The Sun Whose Rays are All Ablaze - The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan

Natasha Page - Soprano
Chad Vindin - Piano
April 2022

[@asiaswartzentruber9573]

This is the best rendition of this song I have ever heard.

[@nonamenoname246]

the dynamic contrast between the mezzo forte "rule the sky" and piano "we are not shy" is different from other performances, and just the kind of lovely extra touch that makes great music so great to listen to.

[@kateflemingsawyer5273]

Natasha, I really have never heard this sung as audition/recital material so effectively! Gorgeous! This song finally made sense to me when listening to you!

[@J-Christopher-Kenny]

This is the best performance I have found, by anyone. Extreme thanks for daring to sing such a difficult song effectively. It is one of the most valuable songs I know. But the range is usually too high to have the words understood, and to not pierce the eardrums, as screeching. You have succeeded here - and I am so appreciative. Thank you.

[@mafelix]

Love the way you emphasize the words: "fierce and bold in fiery gold!" Such a well done job! 🤌

[@ditke8755]

I like your performance!!!!!-

[@janinestielow3569]

I love this song and I love your voice too.

[@lavoxii]

The sun, whose rays are all ablaze with ever living glo-ry Does not deny, his majesty, he scorns to tell a sto-ry He don't exclaim, I blush forshame, so kindly be in-dul-gent But, fierce and bold, in fiery gold, he glories all ef-ful-gent I mean to rule the earth, as he the sky We really know our worth, the sun and I I mean to rule the earth as he the sky We really know our worth, the sun and I Observe his flame that placid dame the moon Ce-lestail high-ness There's not a trace upon her face of diffi-dance or shy-ness She borrows light, that thro the night, mankind may all ac-claim her And truth to tell, she lights up well, so I, for one, don't blame her Ah pray make no mis-take, we are not shy; We’re very wide a-wake , the moon and I Ah, pray make no mistake, we are not shy; We’re very wide a-wake, the moon and I

[@asiaswartzentruber9573]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO BRILLIANT.

[@nonamenoname246]

good accompaniment too-- such as at 1:49 where the singer loses time taking a breath and the piano is right there, not too early. It's a pleasure to play with piano accompaniment that supports you so well.

[@jauntydamemusic]

Gorgeous!

[@daraorourke5798]

So beautiful. 💐

[@buixote]

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!

[@albertosousatenor]

This is some classy singing, brava.

[@erpollock]

Very beautiful and difficult song.

[@postscript67]

Lovely.

[@ericrubin6875]

Just gorgeous performance The high notes can get shrill but you just caressed them

[@ooorfeo]

Excellent!

[@Phexyn]

Looks and sounds so easy 😂 great performance!