Monteverdi: Lamento della Ninfa

Helen Charlston and Toby Carr perform Claudio Monteverdi’s ‘Lamento della Ninfa’ with members of The Gesualdo Six as part of London Sound Gallery.
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Monteverdi: Lamento della Ninfa (Lament of the Nymph)
The god Phoebus had still to light
The great fires of the dawn
When the nymph left her dwelling.
Her face a pale temple in its ruins of grief;
Her cries - a heart, rending.
Hither and thither she went,
Stumbling through flowers,
Grieving the love she had lost:
Hear me, O Love, she begged the heavens,
- stock still now, rooted to the spot -
What happened to that traitor’s vow,‘
Togetherness and trust’?''
I just want him back,
But as he was before.
If you cannot - then kill me;
I cannot bear this agony.
No more will I listen to his sighs,
Unless we are separated by a thousand seas
No! No longer will I martyr myself for this.
I am destroying myself because of him,
And the worse it is, the more gorged,
The more satisfied he seems.
If I were to flee from him,
Perhaps then he might come begging?
That woman’s eyebrows
May be arched more perfectly than mine,
But sealed within my breast,
O Love,Lives a faithfulness still fairer.
And that woman’s mouth will never open
To give such kisses as I can give!
(Hush! Say nothing - you know only too well!)
With these cries she cast
Her anguish to the heavens.
And so it is that in the heart of every lover
Burns, side-by-side, love’s flame and ice.
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[@Igarappappa]

"I pray for you, Richter Belmont."

[@alaricphilip305]

From Castlevania Nocturne to here this is an amazing song. What a splendid display of talent and craftsmanship 🥹

[@user-nx6ji9tk8i]

400yrs later and still wonderful. Fantastic collaboration with the superb Helen, theorbo and G6.

[@febronius1]

Ovo mi se sviđa" superb Helen"

[@grobanite4ever85]

I first heard this song on Castlevania Nocturne. Edouard's voice actor sang this beautifully

[@dionixx]

Even a decent Italian pronunciation I already used to listen others Helen charlston performance, such a singer she is Brava

[@chimera916]

When the voice of Ms Helen start... I cannot stop my tears. They are exceptional, but she is divine, powerful, intense, sweet and painful. This is without any doubt the best interpretation of this song in my opinion.

[@aureliusandthespiral]

Outstanding performances.

[@ibunrakuken]

Incredibile equilibrio e qualità delle voci. Bellissima interpretazione.

[@cristinapozzi9154]

Bravissimi tutti, complimenti

[@edwardhart5466]

Just such brilliant interpretation.

[@alanmegenavarro14]

Such a beautiful voice of the bass...

[@Fersengold]

Brava Helen!!! Bravi tutti!

[@Out204]

Потрясающе.

[@user-wg9rp5kd9u]

Brilliant interpretation!

[@julianav.p6687]

Perfect!!❤️

[@Grimhilde-jg9ri]

This was wonderful!

[@maludds]

Perfect!! 🥰

[@TheNiksat]

Absolute. Awesome.

[@hannahwight7437]

Glorious!

[@brenkhiu1909]

Amazing! Sends chill down my spine.

[@dwkay103]

Beautiful.

[@manuelirarrazaval2722]

Magnífica interpretación

[@pietropaolo6188]

Bravissimi!!!

[@russelldavidson8010]

Wonderful

[@Luciana-xd4cy]

Lovely!!! Obrigada!!! My favorite!!!

[@alejandrobriglia]

Fantástica interpretación!

[@glongog]

fra le tante esecuzioni ascoltate la vostra mi ha colpito molto. Assaporare la vostra interpretazione è stato coinvolgente

[@thegesualdosix]

Grazie, Giuseppe!

[@asterion469]

Que encanto! Belíssimo. Bravo!

[@1earflapping]

The alto part is so beautiful ....

[@superluigidummy]

I think that’s too high to be alto.

[@dominicj7977]

Castlevania brought me here

[@lilianap2755]

Lindo demais

[@danieldiasdossantos]

A melhor interpretação que achei aqui no KZbin. Parabéns!

[@danniel4906]

Muito boa mesmo

[@christinereynaud5572]

I agree

[@ulischach1896]

I love all of you

[@vladmorkovkin4722]

Wonderful performance. First time saw this giant string instrument from Lute family theorbo, (chitarrone)!

[@tunaydogan2909]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩

[@user-hr7xj2gv1t]

잘 한다~

[@stephenkunst7550]

They warble like opera singers

Nawebonada papi, esto suena es cartel

[@ovey2214]

I have no idea what the words are, but y'all sound incredible!

[@brain0nfire]

"-Why are you doing this to us? -Because you let us."

[@fatechfatech8247]

Castlevania brought me here 😂

[@robynw6307]

Is that an archlute? Amazing looking instrument.

[@toddsterben6647]

Theorbo

[@Roodris]

The most beautiful and sexiest version I've ever heard of this song. Bravo!!!

[@dominicrincker8280]

Why did the tenors switch parts

[@stephenhall3515]

Straight off the page, minimal male lines (so we can wallow in Monteverdi's advanced harmonies) then a soloist with no vibrato unless required. This wonderful performance uses no artificial drama and the sheer power is all the better for it.

[@minetopcuoglu266]

Does anyone know the name of the ınstrument the guy plays

[@user-nx6ji9tk8i]

Theorbo

[@dirkhoekstra727]

Very strange thing happening there between 0:40 and 0:46, but apart from that the rest was awesome!

[@tidenly]

Real ones were came from contrapoints before castlevanie

[@parzenbua]

Too loud, not very precise

[@3Monteverdi]

As I understand it Monteverdi indicates that the nymph should be quite free in the declamation/speech but the shepherds keep the pulse. Not sure what you mean by too loud...I absolutely loved this!

[@susannahlawergren8650]

@@3Monteverdi Agreed. The lack of precision, in other words the freedom and exquisite delays were what made it so interesting to listen to.....delicious.

[@simonlomberg9633]

😂

[@jamessutton9323]

Glorious!

[@Lara-vo6rp]

"I pray for you, *Richter Belmont.* "