I had the great pleasure of hearing her sing this live. An unforgettable experience. The highlight was hearing her Acapella just before the alleluia. The conductor refused to join her for applause at the end, instead he stood at the side of the stage, joining the applause, refusing to take share any limelight with her. One of the greatest of all singers, and a superlative lieder singer.
By far and away the best interpretation of this motet! Kiri Te Kanawa is amazing and I take nothing away from her presentation... but THIS is absolute perfection. Barbara Bonney is an angel's voice, incarnate.
I had the great pleasure of hearing her sing this live. An unforgettable experience. The highlight was hearing her Acapella just before the alleluia. The conductor refused to join her for applause at the end, instead he stood at the side of the stage, joining the applause, refusing to take share any limelight with her. One of the greatest of all singers, and a superlative lieder singer.
By far and away the best interpretation of this motet! Kiri Te Kanawa is amazing and I take nothing away from her presentation... but THIS is absolute perfection. Barbara Bonney is an angel's voice, incarnate.
I could not agree more with you, a combination divine, this exquisite voice and Mozart, surely God listens