Philippe Jaroussky. "Ombra mai fu" ( Serse ) by G.- F. Händel.

Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor
Live recording from the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, broadcast on ABC Classic FM Radio at 06.03.2010. It was the first encore .
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Paul Dyer, harpsichord / director .
G.-F. Händel ( 1685 - 1759)
Aria "Ombra mai fù " ( 1 Act ) from the Opera "Serse" (HWV 40), first performed in London at the King's Theatre, Haymarket , on 15 April 1738.
The libretto is adapted by an unknown hand from that by Silvio Stampiglia for an earlier opera of the same name by Giovanni Bononcini in 1694. Stampiglia's libretto was itself based on one by Nicolò Minato that was set by Francesco Cavalli in 1654.
The main role of the Persian King Xerxes sang Gaetano Majorano (Caffarelli), it was his first and only one season (1737 / 38 ) on the London stage, and Händel composed for his new Primo Uomo the roles of Faramondo ( premiered on 3th. January 1738, 8 performances) , Serse ( only 5 performances) and in pasticcio "Alessandro severo".
Unlike his other operas for London, Händel included comic (buffo) elements in "Serse" , but this Opera wasn´t an success because of " the libretto not old enough " and " the music too modern ".
Caffarelli left London quite disappointed.
Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più.
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The photoshoot by Thomas Laisné (c)

[@claudinegilbert8171]

Quel émotion se dégage de son interprétation ! Dommage qu'on ne le voit pas chanter !

[@virginielafrench3921]

C 'est une vidéo de fan je pense . Voilà pourquoi

[@Jensmanni1]

Einzigartig und unübertroffen. ❤️ Gefühlvoller und und brillanter geht es nicht. Wenn er singt rührt er mich immer zu Tränen. 🌈💫

[@josephmessner5312]

Jens Mann: Dieses Lied ist exquisit, ja?

[@guyperin1238]

Génial , message de beauté et d’espérance, l’homme capable du pire mais aussi du meilleur .

[@lauranathalie3374]

I love Philiippe Jaroussky, his voice is so pure, so transparent! Thank you for sharing this beauty!

[@МаринаАбатарова]

Браво !!! Бесподобно.

[@irinasarukhanova7022]

Он лучший контр тенор в мире на долгие годы браво!!!!

[@Julia-cy3di]

Qué voz maravillosa!!!

[@ortodox56]

God bless you !

[@wenwen6036]

好喜歡他，我心中的第一男高音。

[@angelluisperezgarcia5185]

la paz y tranquilidad que siento , me hace olvidar la vida terrenal.

[@mrrn100]

It feels like falling in heaven

[@DanielHrndz15]

El de yo me llamo no se llama, pero tiene una gran voz

[@torelbancescu]

Number one:Maureen Forrester and Philippe Jaroussky.

[@boshgezenyan5935]

LEVON KHRIGUIAN WUD'VE LUV ED THIS

[@TheDemadestro]

There was an orange tree in my garden, planted by my father 50 years ago. When my mother died this tree died too. I play many times under its shadow and I remember the orange juice my mother made every morning for me. I loved this tree, it was a link to my parents. When I heard this aria, I can´t help but cry remembering how pleasant my tree and my life was.

[@xbluebells]

Have you looked up the words. It is about a tree!!!

[@thethikboy]

Nothing dies - especially Beauty.

[@corneliseijrond5044]

Demadestro handel xerxes

[@ruivog]

Your words are beautiful.

[@ALEXANDERDALEZ]

How nice...bless you!!!

[@ЕвгенийОгурцов-б4х]

Когда слышу голос Филиппа Жарусски, мое сердце превращается в храм радости. Спасибо.

[@robertcottam8824]

You are not alone in feeling this.

[@marinafelice2393]

Прекрасное исполнение..Моя душа замирает, когда я слушаю Филиппа Жарусски..

[@timbentle]

Years ago when i was a young music student i could never get into Handel or counter tenors. Now I'm an old man, Philippe has turned me on to both. I love it! And, i love it when something or someone shows me the merit and/or beauty of something i didn't appreciate before. The value of struggling to keep ones mind open, listening, observing, as the years pass is important, i think. God is always talking to us. Love, ya know?! Peace, respect and regards to all.

[@skaviva70]

I was intrigued by his name on the Mezzo channel and only months later decided to look him up on KZbin. For me, as a mere listener, Philippe and Jakub Orlinsky have the most expressive voices.

[@ritahorvath8207]

Have you ever tried Andreas Scholl ?

[@alcibiades79]

I too did not understand Handel when i was young... it is now that I have elevated him to the top and that I can see the immense beauty in his music...

[@jofaj]

So true. Keep your mind and heart open folks! 💛

[@Ays1974ysl]

Çok doğru ifade etmişsiniz

[@u.f.515]

Was für eine göttliche Stimme ! Das kann man sich immer wieder anhören. Einfach überwältigend.

[@reentjekay7597]

For the longest time, my favorite version was as sung by Kathleen Ferrier. But times goes by and voices change and surpass each other. This version by the inimitable Philippe Jaroussky is heavenly and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. What luck to have lived in the same time as this amazing singer!

[@HG23456]

Your words are beautiful and very very true 🙏

[@ritahorvath8207]

Do you know Andreas Scholl 's Interpretation ?

[@naidacastellon9119]

lo que logra yo me llamo, demostrarle a los colombianos que aun existe la buena música, pero lamentablemente fisicamente no se parecen nada.

[@valentinagallardo9830]

Like si estás aquí por "Yo me llamo 2019" Colombia

[@andresrodriguez1268]

El man canta igual, ya los compare y si se le acerca mucho a la voz, ojala y siga bien, al menos ya es algo diferente a lo habitual ya por lo menos es opera y no lo mismo de siempre.

[@noridatalero2188]

Jajaja si

[@bajoelmantodemiviudez]

Jajajja yo eso de una lo ubique quede encantada con la presentación del participante de yo me llamo

[@almamente3619]

Que rápidos wow!!! también 😃

[@wilmargarcia4370]

Jesús 👍😢

[@АннаОконовенко]

Обожаю его. Самый культурный звук среди всех контртеноров. А какая виртуозность... Дыхание кажется бесконечным. Эталон.

[@dst4307]

Für so eine Stimme gibt es nur ein einziges deutsches Wort. "Wunderbar"

[@MTtheBiased]

Never was the shade . . . . never was there a male voice as pure, light and filled with emotion as that of Philippe Jaroussky.

[@virginielafrench3921]

The Logan Tanner version is astonishing too ! The 2 best versions ever ! I swear

[@hannasnijder8947]

Jakub Józef Orliński - Voice of an engel

[@kmuchorowski]

@@hannasnijder8947true, but there may be more angels than just one. Heaven must be full of them.

[@gentlespirit8]

Andreas Scholl

[@elkinjoseareniz28]

Vengo de parte de yo me llamo, like si tu también.

[@josevargascolina9233]

En la olla con Elkin ese carajo de yo me llamo ojalá y llegue lejos con esta participación

[@julianperezsanz3488]

Jaja

[@asierbarriorosales2505]

Una pieza absolutamente deliciosa, delicada, cantada por un hombre encantador. Qué más se le puede pedir al existir... Infinitas gracias por compartir este video con los usuarios.

[@mayramucke1063]

Sublime e impecable, toca directo al alma esa voz absolutamente como fuera de este mundo....y estoy de acuerdo con los comentarios que aseguran que es como un ángel... Waaaww!

[@michelefritze3988]

Absolutely magnificent!! What a voice.!! There are very few counter tenors and this man is truly stunning. 🙏🕊🌹💞

[@k.b.1542]

Wundervoller Künstler, Händel selbst würde sich an dieser gelungenen Gesangs- interpretation erfreuen 👏🌹

[@josemiguelpalaoibanez2830]

Time doesn't exists while he's singing...

[@mlorraine100]

nor the world.

[@giuliazanoni8538]

Lascivious Che is pianga

[@jmgnish]

José Miguel Palao Ibáñez What a lovely compliment

[@avamgard]

I don't exist as well.

[@mahakala]

it never existed in where we truely abide

[@АлександраФомина-р3ц]

Потрясающий редкий голос как редкий инструмент для исполнения музыки прошлых великолепных столетий. Браво!!!

[@marinafelice2393]

Филипп Жарусски для меня - отдохновение и услада для для души.Прихожу утром на работу,( работаю уборщицей) , ставлю композиции в его исполнении и...моя унылая работа уже не так меня тяготит..

[@АлМатюнина]

Редкий голос, просто бриллиант барокко.. Меня голос его лечит, и я вспоминаю, что внутри у меня душа и она счастлива, что слышит это..

[@legazov2796]

Es sorprendente como se parece la voz del de Yo me llamo a esta 😮 se me erizo el cuerpo

[@jean-luctruelle7489]

Pas de choix possible entre l'interprétation de Philippe Jaroussky et celle de Cecilia Bartoli, toutes deux magnifiques !

[@Annie-gh6lf]

Et celle de Patricia janekova

[@ширанэду]

I love him, because hes very smart and pure. Crystall voice! Without nervous and shaking!

[@ЕленаМовшович-у3ю]

Это голос Фаринелли.. Какое чудо, божественно... Неповторимый Филипп, браво.

[@Annie-gh6lf]

Quel bonheur d'entendre ce chant!❤

[@stephenmedza970]

Simply beautiful, many thanks Philippe and Handel.

[@zali1961]

".. and angels came down from the heavens to listen to this heavenly sweet voice!!.."

[@nuraysbilen6550]

I lord. P. Jarousky

[@shubhuful]

I second your thought ❤️

[@larkatdawn]

"God sent His singers on this earth, that they might sing their songs of mirth (joy) And so to win the hearts of men and bring them back to Heaven again. Yes, there's a "light" of Heaven in his voice, delivery, interpretation, musicianship..

[@maxjohn6012]

My favourite piece by Handel, sung by my favourite singer... Thank you for this, very much indeed.

[@richmusic9521]

Frightfully Beautiful! Perfection! Voice made in Heaven

[@antonioantonio-no2uc]

Un gran cantante y una gran persona. Cercano y humilde.

[@elberdominguezromo119]

Los colombianos le daremos muchas vistas a este video por "Yo me llamo" Pdta: los dos tienen voces unicas.

[@elianyllanos7143]

See

[@diannaroman5121]

Toda la razon🙈🙈🙈

[@dianatorres1381]

jajajajaja si ante todo el glamur y la elegancia

[@sharonsalter7046]

This is so beautifully sung and with such grace it made me feel emotional

[@chrisssantosvilladiego1772]

Soy colombiana y vivo en Francia hace 14 años 💋 y me sorprendió la presentación del imitador 🤝 su voz es igualita 😁 ojalá el real Philippe Jaroussky viera este homenaje 🥰🥰🥰

[@madamvaudelune3298]

Acabo de regresar de Paris. Escuchar esto me llena El alma de una nostalgia enorme. Oir esto es saber que dejo parte de mi alma en Francis. Saludos!

[@jacquesnivard2631]

angélique interprétation composé par quelqu'un qui s'approche des dieux

[@pengellifachisaffaenor4489]

What angelic sound he produces . . . it gets straight onto the nervous system.

[@halenakomessar9162]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful angelic voice and music ❤

[@myriamfillededieu1445]

Philippe jaroussky est mon préféré . Mais ce morceau..." jamais ombre de végétal ne fut aussi précieuse et appréciable etc". d après ma traduction peut être approximative. c est juste beau! c est comme un hommage au monde végétal, à la verdure. En ces temps d outrages à la nature...Je suis artiste peintre et je le vois cet arbre quand j écoute le morceau. Il y a quelque chose d onirique et c est tellement rare...jubilation totale.

[@Marctull66]

Not only the music is magnificent but Philippe Jaroussky is absolutely amazing... I've listened to several countertenors in my life but no one has such a purity... and such a high-pitched voice... When I think the guy came to singing quite late after winning an award as a violin player, then studied piano... Wow...

[@lisaschrammf]

Marc Moingeon I recommend the countertenor Jakub Józef Orlinski. He also sounds like a pure angel.

[@chrishimmelmann]

Andreas Scholl

[@جامعالخير-ق4ف]

مساج فلبيني

[@ritahorvath8207]

@@chrishimmelmann Indeed. More warmth, elegance and lightness.

[@odinbacha4167]

Yes, it is mind blowing that he has excelled in three such different metiers, all to the level of Best in the World.

[@rotimatatia4754]

Un moment de grâce toujours bon à prendre et à écouter sans modération.

[@gabrielelegleiter6429]

Diese Arie habe ich heute Abend gehört, live von Jaroussky im Festspielhaus Baden-Baden als Zugabe gesungen. Großartig, dieses Händel-Konzert mit seinem Orchester Artaserse und einem göttlich singenden und dennoch natürlich, bescheiden und einfach liebenswert auftretenden Countertenor. Diese Stimme dringt übers Ohr direkt ins Herz. DANKE!!!

[@josejuandelaruadelgado5407]

❤

[@stephyrodriguez2419]

Yo vine por que quería escuchar como canta el verdadero phillipe a ver si el imitador de yo me llamo (Colombia) lo hacía igual, y saben que cantan igualitos los 2.

[@nanitaflores6573]

Igual yo.. jejejeje

[@vivianaandreayarurorodrigu8227]

Jajaja heme aquí por lo mismo.

[@nanitaflores6573]

Bueno por lo visto los colombianos le daremos muchas visitas al verdadero cantante por venir a comparar. Jajajaja

[@yarleidivelabetancourt1893]

La misma voz impresionante 👌

[@angelavergara8366]

Yo igual no podía quedarme con la duda la verdad canta muy parecido que emoción será de las mejores audiciones que escucharemos en el programa

[@hannahhannahb9650]

Stunningly beautiful version by Phillipe Jarrousky. I used Fritz Wunderlich version for my wedding March and Cecilia Bartoli must also be heard. A credit to the composer that we still hear interpretations hundreds of years later!

[@hugohansen7961]

La dulcura de Jaroussky , crea climas de romanticismo inmenso ,gracias por subir tan bella musica .

[@mateuszandrillon2143]

Merci Philippe! C'est absolument magnifique!

[@antoniarossel7781]

ESTE CONTRATENOR ES REALMENTE FANTASTICO.

[@павелгорбунов-ь7к]

❤❤❤

[@williamripley3192]

It is great this most beautiful piece is coming back to life.Wonderful voice.

[@mhdoudou1746]

Le paradis sur terre , tant de douceur dans ce monde de brutes

[@brigittecosta1682]

Merci de le reconnaître ! Et DIEU nous en Témoin que nous en avons toutes et tous besoin... Hélas ? Ces Moments sont trop courts dans ce Monde abject ! Certes Autrefois on vivait bien moins âgé qu'Actuellement car l'Existence était rude mais chacun savait mieux apprécier le moindre petit Bonheur tout en se respectant !...

[@godelievaslootmaekers8071]

Mh Doudou ttr

[@francoislebedel4428]

Avis totalement partagé.

[@TheDemadestro]

Oui, douceur est le mot juste.

[@brigittecosta1682]

🌟 'A T T E N T I O N 🌟 . 🎶Surtout, il ne faut jamais croire certains Hommes soit-disants Religieux, 🎶 🎶Ils osent prétendre qu''il est strictement interdit d'écouter ou de pratiquer de la Musique car ce serait un Mortel Mortel...🎶

[@jamesdownham6417]

For a moment I thought I was in heaven ! A genius at work. Certainly one of this world 's most popular pieces.Bravo!

[@actorboy2]

I was talking to my mom about countertenors and how Chanticlear got rid of all their good ones (a rant for another day) and I pulled this up as an example of a spectacular countertenor. And even though I've heard this piece a million times and this version half of those times, his opening phrase reduced me to tears. Not watery eyes, literal tears rolling down my face a few sobs. There is so much ugly, mean and vial in our world recently that this reminds me, at least, that something as simple as a C growing from silence can break through the haze and make us feel human again. The next video in autoplay was Kardashian outtakes, so my enlightenment was short lived and brutally killed. 😑

[@JJBushfan]

I have the same issue with grammarly adverts. You're not alone. I like the note about a C growing from silence.

[@llecadicsylviane2534]

Quand j' ai découvert Jaroussky , je suis devenue une inconditionnel de ce chanteur SYLVIANE LE CADIC

[@chelnik1120]

Филипп "Я - Русский", браво! И почему от нас скрывали такое чудо, а популяризировали посредственных иностранцев?

[@emanuelabocchetti4244]

voce meravigliosa di P. Jaroussky e stupenda aria scritta dall' immenso Haendel. Non ci sono altri aggettivi per decrivere questi autentici giganti della musica barocca. Capolavoro assoluto

[@JulianFell]

Simply divine, the only way to hear this wonderful Handel Aria. A perfect counter Tenor. All other sopranos eat your hearts out. xxx

[@sebastianmendez3194]

Los COLOMBIANOS somos tan cultos que ahora escuchamos estás melodías jajajaja

[@emersonpereira2820]

Jajaja a punta de guaro pero las escuchamos.

[@naidacastellon9119]

jajajajaja lo que hace yo me llamo

[@jimmyriveragonzalez4436]

Jajajajaja...

[@androideno1624]

Jajajajaja De los finos

[@Heidy10117]

😂😂😂

[@LL7777ful]

Voz maravilhoso! Homem lindo! Maravilha de Deus! Maria, em PORTUGAL

[@rosallanos9725]

Frondi tenere e belle del mio platano amato, per voi risplenda il fato. Tuoni, lampi, e procelle non v’oltraggino mai la cara pace, né giunga a profanarvi austro rapace. Ombra mai fu di vegetabile cara ed amabile, soave più. Ombra mai fu di vegetabile cara ed amabile, soave più. Cara ed amabile, ombra mai fu di vegetabile cara ed amabile, soave più. soave più. - FUENTE - MUSICA.COM Maravilloso!

[@flaviocalabrese2254]

Quelle douceur, une vraie merveille, quelle voix apaisante... Un petit bonheur...

[@arletebannwartvieira7833]

Sou brasileira e uma grande admiradora de Jarroussky!!

[@pascalfety6681]

👍👍🎶🎶💖💖👍👍

[@oskardiaz4902]

Estoy acá por yo me llamo

[@hermesjavierramirezmesa1537]

pero clarooo

[@camilasua952]

Io también

[@kostam9015]

so perfect, there are no words that could describe this!

[@tarciofelipesantos9013]

One perfect voice! He has a amazing skill. It's perfect! I repeat, amazing!

[@manuelacoelloJaneEyre]

No lo conocía,solo de oídas pero ahora que lo encontré no dejaré de escucharlo nunca más,su voz no es de este mundo,te transporta a otra dimensión,es absolutamente magistral y brillante,me conmueve profundamente

[@capriceroyal4670]

Such a unique beauty. I cannot choose from Cecilia Bartoli's version and this one. They are both 'out of standard' singers: He, a unique counter tenor; She a unique mezzosoprano. Maybe they were twins in a previous life :-)

[@marthacone9299]

+Caprice Royal I too, like Bartoli's performance, and this one, both beautiful!

[@wallymarcel1]

Caprice Royal I agree. This is sublime but so is Bartoli’s.

[@mikeclarke6537]

I adore Kathleen Ferrier's version as well .. that can make me cry

[@capriceroyal4670]

@@mikeclarke6537 I didn't knew this version but thank you for it.I didn't know this artist and I'm so grateful to you for letting me discover her :-)

[@dominiquewauthier4644]

cette musique est sublime et je suis totalement d'accord avec MH doudou: Mh Doudou il y a 2 ans Le paradis sur terre , tant de douceur dans ce monde de brutes

[@steecaz]

I was playing random music on youtube and suddenly find this, wish to play back another time and start cryng.

[@akhonalunika9021]

She is an incredible human, that is the beauty of her work. Everything with precision 😻

[@MrFrischi65]

The last farewell to my beloved Mutter! Sometimes it is the Music to help you get over - R.I.P. Bumi!

[@williamripley3192]

Simply beautiful!Very few voices in the world like this.Largo is a long time favourite of mine.

[@michelpasseleur6462]

Merci , Philippe ! grace te sois rendue !!! .......... mourir !( pas tout de suite !!) en entendant ta voix !! ha ha ha !!

[@robertmarcou9289]

Contre ténor une voix exceptionnelle, trés proche des Mezzo-sopranos avec un répertoire spécial , Farinelli a était le plus connus, cet homme qui avait été castré pour guardé une voix anormalement aiguës 😨😢😣🤩

[@jansenepart]

love it he is an angel !

[@BESTOFCLASSICALMUSIC]

He is absolutely breathtaking. My favorite interpretation!

[@nancylembisa6454]

Exactly!

[@marsdreamsxx5860]

he has a voice of an angel,there is no other explanation for him he is literally an angel

[@tiomarebeckha95]

marsdreams xx his face too. He is the way too angelic🙀😇👼🏻

[@bigowl9408]

He is a human being. Angels are very different and are nothing like the old masters paintings, that are far too fenamine representations.

[@luisrebelo2995]

marsdreams xx he is undoubtedly a messenger of Peace and Grace

[@towmlvb3423]

Unfortunately for you there is an explanation that is accessible to anyone with just a little intelligence that they are able to use freely. Philippe's quite exceptional singing is a glorious result of the combination of the great chain of events of human evolution, (morphological, intellectual, and socio-cultural), and a lot of very hard mental and physical work. Don't attribute the hard-earned "blood, sweat, and tears" achievements of real people to imaginary entities.

[@francoisthouvenin189]

Haendel + Jaroussky: a winning hand!!

[@christianbohl6371]

Pipin Pipin

[@rosariomiddioni.mauro.mddr4237]

Quanto siete bello e bravo, maestro. Bello come il sole. Vi voglio tanto bene. Vi auguro ogni bene. Auguri per il Vostro futuro. Saluti.

[@rosechhun3209]

Merci Philippe, sublime ! Thomas ainsi que Charles-Antoine, nous parlons souvent du bon vieux temps au conservatoire.

[@ADeoMissus27]

The voice of P. Jaroussky is so haunting. I have no other words but pure admiration for this man.

[@franciscatherine8756]

I have tears of emotion with his voice！

[@AndreaKSweden]

Beautiful! Never thought a man could sound like this.

[@ritahorvath8207]

Have you ever listened to Andreas Scholl ?

[@truthisthenewhatespeech9572]

@@ritahorvath8207 uuuuuhhhhhhhh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yigitliselotte5626]

Ombra mai fu in VOLLKOMMENHEIT

[@tinalee8462]

Magnifique une voix d'ange.....angel voice !

[@marianmandy9514]

What exquisite perfection!

[@anatoliimarshalov1745]

Музыка всеобъемлющего чистейшего света и доброты!

[@heinretter3608]

Bei "Ombra mai fu" gibt es keine Rangskala unter den Besten, alle, die ich kenne und die diese Händel-Arie singen, sind unübertroffen, und natürlich auch Ph. Jaroussky. .

[@wilfriedfriedrich3730]

a great voice and a wonderful Singer🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@maryvonnelecaplain2665]

Magnifique Philippe ! Quel plaisir de l’écouter ! Merci pour l’enchantement ❤️🌹

[@yandranogueradelahoz4114]

YO ME LLAMO 2019 EL INTERPRETE CANTA IGUAL QUE TALENTO

[@songbird72ful]

Your voice like gentle touch in cool wind i love to hear so much in my mind you are handsome and talented like God mysteries some for god lord you name is Jaroussky i is near for me i am also Russian we are the same you will see your voice like gentle touch in cool wind!!!

[@Jhosep_star.]

Yo me llamo por eso estoy aquí jajaja ;-)

[@dirlenyosorio3267]

También yo 😂😂😂

[@marianopietrangeli119]

Che meraviglia il canto in Italiano è stato per secoli la voce dei più grandi artisti

[@littleogeechee223]

Yes! This man’s voice proves there IS indeed a God.