Adieux de l'hôtesse arabe - Georges Bizet

Adieux de l'hôtesse arabe
Georges Bizet
Performed by Lisette Oropesa, Soprano and Michael Borowitz, Piano
January 25, 2018
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TRANSLATION:
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Adieux de l'hôtesse arabe
Text by Victor Hugo
Translated by Lisette Oropesa
FRENCH:
Adieu de l’hôtesse arabe
Text by Victor Hugo
Puisque rien ne t'arrête en cet heureux pays,
Ni l'ombre du palmier, ni le jaune maïs,
Ni le repos, ni l'abondance,
Ni de voir à ta voix battre le jeune sein
De nos sœurs, dont, les soirs, le tournoyant essaim
Couronne un coteau de sa danse,
Adieu! Beau voyageur, hélas, adieu.
Oh ! que n'es-tu de ceux
Qui donnent pour limite à leurs pieds paresseux
Leur toit de branches ou de toiles !
Qui, rêveurs, sans en faire, écoutent les récits,
Et souhaitent, le soir, devant leur porte assis,
de s'en aller dans les étoiles !
Hélas, adieu! Adieu beau voyageur.
Si tu l'avais voulu, peut-être une de nous,
O jeune homme, eût aimé te servir à genoux
Dans nos huttes toujours ouvertes ;
Elle eût fait, en berçant ton sommeil de ses chants,
Pour chasser de ton front les moucherons méchants,
Un éventail de feuilles vertes.
Si tu ne reviens pas, songe un peu quelquefois
Aux filles du désert, sœurs à la douce voix,
Qui dansent pieds nus sur la dune ;
O beau jeune homme blanc, bel oiseau passager,
Souviens-toi, car peut-être, ô rapide étranger,
Ton souvenir reste à plus d'une !
Hélas, adieu! Adieu! Bel étranger, hélas, adieu. Souviens-toi...
ENGLISH:
Farewell from the Arabic Hostess
Translation by Lisette Oropesa
Since nothing can make you stay in this happy country,
Not the shade of the palm trees, not the yellow corn,
nor the repose or the abundance,
Not even to see how your voice touches the young hearts
of our sisters, who in the evenings, in a twirling frenzy,
crown a hillside with their dance;
Farewell, fair traveler! Alas! Goodbye!
Oh, may you not be one of those
who holds himself back with his lazyness,
or with his enclosed roof of branches or canvas!
Those who dream but don’t act, who hear stories of adventure,
and only wish at night, while seated at their doorstep,
to be out among the stars!
Alas! Farewell! Farewell, fair traveler.
If you had only wanted it, maybe one of us,
oh young man, would have loved to serve you humbly on her knees,
in our huts which are always open.
She would have rocked you to sleep with the lullaby of her songs,
And to chase the annoying flies away from your face,
She would have made a fan of green leaves.
If you never return, dream once in a while
of the daughters of the desert, sisters of the sweetest voice,
who dance barefoot on the dunes;
Oh handsome young white man, lovely vagrant bird,
Remember...remember that perhaps, swift stranger,
your memory will endure with more than one person!
Alas, goodbye! Farewell, fair traveler...Alas, goodbye...remember...
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[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

The title should be called "Adieux de l'hôtesse sonoran" 😆

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

Lisette Oropesa 😉

[@anacecilia9740]

Es en Sonora? Ya decía yo que estaba muy mexicano ese paisaje. Eres magnífica Lisette!

[@hakimbel3121]

"Adieux de l'hotesse francophone", Your french is impeccable ... I am speechless

[@ercheche8486]

cuidado con las cascabel

[@highgroundproductions8590]

*Sonorane, though, I should think.

[@aflethgsb]

I keep coming to this piece over and over again. I cannot let it go, it is soo amazing, inspiring!

[@ches95ramos]

Honestly, your voice is so amazing. It feels so seamless, smooth, and transcendent.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

C. Ramos thank you so much that’s a wonderfully kind comment!

[@_jan_kusiak]

Earlier, I became totally addicted to the album "Within Without", a real gem with its final breathtaking "Robert, toi que j'aime", by which Lisette took my heart. And now the deepest strings of my soul were touched by "Adieux de l'hôtesse arabe". The longer I listen to her, the more I fall in love with this song. Only poets have the right to write about her voice 💐. I am charmed not only by the music but also by the excellent contrasting image. She, as a captivating singing paradise bird against a parched, prickly, unfriendly desert. And in real life, she is for me a pattern of kindness and beauty. Lisette, now you have my soul! :-)

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thank you so much Jan, I really appreciate your thoughtful, poetic comment...it really made my day! :)

[@sopranoharpist]

This video literally taught me how my resonance is supposed to sit in my mouth when singing in French. Absolutely exquisite!

[@sw5114]

Please explain.. Would like to know..thx.

[@SteveL2012]

Golden age singing is here again.

[@philipchretienkarlsson8157]

Merveilleuse interprétation de cet air de Bizet que je découvre aujourd'hui !

[@gvbrandolini]

Magnifique.

[@kastrafior1487]

Quelle beauté ! Quelle merveille ! Quelle ligne de chant ! Quelle musicalité !

[@szegedification]

OMG. words are not enough to praise her.

[@naqeana]

Amazing interpretation, love the phrasing, perfect french, beautiful woman and such a warm, beautiful voice. Unique!!! So happy for this version. Thank you so much.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@marinkv767]

I can't stop listening to this.... your voice has everything I love in a timbre...and your technique....as a voice student I bingewatch your q& a...Thank you!!!

[@artdanks]

Lisette - I am sooo glad to have "stumbled" across your channel! I have been wanting to tell you how MUCH I appreciate your incredible singing, musicianship, and overall artistry! I haven't heard a soprano of your caliber in many many years! You are one of the few singers today who truly knows how to use her voice properly, and understands the "old school" training of Bel Canto! BRAVA! I saw you last year with L.A. Opera as Gilda, and was highly impressed. You will (and already are) definitely go far with that great talent! Thank you for giving us hope in knowing there are still some great, and well trained, voices out there! You are awesome!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Hi there! Thanks so very much for your lovely comments today! I'm grateful for the appreciation. It inspires me daily!

[@barbaranorthwood]

Superb! Thank you so much.

[@joseluizengelke5128]

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[@aleandrofcabrera]

Another classic Cuban singer, Beautiful.

[@stephencostan207]

LISTEN AT LEAST ONCE A DAY TO YOUR VOICE...........IT IS SO THRILLING TO HEAR YOUR MASTERY AND AUTHENTICITY..............YOU GIVE SUCH GREAT PLEASURE...

[@meleahrose3361]

You gave me chills! You have a lovely and powerful voice. I came across your Barber and Obradors videos a while ago when I was preparing for my junior voice recital. I practiced with those videos a lot! You did a wonderful job. Keep up the amazing work! ❤

[@tempsperdu9278]

Brava! Brava! Bravissima! You leave me speechless. A. M.

[@joannecooke3717]

This is beautiful, I am happy to find this in the higher key also!

[@cantorandopera]

This is stunning singing. Brava!

[@DiahJackson]

I watched her last night at Austin Peay State University. She was amazing. 🤩😍

[@ilGattoMistico]

Mon dieu qu'elle est belle je l'aime

[@angelpaz55]

Amazing , like usual. I´m keen to see You again, my friend. Kisses from Madrid

[@rodhuss]

Hermoso todo lo que haces!

[@ohmy5650]

Lovely!

[@ihaas]

Bravissima, Lisette!!! 👏👏👏 Beautifully sung and what a gorgeous, rich voice you have! Wooooow!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thank you so much!

[@mikaehrlich]

Beautiful performance and a beautiful video clip!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thanks I'm so glad you enjoyed the video we made! :)

[@viniciusa.pedreira290]

Awesome!!! Congrats! Cheers from Brazil :D

[@mangelleo4751]

Eres una auténtica maravilla!!!🌹🌹🌹

[@RobertScott66208]

Impeccable, Listte! Brava!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thank you so much!!

[@reykwaan.adorno]

Absolutely STUNNING!

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

Gorgeous singing. I hear your affinity for the French language.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thanks, I absolutely LURVE singing in French!

[@kingamitrowska]

Stunning, such a luscious sound.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Kinga M thank you so much! 😊

[@gerardmarlot]

superbe

[@yerim9195]

Beautiful....

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thank you!

[@gisellegarbe]

Que maravilha para nossos ouvidos e Alma!!! Puro encantamento !!!!... ooooops.... What a wonder to our ears and Souls!!!! Pure enchanting!!!!!! 🌹🙏🏻

[@albertcombrink3717]

Exquisite song, exquisitely sung.

[@carlosgilaraujo1176]

La descubrí hoy. Su voz es única. Gracias por iluminar la existencia con tanta belleza.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Carlos Gil Araujo gracias por su apoyo!

[@carlosgilaraujo1176]

Lisette Oropesa te lo mereces. Eres un regalo para todos los cubanos.

[@johnnix3990]

Lovely singing of a very difficult and sensual song! One of my favorite French songs (ok, "L'invitation au voyage" by Duparc is my favorite, but...) As a voice teacher, it's always great to be able to say to a student, "here's a singer with great artistry and technique." Thank you!

[@dreamer_4937]

Oh Lord, stunning!!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Edward Walters thank you very much for the kind words, Edward!

[@clavegeopoliticaoficial]

Probablemente, una de las artistas más completas de comienzos del presente siglo. Cuánto más se la escucha y se la contempla, más deseos de seguir haciéndolo despierta.

[@mlleopera]

J’adore votre interprétation! Un très bon français également. You are an amaizing singer. Looking forward to hearing you in Québec City next year!!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Merci beaucoup!! Moi, j'adore le français pour le chant, c'est la meilleure langue!! :)

[@YingTou1]

Wow!

[@guiradobrasil]

Simply amazing! I hope you come to Brazil one day.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Marcos Guirado thanks I hope to come to Brazil one day too!

[@koosriedijk3872]

Lisette, this is one of the best performances of Adieux de l'hotesse, Bravo!!. I just listened (on KZbin) to the great Spanish Conchita Supervia, but must confess that by far I prefer yours. Until now I was/and still am very impressed by the British/Dutch mezzo Carolyn Watkinson (born 1949) , also on KZbin, there is since 2018 another sublime version by you . Thanks so much for this valuable document and love from the Netherlands (Europe) .

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thanks for the kind words of appreciation!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thanks for the kind words of appreciation; I'm very flattered!

[@koosriedijk3872]

Since "discovering" you (there are so many flowers in the field, that one cannot know them all!) I keep on coming back almost daily to enjoy not only this aria, but gradually the rest that is offered by you or about you on youtube, surprising me more and more. Passed "the news"(!) on to friends and a famous Dutch soprano (teacher too) and my mother (91 years), still daily involved in classical music. We will also try to pass it on to the world famous mezzo Carolyn Watkinson (1949, mentioned before), now living in Holland and active as a teacher and giving master classes. You also remind me sometimes of the famous soprano Jill Gomez(1942 born Guayana, later Trinidad, now British), that I heard and met decades ago in Rotterdam, singing there together with (then young)Carolyn Watkinson, what a coincidance. Now we are looking forward to see you in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw! Lisette, have a nice sunday and a brilliant career to you! Love from the Netherlands.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Koos Riedijk that is so sweet, thank you very much! And I do hope to return to Amsterdam (or anywhere in Holland) very soon as it is my favorite city in the world!!

[@ImLiterallySoup]

why do i only find this now?!? i mean,,, at least i found this masterpiece i guess

[@hugoalvarez5477]

Brava

[@XlikeZero]

You use chest voice. This is so great. Rare to hear it in nowdays.

[@XlikeZero]

Listened one more time. It s really great that you decided to sing with chest voice instead of modern false weak head voice on low notes. Great singers of the past used to make so.

[@theslof1]

Ravishing. And not only does she sing perfectly, but her translation is better than the Oxford version (see by clicking arrow downwards )

[@tempsperdu9278]

Desde que te vi en Lucia, el 13, en el Real, me he vuelto tu fan incondicional.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Alejandro Medina muchísimas gracias Alejandro! 🤗😘😘

[@tempsperdu9278]

Soy yo el eternamente agradecido!!! 😊

[@bellinicallas]

Me encanta.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Gracias Joel!! :)

[@bellinicallas]

Lisette Oropesa nada que agradecer cantas padrisimo. Me fascinó. Saludos desde México

[@YingTou1]

Quite the understatement.

[@sneedle252]

What opera is this from?

[@Piano_Veritas_XeniaTheodoridou]

A great orientlistic song! Together with Tristesse de l' odalisque by Frlicien David and the unfortunately much lesser known "Chanson de l' Odalisque" by Greek composer Emilios Riadis, they are my absolut favorites.of this kind! Dear Mrs. Lowe, congrats on your interpretation and if you wish to know more.about Riadis and how to find his (helas!) still unedited scores, contact me anytime!

[@Piano_Veritas_XeniaTheodoridou]

Excuse me for my mistake! I did not write your name, but the name of the artist on the next video which appeared automatically on screen...so sorry!

[@pietrodichiara6763]

goduria per l'udito e per la vista!

[@mariezenaida]

Lordy, you have it all, woman! A gorgeous lower and middle range also! (*bites fist*)

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

aww thanks, I'm working on letting the voice do its thing naturally! It's definitely gotten easier to access the middle and bottom as I'm entering my *ahem* mid 30s!

[@mariezenaida]

Lisette Oropesa Oh my goodness, the next few years are going to be awesome for you, I think I read somewhere that's when the soprano voice starts hitting its stride. I am not a pro like you, but I am a fellow classical soprano who has found this to be true. It just gets easier and things settle more into a groove. I will be 39 next Saturday, and it's like many of my vocal insecurities have melted away.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Happy birthday!! That's awesome, and yes these are the wonder years! :)

[@johnboy8576]

Came here after Lisette's masterclass in ROH 😂❤️

[@anacecilia9740]

Puisque rien ne t’arrête en cet heureux pays, Ni l’ombre du palmier, ni le jaune maïs, Ni le repos, ni l’abondance, Ni de voir à ta voix battre le jeune sein De nos sœurs, dont, les soirs, le tournoyant essaim Couronne un coteau de sa danse, Adieu, beau voyageur! Hélas adieu. Oh! que n’es-tu de ceux Qui donnent pour limite à leurs pieds paresseux Leur toit de branches ou de toiles! Que, rêveurs, sans en faire, écoutent les récits, Et souhaitent, le soir, devant leur porte assis, De s’en aller dans les étoiles! Si tu l’avais voulu, peut-être une de nous, O jeune homme, eût aimé te servir à genoux Dans nos huttes toujours ouvertes; Elle eût fait, en berçant ton sommeil de ses chants, Pour chasser de ton front les moucherons méchants, Un éventail de feuilles vertes. Si tu ne reviens pas, songe un peu quelquefois Aux filles du désert, sœurs à la douce voix, Qui dansent pieds nus sur la dune; O beau jeune homme blanc, bel oiseau passager, Souviens-toi, car peut-être, ô rapide étranger, Ton souvenir reste à plus d’une! Hélas! Adieu! bel étranger! Souviens-toi!

[@Zoykah]

Gorgeous! I love your expression, and your French is quite good. Side note, I think there's an sound editing problem at "les étoiles". Or maybe it's KZbin messing it up, I don't know.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Hmm...I don't seem to hear it...could you expound in detail what you're getting? It was an organic lip sync to my track, so it may not be perfect!

[@Zoykah]

It sounds like a weird echo on the t of "étoiles", like a slight scratch on a cd.

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Zoykah oops it sure does! It sounds like étetetetoiles! I’m sorry wow we didn’t notice that. Must have happened when we rendered the video

[@SteelTownRunner]

good ear!

[@Zoykah]

It's okay, I only heard it while I was listening for the fifth time hahaha!

[@mathjf4768]

Mais vous êtes française ! ;)

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

hahaha pas du tout! Mais j'adore la langue et la musique!!

[@mathjf4768]

@@LisetteOropesaSoprano Et votre Marguerite des Huguenots est tout aussi magique et précise; vous feriez, entre autres, une superbe Thaïs... Je vous souhaite la plus belle et nourrie des carrières ! (You help me in my fight against cancer; many thanks !!!)

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

Thank you for this very sweet message. Je vous souhaite tout le courage nécéssaire pour cette bataille...et bisous...merci pour me suivre. 💓💓💓

[@math6430]

+Lisette Oropesa 💖