Franco Fagioli - Handel: Ombra mai fu

[@deutschegrammophon]

What are your favourite countertenor arias?

[@selini52]

Vo solcando un mar...by Franco Fagioli

[@radubradu]

Sol da te from Orlando furioso

[@BorsosGabor2023]

Alto Giove,Sovente il sole,Vo solcando un mar (only from Franco Fagioli!),Le limpid onde.

[@Popendos]

Va tacito e nascosto'

[@chantalbeckmann8022]

my favorite countertenor is Andreas Scholl

[@destinationdarren]

Are we not all in agreement that the world is a better place because of this recording?!?!!? It's stunning

[@DGA2000]

Oh goodness yes!

[@gideonros2705]

We are blessed indeed. 😊🙏❤️

[@31deenero1]

It should be so but...!!!

[@JohnC-pt1iw]

Stunning, this voice crying out loud to us to hear.

[@istvanlengyel627]

Sure, that's true !!!!! No doubt !

[@metasudans]

Out of this world...

[@paulbookbinder4899]

So this has ruined my life - how can I call anything else beautiful once I have heard and seen this. Simply magical

[@GlennRobert71]

This is the music we should present for aliens if we ever had a visit. For me this embodies the essence of music and our species ability to create art. Thank you G.F Händel

[@RobCauser]

Fabulous voice and such a lovely artistic expression. The world desperately needs this beauty!

[@pavelvedernikov8502]

The singing is astonishing but I also liked how in the video he submissively surrenders himself to the compassionate nature. That was so good.

[@leneaster]

When I was so much younger, I accompanied my father on pipe organ when he often would sing this aria. He would tell me that this was one of the few songs that would bring out a deep emotional connection either at weddings or at funerals - a measure of passage, optimism and hope. This rendition brings me back to his memory and for that, I am grateful.

[@puckfair52]

The best in decades

[@gentlespirit4]

I was watching an interview with the amazing, phenomenal, extraordinary Celeste "Callie" Day when she mentioned this aria from the 1738 opera Serse by George Frideric Handel that I've never heard before. She didn't say who her favorite singer was to perform this so I clicked on this one. At first I thought the gentleman was just an actor in the video but when he opened his mouth I was in complete shock and awe (in the best way). I was blown away and delighted! I'm not sure if I was breathing because I didn't want to miss not one second. After it was done the emotional floodgates burst open and I did what is known as the "ugly cry". It took me several minutes and two paper towels later to regain my composure. Thank you for sharing this beautiful performance and allowing others to "experience" this brilliant soul's voice. Splendid! Bravo! Take care and stay healthy. (Smile)

[@hughdonovan]

Mein Gott, was für ein Geschenk, mein Leben durch diese Darbietung eines so süßen Liedes von Trost und Frieden verschönert zu haben. Danke.

[@michaelgombkoto6941]

Divine. There is no other way to put it. Handel would be delighted.

[@jameslevister9081]

The timbre of his voice is exquisite.

[@JohnC-pt1iw]

His voice is eternal stunning

[@joypaulson6093]

Sublime tonality.

[@misssarahashplant31]

Franco Fagioli is another amazing countertenor. We're so blessed to have singers like him living in this day and age.

[@ramenbo]

never have I seen a more perfect joining of sound and vision

[@griessi58]

Bei dieser Interpretation von Ombra Mai fu könnte man weinen, so wunderschön, fein und grazil ist sie

[@jamesdownham6417]

A phenomenal voice . Stunning beyond all speech .

[@DanielaPerezParra]

no words to describe how magnificent his voice is. I'm simply speecheless

[@darchir2079]

I'm sure you can find the words 😉

[@maried1879]

This area sung by a baritone is speechless too !

[@darchir2079]

@@maried1879 Aria not area 😒

[@maried1879]

@@darchir2079 yes you are right , automatic correction 😉

[@monikaschozz9854]

Überirdisch....größere Worte fallen mir nicht ein. Mit soviel Herz gesungen....Dankeschön

[@thunder8bunny]

majestic! it's incredible how he strikes the perfect balance of the masculine and the feminine tonality....just heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@kingamitrowska]

Artistry at its highest level. Franco is pure genius.

[@steladumitru79]

The Best Voice . Ever !

[@raule.tarulla6366]

¡¡¡ Franco Fagioli es el mejor !!! Una interpretación nacida en el corazón, además de la suprema técnica vocal, cualidades que muy pocos intérpretes tienen, "sentimiento y técnica". No me canso de escucharlo una y otra vez. La mejor interpretación de "Ombra mai fu". ¡¡¡¡ Bravo !!! Desde Buenos Aires - Argentina

[@monikakramer4823]

Mir geht es auch so.

[@luisnorbertogomez7058]

La voz de contratenor más hermosa y es Argentino,mi compatriota :que orgullo

[@magdalena7516]

Das ist wunderschön ❤ Die schönste Darbietung. Der Baum, einfach göttlich

[@lucaromano7243]

Bravo you and Bartoli .

[@mp9678]

...........Che spettacolo......l'arte la musica..........non hanno genere.......perche' sono armonia.........

[@AleLovesOpera]

I used to love Jaroussky until I heard this beautiful human being, his voice hypnotizes me

[@antonellamR2D2]

AleLovesOpera I'm on the same page 😊 And it's July, I was looking for this hymn to the tree shade . Perfect.

[@Frurin]

@XDranzer000 I agree with this characterization. Big is the right word. Beautiful nonetheless, but somehow you'd expect Ombra mai fu to be more ... (I will say it) castrato.

[@tumanmisty1767]

Me too ... I'm lost into Splendour

[@georgpaulinc8725]

I feel the same

[@georgpaulinc8725]

I mean he's the best

[@davidlloyd5277]

This is so stunning and beautiful. 😢

[@Mimi-ey5ej]

The closest thing to castrato we’ll ever have, because his entire register is fully supported and equalized! Magical artistry!

[@MrLaureus]

I suffered a terrible flood that destroyed everything around me. There was a tree I called “that f*cking tree,” and soon I found myself climbing it as the waters rose. The other day, I went to hug it and caress it for saving my life. This music makes me emotional.

[@Jarowsky]

one off my favourite perform. Amazing

[@brunaerazo3462]

Ayer cenando con una compañera del secundario de Franco me lo recomendó. No puedo creer la perla que me ayudaron a descubrir! Soy de Tucumán, Argentina al igual que este cantante exquisito. Saludos!!!

[@alorr5751]

From the first note....such emotional depth. Here with tears in my eyes

[@waynejones3870]

beautiful beyond words.

[@jayajayama]

美しすぎる❤ 素晴らしい。 完璧だ。

[@augustoguillermoweht5506]

Impresionante Franco, felicidades de nuevo entre tantas muchas!!

[@zelcova17]

Such a wonderful music and nature scene! Thanks for Honorable moment!

[@MilanMinic-kk3kh]

I am moved to tears. Musical and visual perfection. Thank you for making me a better man.

[@exton2174]

Awesome and Stunningly Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@tundecsapko-zohan7369]

Amazing! Thank you so much! ❤

[@deutschegrammophon]

You're welcome 😊

[@DenSantos]

Absolutely wonderful. I can't get tired of watching it everyday. Thank you for making my life more happy with your music and your voice

[@massimobacci2846]

Un esecuzione magistrale. Una voce che fa vibrare i sentimenti.

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravilloso tema y voz.!!

[@marianmandy9514]

Utterly sublime and I love the muse in the tree! Exceptionally well sung and filmed! What a gift!

[@charlesrae3793]

It's as if I were hearing it for the first time; all previous singers have ceased. They were in black and white; this is vibrant colour. Such emotion, such control.Sheer beauty.

[@LibraSagittarius-m4d]

Brilliant!

[@Tomrhombe]

Que dire tellement c'est magnifique de musicalité, de poésie, de larmes...et quelle interprétation : Géniaaaaaaale!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toranzi]

Franco Fagioli, para mi uno de los mejores contratenores. Una voz con mucho cuerpo, privilegiada, exquisita en matices y coloratura, a parte de una interpretación comprometida que denota la inteligencia y sensibilidad del artista!!! Orgullo que un latinoamericano nos represente así en el mundo!! Ojalá alguna vez tenga la oportunidad de disfrutar de su arte en vivo!!

[@hectordanielcarvalho2809]

totalmente de acuerdo con lo que expresas

[@ruperttmls7985]

No sabía que era de latinoamerica.

[@Meinzul]

Argentino de Tucumán 👍✌👏

[@doriedsonbelodasilva]

Como já escrevi em outras mensagens anteriores, em outros canais sobre música lírica, sempre desconfio que há uma alma de mulher dentro do corpo (ou melhor, da voz) de um contratenor talentoso. E em se tratando de um cantor com a afinação e a emotividade de um Franco Fagioli, ainda mais em canção belissíma como essa, como se diz aqui no meu país, a gente simplesmente não resiste: é ouvir e deixar as lágrimas correrem fartamente por nossos rostos tão cansados da feiura do mundo. Muito obrigado!

[@ingeabrahamsen4684]

@@doriedsonbelodasilva I share your feelings. Let's celebrate the beauty of this wold, and water and nurture it, so it may flourish and spred itself all over, and replace the weeds.

[@walter4919]

Impecable.

[@svitlananetreba6017]

Ще такого прекрасного чоловічого голосу я не чула в житті. Яка краса.

[@bettygalbo8133]

日本語ですみません。気持ちが落ちている時この曲を聞くと暖かい気持ちになれます。

[@sahratank7504]

His voice touches me deep in my heart wow!🥰

[@deutschegrammophon]

😍

[@andersonboy620]

Wow! OMG, that video producer is really good, and the female spirit of the tree is a genious idea!! The countertenor is amazing btw

[@waldtraudblume3890]

Das sind Klänge wie aus einer anderen Welt. Eine der schönsten Counter-Tenöre, die ich je gehört habe. Die menschliche Stimme ist ein wunderbares Instrument. Danke für diese unter die Haut gehenden Klänge und das tolle Video.

[@andrewwestburnham3777]

thank you for this what a wonderfull sound

[@michaelgombkoto6941]

Every time I hear that I have to cry. It is just so divine.

[@iliatsiklauri3868]

GREAT VOICE, great unterpretation. Thank you

[@mikevale1761]

This is simply amazing. Franco Fagioli is blessed with an amazing voice and uses it splendidly to bring one of the maestro's best arias to life. One can almost feel the gratitude of finding shade under a giant tree on a blistering hot day. Would love to hear him sing live.

[@barbarafuglein3918]

Wunderschön gesungen.Geht zu Herzen!😊Ein insgesamt sehr gut gelungenes Video!

[@HanaDeHaya]

The sheer beauty of his voice, takes my breath away & brings tears to my eyes. Franco Fagioli puts his heart & soul into his music, so profoundly, that I am moved beyond words. I have seen tears in his eyes toward the end of one aria, so deeply was he feeling the beauty of the music. He was so overcome, that it took a while for him to depart from the aria & slowly acknowledge the audience (clapping wildly) FF is so great, he’s in a class of one!

[@dentarium6234]

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[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

Me tooo... my husband loved his voice. He just passed away 4 weeks ago.. I'm in tears now 😢

[@gothips]

I believe you are the best vocal artist of our time. Your baroque singing makes me cry most of the time.

[@InGodWeTrust3_16]

No

[@gothips]

@@InGodWeTrust3_16 you want to mean; " no, you dont believe." ??

[@InGodWeTrust3_16]

@@gothips no best

[@gothips]

@@InGodWeTrust3_16 learn english first. that it is my belief. I didnt say hes the best but in my opinion hes the best i wanted to say.

[@InGodWeTrust3_16]

@@gothips you right, sorry

[@Francesco-p1f]

Che meraviglia voce e video splendidi.

[@francofrancescobettiol7928]

Magnifico: una perfetta gestione della voce, dal piano al forte, nei vari registri. / Magnificent: a perfect voice management, from piano to forte, in the various registers.

[@nikikantzios6559]

Heartbreakingly beautiful. I think there is no more incredible singer alive.

[@MrMickmonk]

this is positivley divine heard many MANY brilliant versions but this is the most penultimate of them all SUPERB

[@agnespormente2221]

absolument sublime

[@leevictor6471]

Song of my life. The best.. I feel like my soul is cleaned by this beautiful sound when I listen to it every single time.

[@monikakramer5876]

Vollendet schön.

[@axelwalter4046]

The voice, the video: sublime.

[@KimMyeongJu-pr9ro]

I think an artist who is abundant sensitivity. Franco Fagioli `s sensitivity makes me love even special experiences .

[@mathildemariagianferrara8039]

Magnifica voce e musica! Continuo ad ascoltarli.

[@bernardgravil4397]

pour moi impossible de choisir la voix de fagioli est tout simplement divine, toujours

[@cormackeenan8175]

I have tears rolling down my cheeks listening to this, firstly because it beautiful and secondly because it was part of my late uncle repertoire.

[@bjarnehansen7453]

Absolut me too .The best i Ever heard .

[@bjarnehansen7453]

Absolut me too .The best i Ever .

[@bjarnehansen7453]

Absolut me too .The best i .

[@MalisandreFeline]

Là ,on.est frappé en plein coeur par tant de beauté ! Mr Fagioli est renversant de talent !Sublime!

[@monikakramer4823]

Eine traumhafte Stimme. Hoffentlich bleibt sie sehr, sehr lange so schön. Ich wünsche dem Sänger viel, viel Gesundheit um diesen schönen Beruf weiterhin so erfolgreich auszuführen.

[@jean-pierrecassarino5772]

Quelle chaleur dans sa voix. Merci.

[@jacopomariamarten6468]

Che voce sublime....poesia dell anima...che pace ...musica immensa

[@bernardgravil4397]

je ne lassa pas d'écouter "ombra mai fu" par fagioli . Quelle voix sublime .

[@TONIKOBLER]

Hendel is beautiful

[@colettedemaria1009]

This video clip is so beautiful ! The voice of Franco is so powerful and gentle in the same time . Beautiful idea the lady of the tree , so romantic . An absolut pleasure for the eyes and the hears

[@whitelup]

Hermosa interpretación de esta aria tan bella. Felicitaciones Franco. Bravísimo!!

[@maitestorchi2497]

C'est de loin la meilleure version de "ombra mai fu", et la meilleure mise en scène aussi ... Un univers de sérénité merveilleusement interprété, charnel, baroque, divin..... Fagioli, un rêve.....

[@maried1879]

Version baritone la version est aussi incroyable !

[@lizzyborg]

Sublime voice, tenderly moving. I love the look Franco gives at the end as he senses the tree’s response. And how clever the person who found this magnificent tree!

[@sabrinensis]

I first got to know this piece in an organ transcription played at Norwich Cathedral on an LP. It is so beautiful to have this perfromance, Fagioli is a master!

[@janneale3091]

Magic just magic this is the voice of angels singing to God!!!!

[@TheLongSummer]

That was almost too beautiful to be true.

[@krzyklasu]

he makes me cry!!! sooo beautiful!!!

[@ConservatoryOzarks]

I LOVE HOW YOU PERFECTLY EMBODIED THE TEXT WITH THE IMAGES ❤❤❤ also the singing is exquisite!

[@deutschegrammophon]

Thank you so much!!

[@AndreFurlanwilliamblake]

fabuleux

[@iwanhernawan5921]

The first time i heard a guy sing counter-tenor is andreas scholl. Now Franco Fagioli!.. amazing, wonderful..what a gift from God...

[@cmauer1658]

Magical. Pure beauty. Highest artistry.

[@somsultanoff8651]

Бог мой! - Как это красиво! музыка льётся и гипнотизирует. Гендель один из величайших композиторов всех времен!

[@julietfenner7286]

The voice orchestra and film fill my senses

[@jeanjean9146]

The most beautiful performance... i adore it...and Franco Fagioli is the best countertenor in my opinion.

[@martagala3207]

Voi e solo voi con la vostra splendida voce avete il raro dono di calmare il mio respiro.

[@cheshire1231]

Wow, this messa di voce, inimitable! Franco's voice makes me cry - what a beautiful interpretation!

[@antoniettagrassi1622]

Bellissima esecuzione!Una voce perfetta

[@taranvainas]

We are lucky to be living in a time of brilliant countertenors. Hundreds of pieces written for castrati have ceased to be the illegitimate domain of sopranos. Thanks, Euterpe.

[@rickysword3945]

The magic of the internet: painting with a simple pencil, listening to this magnificent voice while i stay here in my home.