Lea Desandre sings Handel: Semele, HWV 58, Act 3: "No, No, I’ll Take No Less"

[@antonowi]

Listening to Lea Desandre singing without watching her emotional, breathtaking performance is an equally incomplete sensation as watching her singing without hearing her voice. Amazing music and a great video!

[@bahrss]

When I just listen to Lea Desandre's performances, I sometimes start questioning the phrasing or the choice of emotion or I start comparing her performance to performances of other great mezzos (well, she is clearly a tier 1 mezzo along with Bartoli and Didonato). But when I watch, I'm always speechless)) Her acting synergizes so well with her singing

[@deadcuddles]

what a great comment

[@jennyhan1487]

I am appreciate to youtube actually. I can see her performance and hear singing in my place right now! What a blissful technical world. 😘🥰

[@tomtheriault4589]

She is a musical phenomenon, every time I listen to her I find it dazzling.

[@paultaylor6821]

The other musicians are amazing also.

[@gilbertreverchon5522]

Tous ces artistes sont excellents, en particulier ça fait plaisir de voir que Mme Lea Desandre manifeste ainsi son amusement et sa joie de chanter, merci de ce moment partagé, pour le bonheur de l’écoute, merci aussi aux techniciens du son ! :- )

[@riverwildcat1]

Unbelievable, superhuman voice control. Such perfection. Great ensemble!

[@izaakthoms]

I’ve never heard this before and I think I know. It is so damn difficult and the singer NAILED IT!!! Everything about this performance was incredible. Not only were the runs sublime but the melodic phrases, and recitative parts were each in their own right wonderful and skillful. The orchestra also did a great job matching the color of the singer. I will be looking for more of Lea.

[@Ira108]

I agree. She nailed a very difficult piece perfectly.

[@Cantorisalto1]

She made light work of it and can basically do the job in her sleep!!

[@_.-._.-._.-._.-.]

Such incredible virtuosic singing. And what an ensemble! Bravo!

[@grahamrankin]

One of the finest performances I have ever seen---absolutely stunning by all performers. Lea is incredible---hardly from this planet---impossible virtuosic singing. What palpable happiness !! Händel is applauding ! My greatest thanks to all concerned.

[@bobroberts6155]

Lea is a great artist; what a gift to experience her wonderful voice, emotional depth and joy. This piece feels as fresh and vibrant as the day Handel wrote it, two prodigious talents in perfect harmony over the centuries.

[@Dutchess0909]

Mama Mia!! I'm speechless.... brilliant and beautiful

[@jacquelinefuentes]

Lea is fenomenal! A must watch! Her interpretation not only musically, as well her presence is sublime! All the musicians are connected with each other , excellent as well! Wow! Just Divine! What a way to start my Sunday! So much beauty ❤

[@bobroberts6155]

I don’t want to be that guy who points out your spelling error so I will keep quiet.

[@adipsous]

What a representative of the musicians of today's younger generation. All of these musicians, but Lea Desandre, such spontaneity, yet control, and wildly thrilling to watch and listen to. Makes my hair stand on end with emotion.

[@philippegontier5510]

Je reste sans voix en ecoutant cette perfection ... Thomas, votre Jupiter ensemble est MAGIC !! Bouleversant .... Bravo !!

[@evalinnert7736]

So was wunderschönes habe ich noch gehört, danke für Lea und ganzes Ansambles 😊

[@tomtheriault4589]

Lea and the Jupiter Ensemble are other-worldly in their obvious love for the music, really becoming one with the music and it’s beauty. Thanks to each one.

[@doc032848]

Lea Desandre is gifted and well trained (like few are today!), and, with the chamber group, delivers an A+ performance. Just delightful.

[@BartBVanBockstaele]

I did not know this piece, and Lea Desandre's performance is simply breathtaking.

[@gsusfrk333]

Literally. 😮‍💨

[@simonegianardi4125]

Lea, Händel ha scritto le sue opere solo perché tu potessi cantarle con una voce così luminosa e intessuta di aria purissima da far scendere gli angeli in terra per vedere chi potesse cantare meglio di loro... Grazie, sei un dono del cielo

[@fernandacardoso3732]

🙂😄

[@veve3948]

waouh, questo è un commento molto elogiativo ! si, Lea è veramente straordinaria ! Handel deve essere molto felice..

[@robertvandervelde60]

Indeed Simone, best wishes

[@klausmenke8496]

Sie und Frau Bartoli sind für mich musikalische Talente mit Einer traumhaften Stimme die Man immer wieder erstaunt zu hören muss, durch Ihre gekonnte Darbietung. Ihr ganzer Körper ist Musik 🎶.

[@fredericlabarre9933]

Juste sublime.... Quelle émotion Lea est extraordinaire L avenir de l opera est assuré 😂

[@bernadettejean-claude5327]

Bravo Léa !!!Quel plaisir d ’écouter une telle interprétation. Quelle voix,quel talent ! Léa, une grande parmi les grandes.

[@raule.tarulla6366]

Como siempre un placer escuchar a Lea, Thomas y su conjunto Jupiter. Felicitaciones y gracias por tan bella presentación !!! Desde Buenos Aires - Argentina

[@angelikaseegers-classicalg8053]

Wunderbar - höchste Kunst des Musizierens !! Danke fürs teilen 👌👍

[@josyadragna8966]

Magnifique. Une virtuosité époustouflante et enthousiasmante. Merci

[@pierre-henrivinay438]

Extraordinaire interprétation ! Une perfection ! Bravississimo !

[@stefanwild326]

so much energy - breathtaking

[@marchandesermf2854]

Toujours un grand plaisir à écouter Léa ..excellente interprétation , surtout Handel c'est très difficile ..Tank you for sharing ...🥰😍🤩

[@menaphil2003]

Léa merci d'exister Quel talent Quelle passion Quelle émotion Comment résister A une telle dévotion Lumineuse assurément

[@MichaelHarbarth]

Ich liebe es! Lea Desandre ist beeindruckend, was für ein Genuss! ❤

[@patrickesteban9581]

Desandre\Handel,Jupiter,un trio gagnant jubilatoire!❤️🕊🎶🌹🦋🎵

[@veve3948]

Oh que j'aime ses graves.. ils me bouleversent ! et tout le reste.. un contre-ut dièse peut-être ? il m'a semblé.. bravo Lea Desandre, vous êtes magnifique !

[@MarcelGermain]

Magnifique. Une virtuosité éblouissante. Merci

[@adityasundar2737]

Simply breathtaking. Enviable technical excellence. To listen to the ease with which the vocalist sings the patterns at a blitzkrieg speed and keep pace with the punchiness of the harpsichord is simply stunning. Wow!

[@alcom3101]

Beau Travail comme d'habitude🔬🎼🎧Que du Bonheur🎬Alex🎺🙏

[@keinname629]

Phantastic performance!

[@francinesicard464]

Quelle splendeur et quelle agilité vocale avec ce merveilleux ensemble Jupiter.🌹🌺🌹

[@jmdujardin]

incroyable capacité de vocalises, j'en reviens pas.... Magnifique, merci .

[@dion1949]

What a range! Her gestures are outstanding.

[@widalo]

Excelente presentación, felicidades a todos.

[@maryvonnelecaplain2665]

Merveilleuse ! Quelle voix splendide !

[@joaosilvaricardo5826]

Superlative, Lea Desandre and Jupiter Ensemble !!!

[@oscarlopezsoler5239]

Virtuoso donde lo haya, Lea y orquesta, solo ellos pueden hacer ésta música, gracias mil!

[@AndreaClausen-y8r]

Super . Klasse , Händel . Love 💗💗💗

[@marie-pascaleleonetti1555]

Elle chante divinement, elle est très belle….bravissimo….cet air est d’une effroyable difficulté, et splendide !!!!!

[@decible1358]

Wow! Her musical intensity is simply breathtaking!😮

[@mmechatelainechronicles5605]

Simply sublime&heavenly deliciously for all senses. Just LOVE IT a new take on my most favorite Handel .. she so nailed it !!!! Amaaaaazing

[@jean-marcliess6332]

Les qualités de Léa Desandre sont indéniable , savoir se laisser séduire de cette écoute !

[@altx111]

She has the best, most beautiful and calming voice I have ever heard!

[@stefanwild326]

If only all recording sessions would be filmed as well ... I would GLADLY pay to watch

[@maryannlibanan3845]

What a powerful and beautiful voice, simply amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@Luna_kit145_official]

Sublime, spero di poterla ascoltare presto dal vivo

[@spanglerokapi]

Absolutely beautiful, an outstanding performance!

[@sophia777999]

quelle superbe interprétation ! magnifique !

[@tconnolly9820]

There's not much I can add to the many other glowing compliments except this was a spectacularly thrilling, energetic and exciting performance. Fabulous. 👏👏

[@petros7929]

I've played several other versions with very reputable sopranos and Lea is just the best especially the ending part. Such clarity and pure voice!

[@michaelclemensen8475]

Very impressive . Fantastic voice . Bravo ! 😃🎶👏

[@predrag-peterilich900]

Marvelous, truly marvelous!

[@paulgerards6494]

Lea rocks this thing so beautifully WOW!! 🤘

[@jorgeeduardocarmonaruiz62]

¡Fabulosa interpretación, fabulosos todos!

[@claudioleonardogarces6987]

¡¡Amazing!! ¡¡Excellent!! ¡¡Wonderful!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ¡¡BRAVO!! ¡¡BRAVO!! ¡¡BRAVO!! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina. 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@veve3948]

😅je réécouterai ce soir après le travail ..c'est splendide !

[@gallermaez]

c'est pas bien vévé d'écouter de la musique , au lieu de travailler !

[@veve3948]

@@gallermaez Non, ce n'est pas bien .. et je récidive !

[@АртёмМиронов-п7э]

Браво! Потрясающее исполнение.

[@mariovalencia7167]

Maravillosa Lea, que bien proyecta esa voz de registro medio-grave dúctil y emocional, portentosa la respiración, borda los pasajes con trinos y dinámicas complejas con naturalidad.

[@mariannesmith5379]

What an amazing piece of music and voice. Loved it. Lea thank you ❤

[@robertvandervelde60]

The great Handel challenged and Lea stepped up to the podium, what a beautiful combination, my heart weeps.

[@infinitum5425]

wow! That was exhilarating ! I think I need to have a sit down after listening to that performance !

[@清水美恵-f3i]

ヒルデガルトの歌い手、ソプラノ歌手の方にヘンデルを歌いたいと申し出ましたが叶わずでした。 が、今は一番高い音の弦楽器を習い続けることができているので、いつかコラボレーションをしたい希望を持って励んでいます。雰囲気も面立ちもそのソプラノ歌手に似ていて、ましてや同じ職業で、地球は一つであり、イッツ・ア・スモールワールドだとも思います🇯🇵 素晴らしい歌声と演奏をありがとうございます🌈

[@Roberto-ed4ew]

Grandissima Lea. Forza e vigore, con grazia e sentimento. Temperamento, bravura, calore e voce di grande estensione.

[@muradhadiyev3317]

The beautiful and unique performance Thanks for this masterpiece. Bravo ❤❤👍🏻👍🏻

[@markgalanter1171]

Next time I'm negotiating a pay raise at work, I'm bringing in my phone and blasting this piece

[@MeiLanLim-q8y]

This is MOST FANTASTIC!!! BRAVO !!!!!

[@tomtheriault4589]

Sensational talent … all of them! Thank you.

[@nilsarivera261]

Yessssss! Magnificent Lea!!!

[@jeanpauldavid3752]

quel fougue ,extraordinaire!!

[@lisalockhart-mccoy6757]

Stunning! Y'all ROCKED it!

[@cozene35]

Beautiful voice of Lea Desandre

[@dave327ful]

Lea Desandre's voice does Handel proud!

[@franckyjo01]

Tout simplement prodigieuse un pur moment de bonheur.❤

[@jean-pierrevermes9853]

Merci pour votre passion !!🙏🙏😍

[@Martinez-oi6wz]

Es hermoso, ella es hermosa y su voz perfecta, me encanto ✨👍 gracias

[@paulgerards6494]

Jupiter sounds great: Impressive! THX!

[@mhpt74]

What a voice and temperament!

[@breizh-gitarguitarinbritan7105]

Impressionnant !

[@simaanhabib2638]

Incredible! Seems so difficult!

[@СергейМихайлов-б7д]

This is absolutely fantastic...

[@sopranoharpist]

Thank God for Lea Desandre. Gorgeous.

[@noalademagogia]

So amazing!!! 😍

[@tonyvanhoren1974]

Was not really in to English barok, Lea changed my mind! Some times its not the song, but the singer that makes it amazing. Goosebumps !

[@barendtobe6059]

Excellent!!!!

[@be.khanhtuong]

Jezz!! My rockstar

[@HermanSmit-k2l]

Great perfomance!! So agile.....mind her "moves" and pure joy as well on 1.47.

[@yanicsoulieres5088]

Fascinant! Agilité incroyable, interprétation impeccable, graves superbes. Je m'étonne toujours un peu chaque fois du talent de Léa Desandre. Longue vie :D

[@ivanmarcano5979]

Bravo Bravo Bravo!!

[@tonyhunt9980]

Marvellous! Greetings from the UK.

[@rolandoribes6758]

LEA ES IMPRESIONANTE! Y EL ENSAMBLE EXCELENTE.

[@blackcorp0001]

Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@marouettedebretagne9375]

Quel cadeau ! Magnifique !

[@raluca-stefaniabarjovanu8455]

In little body such a great voice

[@gabriellaenekes71]

Amazingly professional!!!!! 🤩🥰

[@romanagregor5027]

Wunderschöne Stimme!

[@juditbrenner9947]

It's unbelievably awesome 🤩🙏☀️

[@Avedissalitis]

Wow, indeed breathtaking. Thanks for making me aware of that album. I shall get it :)

[@ТатьянаМахонина-ы8ж]

Спасибо ! Очень, очень понравилось исполнение.

[@XHollisWood]

Bravo 👏 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@guymertens1864]

Amazing performance, very expressive