Dame Te Kanawa - Dove Sono

[@carolineandrews3292]

Superb! My choir had the privilege to sing Brahms' Requiem with her several years ago in Winchester Cathedral. She's a lovely woman and definitely no demanding diva. She stood quietly at one side, dressed casually in trousers shirt and jacket (not diamonds and furs), listening to us rehearsing. She sang with us for an hour or so for sound checks and to give us a chance to adjust and get used to her and then signed autographs after the rehearsal (I treasure my signed score!). Then she gave a fantastic performance in the evening and carried us along with her. It was a stupendous and unforgettable experience for a non-professional choir like ours!

[@jothughes9950]

That must have been a fantastic experience.

[@barbaraetzler4615]

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[@normanzurich2781]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🙏❤️❤️

[@mscott3918]

I had the pleasure of meeting her several times in the 1970s and early 80s when I worked at the New Zealand High Commission in London. You couldn't meet a nicer person. No demands or hysteria. A real lady. When meeting her 30 years later she still remembered me. Absolutely one of my favourite people.

[@e.man14]

Quelle merveilleuse et précieuse expérience!!

[@LornaKellyZim]

How can anyone dislike this clip - Dame Kiri is superb - thats it. Untouchable, unbeatable end of story.

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

One criticism of Te Kanawa from contemporaries and coaches is that her pronunciation is random. Her singing is superb, but she gets the lyrics wrong. Those who don't know, won't notice. Those who do know find it difficult to enjoy her performance.

@@ninecatsmagee8384 Yetis it about then lyrics, or the vocal brilliance. The lyrics are language, the brilliance of the voice are the lyrics of the mind. A Soprano one said to me of her voice that it was as if the Bell Bird, ( a beautiful New Zealand songbird) was sitting at Mozarts music stand. I agree with her. Interpretation is everything.

[@fergusmcclelland9833]

I saw this performance live in 1973 on a black and white TV and loved the whole production. Watching this part brings me back to the wonder of her voice, acting, the whole production. Utter perfection - and yes, I've heard Freni and Popp who are also queens of voice - this is just my favorite. I am now, in December 2022 feeling the warmth of that performance and can sleep happy tonight.

[@fergusmcclelland9833]

June '24 it's still the best

[@domi2020]

te kanawa is unrivalled in this role and in 1973 she was in top form- no not freni, janowitz can take that crown- beautiful stage presence, tone, legato, intonation- what more can one ask for...this the contessa of mozart's dreams

Agreed. My farourite though is the movie of Don Giovanni.

[@mauricepitman]

God why oh why did you take Mozart so young ..such understanding of the human voice ...the like of which we will never see again ...i love Mozart

A saw a great cartoon once It was a line of Sopranos with guns in their hand lining up at Mozarts door to shoot him.

[@Fan652w]

An absolutely phenomenal performance! Now I know why Kiri is rated so highly by her fellow singers.

[@Fortefortissimo]

Kiri Te Kanawa's voice is flawless. Mozart rep. fits her voice so well! Beautiful

[@jacson-di2di]

She is so magnificent at singing this piece with such a softness yet such a strength (something easier said than done). She is one of the great voices no doubt.

[@tomwilkinson1702]

jacson 1226 She's easy on the eye too!

[@bilit26]

Other singers applaud her ss she makes it look so easy! Mozart is so vulnerable as there is no where to hide with the music! Only the best sing mozart this good!

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

Nobody like the magnificent Kiwi for a bit of Mozart on a lockdown.

[@tedly10027]

the way she shows a sadness in the falling intervals , especially near the end of the opening phrase (note 'fa' falling down to 're') is just heartbreaking...i think if Mozart heard her voice - he would have cried at the beauty and what HE could have done to teach her his music...

Its her interpretation, sheer brilliance.

[@peteralbert1485]

The version I keep coming back to.

[@jtrstrings]

The supreme elegance of Kiri's interpretation, gorgeous vibrato (being a violinist this is important to me), but the sweet yet rich timber of her voice is magical to me.

[@jeffmuenster9457]

It's almost mesmerizing to watch how easy she makes it look. She is one of those rare one-in-a-million treasures, and unique in every sense of the word. Hats off to you, Dame Kiri!

[@PaulZink]

I can never listen to this rendition of "Dove Sono” by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa without my eyes tearing from sadness at the lyrics and rapture from the absolute perfection of the music and the performance.

[@JTK52537]

I don't know if this performance has been equaled; certainly never surpassed! Brava!

[@josefsmadi]

what an angelic voice.... studied this song as part of my uni studtying and was captivated by it

[@towmlvb3423]

A critique of this stellar performance is a few light-years above my pay-grade. I can say, quite honestly, that after dozens of auditions I still sit with tears of wonder and joy in my eyes when Kiri Te Kanawa allows the last note to fade away. I love this addiction as much as I love the perfection that has introduced it to me.

[@Takoushjanik]

She is a perfection, beautiful singing pitch and rendition. She is amazingly a beautiful singer, I love her voice and her songs!

[@joseramonrojas]

She's not just perfection, she´s so pretty, and Wow! She's such an ethnic beauty.... Then she is a Maori from New Zealand..... Wow! Ethnic and beautiful, and a so beautiful wonderful voice.... Congratulations, Dame Kiri..!

[@zlata.toshevska]

I have big respect for this woman cause she started off her career with Mozart, healthy singing! Love, love her.

[@TheAngelgirl1973]

Not only is her voice a gift, but she continues to carry and exude such stunning pure, elegant, and aesthetic beauty!

[@wallshootout5616]

Ausdruck und Gestaltung des tiefen Schmerzes der Gräfin!Fantastisch in Tönen eingefangen von Kiri te Kanawa!Einmalig!

[@RionPhotography]

One needs to consider the recording abilities of the 70s vs the recording abilities of today to truly appreciate how amazing this is.

True.

[@lamsalgado]

This is my fave Dove sono ! Wonderful Kiri ! Thx a lot !

[@larespo1]

Such rapturous sound and beautiful sound. I don't know how people do not hear it. She is marvelous. Her dynamics are just perfect. Decrescendos and the portamento. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

This was one of the first Mozart arias I've ever heard. It gave me a solid introduction to the wonders of the opera!

[@willrobinson1229]

Perfect legato, perfect tone, perfect resonance - what a treat. oh, and beautiful expression, too. Thank you for posting!

[@saleenapiano]

gorgeous voice; amazing technique; fabulous mozartean singer

[@maryannedavid6983]

My favourite aria....so very beautiful!

[@PaulZink]

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's performance of "Dove sono" is still the benchmark, so far as I'm concerned.

[@everydaymontana]

True.

[@stephenmcdonald3422]

@@everydaymontana Yes

[@gkgkgk7954]

Hi kiri I think always to us giving grandus And mozzart Thank you your grander song. I ,m korea,

[@francoisthouvenin189]

I have never heard such a moving and brilliant interpretation of this aria. Bravo and thank you, Mrs "All Black"!!!

[@constancehalle-jaunet9958]

Kiri Te Kanawa chante extrêmement bien C'est MAGNIFIQUE 🤩🤩

[@ingridhibberd1117]

For me, this will always be the definitive interpretation

[@saleenapiano]

AMEN!

[@Ernesto7608]

There is not a UNIQUE "definitive interpretation". For me, the best singer for this composition is Margaret Price. By far!

[@sandraglass2865]

Magnificent ♥️

[@PaulZink]

@@Ernesto7608 Each to his own; however, her stellar performance at Glyndebourne in 1972 astonished audiences and launched Dame Kiri te Kanawa's career like a rocket.

[@giuseppinascapparone3303]

Incantevole, stupenda Dame Kiri!!!!! Un sogno, voce meravigliosa!!!

[@The1620]

better and better.........each time I listen, I wonder at the beauty and utter, total, exquisite artistry. Brava .......

[@divox9pqr]

Exquisite in every way. I have to marvel at the phrasing, breath control, and characterization of longing. But at the end, perhaps there is reason for optimism.

[@vocalmagick]

Now that... Is called talent. Atta girl, Kiri.

[@fedtho]

Te Kanawa takes on this piece I love (and thought I knew...) like a dangerous and frighteningly smart wildcat - and, thanks to her not-of-this-earth expressive palette, makes something completely new out of it. Overwhelming. THANKS FOR THIS GREAT POST !!!

OOOh bow lovely, what a great picture you paint of an already beautiful experience. You should write more.

[@dreyri00]

She is melting my heart. Dame Kanawa, you move me.

[@reclamantul]

It is for the first time when I hear Kiri Te Kanawa singing. What a wonderful surprise. Lovely. And such a voice. It is so warm...wow

[@masteroftheeouse]

Great singing from a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and a great stage presence! What's not to like? Oh, 24 dislikes? The clueless! Brava Dame Kiri!

[@lintonNZ]

Beautiful, her Voice spins fine golden silk

[@stevegrimes5105]

I love Te Kanawa! Such a buttery beautiful voice. Search for Glyndebourne 1973 for the full performance.

[@arnoldamaral7406]

I have the DVD. IT'S A STELLAR CAST👑 IN THIER PRIME. COTRUBAS STEALS THE SHOW, SUCH A FINE SINGING ACTRESS. Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@jjh2456]

What brought her to my attention is she played Donna Elvira to Edda Moser's Donna Anna in the film version of "Don Giovanni." She was absolutely lovely.

[@milovy]

I show this video to anyone who says they don't understand opera! Reaction is always positive!

[@robertocasu]

Bella interpretazione favolosa di Mozart grande soprano

[@milenapopovic]

Kiri Te Kanawa is the best Countess of Almaviva EVER!

[@mikki2049]

This is perfection--an audio glimpse of heaven.

[@CallasAfrica]

Having come up on the great interpretation of Ms Fleming... I can say There is definitely room in my list of fav dove Sonos for Dame Kiri too... they’re sooo different and both sooo incredibly spectacular.

[@bilit26]

I concur!

[@Johnmell100]

Fabulous rendition of this aria

[@beefnotfish]

some gals owned roles...sills is Manon, Price is aida and both Leonoras, and Kiri is the countess.and just look at her! at 29..beauty, vulnerability...her performance is so thoughtful and moving!

[@junkjive1]

She must be one of the best singers of Mozart. Her Solti recording of Figaro has long been my favourite. Delighted to come across this, thanks.

[@xxsaruman82xx87]

With Thomas Allen as a great Count!

[@PaulZink]

I have that recording (on CD, unfortunately: vinyl captures more of the shadings…) and it's the pinnacle of Figaro performances for my money.

[@rstoronto1000]

Stunning. A beautiful quiet dramatism in her physicality and voice.

[@lakme]

She is SO elegant!

[@larespo1]

Such luscious sound. The most gorgeous instrument to listen to. She is beautiful and just exquisite in all ways. I could listen to her all night. Get hold of her Otello with Pavarotti. IT'S LIVE!!!!!!

[@dianederoquette-buisson7858]

She is wonderful !!!

[@mkejanemofokeng7705]

This song never gets old 😢❤

[@GylchrisSprauve]

Creamy...that's the word...I've always enjoyed Kiri's singing...thanks for posting.

[@traxelable]

Pure gold, very feminin and strong! Kiri, this is unique!!

[@cantanteporsiempre]

I love that theater, a somall one, and the voice has not to be forced, BRAVA KIRI, one the best countess of all times, together with Mrs gundula.

[@tedly10027]

such a perfect voice for mozart's version of "dramatic soprano"..whew! just beautiful. her voice and singing in mozart has that rare combination of power and suppleness with rich creamy tone and really beautiful legato..unbelievable.

[@julieportnoy5302]

Perfection!!!

[@КаринаСимонянц-ъ8л]

Чудесный голос, уникальное пение.! БРАВО, БРАВО.!

[@jorgeheribertocifuentes8259]

Beautiful!

[@williambrown5305]

Gotta love live.. mozart;kiri..sublime.....further comment superfluous.

[@misicboy1]

She's the best ever!

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Bellísima Aria. Dove Sono.--Kiri the Kanawa.

[@Tony-to5vy]

Wonderful aria Wonderful singer

[@fairysoda5612]

I just love this song so much.

[@arnoldamaral7406]

YuckyCoffin Motzart genius my friend 🎹🎶🎵🎼🌿🌍🌎🌏👱👴💙🇮🇹🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪🇬🇧🇷🇺🇺🇸 Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@user-noZTrains001]

Hard to forget, she was one of the best,thank you for sharing

[@benjaminvox]

brava. simply flawless.

[@saxamaphoneguy1]

Kiri's tone is unbearable!?!?!?!?! Her tone is probably one of the best of the 20th century! It's so clear and dark and beautiful! I can understand if you don't like her, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but her voice surpasses all other singers I've heard. I would at least expect you to think she has a beautiful voice and tone at least, even if you do not like her (which I could not at all understand)

My feeling is, after listening over decades, that this period, and further too, she sounded a Bell Like quality to her voice, utter loveliness.

[@edgreisl1]

I had the privilege of seeing her in Capriccio at SFOpera. Incandescent ❤️

[@myworldview999]

Tears are streaming down my face, and I can't breathe...

[@jbalpal64]

Best version for this aria.

[@ursherzog4672]

Unforgettable voice - thank you Kiri

[@rachelaspogard6587]

One of the best singers, very good technique and purity of her voice....where is she now a days??

[@arnoldvdwaals]

Kiri also recorded 'Die Zauberflöte' with Neville Marriner...superbe role of the New Zealand nigtingale

[@spiceyweasel]

Delightful. Makes the lions raging in my heart quiet down and lay peacefully in my chest in rapt attention.

[@mauricepitman]

super performance

[@sax-3333.]

Mon dieu comme c'est beau,et que la voix touche au sublime et image de grâce du Dieu céleste.

[@Pauline-vc9jj]

incredible voice!!

[@dougbalt]

Her diction in German when she sings R. Strauss, however, is excellent, and she sounds almost like a native.

[@brendanquinn9354]

The greatest Contessa of all time; Or at least in modern living memory, nobody could touch her in this role at her peak

[@EdmundoMD]

magnificent...best version ever!

[@heavenfxeyesforsale]

Perfect

[@violasinger]

@12harby well if you don't want her, we'd be happy to keep her here in Iceland. I have met her on more than one occasion and she is the most humble lady and so kind

[@222mozart]

i have no words about both : Wolfgangerl and Kiri

[@clashguy]

she is SO talented!!

[@ininacsot]

Une très belle version des noces de Figaro avec la plus grande comtesse,merci Madame.

[@marthaaschmann2112]

Absolutely sensational!

[@luizaugustomeirellessalgad5996]

Sublime !!!!!!

[@normanzurich2781]

One word : perfect 🙏 molto legato, she is a legend 💙🤍❤️

[@jpl6-cc7pd]

Quelle dommage que Cécilia Bartolli ne puisse pas prendre des leçons avec elle. Divin !

[@sofiwuu3001]

My favorite soprano ❤

[@pnewman7279]

Man, her clarity is superb..

[@nicholaschall]

This may be the most perfect performance of anything...EVER.

[@SandrineAnterrion]

Beautiful Ms Te Kanawa

[@seychells77]

it is you can buy it online or at the met gift shop. and it has subtitals for those of us who are not fluant in Italian. :)

[@Homoclassicus]

Te Kanawa is at her most amazing shape here! The voice is very luscious and delicate, and she has absolute control. But, even so, nothing here sounds mechanical. Her Mozartean taste is ideal, as well as her subtle but attentive phrasing. Now as for the greatest Contessas, people always forget Della Casa, who's just as great as Schwarzkopf and Te Kanawa and perhaps even more charming. Fleming is also one of the best.