G. Rossini | Semiramide - Deh! Ti ferma, ti placa | Peter Barber, bass-baritone

[@isabelcruces3023]

WOW ...maravilloso!!!!

[@melindahancock8518]

I think for those who are not familiar with Opera you should do and analysis. Start with the storyline, technical aspects of operatic singing, and body support you use to sing loud enough to not need a mic. In another video, you should invite a female opera singer to do the same thing. Why? We need more education in classical singing. Knowledge leads to appreciation of an art form that intimidates the average Joe. It's an idea 💡

[@lkayh]

I’d love that. ETA, actually, what I’d REALLY love is a live session where Peter could do an analysis and chat with us. I’d love to know what made him decide on opera, what his roles so far (with video if he has), etc.

[@thebe1azi500]

I would watch that so many times! I’ve always been interested but such analysis is super rare. I watched some Joyce Didonato opera masterclasses and loved the knowledge I gained from them. But you can never have enough of a master talking about the technicalities of their chosen craft!

[@KaaSerpent]

Yes! This! Ooooh, and may I suggest a female singer? How 'bout Elizabeth Zharkoff or Maggie Renee, who also do reaction/analysis?

[@SandraJB321]

I am so happy that you posted this performance Peter. I have listened to so many of your reactions that I am always curious to hear some of your own talent. You did a great job on this. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@EG-wv3jp]

Lovely singing. Nice rounded tones and good firm bass resonance. Love to hear the coloratura passages. Crazy good piece.

[@mariapiadalessandro2534]

Assur😍!!! amo sentirti cantare l'opera in italiano. Bravo 👏👏👏🙏🥰

[@oceanekwasso8381]

i love it

[@marinamasieroify]

Complimenti bella voce!!! Intonazione perfetta e buonissimo italiano!! ❤

[@judithboggs2196]

WoW! So beautiful, Peter! Especially the last run. Wish I understood more of the language of opera, but your voice transcends that barrier. You are definitely a voice to listen for. Much love, basso profundo!

[@Larisa0155]

Спасибо, Реter!

[@vega2706]

well sung, love how your voice is developing

[@MarkHyde]

Amazing phrasing Peter - well done!! :)

[@deleonrocquemore8743]

Wow!!! This is incredible!

[@PeterBarber]

Thanks so much!

[@leslieholland7843]

Oh, how lovely! I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing! My cat, however, is not so sure. It did drown out her enemy, the lawnmower outside, so she is happy for that. Fickle beast.

[@PeterBarber]

Opera singer vs. lawnmower lol

[@ojohnnybright321]

A-MAZ-ING!!!

[@tyghe_bright]

I love the warmth of your voice.

[@mildredgrossman5653]

Very good legato.... rich supported notes.

[@calebritter3659]

Now all of "The Bass Gang" ought to try an opera song. And then do one together, thanks to patreon supporters.

[@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799]

From everything we can see, I highly doubt that Tomi and Marwan ever learnt the aspects of operatic singing and they just won't match the power which Peter and Bobby will give us in such a cover

[@DC-tm7ys]

Wow...beautiful voice. Well done.

[@ilonadever8249]

Excellent, Peter! Great performance.

[@AM-sz2wj]

Amazing.

[@kathyweverka4335]

Very beautiful! I'd like to hear more of this.

[@Vishnu6]

*throws flowers 💐🌸 🌺 Bravo!!!

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

I don’t know a lot of opera and I don’t know the language, so I'm moved by something the rationel part of my brain doesn’t understand, which is both slightly irritating and yet so beautiful ❤️

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

This was amazing! Thank you, Peter!

[@PeterBarber]

Thanks so much, Linda!

[@edwardamosbrandwein3583]

@@PeterBarber Excellent rendition! Is "Semiramide" part of your repertoire?

[@lkayh]

Bravo! That was gorgeous. Thank you!

[@katthor7311]

Beautiful! I had been wanting to hear some of your opera works. Thanks for reading my mind.

[@corneleggberry4167]

Amazing

[@brendragon]

Dude... that was gorgeous!! 🌹🥰🌹

[@zenamen5221]

Amazing! Love your voice.

[@joshuaslutsky3269]

Sounds great! One thing I noticed though was your tongue arch during the flip to the higher notes (Db Eb). It creates this flatter sound, and removes a lot of "ring." I know this is from 6 months ago, so you might've fixed it already. Hope to see more opera stuff on your channel (that's all I really care for)!

[@ronsimms6961]

Quite a versatile singer. Well done. Bravo. 👏👏👏

[@bradyschoch7562]

Bravo! 👏

[@publicclammer]

Lovely, Peter!

[@gailseatonhumbert]

,👏👏👏 the acoustics in the room were great

[@kathybeeson4350]

WOW!

[@artchic1984]

This is so amazing. I agree with others in that u need to do some analysis of your opera pieces. There's so much feeling, I don't know the words obviously but watching ur motions while singing u can tell there's such emotion in the song and that final piece 😯 Its great to hear what u do for a living in addition to ur reaction analysis. U have such great talent all around.

[@SandraJB321]

Were you referring to Peter's operatic work, or does he do something else in addition to that as well??? I am curious about whether or not he is a full time musician.

[@artchic1984]

@@SandraJB321 He is a full time musician,he sings opera professionally. But he does do covers alone and with The Bass Gang as well. I meant I would love to see him to a reaction analysis video of his opera work so that we can learn from those as well as the other music he does reaction and analysis for.

[@SandraJB321]

@@artchic1984 Thank you for clearing that up for me!

[@nicked_fenyx]

Terrific job! I'm having flashbacks (in a good way) to the days when my own mom was earning her Masters degree in vocal performance, and all of the performances, duets, operas, etc she did with classically trained bass singers. Beautiful voice, Peter. I know how much work it takes to do what you do, and appreciate you sharing the results with the rest of us. Keep up the great work!

[@catriverotter9527]

Loved hearing your "professional voice"! &, like many others, I would also enjoy listening to your R & A of operatic videos. (I'd need an "opera for dummies" intro tho'.... 🙄)

[@knickknack4338]

Bravo!

[@kittyv.8385]

Beautiful

[@amranibrahimrashidi]

Epicccccc!!!!

[@-nyantic-son156]

This was Perfecto

[@adrianaandria3486]

Sei bravissimo. E neanche la pronuncia era male. Sono un soprano che ha avuto un ictus nel 2006. Sono rimasta bloccata a letto e non parlavo (ero diventata afasica cioè non riuscivo a pronunciare le parole). Ma i pensieri, quelli si che li avevo. E poi ho fatto tanta logoterapia e fisioterapia e ho ripreso a cantare. Faccio delle parti soliste nel mio Coro

[@tackdaniel9978]

Awesome Peter. Love the coloratura especially. Would be keen to hear and see you do the Pearl Fisher's duet :-[D

[@Nicollekat86]

Wow! I prefer rock usually, but it's so beautiful! Thanks)

[@maeco7]

Wow - that was lovely!

[@dianemclaughlin176]

❤️

[@TYGER0902]

Very nice Peter. Much improved from your earlier videos. Deeper and richer notes. Don’t now too much Italian but this moved me just the same. AVA has been great for you.

[@danilodesouza6461]

You would make a perfect “Come Wayward Souls” cover

[@hanstanja4460]

Very nice Peter! De Verdi opera Don Carlos has been very suitable for your nice and deep voice. Can't wait, any chance?

[@PeterBarber]

Probably many years before I sing Phillip II but it’s certainly possible!

[@keithrodman9318]

Great job. Hope to be able to see you on stage sometime!

[@cleosanangelle4457]

I love you❤️

[@bilyanahristova3183]

I'm very interested in a breakdown of some of your performances. Please consider it!

[@Astridsscribbles]

was waiting for the sub... ;-)

[@StanWatt.]

Show off! lol ;) Beautifully sung - the pianist was very clear...

[@DavideBaroni]

Beautiful ❤. I don't know that specific opera... But my father, who was a melomaniac, would probably have sung along 🙄. I Like your voice a lot. If I can, I'd dare to say that the posture and body language need a bit more work. They still look a bit "stiff", if I can say so. But it may be tied to the Opera singing: my father used to tell me lots of anecdotes about the gestures that belonged to this or that opera, this or that scenes, as if they were immutable. And he used to praise opera singers that were able to sing while "acting with their whole body". I dunno, it's just an impression, and I may be totally wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. 😁 Thank you for sharing. Loved it. I'll check for more opera video on your channel. 🙂

[@mariapiadalessandro2534]

Ciao Davide, ti consiglio di vederlo cantare in "Madamina il catalogo è questo", canta anche con il corpo. Peter è molto preparato, sa curare il canto e il movimento. Ovviamente credo che questa parte l'abbia fatta per testare l'acustica della stanza.

[@DavideBaroni]

@@mariapiadalessandro2534 Probabile. 🙂 È la prima volta che lo vedo/sento cantare un pezzo operistico, per quello ho detto che andrò a cercare gli ALTRI brani d'opera che ha sul suo canale. 🙂 Grazie della dritta. 🙂

[@PeterBarber]

I agree -- to me this is a particularly challenging scene to act out as a solo bit. Also on pre-screenings, sometimes you want to avoid doing "too much," so to speak. But yes my acting is a bit stale here haha no doubt

[@mariapiadalessandro2534]

@@PeterBarber you will do great things with your voice, and I am here to wait.❤️ Adoro anche the bass gang!!

[@BluevesPL]

Have you thought about singing O Isis und Osiris?

[@DubiousDubs]

He has sung it, many times. I think he has a video from a few years ago on his channel

[@BluevesPL]

@@DubiousDubs right, found it

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

@@DubiousDubs I think this room probably has better acoustics mind you

[@DubiousDubs]

@@maudglazbrooke1287 oh I know, I'm just saying he's definitely sung it before

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

@@DubiousDubs Oh sure, I was just trying on the idea that the better acoustics available in this space might be enough reason to repeat it. I'm not convinced, so much other stuff to cover before getting into repeats, I just tried the thought on for size as it were.

[@eyarebisong2152]

I've been focusing on my bass bottom line and was given a classical baritone solo. I flopped. I really need tutorial on operatic singing.

[@partituravid]

I think you are great, talented, smart, vocally gifted. But please break the current trend of not accenting correct syllables, and accenting wrong ones (like finals, as in your first low ish note.(c?). DO lean on appoggiature! (then relax) Why is the middle cadenza in tempo? Nice to hear this often-overlooked aria.

[@ciawaaah]

Bravo!

[@LUckybones25]

Bravo! 👏👏