Who sings Händel's "Pena tiranna" best?

[@lilianawojciechowska3985]

Jakub Józef Orliński. Perfect, clear, wonderful voice. It melts my heart.

[@elaporeba1156]

Tutaj muszę przyznać pierwszeństwo Orlińskiemu

[@soniahachemi4025]

Totally agreed 👌

[@magdag0007mg]

Agreed! Jakub's voice is very warm and special. Also his interpretation is wonderful and unique❤️

[@seventwentyfive9510]

His voice IA amazing!!!

[@comoteponemos]

And is so handsome ❤

[@davidquilix5792]

Orlinski has a sensual satin voice, but all of them have their own colour. Love them all.

[@wojciechfizyta3920]

Orlinski. His beautiful satin voice is unforgettable. Other two guys are fine but when you close your eyes and listen you hear a soprano. Female voices. JJO is absolutely unique.

[@kaskoll7536]

Jakub is an angel that sings for us in hard times! ✨

[@rotsteineva]

He is, indeed 👼🏼❤

[@carolineseguin-ro5vt]

They are all good singers. But in my opinion I just love Jakub Józef Orliński the best, he is just amazing, so much emotion

[@kristinaolsson1166]

Orlinski - a voice that goes right to my heart❤️

[@franckamontanoe]

Jakub orlinsky never disappoints 😭😭😭 he made me love opera

[@BellaFirenze]

Max Emanuel Cenčić is the most experienced, followed by Xavier Sábata and the youngest, Jakub Józef Orliński. I confess I cannot choose one over the other. Bravissimi tutti! E basta.

[@mybaroque3238]

To me, there is no single favourite in this wonderful aria. Each performance is special and wonderful in its own way. Orliński's performance is so youthfully sensual, Sabata's is more romantically melancholic and Cenčić's is more dramatic, even tragic. BRAVO to ALL! _Each of them tries to reveal and emphasise a certain state of character's feelings, which from their point of view is the truest, and, of course, gives maximum emphasis to their vocal peculiarities and possibilities._

[@rotsteineva]

Orlinski, an Angel in every sense!

[@hizirerdemuygun]

Jakub Józef Orliński is the best one for me

[@gary903]

Jakub!! His voice sounds brighter and more expressive to me, It also sounds more like a male voice.

[@moralnydejv9819]

Jakub Józef Orliński- niesamowicie czysty i subtelny głos. Niezwykle poruszający, łagodny i zrozumiały

[@tomlupschik3628]

In my opinionJakub Józef Orliński.

[@theothererik1128]

Cencic has the richest voice. Sabata is very sympatico. But Orlinsky has that indefinable electricity that makes his performance(s) mesmerizing. So: Count Orlinsky for me.

[@livliv2958]

Jakub Józef Orliński

[@Billy-dj8zw]

Jakub Orlinki is the most beautiful of the group, therefore he is the best. I am in love with Jakub.

[@classicbird2627]

Orlinski (Sabata, Cencic). Just wonderful how descent and tender but nevertheless well phrased and expressive his singing technique is, while it is always clear that there is a male person singing. Like that very much.

[@RobertsAdra]

They are all amazing. I'm no expert what so ever but to my ear Max Emanuel sounds most technically accomplished of the 3. However; the only way I can describe his voice is "most female like". As in, if you close your eyes you won't be able to tell that it's a male that's singing. I like Xavier's voice a lot. But to my untrained ear Jakub sounds most pleasing/nice and, even though high, still recognizably male. I've very much enjoyed all 3 performances. Thank you for putting this together.

[@malgorzatajagiello2663]

Jakub,Jakub, jakub

[@astraydhurion7697]

I'm gonna start saying that the three of them proposed scintillating performances and that the ultimate goal in here is absolutely not to rank them as performers in a frozen order. Each of them brought something unique to the table and helps promoting lyrical musical in our modern time. Orliski has a more full voice, something in between teenage and adult, a very unique sweet tone which seems to directly come down from heaven. Everything seems so effortless within his performance. For all these reasons he will be first. Cencic possesses this very Venitian 17th tone at least in my mind what should be associated with that period. There's so much dramatic expressions and inflections coming through his voice. For that reason he will be second. Sabata has a very specific way to incarnate this piece. He's adding so modern approach within the colors he chooses to add within his tone. Sometimes he gave me the impression to go far more from just delivering a 17th vocal performance or a perfect version. He's a true explorer allowing new comers who are totally ignoring the classic vocal standards to feel much more in touch with him. He's third but obviously that doesn't mean he is less performant or less gifted. Simply I think his version is less easy to understand.

[@DaniloRamalho15]

Jakub Józef Orliński, definitely!

[@magdalenatomczykowska8745]

Yes!!!

[@Annahelumanna]

All great but JJO is just heavenly.

[@alfenor2731]

Mon chanteur préféré est Jakub. Sa voix est plus chaude tout en restant limpide et son vibrato est plus modéré, ce qui le rend très agréable à écouter.

[@luzelenacervantes5680]

The three of them are Great, but JJO has a subtlety indescribable

[@philipstapert3517]

Another vote for Orliski. I love his timbre.

[@wotanknut9287]

Jakub es El mejor de los tres, el timbre de su voz y su sensibilidad son increíbles

[@Anaraquel38]

Jakub, sempre! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@iorgulescur]

All are marvelous

[@hannakossak1691]

There are great singers in our world, but one angel only. so... JJO 😘

[@davidemanoelalbernaz4457]

Max Emanuel Cencic tem a melhor interpretação.

[@mistressmozart]

they're all lovely but I prefer Orlinksi. His voice is so beautiful and he has such wonderful control and expression

[@sylle.k.]

Die wunderbare und zutiefst berührende Musik von Händel wird von allen Dreien (es gibt aber auch viele andere bekannte und wundervolle Countertenöre) sehr beeindruckend interpretiert, so dass ich mich nicht entscheiden möchte, zumal die Interpretation durch das jeweilige Orchester und deren Dirigenten auch den Gesang beeinflusst. Auf alle Fälle haben sie so kunstvolle und betörende Stimmen. Einfach zum niederknien schön - danke!

[@martyrrt]

All lovely voices. Incredibly passionate and utterly beautiful singing from all three men. Orliński

[@savanner.6525]

they all sing great. But Orlinski has such a control in his voice, fits perfectly. He sounds as if he was born to become a countertenor.

[@franckamontanoe]

He was

[@lourdessuarezperera2408]

Sin duda para mi el mejor, el q más me emociona y me lleva al sufrimiento, q me hace llorar esOrlinski

[@lourdessuarezperera2408]

No se de control de voz ni de técnicas en absoluto solo se q me transporta y me emociona, no puedo par de oirlo,, me tiene a sus pies

[@zoibaeza3475]

@@lourdessuarezperera2408 Estoy igual 😅 tiene una voz que derrite 🥰

[@ЕленаВеличанская-щ7ф]

They all are so good! They have very different and special manier of singing. Orlinski is my favourite, but Xavier"s voice is very tender and beautiful. Love them both)))

[@Allegro11Maestoso]

Cenčić. There is no comparison. He has it all: fullness, chest, technique. The others are all head and throat, barely whispered.

[@tamaveirene]

So true - I felt this too!

[@seventwentyfive9510]

Jakub...his voice takes my breath away; thou Cenčić is great too!

[@CarolYost]

I don’t want to put people in competition. It’s a beautiful aria (bravo, Handel!) and I heard loveliness in all three. They all sang with feeling. I loved the vibrato in all three, and the way they handled the lower part of their range. Tutti bravo!

[@AGMundy]

Indeed, but I do think that Orlinski' voice has an alluring masculinity which I cannot think of any other countertenor with quite that quality.

[@shadbolt4687]

Comparisons are odious. All three are excellent yet different. Handel is of course the star....Beethoven was right.

[@davidprowse4071]

Well said. It is a joy that there are so many talented artists like this trio, to bring the works of great composers like Handel, Purcell and others to contemporary audiences.

[@shadbolt4687]

@@davidprowse4071 Indeed.

[@classicbird2627]

They weren't who they are if they weren't outstanding in their genre. But in the end - it's a matter of taste.

[@lukaserik]

I was lucky to see Jakub Orlinski couple times . Most recently in Orpheus and Eurydice in San Francisco opera. It was heavenly ! I personaly like Jakub and Xavier a lot , they sing it beautifully .

[@jerzyduke77]

All of them are great they voices so unique, all of them there is a pleasure to listen. Personally Jozef Orlinski's voice I like more, he has a kind of softness and soothingness in his voice but again two other gentlemen have great voices as well.

[@KubaJeziorny]

JJOs expression and articulation while keeping the technique weltklasse is simply unbeaten

[@armandoflores4195]

i don't like comparing, the interpretation and delivery speaks to me. and all deliver.

[@hannastaszak1684]

WIELKI, WSPANIAŁY ORLIŃSKI.

[@urszulaszubert-zarzeczny7168]

Jakub Józef Orliński.

[@hiltrudmetzger8942]

My most favourite is Jakub Jozef Orlinski!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@agnieszkawiechetek3409]

Wspaniały Cudowny głos - Jakub Orliński

[@CarolYost]

All are superb, each very distinctive. I always admire the courage of men who endeavor to sing in high voice.

[@czajkomovies]

I'm all sold out for JJ Orliński. Pure yet rich performance. Minimalistic in a best way. Love Penna tiranna, too!

[@CarolYost]

It takes courage to be a countertenor. You see a man and out comes a high voice. These men are giving us the chance to see opera as it was meant to be, and I don’t want to insult the women who play trouser roles. There’s room for all.

[@gideonros2705]

All three are excellent. Every artist on this level brings something to the musical pieces he sings. After relistening, for me Cencić brings a sense of deepth of sadness and pathos.

[@serenaluce]

Our one and only Max Emanuel Cencic of course! I have this piece on my CD. It's stunningly beautiful! Xavier Sabata's rendition is very beautiful too!

[@evelineguillory4114]

I agree 100%

[@c.g.marseille4510]

Oh yes ! of course ! thank you

[@Anna-uu5uw]

With the unique voice and extraordinary techniqe resulting of hard work the best for me is JJ Orlinski.

[@tamunagejadze9750]

Jakob!!!!!❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👌

[@jeanbarbosa1901]

JAKUB sem sombra de dúvidas. É impossível uma execução melhor.

[@blumenliederr]

Voz sobrenatural kkkk

[@valacarno]

I like all three of them, but Orlinski makes me feel like I am present and bloodied my hands.

[@cesarabrahamcastanedavalen3788]

The feeling of sorrow and pain transmitted by Max Emmanuel is about superbe technique and deep passion, both combined! while Jakub and Sabatas performances dont move me as much as Cencic's

[@valentinalisitsina3492]

Jakub Józef Orliński !!!!!!

[@broutinbenard5466]

J'ai découvert "Pena tiranna" avec Jakub et sa voix angélique et masculine est pour moi, pour ma sensibilité la meilleure.

[@user-jo4ig7ps3g]

Все трое- великолепны! Каждый певец - яркая индивидуальность ! Огромное удовольствие от прослушивания! Это ведь не спорт - первый только один, нет! и это - замечательно!

[@drno3425]

Jakub!!!! Nasz narodowy skarb😊

[@anpix4604]

Jakub Józef Orliński the best!

[@zoezavitsanou6583]

JJ Orlinski🌹💗

[@adriananeirasaez6040]

ORLINSKI , ¡sublime ! cómo siempre.

[@peterkohut9219]

Voice of Jakub is unique and sweet as he uses vibrato only a little

[@davidfryer9359]

I love all three. To pick one would destroy me. To me impossible, isn't it!

[@towmlvb3423]

"Best" is a qualitative judgment, well above my pay-grade. All three are technically extremely impressive. My only distinguishing judgment is one of personal taste. I do not "connect" with Cencic's tone, Sabata didn't grab me the most. I need to listen to Orlinski: very distinctive, puts an original edge to a very well-known piece. I will enjoy finding more and paying better attention to the samples of his work I have already heard. Thank you for including him.

[@valacarno]

^ That's how you express your opinion, Internet. Thank you, very well said.

[@leonardoaugusto1712]

J.J.Orliński , incomparável! Um fenômeno unico na atualidade ! Sublime !!!!

[@ИринаРевазова-д1э]

All the best!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@silviacoveri5291]

Orlinski è unico, per timbro, limpidezza e interpretazione!!!!!

[@jeanbarbosa1901]

JAKUB JOZEF ORLINSKI SEM DÚVIDAS, O MELHOR, PERFEITO

[@soniahachemi4025]

Jakub NO DOUBT ❤️

[@magdagorecka2195]

For me, Jakub's voice is unique and the most beautiful. I do not know the nuances of such voices, but Orliński's voice hits my most delicate strings

[@alessandrabarella7904]

Bravissimi,voci sublimi tutti e tre!

[@virginiawai8485]

Impossible to choose, all great artists.

[@rumbidzai]

Orlinski's voice is like pure cool water pouring out at the perfect pace. I would have loved to hear Fagioli in this comparison as well, but I'm absolutely in love with Orlinski.

[@elzbietaswiatek7393]

Kiedys tak nie bylo ale od dwoch dni jestem bez pamieci zakochana w Jakubie!!!!!USCISKI.

[@elenam5740]

Орлинский- это божественно!!!!

[@Wilma2511]

Jakub Józef Orliński! He is the best!

[@mybaroque3238]

Pena tiranna io sento al core, né spero mai trovar pietà; amor m’affanna e il mio dolore in tanti guai pace non ha. * * * Tyrannical pain I feel in my heart, and never expect to find mercy; love torments me, and my pain in such trouble has no rest.

[@capitulina]

actually for me they all sound magnificent, but I prefer Jakub's version because I follow his work

[@hannastaszak1684]

Niebiański głos. Prezent dla całego świata. Dziękuję Panie Jakubie.

[@f.pompeuroda3908]

All singers are really good, each one with their own expression, the imporant thing is to awake the feelings of the listeners

[@celibidache1000]

Cencic is the only one with a healthy and relatively tension-free voice production.

[@pilardelpozo1545]

I don't think the purpose of such beauty is to compete but to make us enjoy ourselves.

[@deewick9049]

I would pay lots of money to hear any one of them, I have not heard any live singing (other than mine or my children) since September. My personal choice would be JJO for emotion or MEC for control. But they are all exceptional.

[@barbarataylor5042]

What a glorious piece! They all do it justice. I love the purity of tone, the elegance of controlled phrasing by all three. It's a personal choice but I prefer JJO. All three give a moving & powerful rendition.

[@nigelplumley9520]

All incredibly beautiful... could happily listen to any of them. That said JJO has a purity of tone that just takes your breath away. Xavier has a more rounded, mellow emission. Max Emanuel strikes a balance between the two. And as one person commented orchestration is different for each of them. Personally the interpretation by JJO is my favourite....but it's like saying who is better.. Callas, Sutherland or L.Price.

[@baroqueandbeyond]

It is nice that the level of artistry of three countertenors could be mentioned in the same vein as those three ladies of towering operatic stature.

[@edwigcarol4888]

I love all the comments.. this one speaks for me...jakub's voice sounds like a scent hovering in a garden in a summer's evening so pure... but i was more attracted by Max Emmanuel's musical expression.. for a musical laie like I it is difficult to express...

[@francoisemignet9896]

Jakub Josef Orlinski, c'est le meilleur !....

[@enricribas1755]

Per mi la veu de Jakub és especial...

[@liricoverde]

N'estic completament d'acord

[@lauracompagnoni1239]

I can only express so much admiration for these great countertenors! Beautiful voices, great technique, very sensitive renditions of this moving Handel's aria. Thank you so much for so many emotions.

[@zsuzsannaszaniszlo-dobos2819]

Of its kind all of them great.

[@riohenry6382]

There’s a lot more to it than these glorious voices. And we are only the arbiters of our own taste, not the arbiters of taste. And we’re judging these artists on our personal preference for a crystalline, clean voice or a warmer voice, the style of recording and whether or not these singers had a flu on the day of recording. Let’s not tear down our great artists

[@heyryvonheyryngen8469]

ALL 3 at their best! According to their individual interpretative faculties! I can't determine a favorite, because each has his pros and cons, they balance out equally!

[@tishmusso3949]

All are beautiful. Something in Sabata's resonates for me, perhaps its gentleness.

[@niobere]

J.J. Orlinski is the best, wonderfully 🙉

[@МаринаСтепанова-э6и]

Я не смогла выбрать лучшего. Каждого слушала с наслаждением. Все супер!!!

[@marcosdealencarpelisson2752]

Orlinski is good, his timbre is more metalic, but for me Xavier is more liryc, more dolce! His vibrato is very beautiful!!

[@Nik-jq4tx]

Exactly.

[@mysticmouse7261]

Is that a trick question? Jakub's subtle complex sensual vibrato has no obvious rivals.

[@장혜영-w7k9b]

All three sang amazingly well. An elegant voice with a feeling of sadness..... Jakub Józef Orlinski!!

[@carlosmonsalve2350]

The three are amazing... but Xavier Sabata's version, with that beautiful contralto's voice is absolutely delicious and perfect for this music of Haendel 💙💙💙🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@biamda]

Mi piacciono tutti e tre, pur essendo molto diversi l’uno dall’altro, però se devo scegliere, sarà Jakob Józef Orlinski, per la sua voce diretta, quasi senza “vibrato”. È stupendo.👌👌👌