Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila - Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix (Olga Borodina & José Cura)

A behind the scenes look at the recording of Camille Saint-Saëns' Samson et Dalila with Olga Borodina, José Cura and the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Colin Davis.
Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix comme s'ouvrent les fleurs
Aux baisers de l'aurore
Mais, ô mon bien-aimé, pour mieux sécher mes pleurs
Que ta voix parle encore
Dis-moi qu'à Dalila tu reviens pour jamais
Redis à ma tendresse
Les serments d'autrefois, ces serments que j'aimais
Ah, réponds à ma tendresse
Et verse-moi, verse-moi l'ivresse
Réponds à ma tendresse
Réponds à ma tendresse
Ah, verse-moi, verse-moi l'ivresse
Ainsi qu'on voit des blés les épis onduler
Sous la brise légère
Ainsi frémit mon cœur, prêt à se consoler
À ta voix qui m'est chère
La flèche est moins rapide à porter le trépas
Que ne l'est ton amante, à voler dans tes bras
À voler dans tes bras
Ah, réponds à ma tendresse
Et verse-moi, verse-moi l'ivresse
Réponds à ma tendresse
Réponds à ma tendresse
Ah, verse-moi, verse-moi l'ivresse

[@karinaazatyan4231]

One of THE BEST living mezzo-sopranos !

[@tacv]

OMG i almost cried with this one. I've been a fan of this aria for decades, but this rendition is just world class. I'm always so picky with female voices, but Olga voice has such an amazing colour. Just sublime.

[@maywong1375]

True , " Olga's voice has such an amazing colour. "

[@justmealone4751]

It's the best version in KZbin indeed

[@svetlanaboldyreva9179]

Beautiful

[@cynthiamelman6189]

Lovely, yes. Have you listened to Marilyn Horne's rendition?

[@millennial8441]

I always cry when the tenor enters singing that beautiful counter melody just right here at 04:37.

[@clive7092]

O.M.G. I'm exhausted. It's exhausting watching real artists do their thing. Sooo beautiful.

[@clara766]

Entièrement d'accord avec vous ! C'est de l'or liquide, cette Olga.

[@zeekwolfe5781]

This is the definitive version, it cannot be performed better by anyone.

[@ezequielborjas7116]

Jessie Norman

[@user-wp8ux8gs6y]

she's the standard for this aria! no one better!

[@ezequielborjas7116]

Jessie Norman!

[@Alex-kk7fl]

Это лучшее исполнение, из всех которые я слушал! Мурашки по коже. Можно слушать безостановочно, снова и снова.

[@elenalagaisse669]

This is my favourite version! Love Cura’s subtle and tender singing and the blending of voices

[@hugues-v8i]

Quand je n'ai pas le moral j'écoute Olga et José dans cet air magnifique et je me sens mieux; merci à eux pour ce moment de bonheur.

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

Mais savez-vous ce que la perfide Dalila fait ensuite à Samson ? 😱 Juste après cette《 déclaration d'amour 》?????

[@hugues-v8i]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103 oui, j'ai lu la Bible. Livre des Juges: ' Elle l’endormit sur ses genoux. Et ayant appelé un homme, elle rasa les sept tresses de la tête de Samson, et commença ainsi à le dompter. Il perdit sa force.' Mais, je l'aime en dépit de sa perfidie. L'amour ne se commande pas !

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@@hugues-v8i JE NE PARLAIS PAS DE La Bible !!!!!! J'évoquais les minutes qui suivaient DANS L'OPÉRA DE CAMILLE ST-SAENS.

[@hugues-v8i]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103 malheureusement, je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de voir cet opéra, je ne connais que cette vidéo. Elle lui fait quoi au pauvre Samson?

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@Régis Dalila lui fait peu après crever les yeux par ses gardes !!!!!!! Lui couper sa chevelure eût pu suffire..... Mais non ! La sulfureuse traîtresse ose le priver de LA VUE ! Quelle horreur ! 😱

[@bravazingara]

THE Dalila! I cannot say it enough....her voice is just magical.

[@smurf902]

She's just perfect here. I always come back to this. Such a well balanced voice. Top to bottom. Powerful yet plush and voluptuous.

[@irismusicmind]

i'm always crying at this aria

[@blueangel9746]

JOSE CURAis Indeed the Tenor of the tenors , His Powerful but sweet masculine voice is the best, and Borodina is in the top five Sopranos but in this specific fragment of the Samson and Delilah is the finest the Performance is Perfect and No Doubt the best Rendition of them all.

[@jorgealbertojoselettera4829]

Olga Borodina es maravillosa. José Cura interpreta a un Sansón enamorado, con una canto muy romántico. Felicitaciones a los dos.!!!!!

[@radames5855]

Bravissima la signora Borodina...in questa performance mi piace anche José Cura...

[@concepciongirbau4737]

Olga has a voice so heady that combines so well with the masculine and soft voice of Jose... magnificent!!!

[@dalangie]

I listened to it 1000 times - and I still get goosebumps over and over again.;-)

[@zaker721]

My god! I never heard him sound so beautiful before. I have fallen in literal love with the sound of a voice!

[@mariamarques8193]

Maravilloso

[@ЛикаХоломеева]

Фантастический дуэт!!! "Остановись, мгновенье, ты прекрасно!"

[@Dylonely_9274]

One of the most beautiful aria/duets ever composed. A stroke of genius from the French composer.

[@eerttree5340]

one of the best delilah ever. this is historic performance. bravissimo!!!!

[@matthewtravisano1097]

Olga Borodina is one of the best mezzos of all time.

[@miuzefreak]

BORODINA HAS SUCH A GORGEOUS VOICE, omg!

[@John-CharlesDImperio]

Every comment about how wonderful this is has already been made. Want to say I also love the fact she keeps her scrunchie on her wrist.

[@vuongthang1993]

And how she warned conductor when la brise légère was not as soft a breeze

[@meto2854]

I've listened to dozens, if not hundreds of versions of this duet, and this is the best blending of the two voices, along with just the right intensity at the end, so one doesn't overpower the other. Borodina's rich, creamy sound is a rare gem!

[@larryhamlet8479]

This was my first opera at the Chicago Lyric back in 1966. I am still in love with this work, and these two just bring back such happy memories. Wonderful.

[@aneraadamik8089]

He is not humming, but singing expressing tenderness softly?

[@JaneUK]

@@iter5400 it's the conductor! He's even humming when both are singing.

[@iter1234]

@@JaneUK Oh,shit! You're right! Thx!

[@sofiaflores6828]

Please listen Plácido Domingo, this tenor it garbage

[@MyTroubadour]

Une magnifique interprétation de ce chef d'oeuvre.

[@davebillnitzer5824]

Cura is splendid in this, would that he could always sound this way. In the romantic, tender parts of his repertoire, he's to die for. When he has to sound heroic it too often turns painful. Borodina is always a marvel, a force of nature, but always in control.

[@lucianasalis9216]

Cura come lo ricordavo: magnetico, sensuale, intrigante, irresistibile… Olga Borodina è superlativa, veramente magnifica interprete!

[@martintuohy1844]

Oh So gorgeous....beautiful beautiful beautiful !

[@davidsolomon8203]

This is great singing!!! Cura’s mezza voce is world-class!!!

[@mikiohirata9627]

Male voice in Mezzo ??? That's Olga's. Cura is a Tenor.

[@Manricocavarado]

@@mikiohirata9627mezza voce = Expression used for a singer to indicate a moderate volume level

[@martyrrt]

Damn, the last phrase is absolutely stunning. This is why I listen to opera.

[@olyabenua4062]

Фантастическое исполнение : тембр, глубина,величие. Бог прикоснулся своей ладонью к челу Ольги и Хосе!!! Поклон таланту…

[@fredericimbert6179]

Great performance. Their restitution of french is almost perfect.

[@ЛикаХоломеева]

Лучший дуэт!!! Люблю вас! Лучший Самсон и лучшая Далила!💎💎🙋‍♀️💖

[@tinatin4013]

Потрясающее исполнение; я улетела за облака.)

[@utahdan231]

I saw them together in this opera in 2004 in Lyric Opera in Chicago. It was divine.

[@salvadormorenoperalta2418]

Si, por separado, las voces de Borodina y Cura son maravillosas, juntas en este dúo alcanzan una cumbre de sensualidad y delicadeza. No buscan tanto el lucimiento personal, como la creación de una obra de arte. Y lo han conseguido. Bravo

[@maywong1375]

I first heard this Beautiful duet from BBC4, when I was studying for my Bar final in London. Somehow, whenever I hear this now it brings back memory of those days.

[@mickbachner]

Absolutely fantastic. ( I have been using it as my antidote to the X factor) The calm and measured style they both demonstrate here shows true artistry. They never vie with each other to out sing the other but each manage to encapsulate emotion and true feeling into their performance which i think is in true harmony both musically and emotionally.

[@claudiodomingo1733]

El punto justo de interpretación, realmente me encanta, no dejo de escucharlo Borodina muy bien, Cura inmaculado, aterciopelado, justo, parece enamorado, es perfecto, da gusto escucharlos.

[@natashafog4450]

Ольга потрясающая! Божественно!

[@markarbeev]

Роскошное исполнение! Красота и женственность голоса Ольги. И бесподобный мужской вокал Хосе.

[@marlyharris]

This is the great Cura in his best form. So often he pushes his voice to the cringe level for this listener. But this is poetic and musical and exquisite.Wonderful memorable performance by both singers.

[@sarahdaniel411]

Yes, I prefer it when he doesn't sound like a crow! Stupendous, in tender form. And Olga, wow. A pleasure to watch.

[@Tenortalker]

I agree with you he can be the most wonderful, romantic sounding tenor , but then you click on another link and hear him in the Obraztsova tribute at The Bolshoi and apart from a big , over - held high note in Nessun Dorma ( finished with a head -shake which is worryingly out of place, rather than dramatically in context) you have singing which is really distressing.

[@sarahdaniel411]

Very powerful to hear in person. (I sometimes get the feeling he's bored with doing the same roles etc. As though there's more he'd like to do. His Boheme that he designed last fall looked very good.)

[@chatbud]

I nv knew Jose Cura could sing like that!

[@pitrescatorce16]

@@chatbud Neither did I ! I think he is better than Kaufmann

[@тамарастепанова-д8н]

Какой приятный тембр! Наполненный звук!

[@rationalsceptic7634]

Never heard of Olga..what a voice!

[@ДобрынинГригорий]

Так проникновенно,но в тоже время с необычайной нежностью и любовью, браво Ольга)

[@daniellesossella6970]

Очень хорошо! ❣️ Я из Бразилии и учу русский язык... Estou amando, mas estou ainda no início dos estudos...

[@takeme63]

Goosepumps - Mesmerizing!

[@GamerGuyMatt1892]

Truly, the most wonderful version of this piece on KZbin. The velvety rich timbre of Olga Borodina’s voice is perfectly complimented by that of Jose Cura. Bravo 👏🏻

[@TCt83067695]

They both did a beautiful rendition

[@michaelstevens3854]

Absolutely sublime. Borodina is the best ever! Cura is a great match!

[@christiaandhooghe]

Borodina is THE Dalila from this time now. Amazing prime and the dark powder quality, velvetish. Full glory!

[@baltoman24]

Thank you for posting this magnificent rendition of this sublime aria-duet. Borodina and Cura are both superb. A great masterpiece. On hearing this, I had to take a few moments to "come back to reality" - the power of great music to transport!

[@kamelryke31]

Sublime interprétation !

[@MonsieurLu77]

Chair de poule. Elle est incomparable! Bravissima!

[@Wunderknabe76]

Sehr schön.

[@deirdrearratoon7898]

One of the most beautiful renditions I’ve heard

[@mauriziosimeoli6728]

Fantastica Olga!

[@moutserge]

Elle a exactement le timbre de voix pour chanter cet aria. Tout simplement sublime de finesse et a complètement compris le chant français. Ici très belle interprétation des deux chanteurs bien qu'ils ne soient pas en condition scénique.

[@thiagodebossan7777]

borodina cest fantastic

[@Aloha_Rems]

Великолепный голос, лучшее исполнение!❤

[@bijanjan100]

I simply don't find words to describe how wonderful is Olga Borodina!

[@cliffgaither]

She's one of the best ! Voluptuous vocal sounds. Cura is the best _Samson !_ Whatever happened to his voice -- later -- is tragic.

[@flyinghow]

Borodina is excellent, and he's so handsome

[@jmballestra7607]

Duo magnifique , un des plus beaux de l'opéra français !! Interprétation superbe !!!! (Hélas , on entend souvent ce passage en concert sans le ténor !!! Bravo donc !!!

[@yeshuaetvivantevangelisont3906]

Olga Une voix magnifique une voix debordante demotion bravos 😍👏👏

[@aliceharper707]

It's so beautiful! When the duet starts, it's just amazing.

[@toy777100]

Лучшее исполнение!)) Брависсимо!!!!))))

[@Mariazykina]

удивительная фраза, какое сочетание в дуэте и какие голоса - необычайная редкость!!

[@ОльгаЛеонидовна-и8ы]

Ольга и Хосе прекрасны!! Браво!!👏👏👏💗

[@jokourtentzos2940]

Just beautiful, two absolute professionals at their best.

[@MariaCaIIas]

What is mind blowing is that this was flabbergastingly more beautiful live! I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing when I heard her…

[@Sir.Larselot]

I don´t want any kind of discussions about different opinions for classical music and opera singers. Simply: each it´s own. My statement about this recording with this cast: just beautiful, lyrical, heroic in the meaning of a spring for good reasons. Leading orchestra, conductor and singers in a great work.

[@stevetutty2818]

@Mookie Spindlehurst how unkind and unwarranted such a ‘snot’ filled comment!

[@PrinceOberon87]

Olga sings Dalila like it's supposed to. Full sumptuous tones with hidden intent.

[@JaneUK]

Nooo! It is BECAUSE he is mesmerised and under Delilah’s spell that he is singing so tenderly to her of his love. This is not the time to be beating his chest and singing from the rooftops!

[@ЛикаХоломеева]

Хосе Кура здесь великолепен! Голос красивого, сильного, очарованного мужчины, полный любви и нежности! Верю каждой его фразе! А взгляд!!! Нежный, убаюкивающий голос прекрасной женщины, которая окажется вероломной и безжалостной... Мурашки по коже! Их можно слушать безконечно!!!

[@ОльгаМ-х3я]

Блестящий дуэт, очень убедительны в этой истории - просто душу вывернули! Ольга Бородина бесподобная Далила!!! И Хосе Кура великолепен в этой партии! Бесконечно хороши!

[@29beatriceful]

Mi corazón se detiene al escucharlos, mi alma queda suspendida..Pura belleza e intensidad...

[@lorenagibb5345]

+Beatriz Ocampo me paso lo mismo cuando los escuche.....con un enoorme nudo en la garganta!

[@luisfedericosala1354]

Cura and Borodina amazing singers for this masterpiece by Camile Saint Saens. ❤️♥️🔥🌹🌷🍀

[@davescott9782]

I felt the hairs on the back ofmy neck stand up!! Superb.

[@manfredbachert1743]

Diese Stimme höre ich immer wieder gerne, sie ist dramatisch und schön zugleich.

[@lucianogualtieri6721]

Aveva 38 anni! Era ancora un piacere ascoltarlo.

[@alfons6350]

a gentle gem.

[@manuelagarcia8223]

Sublime!!...absolutamente sublime!!..q maravilla d voz!👏👏👏👏

[@donm7823]

had the privilege to hear these two sing their roles at the Lyric in Chicago -- each bringing uniquely eloquent musical virtue to the music, as well as superbly acted roles. They were Samson and Delilah. I think a parallel for Mme. Borodina was Hedy Lamar's incredible eloquent physical beauty in the film, so it is Mme. Borodina brings that quality tin vocal splendor.

[@nataliakatalitskaya5203]

Это просто божественно!💕

[@lizmill7712]

When this brings you to tears it is because you have crossed that bridge to the time when Samson and Delilah had that moment before everything was destroyed between them

[@lindsaymccallum1970]

Simply beautiful.

[@annanaella]

Magic voice! Adore her!!!!!!!

[@河合真理子-w4y]

私はオペラに殆ど知識が有りませんが、この方の声はふくよかで、まろやかで、一番好きです。何十回も見ています。サン=サーンスの切ないメロディーを美しく歌っていらっしゃると思います。

[@mellraine8726]

This Is the very favourite recording of this piece of music I have ever heard I love both of there voices and I went to see Jose Cura at Covent Garden 18 years ago he’s voice was stunning then as well

[@TOVEVETTER]

Is anything so beautiful ever composed about love? and so ❤wonderful performed. This is To Cry over from happiness.. With such music the world cannot Be that bad ,in spite of all.

[@aqualady0]

I could listen to this hundreds of times but it has to have the duet. I love Marylin Horne's version but it has no duet. This is one of the most goregous pieces ever written and that says alot. I travel to see this opera for this aria. ¹

[@ritavictoria7929]

She speaks from her heart...I am into the character...and almost lost my self (in a goodway)...Thank you, Olga Borodina..

[@isbertgarciag.1430]

LA MEJOR VERSIÓN QUE HE ESCUCHADO. ME REMITE A JORDI SOLER COMO LOCUTOR ANTES DE QUE COMENZARA SU PROGRAMA. SOLO LOS DE NUESTRO TIEMPO SE ACORDARÁN DE ELLO...

[@lucianobezerra4380]

Bellíssimo !!!!!!!!

[@oliviabalestra9275]

Tremenda expresividad en ambos, con justeza musical. Los escucho absorta e inmóvil de principio a fin. Imposible distraerse ni en una sola nota. Gran dúo. Belleza absoluta.

[@alga323]

Wow! It is incredibly beautiful.

[@Oscar-fv8pg]

My god - this is magnificent - I have been a fan of this wonderful piece for years and this is just - well, research it yourself. It seems to me even better than Maria - I know, or my other favourite: Shirley Verrett's performance in London in about 1982; I wonder if this is because it is probably in a studio with better acoustics than the stages...go Olga !

[@patrizial.9805]

Semplicemente meraviglioso e coinvolgente

[@mapaezpumar64]

SIMPLY PERFECT!!

[@josealbertovelazqueza.4537]

Bellísimo dúo de amor...para disfrutarse!!!!

[@SolonikK]

А мне одному кажется, что это даже лучше чем Каллас? Просто неподражаемо!!!❤❤❤

[@markarbeev]

согласен: у Каллас скрипучий мощный но узнаваемый голос а у Ольги тембр заточен на красоту

[@Angelika19781]

Боже, какое чудо!!! Слов нет!!! Браво!

[@Calaf120]

one of the best interpretations that I have hear