Kathryn Lewek - O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn

Festival International d'Art Lyrique d'Aix-en-Provence 2014

[@Ronizetti]

This girl is excellent - and this first aria is far more difficult to sing well than its famous counterpart!! BRAVA

[@jesusrivera60]

did you hear the size of that high F???? Wanna go see her do Gilda in Nashville?

[@Zarastro54]

Girl? Don’t belittle that woman like that.

[@solcarzemog5232]

The best singing performance I've EVER heard. Staging sucks.

[@bdp8102]

I wonder who is the sadist director who made her perform all of this while hunching down, having her weighing unnecessarily on her diaphragm and hindering her movement, all for the sake of a pretty silly characterization choice (i.e. having the Queen be an old hag)

[@toothlesstitan]

My god her diction is outstanding. Only Diana damrau does it this good.

[@scottsadler7037]

She’s really, REALLY good. Bel canto masterclass.

[@Bach1685]

She wasn't just hitting the high F but she was holding this one...bravo,that's incredible. This is one of my favorite interpretations 🥰😍👏

[@crazyorganist1609]

Im deeply impressed with the acting and singing

[@braamvaneeden]

Wow! I had to just rewatch and repeat and repeat and repeat! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@smurf902]

So terrific! The first section is so expressive you'd think it's a heavier lyric voice because there's no sign of weakness or breathiness you'd expect from a high coloratura.

[@aworysse]

In a way it's unreal how great she is. What a gift to witness her performing.

[@nattie-k8380]

Absolutely brilliant in both ways. Singing is excellent, what a smooth and round technique! Brava. And something really new in Queen’s appearance, not a beautiful fairy, but the grumpy old lady!

[@juliajanssens8432]

Kathryn Lewek : you are a very talented and delightful singer. A wonderful interpretation of this moving and desperate scene.

[@deannachurch4911]

Amazing! The acting. Wow. The singing. Just superb! Bravo!!!

[@blulinx]

What a revelation! She’s marvelous

[@garymoore2314]

This gal is fantastic! The power and control she possesses, incredible. Oh, and her range! Sublime.

[@Michael-hz2pl]

Such a heavy yet agile voice 🤯

[@hopelessdweb]

Quite possibly the best blend of acting ability and vocal technical skill I've ever seen for this aria, brava!

[@mrbigbigtoe]

I was highly doubtful of this comment, as I’m sure everyone has seen Diana Damrau’s rendition, but damn... after watching, all I can say now is that if it isn’t better than Diana’s, it is certainly on par. Nothing less

[@alexeiderperezhernandez461]

Mmm... you should watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5ykZ2iGgaqXl8U

[@PensadorProfundo42]

INDEED.

[@maxpetronio8906]

@@mrbigbigtoe YYEEESSS!!! I really agree with that! Did you see the second aria? It Will make you speechless !

[@mrs.medeiros7090]

What a fantastic interpretation! 😍 Making her old and diminished is so much better if the goal is to hoodwink the hero.

[@jacekpta]

She is phenomenal.

[@faninka2866]

still the best performance I´ve ever seen and heard. I´ve listened to many singers, but no one sings like her! absolutely great!

[@techwiz7947]

Listen to Cristina Deutekom's 1971 Königin der Nacht

[@lallaarm7435]

I colori di questo soprano sono un qualcosa di eccezionale così come il controllo della voce e l'interpretazione. La scenografia è abbastanza penosa, ma probabilmente Mozart con il suo animo anticonformista l'avrebbe apprezzata! Complimenti alla Lewek!😍❤

[@stefanwild326]

How amazing! Are my ears making things up or does she bring completely different colors to this than what I am used to? 🤔 To me she sounds a bit different from all the amazing queens before her. Bravo!

[@coloraturaElise]

Yes, there are different colors, because she is using different voices....she's changing her vocal production for different parts of her range. That's what I hear, anyway.

[@CHICA_OPERA_97]

Love this rendition...

[@MMotta-mk8uq]

Grandiosíssima interpretação!

[@santonsea]

Azucena sings Königin der Nacht

[@raph6130]

That's the version i like the most of this aria, thanks mrs Lewek 😁

[@Zarastro54]

Probably the most unique interpretation of the Queen of the Night that I’ve seen. Portraying her as a decrepit old lady (though very possibly putting on an act) rather than a terrifying or majestic beauty is reminiscent of the Queen from Snow White.

[@humberttocandido]

It is amazing, she sings like a bird at 4:09, I got goosebumps!

[@fabriciorodriguezsampaio4601]

Fantastic version

[@1y167]

Pure Art ! F note in both ears and on your whole soul. I can’t believe some self-proclaimed “Critics” went on physical considerations regarding such a talented musician. Also, the balance with the orchestra is brilliant.

[@m.w.4863]

She is good, but Damrau has more depth and also softer tones inbetween

[@hocuspocusdrinkcoffetofocu2357]

This is the queen of night aria (modern version)

[@user-mk7lf6bd8g]

Brilliant!

[@wesp3257]

Brilliant control. And that sustained high g at the end, best I've heard

[@clemencelaurent5567]

Same!! Listened to at least 20 versions, she really is the best! She does the highest note very beautifully!

[@lamb4mc]

definitely not high g, it’s a high f

[@jjh2456]

Written as an F6.

[@deannachurch4911]

Perfect aria for her voice. Great acting too. Love it❤

[@AlineMayne1]

Wow this is brilliant!!

[@MMotta-mk8uq]

Magnífica!

[@bbtobler]

Spectacular!!

[@albertoalvez8940]

CHILLING OVERWHELMING VOICE AND EXCEPTIONAL CONVINCING PERFORMANCE. THE REVISED CHARACTER OF THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION. iT IS ALMOST A TANGIBLE COMMON WOMAN WE MAY MEET IN REAL LIFE.

[@robwilliamson5082]

Kathryn is an amazing Queen if the night, but the costuming throws me. I guess she probably appeared younger as the show went on , so that could make sense, but why is Tamino in his underwear?

[@danielng7795]

French productions are known to make modern productions of opera that frankly speaking not understandable. Just look at Sabine Devieilhe production in this aria and you will see what i mean

[@YAM466]

I think the symbolism here is that Tamino is basically a blank slate out of which the Queen may do whatever she pleases. That's why she's bringing him military gear. She's dressing him to fight her war.

[@donsroom4843]

Wow.

[@jjh2456]

She is quite good.

[@dldudley]

And why is Tamino in his undershirt and boxers?

[@theazo9aaztheazo9aaz29]

Costume designers: What is are budget? Director: What do you mean budget?!

[@jesuslebtwirklich376]

wow - that was extraordinary!

[@acacia-bloom]

Stunning

[@PensadorProfundo42]

FANTASTIC!

[@diegoluna5819]

einfach klasse!

[@tantiteri]

Великолепна!

[@jordipanadesribera6890]

These days, singing at Liceu BCN.

[@morticiaaddams9659]

❤

[@jthai6149]

Wheelchair lmao. I do love the singing.

[@vickyk1861]

That staging though😛

[@user-gu5bd7fe2k]

목소리 너무 예쁘다!

[@robbar42]

Very veey good!!!!!

[@caitlinlee221]

Brava!!!!!

[@marcedosantos203]

Excelente versión de puesta escénica y excelente ella! Donde se puede encontrar la puesta de esta versión de forma completa?

[@kaylamariemudgett9554]

Literal goosebumps!! Brava!!

[@federicagiorgiaventuri7389]

WOOOOW! 🤩

[@user-gt7xs1fc6g]

This young woman should have a remarkable career ahead. The voice is very expressive and certainly technically she is in charge of this very difficult aria. She also seems to have quite good dramatic/performing instincts although this staging is absurd.

[@vivianbelissima]

BRAVA IMPRESSIONANTE!

[@THyperon]

Am I watching Hänsel and Gretel....?

[@angryjalapeno]

Very weird. I like it!

[@walterwynn3562]

Yesss

[@stwalstan]

Where can this be found complete? It must be for sale somewhere..

[@polopixel5142]

VERY good

[@edenabadmartingo9185]

fantastico

[@christiancavaliere4657]

benissimo proprio una bella interpretazione

[@virtuosacoloratura9740]

SUPERBA!!!!

[@BellaFirenze]

I was waiting for Tamino to drop his underwear.

[@user-qb5xd2vz4l]

최고다 ㄷㄷㄷㄷ

[@mce2019]

Wowwwww

[@yurorega1148]

Interesante !!!

[@gabimaunz]

What's with the costume? Who comes up with this?

[@osqariin1]

indeed

[@jakob_k001]

Idiots i would think. Everything has to have a story behind it nowadays. Every piece of clothing and every stick that's sticking out of the floor has a hidden meaning and must tell a story. Where is the elegace of beautiful costumes that stand out. Where is the queen in her gown with stones that glitter like starlight and her crown adorning her head like a moon in the night. Where is the prince that saves the princess with sword drawn and clothes that tell of his standing. Not a story told about the things on stage. But the things that help tell the tale.

[@jorgealbertolettera4027]

Vocalmente excelente. En la visual una reina de la noche que parece una ciruja y un príncipe Tamino en ropa interior. Espantoso!!!!!

[@annamariabakosi6482]

A leg csodálatosabb énekesnő... Hú...Hangja meleg - mégus csengő!

[@JacquesOeslick]

😚😚😚

[@vincentmb238]

Très originale comme mise en scène. Il faut que vois comment est présentée cette Reine au sommet de son pouvoir et de sa colère ... Vite, "Der Holle Rache" Very original staging. (I have to see how this Queen at the height of her power and anger is presented... Hurry up, "Der Holle Rache.")

[@luceafarul579]

Much better than Moser, notice here, even with dramatic flare she knows to control her vibratos to not make it wide or wobbly so they won’t compromise tonality or make her voice shriek, and her legatos are connected, as they should be-she does not break up legatos by stopping or taking breaths in between like Moser does. Singing has IMPROVED since the early 20th century people, stop living in the past.

[@wermachbanks4599]

No no no Edda Moser still better

[@luceafarul579]

@@wermachbanks4599 if you like wide wobbly singing just for the sake of being loud then feel free to keep listening to her

[@davidmuller9938]

@@luceafarul579 she is not wobbly she has an icy, big tone, typical German singer not boring crap Italian-type. Lewek is extraordinary but she was clearly inspired by Moser, too.

[@luceafarul579]

@@davidmuller9938 I’ve listened to plenty of german opera singers who are not wobbly like Moser was in queen of night, and moser herself isn’t wobbly in everything she sings, but in queen of night, which requires a mozartian technique in which she’s just not one of the best ones, she is wobbly. There are German Mozartian singers who can sing mozart overall better than her, such as diana damrau. Has nothing to do with her “icy tone” I’m not talking about “tone” but the evenness of her vibrato and smoothness of her legato. Her staccato in the second aria for example is exemplary. And I think honestly that’s how she became such a famous queen of the night-people just paid attention to those famous staccato in the more famous second aria and didn’t really care about much else. Just like many opera fans only care about how loud you sound in an opera house especially for those famous high notes and virtually nothing else.

[@mrbigbigtoe]

A t-shirt and boxers is all the guy had to wear?

[@zauberflotevideosyt9382]

why is there a girl in white flung onto the floor?

[@quecksilvereyes8750]

gonna go out on a limb and say thats pamina

[@authorgirl1245]

For once, a Queen of the Night who doesn't sing the High F like a beauty pageant contestant showing off her vocal range during the talent portion.

[@gabimaunz]

Mal wieder so eine richtig scheußlich schöne Inszenierung. Zum heulen. Wolfie rotiert im Grab!

[@techwiz7947]

Shes good but Cristina Deutekom is effortless. Listen to her 1971 O Zittre Nicht and Der Holle Rache

[@Bogust5]

Charakteryzacja postaci beznadziejna, Królowa Nocy przebrana za ponad 100- letnią praprababcię. Ktoś nie pomyślal, że głos ten (sopran koloraturowy) kompletnie nie pasuje do tej postaci, żadna kobieta w takim wieku nie byłaby w stanie tego wykonać, więc cała scenografia po prostu leży.

[@wookinooki9023]

she's acting 90. why would she have a 16 yo daughter?

[@magnocoube872]

Magnífica!