And I thought the Battle/Marsalis duet was the definitive rendition, but THIS.....? WOW!!!

@toruscore

3 жыл бұрын

Well I grew up with the Battle/Marsalis version, and it's hard not to compare. They are just very different characters...

@andrewdavidson8854

3 жыл бұрын

Battle/Marsalis is pretty epic. This is different and beautiful as well.

@soavemusica

2 жыл бұрын

The problem with the fast tempo in the middle section is that the solemn profundity is lost. I´m a fan of Ms. Battle as well, but I would have to prefer the interpretation of Joan Sutherland, who reaches something special there.

@MichaelVeazey

2 жыл бұрын

Battle's is a very American and romanticized sound . She sounds amazing in the right music, but to my ears, her Handel has several nuances that simply don't belong in the Baroque style, at least not as defined in the UK/Europe since the '70s. I think Rowan's is a much more stylish approach - it's just her Fach whereas Battle was great in other rep. Horses for courses. There's a lot to be said for specialising in what you can do excellently, like AAM.

@soavemusica

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelVeazey For me, autenthic does not mean appealing.

As a vocalist, I am astounded by her skill, but can we also appreciate the trumpet player... good grief, the level of ability associated with Baroque trumpets is incredible and he pulls it off with such ease.

@abuemma

4 жыл бұрын

S Koz yeah, really hard to overstate how hard that is.

@allwinds3786

3 жыл бұрын

It's not really that difficult a piece, the holes in the trumpet make it more in tune.

@larissaweidler8270

3 жыл бұрын

@@allwinds3786 there's a galaxy of difference between someone merely playing in tune and someone playing like Blackadder here. He had perfect, and I mean perfect, control over pitch, volume and timbre every single note, and yet this was not stifled. One doesn't get much more musical than that.

@MichaelVeazey

2 жыл бұрын

yes very stylish and technically controlled playing/singing from both.

@craigeverhart4755

Жыл бұрын

Well, yes, but he’s DAVID BLACKADDER and has worn that crown for years.

This young lady not only delivers a wonderful version but actually manages to get diction clear - not easy through all the twists and turns.

I believe this rendition must come very close to what Handel heard in his mind's ear! Clarity and purity of sound are so rare, even among the very greatest sopranos. I've just listened to some! This was a truly magnificent synthesis of voice and trumpet.

Rowan pPierce's strong, beautiful voice sounds out like a bright, golden trumpet.

I love the way Ms Pierce's face lights up with smiles when she's not actually singing - clearly, she's enjoying herself! I hope this performance was rewarded with a standing ovation...

This is how baroque music should be done. The combination of a great soloist who is singing almost like an instrument such is her control with a great trumpet and a great band. Again I say wonderful.

So often sopranos over-shoot their high F# and A in singing this and Rowan did not. This was outstanding. Blackadder was exceptional. This is a rendition to which many can aspire. Thanks

As a fan of 80&90's music, mainly dance and electronic...I can't believe how this makes me feel. Wonderful, ecstatic.. she's incredible!!! So is Handel.

@elizabethsohler6516

3 жыл бұрын

You have excellent taste.

@papagen00

10 ай бұрын

most of Handel's music is about dance.

What a superb dynamic balance between the trumpet and the soprano - and what a gorgeous tone from both! Go on up, Samson, all is forgiven.

I keep coming back to listen to this magnificent clip, so brilliant!

I’m in tears! She’s wonderful!

What a sparkling voice, thanks for the opportunity to get to know the artist.

Blackadder is such a great player ,and Pierce is just stunning.Bravo.

A truly wonderful rendition of one of Handel's masterpieces. Thank you.

Stupendous singing. What a talent. Such musicianship!

Gorgeous bright voice! Great interpretation by the whole ensemble.

Absolute Spitze!Stimmung und Atmosphäre sind wunderbar!Die Sopranistin und die Trompete absolute europäische Spitzenklasse!Herz was willst Du mehr!!

I thought I’d heard the best version of this until I heard this one, utter perfection both soprano and baroque trumpet. Brilliant.

@Sagan_Starborn

Жыл бұрын

Dame Joan Sutherland laid waste to this

This never fails to cheer me. Not sure isolation/quarantine would be bearable without it!

How accomplished, both in technique and musically, a pleasure to have on the stage!

One word - Phenomenal!!! The best rendition I've ever heard. The real deal!!! The one to watch!!!!

I waaaaaant to be her frieeeend... O goodness! She's amazing! Period.

I discovered another new Handel singer here. I like the way she sings confidently, smiling to the trumpet and orchestra that are also flawless.

@MichaelVeazey

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Rowan was made for this rep.

@LudwigvonDrake

2 жыл бұрын

Your comment encourages me.

This is such a perfect performance I can't stop listening to it. Please help!!

@stephendise7946

3 жыл бұрын

🙂

A Great combination of soprano and trumpet. Rowen Pierce has wonderful control of her voice and standing next to the trumpet make it as it should be --a duet. Special playing from the wonderful band.. All in all , the best performance of this great aria I have heard. More "beautiful" voices have sung it , but this is my favourite.

How anyone can ‘dislike’ this is simply incredible! A stunning performance from voice, trumpet and of course the orchestra! Thank you!

Voice and Trumpet together are just sublime...

Amazing playing and singing! Well done AAM, Rowan, David and our good friends Bojan and Steven 🎉😊

I haven't heard this level of excellence in a long time. She is amazing. What a wonderful treat. I look forward to hearing her in other arias !

Ethereal and sublime. Perfection. And I understood every word from the beautiful Rowan. Great camerawork too!

I just love this.. cannot stop listening to it. I love all sorts of music, mainly electronic and dance, contemporary. But this... I feel weak. Just gorgeous.

Beautiful voice and wonderful orchestra excellent

Der Gesang wunderbar: klar, schlank, hoch ! So wie ich es mir bei diesem Stück wünsche!

@SirReginaldBlomfield1234

Ай бұрын

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Thank you Ms. Pierce for your angelic voice with authentic style! BRAVA!

Magnífica interpretación excelente voz y su belleza felicitó por subir esta música saludos desdé México hasta pronto

Wow, I know nothing about this kind of music, classical, baroque, I do not know, I just wanted to hear this song because I am trying to learn how to read music on a mandolin, it is amazing! The ability of the musicians is incredible, and the singer is incredible! Thanks whoever posted this!

@elizabethsohler6516

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have had success in your quest.

A voice like spun gold that could melt marble. She has had such a blessing to be thankful for

Masterful. Thank you so much!!

The best performance of this piece!

Her singing voice is out of this world This splendor of words can not attach it FromTokyo His Trumpet’s comfort is irreplaceable

Last night performance @ LA Phil was truly remarkable! Standing ovations!!!

@AcademyofAncientMusic

4 жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear you enjoyed!

@vladwexler2442

4 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofAncientMusic as an Anchor we were given "Eternal Source of Light Divine". This was unforgettable magical moment. Rowan, David & Co definitely created that moment of Eternal Light for the audience. Is there a video of that piece coming up?

This gave me literal chills. Its usually painful for me to both sing and listen to this work without cringing (because Its usually not done well). All of the musicians involved were simply fabulous.

Tolle Stimme, die die wunderbare Musik von Georg Friedrich Händel sehr schön und beeindruckend darbietet. Beeindruckend sind auch die Musiker mit ihren Instrumenten.

FANTASTIC

Sparkling duet between the crystal voice of the singer and the magnificent trumpeter. Uplifting 💕

Oh... This is great! And how well cultured is her embouchure. Bravi!

This the best performance os soprano soloist and trumpet in my lifetime.

dang the amount of skill the singer and the trumpet player have is so cool to listen to!

A wonderful and really a golden Interpretation of that aria!Congratulation!

Yeah!!! This makes me so happy! Love it!

Wow - awesome - I love it!

A beautiful performance. Many thanks for the upload.

@davidasipita6398

4 жыл бұрын

Miss Sarah Ashplant excellent work

Just so good!

Singing with beautifully voice 💐

I love songs that talk about the instruments in the song.

Very nice performance.

Outstanding rendition of this lovely song .

Pierce & Blackadder - fab duet

STANDS UP AND CHEERS!! WOW!

Pure class David. Bravo !....Rowan was good too !!

What beautiful work@!!!!!!

how wonderful the huamn voice and the voice of the trumpet complment and salute one another thankyou for this

I didn't expect to come across a performance that was better than Kathleen Battle's. This young lady has a glittering future ahead.

@glynnwright1699

4 жыл бұрын

@viodio tutti It sounds more faithful to the language to my English ear, and to others I have asked.

@starnafin

3 жыл бұрын

@viodio tutti I am sorry but it is.

I’m in tears. BEAUTUFUL!

Tolle Stimme dieser Frau, die die wunderbare Musik von Georg Friedrich Händel wunderbar singt.

Looking forward to hearing them at the Barbican, this Thursday.

I'm just here listening to this for History lesson, sounds amazing!

Not only movie star beautiful, but well-equiped with the strong, horn like soprano voice needed for difficult Handel aria.

So good.

Magnificent, both. WOW!

BRAVO!

Brilliant.

Wonderful. 🎶

Amazing! Her voice is beautiful. While not as big as Dame Joan's, it is as lovely and what control she has! Brava! Needles to say the trumpeter is as good! A flawless performance! Bravi!

Este duo.Es impresionante.Trompeta que guia a una gran voz...

If classical music belongs in a museum, we need to build more museums.

Awesome voice

Truly wonderful stuff! It's a treat to be able to hear this without 6 million promo ads.

클릭하자마자 쳄버 오케스트라 사운드가 너무 좋아서 기절..

wonderful when voice and trumpet sound as one brilliant

Amazing singer!

Amazing

Bravo!

Wow!

Nice interpretation!

Bravo. ❤❤❤

Perfect

Toda a graça e sensualidade do Barroco, dos quais o alemão Händel foi o expoente máximo!

NICE !!!!!!!

So much talent

magnifica ! 🏆❤️👍

Wow. She’s really good 👍

Superb.

Isaiah 6:2,3 2. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Thanks!

@AcademyofAncientMusic

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! 🥰

awwwwweeee in a voice

A muse!

Splendid performance , also with repeated listening.

Handel had a very demanding audience at the Haymarket! He therefore asked a lot of his soloists - especially sopranos - to produce these crowd pulling 'musical fireworks'. But this girl has done great. (Kiri Te Kanawa was great at this piece too as she had such a powerful thorax.)