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lpw0021 (October 3, 2008 at 6:58 pm)
I really love this.. I've always really enjoyed Dawn Upshaw, but she has never been one of my "top" sopranos. This, however, is probably my favorite performance of this difficult aria. SHe plays it great, and, her voice works at this stuff. Brava!
urgrad03 (July 23, 2008 at 8:21 pm)
This is certainly not the best I've heard Upshaw, but I still favored this video for her lovely interpretation of the piece and the wonderful staging.
owenboi66 (July 19, 2008 at 10:01 am)
She's amazing. She manages to keep the sound clear and forward, without distorting the vowels too much. Saw this opear at Covent Garden last night. The soprano was wonderful, but I couldn't hear a lot of her words. Upshaw shows that it can be done!
newhotmailit (June 16, 2008 at 12:35 pm)
marvellous!!!!!
hillevifan (June 12, 2008 at 1:07 am)
could you please post the epilogue?
manidonno10 (June 1, 2008 at 3:30 pm)
It is amazing to compare this version with her 1990 recording! A totally different take (especially in the aria), but equally valid and jaw-dropping. The woman is flawless.
Bendmac525 (March 13, 2008 at 7:37 pm)
Don't apologize; I can see where you're coming from. Kristin Chenowith has a slightly odd voice than can tend towards the shrill side...I agree with you - Upshaw is my personal favorite either way.I just had Chenowith's performance of Glitter and be Gay in my head, which I (personally) think is extremely good. Though Upshaw's is as good, in a different way. I really shouldn't compare them, they're really not that similar at all.
hillevifan (March 11, 2008 at 7:03 pm)
I(sorry)hate Kristin Chenowith as a singer but LOOVE her as an actor. Upshaw is THE better of the two- no question!
Bendmac525 (March 5, 2008 at 11:48 pm)
The scary thing is that along with being able to blow the audience away with a Stravinsky piece, she has the same effect with Glitter and be Gay, lighter jazz/musical theater-style music, and anything else from Berg to traditional cultural music.I can't really think of anyone with more range than her. Kristin Chenowith is right up there, but I still prefer Upshaw.
pinkpowerangervp (February 6, 2008 at 6:24 am)
I've heard this piece many times but NEVER like this. Dawn Upshaw is absolutely brilliant. I have chills like its the first time I've ever heard it. Astonishing! |
