The clarity of his diction and purity of sound are absolutely remarkable. JMA is a first class tenor and he sings the hell out of this aria. His interpretation is so fiery and passionate. I am moved by each listening.
Finally, this video on youtube. You used to only see it on google. He is truly one of the greatest tenors. If his name doesn't go down in history, then the world will have made a great mistake.
Where have I been? This is my first time hearing of this tenor who is in a class all his OWN. I have never heard anything like this. He is SCARY good!!
Just fantastic!. I hear this piece from time to time, still facinated about this energy, technic and voice. , Outstanding and he increased his repertoire during these years, working very hard, becomes perfect on stage and performing around the world! Thanks
John Mark Ainsley was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2016, and took the decision to retire from public performance, although he continues to work in music education
This looks like it's from a DVD. Anyone know which one and where I can get it? This is probably my favorite rendition of the lesser known tenor aria in the Messiah.
John is absolutely amazing as a tenor, I dread to think who you critiques would rather have singing this piece....... I am not technical, but the sheer strength and tone of voice are one of a kind, I would know his voice anywhere...some imbecile on youtube decided to remove 'so when the glitt'ring queen of night' with Ainsley singing, nobody could ever sing it better.......sorry, NOBODY. Someone please post it, or I shall when my Pinnock cd arrives!!!
It is a foregone conclusion that since Handel never could find the level of talent he wanted that this aria was never performed at this Handelian tempo. Wow.
I can tell you're the type of person who would tun down a meal prepared by the greatest living chef, because you did not like the color of shirt he wore when he cooked it.
For all the people who are objecting to the coloratura, I think you're thinking that it's kinda bumpy and could be smoother. I'm sure he's capable of it, but that would have been a mistake on his part, because the aria is actually about the use of violence. I heard a performance of it once with a tenor who was singing very smoothly, and although I admired his ability to do it, the aria really did not work that way!
Amazing... I can't help but notice the tone is slightly different than in another recording of him singing the same song. Possibly because of the location and it's reverb?
I enjoy these recordings of Ainsley when he was younger, but I prefer more recent recordings, the tone is much more mature. He makes some great choices for this piece. His technique creates the mood, his timbre gives the music it's color, plus the orchestra is awesome!
@countered orb I suggest you listen again. It isn't aspirated throughout, but about 70% of it certainly is. I don't doubt that Ainsley could get thought purely from the diaphragm
@Gajdasi Well, he takes it pretty fast compared with most other tenors. Check out the bravura version of Mozart's aria 'Fuor del mar'- that's, imo, even harder. Or really, any Rossini tenor aria like Cessa di piu resistere.
great tenor!!! gorgeous voice!! the orchestra sounds a bit hysterical for my taste...it doesn't need to go "alla breve" to get into the drama of the piece! ...and the french subtitles on the video are pretty silly!
it's the handel messiah's: He that dwelleth in Heav'n and Thou shalt break them (42 and 43) a tenor's recitative and air just before the great hallelujia
@scorwitz It's not as fast as it sounds. Ainsley is deliberately machine gunning the melismatic portions sound it rhythmically sounds faster. Granted, it's much faster than andante lol...I think it's a little more theatrical this way, and more appropriate to giving "bite" to the text, which with the andante tempo doesn't achieve that. I have to disagree, the musicality here is darn good. Phrasing between the orchestra and Ainsley is well done.
It's not technically a coloratura as Ainsley is separating the semiquavers with the breath.. realistically there's no way to sing this with a perfect coloratura at this speed. At least I'd love to hear someone who could.
@StriderBLH Agreed on your description of musicality. What they are doing is musical within the confines of the tempo they have decided to take. I'm saying that the choice to take it THIS fast may not be the best choice musically. Believe me, I am a fan of a brisk Messiah and particularly "Thou Shalt Break Them" makes sense textually, but this tempo has pushed past the boundaries of anything that sounds normal to my ear.
Please complain more! It is not like he is world famous or just absolutely a brilliant tenor..... I'm sure everyone complaining can do this just as brilliant.
Too fast! Much like the axiom "just because you can hit a note doesn't mean you should" I say, just because you can singing coloratura extremely fast (by cheating and adding an H in between each note) doesn't mean the tempo of a peace should be that fast. There is virtuosity and musicality, and the latter should always take precedence.
The clarity of his diction and purity of sound are absolutely remarkable. JMA is a first class tenor and he sings the hell out of this aria. His interpretation is so fiery and passionate. I am moved by each listening.
Finally, this video on youtube. You used to only see it on google. He is truly one of the greatest tenors. If his name doesn't go down in history, then the world will have made a great mistake.
Where have I been? This is my first time hearing of this tenor who is in a class all his OWN. I have never heard anything like this. He is SCARY good!!
Unsurpassed account of the aria. And I’ve heard them ALL.
i literally watch this over and over and over and over and over
impresionante john. Pocos tenores tienen la coloratura tan facil a pesar de la velocidad en la que esta tocada la obra. Buenisimo!!!!!!
Just fantastic!. I hear this piece from time to time, still facinated about this energy, technic and voice. , Outstanding and he increased his repertoire during these years, working very hard, becomes perfect on stage and performing around the world!
Thanks
To those afront to God these days had best give ear to these words....
schön das anzuschauen...das Gesicht, sehr ausdrucksvoll
this is what Handel singing is all about!.............. GOSH.
Gotta love how the words grow in 0:38 LOL
This is excellently done and flawless is exactly the right word to use concerning this performance !
Bravo. One of the finest renditions of this great solo!
John Mark Ainsley was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2016, and took the decision to retire from public performance, although he continues to work in music education
Amazing coloratura bravo
Man...did someone pull down the one where he is doing the opening aria of Messiah? I loved that one!
Wonderful rendition!
This looks like it's from a DVD. Anyone know which one and where I can get it? This is probably my favorite rendition of the lesser known tenor aria in the Messiah.
John is absolutely amazing as a tenor, I dread to think who you critiques would rather have singing this piece.......
I am not technical, but the sheer strength and tone of voice are one of a kind, I would know his voice anywhere...some imbecile on youtube decided to remove 'so when the glitt'ring queen of night' with Ainsley singing, nobody could ever sing it better.......sorry, NOBODY.
Someone please post it, or I shall when my Pinnock cd arrives!!!
Stunning!!
Bravissimo!
Christian
It is a foregone conclusion that since Handel never could find the level of talent he wanted that this aria was never performed at this Handelian tempo. Wow.
I can tell you're the type of person who would tun down a meal prepared by the greatest living chef, because you did not like the color of shirt he wore when he cooked it.
Great singing sir!
DAMN! All I can say. DAMN!
Excellent!
For all the people who are objecting to the coloratura, I think you're thinking that it's kinda bumpy and could be smoother.
I'm sure he's capable of it, but that would have been a mistake on his part, because the aria is actually about the use of violence. I heard a performance of it once with a tenor who was singing very smoothly, and although I admired his ability to do it, the aria really did not work that way!
Like the speed. Great agility.
Amazing... I can't help but notice the tone is slightly different than in another recording of him singing the same song. Possibly because of the location and it's reverb?
different key
Very well sung, but what's up with the conductor? Train to catch?
incredible!!!
I enjoy these recordings of Ainsley when he was younger, but I prefer more recent recordings, the tone is much more mature.
He makes some great choices for this piece. His technique creates the mood, his timbre gives the music it's color, plus the orchestra is awesome!
und natürlich ..der Gesang..the same
My stoned friend told me to watch this. LOL?
Yes, yes, yes
@countered orb I suggest you listen again. It isn't aspirated throughout, but about 70% of it certainly is. I don't doubt that Ainsley could get thought purely from the diaphragm
nice!
@Gajdasi
Well, he takes it pretty fast compared with most other tenors. Check out the bravura version of Mozart's aria 'Fuor del mar'- that's, imo, even harder. Or really, any Rossini tenor aria like Cessa di piu resistere.
great tenor!!! gorgeous voice!! the orchestra sounds a bit hysterical for my taste...it doesn't need to go "alla breve" to get into the drama of the piece! ...and the french subtitles on the video are pretty silly!
YUMMY!
THE. BOSS.
42-43. Aria(tenor): Thou shalt break them
Search this on TH-cam. It is the version that is just a tad slower.
uh... WOW!
It's ok; good coloratura...
it's the handel messiah's:
He that dwelleth in Heav'n and Thou shalt break them (42 and 43) a tenor's recitative and air just before the great hallelujia
sooooo fast!!
This is sooooooo fast.
where...or what is this being profomed??!!!
@scorwitz It's not as fast as it sounds. Ainsley is deliberately machine gunning the melismatic portions sound it rhythmically sounds faster. Granted, it's much faster than andante lol...I think it's a little more theatrical this way, and more appropriate to giving "bite" to the text, which with the andante tempo doesn't achieve that. I have to disagree, the musicality here is darn good. Phrasing between the orchestra and Ainsley is well done.
The potter's work is all in vain
The tenor's voice strikes again.
.... If it were a hair slower, but you just have to listen to it to hear that much of this version is aspirated.
It's not technically a coloratura as Ainsley is separating the semiquavers with the breath.. realistically there's no way to sing this with a perfect coloratura at this speed. At least I'd love to hear someone who could.
@StriderBLH Agreed on your description of musicality. What they are doing is musical within the confines of the tempo they have decided to take. I'm saying that the choice to take it THIS fast may not be the best choice musically. Believe me, I am a fan of a brisk Messiah and particularly "Thou Shalt Break Them" makes sense textually, but this tempo has pushed past the boundaries of anything that sounds normal to my ear.
scorwitz It’s marked Andante... definitely not a leisurely stroll, but I’d buy this tempo as a walk with purpose!
Please complain more! It is not like he is world famous or just absolutely a brilliant tenor..... I'm sure everyone complaining can do this just as brilliant.
yeah colorarutra does seem to not excel
definitly kelley hes gay, my voice teacher is firends with him unless your a man too??
Too fast! Much like the axiom "just because you can hit a note doesn't mean you should" I say, just because you can singing coloratura extremely fast (by cheating and adding an H in between each note) doesn't mean the tempo of a peace should be that fast. There is virtuosity and musicality, and the latter should always take precedence.
i dont enjoy listening to it at all, no soul in it, the easy technique, whatz da fuss about?