Jamie Barton - O mon Fernand (Donizetti: La Favorite - NY 2012)

Donizetti: La Favorite
O mon Fernand
Jamie Barton, mezzosoprano
Members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Patrick Summers
Richard Tucker Gala
Avery Fischer Hall
NYC, 11.XI.2012

[@chiedu90069]

As great as this is, and as much as I love her, nothing prepared me for how truly stunning she was in Houston in the full opera. She OWNED the house and she knew it. I pray La Favorite is revived for this truly extraordinary artist. She is one of the greats.

[@hugothebear]

This is wonderful, she has a terrific voice and just seems to have an amazing resource of technique and musicianship, the expression and emotion are anchored in the sense and phrasing of the music. A truly engaging performer with a wonderful voice....

[@JenniferBrisk]

Stunning voice, artistry and a voice that thrills! How exciting! I love her tone and all the colours she generously shares and yet such a brilliance and power, controlled beautifully... goose bumps

[@flossie5432]

Well ,Jamie won the competition in Cardiff-of course.It seemed the whole auditorium was saluting her when they stood and sang the Welsh National Anthem .It was a very well deserved win.Congratulations from Anglesey,my dear.

[@MisterSoprano]

Never have heard about her ... till NOW! What a surprise!

[@flossie5432]

such power,precision and tone is wonderful.I haven't heard any others in the Cardiff Singer of the World competition,but I don't need to.This lady cannot be bettered and has a great operatic career ahead of her.

[@jrivest]

OMGosh! You rock, Ms. Barton! I've got goosebumps!

[@ajh3422]

An incredible artist! I am so looking forward to her singing this role with Houston Grand Opera during the 2019-2020 season.

[@lifeisgood3087]

Me too. I will be there.

[@chiedu90069]

ME too! In two weeks! I love that she mentions that the opera is never staged. Well Jamie, when an artist is as great as you are, a rarely heard opera is revived!

[@TheLouisemcgrory]

Such vocal colour and vocal artistry. Simply thrilling and glorious to hear.

[@vladtepes71]

Wow. So much power, and with good clarity 👍🏻

[@dodiemae1]

What a magnificent voice and she looked like she was enjoying it so much. So relaxed. WOW!

[@kph11863]

Damn! That rocked the rafters in the best possible way!!! Definitely first cast material, and I hope to see/read more of it.

[@jimbuxton2187]

finally a singer with a steady tone and no tremolos or wobbling! Brava! true Bel canto!

[@alycedaubenspeck458]

She sounds and looks stunning! I saw her in recital in person and it was breathtaking. She is an amazing artists and singer, and incredibly down to earth as well. The real deal!

[@KingCorbinCosmos]

Did she shake or break things? Hurt your ears?

[@lanceh6464]

The first time I saw this years ago I was so shook by her whole entire body language and range when she hit that high note it changed me. I would die to train with her! I want to be her.

[@KingCorbinCosmos]

In person ?

[@Zva26]

Bingo! She nailed it with a top C!

[@beatah259z]

Brilliant - watched BBC4 tonight and saw Jamie win her round - she sang this and was easily the outstanding singer of the night :)

[@tomtalker2000]

She has the same tamber too her voice as Marilyn Horne. Very good Mezzo bravo.

[@smtaz7631]

I enjoyed every note! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Playitright77]

Beautiful singing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jewelmarkess]

Yes! She really is the next great mezzo of our time as people below said. I am so looking forward to hearing more from her.

[@golden-63]

WOW. JUST. WOW!

[@user-co8bg6hy2s]

Голос великолепный настоящее меццо сопрано!! Блестяще браво!!!

[@deniznejatizar8716]

Incredible voice and technique. Unbelievable lows, middles and highs with an amazing approach to the breath and the forward sound. God bless your voice and yourself MS Barton🙏🏼❤️

[@gregoryjeromewoodham2470]

I totally agree that Ms. Barton is on the road to greater things---"La Favorita" by Donizzeti is superb for her voice---the voice is flawless and reminds me of Ms. Agnes Baltsa and Marilyn Horne intertwined---there is unity of the dark and light side of the "timbre" of the voice---I am in total admiration for her impressive abilities I look forward to seeing what this superb singer has in store for us---

[@enfava]

Wow what a voice and technique! Amazing mezzo!

[@asx5252]

She won the first round of Cardiff Singer of the World tonight, and from this video, there is no disputing that. BRAVA! And TOI TOI TOI in the competition.

[@gregoryjeromewoodham2470]

I was fortunate enough to have studied vocal pedagogy under a professor who wrote his own book and studied under William Vennard---I learned much----I have listened to Ms. Barton several times I can find absolutely nothing vocally improper---What a voice she has!!! One of my favorite composers is Donizetti and I have this opera with Ms. Fiorenza Cossotto---It is wonderful---

[@butlertyrek]

I dont know how many times I have watched this video...i wish there were more videos of her singing....ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!

[@solangeaparecidacamargodef3408]

butlertyrek

[@vitroz]

AMAZING! I LOVE YOU JAMIE BARTON!

[@skyhunk]

Wow, wow, wow!!! Absolutely beautiful! I have just now 'discovered' her and I am immediately a fan! She has a timbre that I find similar to that of Marilyn Horne, especially in the lower register. Brava!!

[@LibbySingsMezzo]

Yes, I have thought at times that she reminds me a little of Marilyn Horne, which is very good.

[@deniznejatizar8716]

Mister Opera If you think that’s “guttural timbre” then good luck with your teaching🤣 Maybe you approach to Ms Barton and maybe she accepts to become your student🤔

[@eduardobraivein8496]

Ole Nielson Reminds me sometimes of Marilyn Horne (though her diction is better) and sometimes of Stephanie Blythe though her singing is totally personal.

[@michaelheiter9980]

I love how Maestro Summers conducts certain sections with a flowing motion. It's just pretty to watch.

[@enriquesalinasalcazar9879]

Gorgeus amazing what a voice bravo

[@frogmouth]

Beautiful voice. Chest voice so rich and powerful and sweet in head voice also.

[@kindiambokanengue4214]

Jamie eres bella bella que tienes un don para transmitir y emocionar para mi eres una de las mejores cantante de este momento en la nueva generación de voces operisticas te adoro tu voz posee grandes armonicos que logran dominar a una orquesta como esa esta area te pone en un pedestal interpretativo bravo bravo espero ver mas cosas tuyas besos besos

[@piquete48]

Que maravilla de espectáculo !!!!

[@raynardi2326]

Wowwww ❤

[@barrymires2284]

Wow!! Hair stood up on my neck. Hope to see more of her in future.

[@marcoantoniopanequegamboa1616]

Thats beautiful voice

[@dyebat]

I hope we will be able to see more of her performances on KZbin--after she wins the competition!.

[@analeigh5908]

This woman is amazing! I love her!

[@rramosbroccetti]

Very impressive and just a beautiful sound ... Finally a Mezzo that is able to sing just beautiful rather than machine like... you are just amazing! :)

[@NightBloomingNatalie]

2:52 - 3:07 I burst in to tears.

[@user-hi5gi2gt8b]

Такая красивая длинная выразительная каденция на большом свободном дыхании!

[@vidmania2011]

bloody hell, Jamie! Fantastic!!!! Didn't think anyone could come close to Elina for me but you're breathtaking!!!!!

[@amanitaulamano2418]

vidmania2011 better than Elina.

[@AP-dd3xp]

Elina has horrible chest voice, she’s a soprano with no high notes, not a mezzo.

[@umbertoemoli7416]

Bravissima

[@padreopera]

Oh, my Lord! My heart is pounding! Glorious!

[@BellaFirenze]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@igorvezes2]

amazing!

[@asx5252]

Sure! I'm in the US and its a PAIN to try to listen to the competition. I've been all over the web looking for updates lol. Just wish it was more accessible!

[@MarkusGabot]

😍😍😍

[@lizsmithnz]

Sadly, KZbin won't allow us to post links here, but I am presently listening to Jamie, the winner of Concert One, singing 'L'ai-je bien entendu?…O mon Fernand'. On BBC website. I am getting regular emailed updates with links to song clips.

[@caninbar]

This girl's gonna have a big career! An amazing gift!

[@clairebarnett-jonesmezzo-s6366]

Faultless interpretation, making donizetti engaging isn’t always easy! 🤣. Jamie Barton is the kind of universal vocal example to all young singers to up their game 🔥

[@MGH528]

I can't wait to see what she sings at the Tucker Gala to celebrate her win!

[@user-fm6bl3qx5k]

👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@Maggielicious21]

God! I love her already!

[@user-bc5lc8sg9y]

Great!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful!!!!!!!!

[@tenorman2764]

I'm smitten ! I just purchased her "All Who Wander" . Wonderful

[@jennywatterson5576]

Come to Australia and sing!

[@1JulianneD]

brilliant - both technically and in terms of interpretation. Bravo! :)

[@BellaFirenze]

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

[@vitalylesindorf640]

Who next sung Verdi in this video?

[@lotusnivy]

Wow!!

[@marylambcarter]

bravaaaaaaaaaaaa great BIG high note brava !

[@nathaliebonargent8048]

Bravo à Jamie Barton !!! quelle voix et surtout prononciation française quasi parfaite ! merci !!!!

[@st14]

OMG!

[@polskapianist]

tremenda mujer,no lo digo por su tamano sino por su voz

[@alexandrethesee3977]

Waw

[@gregberg5559]

Magnificent!

[@Santuzza01]

Bravo!

[@Nubguri]

wa.. 대박 wonderful

[@yveshenriribalgiar8976]

Hormis la voix et l'interprétation, superbes, quel français !! formidable !

[@verdigiuseppe7508]

Brava!!!

[@golden-63]

I wish Jamie all the best in the Cardiff competition! She deserves to win. Unfortunately, four of the nine judges are not singers. Out of those four, three aren't even musicians...AT ALL! Sadly, this has been the rule rather than the exception in vocal competitions for as long as I can remember. Why, I don't know, but it needs to change. Does this happen w/instrumentalists too?

[@steeveheimanumai6495]

Et mangé beaucoup se e burger aussi

[@katwhite1597]

Just WOW what a voice! phenomenal!

[@65attila]

Vocally and dramatically she knows what she is doing.

[@ippolitos22]

the successor of Merylin Horne!!!!!!!!!1

[@viennaroom6338]

She is quite unique...no need for compare her with others!

[@gumbo441]

WOW!!!

[@tisorn]

Imagine how she will ace Amneris/Eboli many years down the road!

[@grumpyinbrooklyn6347]

Bravisima!!!!

[@TheBiggestFan32752]

OMG 2:51

[@operadoc]

who were the 9 people who did not like this

[@tamolyn5141]

+operadoc People with no ears for music obviously.

[@bodiloto]

Tam Olyn chi lo dice,un ignorante volgare come te ... la tua opinione è degna dell'arte di Otto Schenk ... ahahahahahahahahah !

[@bodiloto]

operadoc registro acuto strangolato . voce di petto ingolata . interpretazione degna della scuola media . hai capito adesso per quale ratio c'è dente che apprezza poco questo modo di ''interpretare'' ?...

[@notnek202]

Idiots That’s who!!!!!

[@user-yp9vo3fz5i]

Beautiful! In Moscow it was amasing

[@05bilou]

quelle voix!!!!, c'est de l'émotion d'un bout à l'autre

[@daniel_5606]

OMG, i don't no what to say, she's amazing.. good low notes y high...

[@jordipanadesribera6890]

Certainly, Barton reminds Horne.

[@Dinuial]

It's not just that she was propperly trained. There are plenty of properly trained singers that couldn't act their way out of a paper bag. It's been less of a problem since Callas woke up the opera community to the fact that it's theatre but there are still singers (especially at recital venues) who just stand there and sing without bothering.

[@christopherrobinwattsthoma6318]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lanauxhailey8335]

Goodness gracious!!! Just knocked out - and I don't even like opera...!

[@bm631]

Listen to her winning the Cardiff singer of the world 2013. That might change your opinion.

[@sachseco]

HER FENENA IN "NABUCCO" IS THE ONLY DECENT SOLOIST ON STAGE. THE OTHER SOLOISTS WERE DISMAL ESPECIALLY THE BASS.

[@fan2jnrc]

She ate Fernand.

[@lazyjazzymusic]

check out 06:17, coloratur pitches from a mezzo-soprano! phewww!

[@jdeeside5021]

Nothing wrong with park n bark here; amazing!

[@caninbar]

Forced a little on the high note, probably due to nerves and fear, but otherwise, wonderful!

[@vitalylesindorf640]

O mio fernando must be italian.

[@fan2jnrc]

Absolutely not. This is a French Opera, composed by Donizetti for Paris, on a French libretto by Royer and Vaëz. It was translated in Italian a couple of years later.

[@jd7x7]

I simply don't agree. Her production is perfect for her voice.

[@nickmalinowski04]

Close your eyes and hear Marilyn Horne.

[@AP-dd3xp]

Nick Malinowski no, Horne is way too nasal for any good.

[@gerardmignon700]

Très belle voix, elle connait "son" Marilyn Horne sur le bout des doigts. Elle peut s'en approcher si elle est raisonnable `