Purcell; Dido´s lament; Simone Kermes, soprano; Direction Teodor Currentzis

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Dido and Aeneas
End of Act III:
Dido´s Lament When I am laid in earth, soprano
Chorus With Drooping Wings
Simone Kermes soprano
The New Siberian Singers
Musica Aeterna
Direction Teodor Currentzis

[@claradel123]

C'est juste grandiose, magique, plus qu'émouvant la voix de cette chanteuse...saisissant...j'écoute en boucle...c'est beau !!

[@Bigbassdrum60]

When I heard this rendition, I started to cry like a baby remembering my late mother who was a great Coloratura Soprano and performed this very piece at several funerals when I was young. It brought instant memories of her to me. This is by far the most tender and lamenting version I have ever heard.

[@ChelimYrneh]

Try Xenia Meijer - and of course Emma Kirkby

[@lisanagomiero8142]

Condoglianze: mi dispiace

[@ElenaMG-o8l]

Please, don't cry, though, I'm more than sure your dearest mother's worth of crying 🌷

[@kdk57]

The best version I heard. No heroic vibrato, no hysteric ff, all is simple and very natural, tempo is also very pleasant. The choir part is also perfect, good balanced accents and dynamics.

[@GabrielLopes-yp7pj]

I'm quite fond of Andreas Scholl's version, as all.

[@stephenbutterfield5986]

I totally agree, especially the ff

[@michaelboucher7645]

Have you heard the Jeff Buckley version? I can't find a really good recording but the bad recordings fit the song so well!

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

Pure to the period, and more powerful for it.

[@Ludwig1954]

Excellent Interpretation. Just listen to the horrible version of J. Norman! Reminds you of a dying drama queen, pompous and exagerrated

[@alexiakarousou]

Incomparably delicate version, a real lament that goes deep in the heart. By far the best version I have ever heard.

[@iakovosarvanitis8812]

Επιτέλους και μία Ελληνίς !!!

[@richardodell2882]

There is only one word you need to describe this, exquisite. Pain and beauty conjoined.

[@koenvanvlaenderen5568]

Dido's lament is about the entire western world anno 2021. Very beautiful version, Purcell's music is incomparable, unique.

[@MichealBurnett5]

The west is not dying That is ridiculous! They said the same about the Dark and Middle ages!! Here we are... Rejoice. Remember Me, is the lament. Beauty is with us, as is modern civilisation! 😂🇮🇪🎉🎊❤️🎁🎂🙏😂 To this version of Dido's Lament... I say, Sublime!! Thank You to the up loader!! Much work I know.

[@Wilantonjakov]

This is by far the greatest version of this beautiful lament.

[@malcolmdale]

You can't have heard Jessye Norman then.

[@Wilantonjakov]

​​@@malcolmdale I have, and it doesn't compare in the slightest. No subtlety whatsoever... A Baroque opera should not be sung in a Romantic style, and to say Norman sings in a 'Romantic style' is being charitable.

[@graziacavasino8884]

@@Wilantonjakov I agree 100%

[@graziacavasino8884]

@@malcolmdale not really worth it.

[@vanessab.54]

Why must this be so beautiful? It hurts and touches me with its beautiful melancholy.

[@aladarmiklosdr.szentkiraly7548]

PERFECTION....................no words......

[@poplap9241]

Dearest Henry, the greatest composer England ever had.

[@fernandamouga3543]

I agree 🎶♥️

[@jaap8232]

Keep coming back to this version, for me the best rendition

[@psycholoog-denhaag]

Drie uur geleden je reactie 🙂. Wat een schoonheid hè.

[@jaap8232]

Frans van den Berg Heel mooi!

[@valkolakk]

I used to love the more bombastic versions of this and Tristes Aprets, but now that I'm old enough to have felt real sorrow, these subdued versions speak to me. They're more real, because when you're utterly broken, you can't muster bombast. You can hear the resignation in her voice.

[@hazelkayes4611]

I love this version as it is not only beautiful but minimal which makes it even more emotional. Thank you

[@daphnemulder6771]

I am speechless about the beauty of this song and version. There is deep stillnes within me listening this. That says it all. It is so unbelievably BEAUTIFUL. So well done by Simone Kermes!

[@curiouserandcuriouser9436]

Simone's voice is exquisite. So clear, and flows effortlessly. I envy her. I wish I could sing.

[@wiesrijks9542]

Na vele jaren nog steeds de meest aangrijpende uitvoering.

[@donna30044]

"When I am laid, am laid in earth, May my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in thy breast; Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! forget my fate."

[@paineite]

thank you

[@jcsv12345]

This is the first version that really gave me chills, in the good way. Wonderful rendition!

[@m5st5gr5s]

+jcsv12345 yes i agree

[@lydiaschildwacht]

To me as well.

[@jamesgibson2179]

This is exquisitely beautiful.

[@etiennenobel5028]

sheer brilliance! Genius performance

[@maddalenagadolla2897]

In the fog of the countryside today. I could not listen to something else❤

[@minosorfanos6180]

A WONDERFUL VERSION . BOTH TEODOR CURRENTZIS AS WELL AS SIMONE KERMES ARE WONDERFUL, CREATING A SUPERB CLARITY .

[@jefcasei1]

prachtig en gevoelig gezongen door een fantastische zangeres I love it song with great expression thanks

[@mogensoverguard8354]

Heartbreaking beautiful

[@margicates553]

This song is a surrender, “Death is now a welcome guest” I love the sweet, decay as the accompanying melody descends... As ego, and body fall away. All that’s left is that high clear “Remember meeee”

[@vonMohl]

Pride dies around 15 min after the body is dead.

[@aleksanchobanov1094]

Superb performance! Tottaly not frozen or not passionate! It's beauty is actually in this manner of performance! Tottaly out of the corrupted pseudo-romantic manner of super-expression, combined with large vibrato amplitude... I'm in love with this performance! As I am with many of the performances of the so called "scandalous" Simone Kermes!!

[@mariakogl6451]

Wunderschöne Stimme! Ich bewundere Simone Kermes seit vielen Jahren💖

[@Poetwander]

Ah, finally . This is the most relaxing and beautiful version I ever heard

[@ohmy5650]

Exquisite conducting, voice 💎 & ensemble. Thoughtful generous slow tempo. Very very rare all at once.

[@GianlucaCagnaniJSBGLORY]

yes, this interpretation is so far the very best I ever heard ! You don't realise it is ' philological' , as it is so fluent, natural, intense.. and does not need any horrible vibrato.. thanks a lot to ' gardenofmusician'

[@sylvaingilbert6296]

Very interesting version of this masterpiece! Simone's voice is so beautiful and the choir is perfection; they are so in sync it's almost unreal!?! 😍

[@21Utopian]

Brings my mortality to mind. Reminds me of all the ones i've loved but lost. I miss so much

[@irwansusidarto]

Beautiful piece with beautiful voice.. Bravo 👏

[@stephenhall3515]

The dynamics here are perfect. The composer would have loved the very careful breathing between strings and singer. Now to get the CD.

[@pe.ka.5684]

So wonderfully interpreted. This calmness and tenderness really touches me. And the choir fits in so well. The best interpretation I know. I can't get enough of that sound and triggering feeling

[@СвидетельВставаниясколен]

Бесподобно! Так передать в песне: тоску, грусть, печаль и неизбежность разлуки!!! Просто рвет душу!

[@robdevries2878]

Precies !

[@martinwagner8821]

Simone kermes ist eine wunderbare Sängerin und ich bin so stolz das ich als Kind mit ihr auf der Bühne stehen durfte :-)

[@Sklandarkal]

Only the barque music can produce this this sweet refined, delicate sadness

[@etiennenobel5028]

Wonderful rendition.

[@TheDali2574]

quelle douceur, quelle délicatesse, quelles émotions...merci pour ce très beau partage, belle découverte...

[@lauracompagnoni1239]

Wonderful, there's a great intimacy and deepness of grief.

[@elzbietaswiatek7393]

LEPIEJ NIE MOGLABYM TEGO UJAC..........JESTEM URZECZONA..........

[@a520simba]

using P or even PP to sing high G just bring the sadness and desperation to the max level! This is definitely the best version. Not a common tiresome show off vibrato on high notes version, this one bring you a true Dido, you can feel everything with her. Absolutely stunning!

[@mcaboesveld]

Exceptional beautiful interpretation by currentzis and amazing performance , choir and orchestra, with on top of it all this beautyfull performing simone kermes so calm and dedicated......

[@julienpajot9976]

Live in Madrid (concert version of the opera) the 18th of november at the Teatro Real with the Kermès and Currentzis. Just superb! Discreet, poignant. The choir was astonishing. So far the best interpretation I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing.

[@georgepolitis2247]

Αυτή η εκπληκτική μουσική ανοίγει μέσα μου την σκουριασμένη πύλη της καρδιάς για να περάσει το θαύμα της τέχνης φορτωμενο με τις θειες έννοιες.

[@Polomokipo23]

Merci pour cette video qui est magnifique et cette soprano Simone Kermès et la musique de Teodor vous emportes au paradis une pure merveille merci.

[@0204LAURENT]

La meilleure version !

[@DomiL1953]

superbe interprétation ! force et douceur ...magnifique.

[@thombotomb]

A hauntingly beautiful rendition by a wonderful ensemble.

[@orsomago]

Meraviglioso. Straziante.

[@yobee5779]

Hauntingly beautiful.....💔

[@pondeflouers]

Одно из моих любимейших музыкальных произведений.. Спасибо!

[@agnesdesgranges1612]

Wonderful !

[@vincentfrieden581]

Une douceur exquise... Vraiment, quelle voix !

[@nicriggenbach8124]

What a wonderful Version.......

[@isadorapopa5239]

I love your voice, Simone, thank you!

[@danrda]

Qué preciosidad. Maravillosa Simone, como siempre, demostrando la calidad áurea y versatilidad de su voz. Bravissima!

[@evaluna261]

Superbe et profondément émouvant...

[@cornelisjosephsterk948]

Jehudi Menuhin once called this the most beautiful aria ever written. Nobility obliges and thus presses a heavy burden on the shoulders of the performers. This performance with Simone Kermes is one of the two I know that masters this challenge with braviour and a not to surpassing drama. As a crowning, even and tremendous conclusion follows the final chorus "with drooping wings ye cupids come".

[@pierrejeanjean6142]

Simone Kermes a une voix magnifique! L'œuvre de Henry Purcell est d'une beauté intemporelle!

[@sisifus100]

Wonderful ...I love Simone Kermes..

[@dervvp4637]

höre ich gerade zum ersten Mal. Wie innig und schön! Und auch ungewöhnlich.

[@lordgeous5116]

A wonderful discovery, both her and the conductor. Now my favourite version of a favourite piece.

[@chriswilkinsonsmith]

Beautiful

[@3mont7aigu]

je ne peux m'en lasser même si j'en suis retourné à chaque fois

[@andyp4727]

Amazing, restful piece of music with a fantastic soprano

[@m5st5gr5s]

merveilleux .On percoit qu' elle est" "déjà" avec les anges avec ce "no troube no trouble in my breast" parfaitement phrasé par cette magnifique soprano qu'est Simone Kermès Merci

[@Hepla77]

Love this version. Thanks!

[@iridescentdaybreak]

I love this version. I feel the voice is appropriately "weak" and simple, as in she is about to die so it seems off to me when singers use more powerful florid voices for this.

[@MrAfronaut]

yes, the piece does not require power

[@verbminx]

I know this is usually considered a piece for dramatic soprano, but I sang it as a lyric, and I think it has more power when sung by a lyric soprano. I'm not even sure why it became traditionally associated with dramatic sopranos -- baroque orchestras don't require them (it's not Wagner!) and nothing about the role seems to, to me, either. Someone else in these comments talks about getting chills listening to this particular recording (and no other), and I just... never get them when I listen to a heavier and more florid voice singing this.

[@onbe804]

Exactly !

[@Mick_Holland]

@@verbminx Perfectly put.

[@francineghiglia9071]

verb included

[@pablovega6937]

Of course we will remember you, Henry Purcell.

[@janvansilfhout1245]

Onvoorstelbaar goed en haarzuiver. Mooiste uitvoering ooit!!

[@pW-kb8xs]

so different than the other performances I have heard. beautiful!

[@collagearte1]

Just a perfect rendition

[@KaderKader-pb3eg]

Tout simplement magnifique, belle découverte

[@margaritaoviedo3273]

Hermosísima interpretación!

[@jean-louisyoung5086]

Simone, c'est du velours, merci.😋

[@chrisedmunds9272]

I am speechless.

[@Oliviawww164]

Perfection.

[@marlyharris]

Great artistry.

[@michelescarcella9307]

Actually, I didn't remember Mrs. Kermes being sooo good, so delicate. But I have to admit, this is absolutely mesmerising!!!! Unbelievable!!

[@nikolaacimovic8854]

After this performance there is no point listening of other performances...I am sorry for other great performers of this masterpeace, but it is simply so...

[@jorgekoszarek]

Maravilloso !!! GRacias!!

[@Polomokipo23]

Henry Purcell ( Londres 1659-1695 Londres ) DIDO'S LAMENT;SIMONE KERMÈS,SOPRANO;DIRECTION TEODORA Quelle voix grandiose et musique Eternel merci.

[@AndreCaronCaron]

remarquable interprétation.

[@ΕΛΙΣΑΒΕΤΧΑΤΖΗΑΛΕΞΙΑΔΗ]

Κύριε Κουρεντζή ,ευχαριστούμε που μας κάνετε να μετέχουμε στην σφαίρα των αγγέλων όπου ψάλλουν κάθε λύπη και ευτυχία σχεδόν χωρίς μουσική και στίχους .

[@Sagan_Starborn]

That breath control is insane!

[@stevetutty2818]

Beautiful, no comment otherwise!

[@diananiseggi948]

maravillosa Simone

[@cdiezmorales]

Bravísima Simone, no solo cantas...envuelves con tu aterciopelado timbre.

[@rayhowland9211]

this was so absolutely sweet!

[@thethikboy]

Sweet and unbearably sad - her enunciation and phrasing is calculated to break hearts

[@joedonovan3820]

Sublime.

[@ameliasempreamelia9371]

meravigliosa inerpretazione

[@paolo261]

Simone Kermes canta casta diva con una voce bella, calma, suadente e coinvolgente che accarezza il cuore. Però, fra gli ascoltatori vi sono molti melomani che non sanno apprezzare altri che il proprio cantante preferito e anziché apprezzare e godere del bello che vi è in ogni diversa interpretazione, si tappano le orecchie, disprezzano il cantante e rifiutano l'interpretazione dell'intero brano . Paolo M

[@MiChi-ef7bc]

Questa monumentale dolcezza ti eleva l'anima. Grazie!

[@DeusCarmo]

When I am laid, am laid in earth, may my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in, in thy breast. When I am laid, am laid in earth, may my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in, in thy breast. Remember me, remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! Forget my fate.

[@vaughangarrick]

So far the best version

[@jeffearth1]

quite pure this, gently understated but sweet and true

[@asgord9830]

It clears my mind.

[@florencetoce2054]

Sublimissime !

[@flydacoop]

Crazy to think how America wasn't even a country yet and we have such exquisite music being written before that time. What a lovely song. Thank god for the Brits!

[@SoniaABLM]

La voz languidece: amante, dulce, bellísima