Andreas Scholl: Music For A While (Henry Purcell)

[@avellanedam]

I searched for Andreas because I had not seen any recent videos of him in the past years, to see how he was doing in general. He is my favourite countertenor, with a 'forever young' voice, which sounds like a male singing high, with a perfect mix of chest and head voice. He is doing as good as he was 15 years ago when I met him during some Masterclasses here at my city I attented as an observer (I wish I was a performer back then!). Surprisingly enough, one of the images I remember from him the most in those masterclasses is him coaching this very song to a young lady, mentioning how it is the most amazing and persuading invitation to music. And now that I saw him performing it I could feel those words again. Pure enjoyment! Needless to say, he is still my favourite countertenor! Besides, a very warm, nice and respectful person.

[@ОксанаЧернова-у7ц]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crisha721]

His voice is as pure as always. He has very well taken care of his instrument

[@monikaherr3562]

It has deepened a bit but if anything it is more beautiful than before. Such a pleasure to hear him again especially with this piece. I had the pleasure of hearing him live both in New York and Germany, in a monastery near his village. We would love to be able to hear him again live with our son.

[@frizero]

I am so grateful to live in an era of such great countertenors such as Mr Schöll.

[@mariaesperanza6548]

My favourite countertenor for years. A lot appears afterwards but my heart belongs to Andreas. Thanks for sharing!

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Exactly! I remember his performances at the last night of the Proms. The word "magic" is not enough.

[@МарияКоняхина-у3н]

❤

[@basicstype994]

Andreas, the greatest!

[@duncanmckeown1292]

Amazing countertenor who always takes a piece of music and makes you listen to it anew. I don't mean to cast aspersions, but it is so refreshing to hear a non-English take on Purcell singing.

[@RM-tc9pu]

Surely this is one of the best songs ever. The way Purcell draws you in and persuades you to listen from the first note is remarkable.

[@musiclanguage9680]

Andreas sings so marvellously! I adore him! ❤️❤️❤️ And this music is so beautiful! I adore Henry Purcell’s music! ❤️❤️❤️

[@edenahbez2656]

ladies and gentlemen this is perfection

[@77ladentelliere]

Merci pour cette si belle interprétation

[@blackletter2591]

Love Purcell, love Andreas perfect combo

[@steveneardley7541]

Great harpsichordist--very subtle, intelligent rendering.

[@saularellano4473]

This is such an enchanting, eloquently expressive, and hauntingly evocative rendering of this precious Purcell piece by both Maestro Andreas Schöll and the Masterful Alexandra Helldorf. The artful harpsichordist and ethereal countertenor delightfully harmonize in a mellifluous flow in rhythmic step adorned with flourishes here and embellishments there. Bravissimos!

[@dominicportelli7468]

Yes yes yes. But tell us what you really think!

[@dominicportelli7468]

Just jokes. Eloquently written indeed.

[@Panjalin]

His voice is still amazing

[@dorotabrydacka5355]

What a beauty and purity in his voice and interpretation💖

[@ramineskandani8596]

Angelic and devine voice.

[@schepw]

stil a big big fan......!!!

[@OURrecordings]

So beautiful!

[@musiclanguage9680]

I am listening to this song today one more time, two years after its recording and I love it! Such a beautiful song! Such a beautiful voice! Such a beautiful music! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@RM-tc9pu]

Have you listened to "I attempt from Love's Sickness to fly", too? What a lovely little song.

[@ascensionjimenez567]

El mejor Contratenor de los últimos tiempos. ¡¡¡¡ BRAVO!!!!!

[@mark6230]

El mejor contratenor de todos los tiempos.

[@MadameX_]

I got to see him sing live in a small church in Tucson, AZ in 2019. Dream come true. His voice touches my heart.

[@doriedsonbelodasilva]

Ele tem um jeitão singelo, aliado a uma voz excepcional, que simplesmente despedaça a gente por dentro. É por isso que eu sempre digo que a chamada "musica antiqua", por mais que eu goste dela, é também a música mais triste do mundo. Mas, afinal de contas, quem consegue encontrar alguma alegria na verdadeira "fábrica de artistas de plástico" das paradas musicais da contemporaneidade?

[@KRYPTALONE0407]

Qué frescura vocal sigue teniendo. Impresionante.

[@hanakhoo3621]

kudos to keyboard & singing! wow

[@tbouboui]

Andreas ! Andreas ! Andreas ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@guerinemmanuel4756]

Magnifique 🤩

[@annepaille8598]

Goose bumps !

[@viviennetwigg8096]

Love your voice

[@ОксанаЧернова-у7ц]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ВалерийФиллимонов-з8в]

Brilliant! 👋😌

[@theoperatripleaxel5417]

Why i'm not hearing more about you as much mister Scholl? The voice is intact!

[@RM-tc9pu]

You can listen to Invocazione Mariane, his new album, with Accademia Bizantina. Works by Vivaldi, Porpora, Vinci and Anfossi.

[@VespasianMusic]

Exquisite!

[@alevsargul4378]

Çok güzel ❤

[@Shanghai510]

Maximal!❤

[@hyperborean72]

Он, безусловно, гений

[@MrSpeedemon7777]

WOW! 🤯

[@gracieb.3054]

Music for a while Shall all your cares beguile. Wond'ring how your pains were eas'd And disdaining to be pleas'd Till Alecto free the dead From their eternal bands, Till the snakes drop from her head, And the whip from out her hands. Music for a while Shall all your cares beguile.

[@monikaherr3562]

Thank you! I don’t know why I never thought to look up the lyrics before. They are enchanting.

[@nadinepotten7060]

Saw in in Basingstoke of all places

[@ОксанаЧернова-у7ц]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fernandacardoso3732]

❤💜💕

[@edenahbez2656]

philippe jaroussky : leave me alone, i want to sleep

[@1942december]

Purcell is difficult, but Scholl’s English diction is not too clear.

[@janwilson9485]

I can't agree. His diction is very good. Its not often in classical music that diction is this clear .

[@Rakel6784]

Sounds like a woman...lol...I guess because I don't like this kind of music