is opera magic that few can ever hope to attain from the opening calling of the Dryads to the final floated note.
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1985 was an AMAZING year for her, probably her best ever.
Kathleen Battle is my all time favourite singer. The sound is so warm, clear and full or character. She has such a special timbre. But I'm always surprised by how many people comment on the size of her voice. It's so irrelevant. It doesn't matter how big or small a voice is as long as it has quality and the singer is generous with their expression. Timbre, beauty, freedom and expression - these are the things that matter, not size.
Agreed. People that comment on the size of her voice have never heard her sing live. Its spectacular and resonant.
most amazing voice I have ever heard.She is exquisite.Never to be missed
If I had to choose 3 recordings (live or studio) of Kathleen Battle, this would be most likely one of them. Her technique is its best and so is her instrument. In my opinion, this is the best rendition of this aria. Brava!!
This is very, very beautiful.
Ms. Battle’s singing is just marvellous here! Verdi would love this singing! Bravo!
with that said, this is glorious. it's like a little piece of heaven. i wish there were more singers like this on the stages today :)
foggyroad81, thanks for this upload!
for those who saw her live: a special voice. Tiny, but it glittered like a diamond. Difficult to fit into the strange world of big house opera. How things have changed nowadays, she makes me want to put my iPhone away and just enjoy.
Daniel Vasquez could you hear her well
The absolute most beautiful voice in the world, bar none.
Absolutely agree. I only saw her once and was astonished how even more wonderful the sound was in person. And can we talk about the fact that, despite the size, she had multiple colors, she had morbidezza when she wanted and she phrased beautifully. The section from 4:02 to 5:15. Classical vocalism doesn't get better, despite the small voice.
I know how you feel. What's odd to me is that so many of her best performances reflect great collaboration, she and Solti here are singing a lovely duet, the chorus is so nice, it just makes you wonder why she never recognized the importance of those collaborations.
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mooi!
@shivastotravali well I guess it depends on what you mean by bizarre and embarrassing. I saw her at her most recent Carnegie Hall engagement and she was lovely.
oh please.. Anna Moffo cant even hold a candle next to Battle
when can i find this entire edition?!
Magically beautiful.
Worth comparing to Barbara Hendricks ( similarly sensitive &
rapturous). These are the best.
PIPZZZ02 I agree. If I prefer Hendricks by a slight margin, it is due merely to her different approach to the character; nothing at all to do with vocal technique, which as far as I can tell is on a similarly rarefied plane for both ladies.
A fine version indeed, but, in the opinion of many, Anna Moffo's rendition here on youtube is in a class all by itself.
No tops Anna Moffo in this aria.
@Pippin76 Not bat? She's sublime. But that's the point isn't it? If she were any less than sublime no one would have put up with bad behavior would they? That's the KB paradox.
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