Bernstein: Candide - Glitter and Be Gay - Sabine Devieilhe - Feb. 2, 2015

22nd Victoire de la Musique Classique in Lille.

[@uiteren2845]

Sabine’s agility is otherworldly.

[@lifeisgood3087]

What a classy and beautiful woman with a gorgeous and powerful coloratura.

[@guybillout8892]

quelle agilité et quelle puissance vocale! et Sabine Devieilhe est aussi une splendide comédienne

[@sophiedemaret4596]

superbe musicienne pleine de talents, à suivre, c'est un vrai bonheur, elle est vraiment très attachante avec une voix si belle et parfaitement maîtrisée

[@evakiseleva8570]

Dessay was mesmerizing, and Sabine here's also fantastic. But please don't forget there was also Diana Damrau's totally different Cunegonde in blue)

[@koosriedijk3872]

Dear Eva, you can spend a whole weekend on youtube and listen to all the Glitters and be Gay examples, from the serious ones to the funny ones, the extreme good ones and the less, ranging from Barbara Cook and Mary Costa to Patricia Petitbon and Evah Destruction. And I also enjoy Dessay, Damrau and Deveilhe. But for me , maybe vocally not the best, but certainly the funniest one is the Norwegian soprano EIR INDERHAUG. She beats them all in humor. But let's enjoy them all , as the song is a hell of a job ! And there are many flowers in the field that we should all enjoy. ! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@lofi-pets]

Extraordinaire, Magnifique, Bravissima sabine

[@bogbody9952]

She is a Goddess!

[@Largo64]

Wonderful! Just wonderful!

[@princessetania8540]

magnifique interpretation

[@piano-jazzsvt5180]

Excellent, j’adore 🥰. Bravo 🌺👏🌺

[@Pervin.Chakar]

Bravissima!!! I'm one of your admirer

[@lukaseduardo5714]

Que voz maravilhosa! Sabine Devieilhe e Diana Damrau são as melhores cantoras para essa Música!

[@fabriced9851]

jusqu a présent la seule à la hauteur par le chant et le jeu pas de doute à avoir ce fut la DESSAYE lors du festival de glebdorough son enregistrement est la référence....absolue...

[@toutouzim007]

I think Dessay is by far the best …

[@carolyneynon2242]

absolutely terrific

[@janpi27800]

non seulement elle est jolie , normande (comme moi) mais tellement ......une voix !!!!!!

[@sergiopacheco5758]

Que talentosa eres Sabine

[@marie-armelle458]

extraordinaire

[@v.v4879]

Glitter And Be Gay Leonard Bernstein Glitter and be gay, That's the part I play; Here I am in Paris, France, Forced to bend my soul To a sordid role, Victimized by bitter, bitter circumstance. Alas for me! Had I remained Beside my lady mother, My virtue had remained unstained Until my maiden hand was gained By some Grand Duke or other. Ah, 'twas not to be; Harsh necessity Brought me to this gilded cage. Born to higher things, Here I droop my wings, Ah! Singing of a sorrow nothing can assuage. And yet of course I rather like to revel, I have no strong objection to champagne, My wardrobe is expensive as the devil, Perhaps it is ignoble to complain... Enough, enough Of being basely tearful! I'll show my noble stuff By being bright and cheerful! Pearls and ruby rings... Ah, how can worldly things Take the place of honor lost? Can they compensate For my fallen state, Purchased as they were at such an awful cost? Bracelets...lavalieres Can they dry my tears? Can they blind my eyes to shame? Can the brightest brooch Shield me from reproach? Can the purest diamond purify my name? And yet of course these trinkets are endearing, I'm oh, so glad my sapphire is a star, I rather like a twenty-carat earring, If I'm not pure, at least my jewels are! Enough! Enough! I'll take their diamond necklace And show my noble stuff By being gay and reckless! Observe how bravely I conceal The dreadful, dreadful shame I feel.

[@SFKelvin]

What a Great Piece!

[@ruthmcintyre2313]

Fantastic!

[@dameoiselle5825]

magnifique

[@jean-vitalpetit5291]

Mercredi 17 octobre 2018 , pour une unique soirée au Théâtre des champs elysées.

[@cabalpaxiarch7239]

She messed up a lyric at the second part but other than that she's really good. I still prefer Kristen Chenoweth's performance of this song but still, Sabine's so incredible.

[@odionsmailbox]

I love her voice though.

[@geneusaamorim3071]

Cantora além de ser linda, canta muito

[@sylviebee2899]

Divine

[@hammerlopez4987]

2015 y el super zoom en la cara XD Sabine, te amo uwu

[@ernshaw78]

Elle chant trop bien. Il faut acheter (ou au moins) acheter son album de Rameau....

[@lunatickgeo]

I'm not going to argue whether her Glitter and Be Gay is superior or not but I will say this...was the director intoxicated? What the hell are those camera movements? Especially the extreme close ups! It's so distracting!

[@margaeritotyrell5455]

Interesting stilist choices

[@Shahrdad]

It's HaHaHahahah. The Hs are supposed to be sung. She's laughing, not singing staccato notes.

[@reflexiona7583]

Sorry. Neither Deviehlhe not Natalie. This queen of this aria is June Anderson. It's no coincidence Bernstein, this aria composer, chose her to sing it

[@Nasinico]

Everyone is free to have their opinion. To me, Natalie nailed it at Glynnebourne in 97. You prefer June Anderson. To each their own ;)

[@koosriedijk3872]

I guess you are right Nasinico that Dessay nailed in 1997. But there are many flowers in the field and I enjoy many, as this song is a hell of a job. DeVeilhe does it extremey well and I don't see her "copy" Dessay, which one could expect. For fun: listen to the Norwegian soprano EIR INDERHAUG, they cannot all be "the best", but funny she is !

[@izzy1157]

The way this is a performance and not a competition???

[@peteradaniel]

Interesting pronunciation choices. She's decided on a US accent as opposed to U.K.

[@donna30044]

@Alex Daniel The choice of accent is appropriate, as Bernstein is American.

[@peteradaniel]

Ankle Donna oh I understand and Candide is an American musical. It’s just in opera UK accents are more vowel friendly than US, especially with that rhotic r.

[@chageek]

Dommage que la prise de vue nous gâche cette performance. Le réalisateur veut tellement nous dire "regardez comme je suis bon" "regardez tout ce que je peux faire" qu'il se prend les pieds dans le tapis : cadres exagérément proches dont certains finissent flous. Un peu de respect de la cantatrice et un peu moins d'ego de prise de vue.

[@chatbud]

No one beats Glynebourne-Natalie Dessay in this. Everybody else after her are just copycats.

[@Nasinico]

Natalie's performance in Glynebourne was a once in a life time experience and her acting skills are yet unmatched to me. I suppose we'll have to wait a bit more to find a singer able to challenge Natalie's acting, though I think Sabine deserve the praise for her work and dedication. Being French, soprano and coming right after Natalie? Kudos to her.

[@grouchocatman]

I generally prefer Sabine's performances, but I have to agree that Natalie reigns supreme on this.

[@koosriedijk3872]

its very difficult not to copy, so even more chapeau for those who have a try. I think Sabine does it extremely well and I did not see and hear she copied. Of course she saw Dessay on KZbin too! But she did not copy Dessay, she tried to attack the role, which is difficult enough! I too love Dessay, and maybe she is the standard, but can and do appreciate others. My mother always said: You can still dance on a wedding, If not with the bride! By the way: listen to the Norwegian soprano EIR INDERHAUG. She might not be the top, but for me she is the most funny one. The variety on KZbin is enormous, you can spend evenings listening to maybe 100 versions! Enjoy it! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@uiteren2845]

Desmond P T I prefer Sabine’s tbh. Her agility shown here was extraordinary. Like who does a sforzando on an Eb6?

[@ramirsoissomesmo6634]

Vocalement elle est là, mais au niveau scène... bon, ça doit être un personnage nouveau pour elle... :-/

[@mirouflinepataques7769]

Je trouve cette prestation très pauvre théâtralement parlant... Sabine Devieilhe n'ose pas grand chose, sinon vocalement. Or, le chant lyrique n'est pas qu'une performance vocale. Il manque 50% du travail. Je vous conseille la version de Patricia Petibon dans le cadre du festival Un violon sur le sable.

[@nicolehourcade]

Miroufline Pataquès elle est parfaite vocalement avec un anglais quite enough pas vraiment Petitbon ét son engagement scénique est bon, pas un numéro de cirque mais je suppose que vous avez déjà vu la totalité de l' opéra pour comprendre la signification de ce moment, son engagement scénique dans la reine de la nuit, mais dans Mithridate ét dans il triomfo del tempo e del desingano, She is amazing.

[@aliciaatteye4910]

Moi je trouve sincèrement que théâtralement parlant elle est parfaite. En faire trop aurait gâché cette subtilité scénique dont elle sait si bien faire preuve. Car justement, être bon comédien, savoir interpréter, c'est aussi savoir le faire avec justesse et donc ne pas surjouer. Oser sans excès. Et je trouve que justement elle a su doser ! Après ce n'est que mon avis... Il est vrai qu'il n'y a pas de vérité absolue, surtout en matière d'art.

[@lauranathalie3374]

Au niveau théâtral j'adore également la prestation de Diana Damrau, elle a une capacité à lâcher prise incroyable. Pour Sabine la voix est parfaite mais je suis d'accord niveau théâtre ça reste trop sage

[@Wotan123456789]

Following your advice I watched Petibon's version on that Festival: I must confess that I find it the most vulgar of all versions that I have seen on YT. Vocally there is nothing extraordinary about it, some pitch issues and shrill high notes; scenically, over the top. My humble opinion

[@lauranathalie3374]

@@Wotan123456789 il u want to see other versions you can watch Diana Damrau and Nathalie Dessay one's they are also amazing :)

[@onitasanders7403]

The gold standard is Kristen Chenowth. Has enough camp, fun, and virtuosity. Having the range is not enough.

[@Nasinico]

The gold standard is Natalie Dessay Glyndebourne 1997 actually. Chenoweth has nothing on her. I uploaded Sabine's performance because I love her voice, but Dessay is the absolute best, her performance unmatched.

[@onitasanders7403]

@@Nasinico I respectfully disagree. Do not care for Natalie. To each his own.

[@onitasanders7403]

@@thaiss6947 I am not that limited in what moves me. She can not help that she is under five feet. She was blessed with a warm, flexible voice with a most personable stage presence. This is what she was given when she first entered this world and boy does she know how to use it.

[@onitasanders7403]

@@thaiss6947 AND……

[@onitasanders7403]

@@thaiss6947 That is where you and I differ very, very much. I too have a trained voice. I took have sung in operas. What I am not is a snob when it come to the crossing of opera, operetta and musical theatre. They are all there to be enjoyed. When I listen to Candide, I hear a range of voice types all of which blend nicely for a total musical experience especially in Chenowith’s production. My advice is to chill out. You continue to enjoy your preferences and I will continue to enjoy what appeals to me. As was said in the recent movie, Everything, Everywhere All at Once,v “Just be Kind”.

[@marie-elisabethcornet4398]

ouais, moi je trouve aussi qu'elle est bien moins drôle et folle que Nathalie Dessay…tout très maîtrisé, très propre, un peu trop peut-être???

[@geraldfremont2705]

Elle est musicienne avant d'être diva.

[@alteaguevara]

i don't like her acting

[@fritzmasten7675]

She's is a glorious singer but this is not her thing. No opportunity to show off how fine her singing is. The recit sections are horribly slow and... im afraid she's just not funny. Ive done this show a million times and I actually think every other soprano I've worked with was better in the aria.