Vivica Genaux, "Agitata da due venti", Griselda, Vivaldi, live on French TV

Vivica Genaux sings the aria "Agitata da due Venti" from Griselda, opera from Vivaldi.
Le Concert Spirituel, Hervé Niquet.
This was a live broadcast on French TV France 3 from Opéra Berlioz in Montpellier, France, for the "17e Victoires de la musique classique", 17th Classical Music Awards on February 8 2010.

[@charlesrhodes1358]

All these experts saying poor technique. Hahaha. She has had a great career singing over twenty years. Just because you don't like her, say so. Every singer figures out the way to sing for themselves. Their body, vocal cords etc. She figured out what works for her. Great I say.

[@baritonebynight]

The same was said of Bartoli who's technique is unorthodox...it works for her and she learned that technique from her mother and has always sung that way. Her breath support is much higher than the way that the old Italian school teaches...yet she sings things nobody else can.

[@inesquecible]

It's the first time I see melismas and vibrato produced with the lips! o.O

[@pianoponderingswithjosh1084]

I don’t think it’s so much the vibrato she’s having trouble with. It’s firing off 5 16th notes in one bout that’s getting the best of her! 🤣😂 But damned if she didn’t pull it off! If you were just listening and not watching, we’d probably be none the wiser. 😉

[@thebeardedwomanful]

I don't care what faces she makes. I'm impressed by anyone who can sing this song without coughing up blood.

[@Enmarta]

There are techniques for every kind of music. I don't care if you don't care about her faces. She's not a good singer. STOP.

[@thebeardedwomanful]

NEVER

[@Apalexpe]

Verdenmord why don't you sing it and we'll see how good you are. I'm thrilled

[@sucellus5452]

cecilia bartoli perform this one fare better and without this tricks wich is clearly not the best technics and the easyest to perform this song.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3bGZ4Vpp8atptk

[@gerardsatamian]

Totally agree.

[@chupalol360]

Thanks for people who love and still defend classical (and Vivaldi). The interpretation is breathtaking : powerful and original, watching the live on FR3, it gave me goosebumps.

[@ceciliavargaslizarraga]

THis woman is so passionate!!! And this Vivaldi's interpretation is the best ever!

[@fromista_sn2140]

@@ceciliavargaslizarragahave you seen Cecilia Bartoli one? She is the best no doubts, no one is at the level of Cecilia Bartoli

[@MrMishnou]

@@fromista_sn2140 stop comparing them !!

[@samwlodawskitheone]

Her quick vocal transition’s are incredible. She makes something so incredibly difficult seem almost easy. I love her.

[@grais4856]

I got to sing with her and talk with her when she returned to her hometown for an opera concert (we both grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska) It was an absolute honor and she is a delightful person.

[@piustwelfth]

Viveca Genaux is an artist of the highest order. I've seen her several times recently in concert in San Francisco and Berkeley, and her voice is even more spectacular in person. Contrary to many comments below, her voice is improving with age. It has an amazing range and sparks with a thousand colors! She is just entering her prime. Brava!

[@michelheroux3786]

Quelle voix étonnante et quelle maîtrise musicale ! Magnifique Vivica Geneaux.

[@gilbert-noelsfeir4842]

Elle est nulle, ici. Je l'appréciais beaucoup ailleurs.

[@lucianmarina8691]

i am not a singer and i don't care how this is supposed to be done technically. But i love the baroque opera and i realize how difficult this must be. I love the way she does it!!! for me, as a member of the audience, it transported me. i am simply mesmerized by this aria and the execution. Bravaaaaa!!!!

[@poireauer6517]

👍👍❤

[@RebecaAlfonso]

I love to see this video before going to sleep :) There's the same concert of Vivica - Agitata realized in Köln. But, in my appreciation this is the best :) Not just the movement of the lips, How she can give life the partiture so preciseley! Bartoli is precious yes, but L'Agitata for a Mezzo sounds stronger. Bartoli, doesn't risk anything in the word "naufragar", Vivica does, she doesn't hesitate in mantaining the sound of deep desperation of the "due venti". I like it a lot. THANKS Wienerfr!!!

[@tenorschofield]

Her voice really has a deep sentimental matice, even she is doing great agilities, which delivers a magistral performance of this so dificult aria; wonderful interpretation and wonderful voice all in a beautiful young lady...MARAVILLOSA!!!!

[@Liszt31]

Because it's her technique!! Everyone has its own !!!

[@OrenVenezian]

Vibrato from the jaw and lips. First time I see that trick...

[@geekbaritone]

Thank you!, I'm not the only one that sees this poor technique, somehow she manages to keep on tempo though, she's using a V sound to sing some form of staccato, it's adding tension to the lips and the jaw and I'm not sure how she keeps the foaming saliva in check on both sides of her mouth. The tone changes should made by the Larynx and use vowel migration to do the runs as most other professionals do. Even Simone Kermes a very unconventional singer does not do this. I do like the timbre of her voice, she just needs better technique

[@brontiq]

me too. thanks i thought i'm just clueless :D

[@dianaemilia485]

I totally agree! My voice teacher recently used this video as an example of "how to sing incorrectly". xD

[@haptyprince4643]

Gonanza Bons brilliant!!

[@michaelewens6441]

she needs to do a master class with Joyce Di Donato and learn how to really do vibrato

[@josesoto3297]

Precioso felicidades a todos los musicos por su trabajo, talento y esfuerzo

[@Gudrun74]

Fantastic, thanks for upload!!

[@massimo5526]

Che belle ed espressive sono tutte le stupende movenze del viso che fa' mentre canta .... e' stupenda !!!!

[@nicolasvecchione6016]

The most wonderful voice and timbre, great agility, and great balance between her chest and head voice. Such a level of mastery anyone with ears should able to hear how comfortable she is in her production. Nevermind her facial movements, they are not tricks or vocal tension, but just a habit/byproduct that frankly should be none of your concern.Anyone who feels clever saying "vavava" i would invite to listen without looking. You are being fooled by your eyes, it's obvious listening to it that there is no consonants thrown into her coloraturas whatsoever. If you can't use your ears, I don't know what business you have commenting on an opera video frankly.

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

I agree, it is difficult to properly enunciate the lyrics without shaping the lips the way she does. The technique of the coloratura is among the most difficult to master, and she does so quite spectacularly! She gave a performance worthy of Vivaldi himself!

[@bertrandcamus3666]

Exceptionnel. Une prouesse physique et artistique !!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@zimnaya]

Thank you for your kind post. I was lectured last night on Caffarelli practising before the looking-glass to eradicate 'ugly grimaces'. I still maintain, as you yourself do, that the sound and beauty of the voice are the most important aspects in singing. Based on that criteria, Madame Genaux is magnificent.

[@distefano13069609]

This is one of the repertoire's most difficult arias to sing, and Ms. Genaux goes through it with great intelligence and skill. She doesn't always do these jaw movements, this is just very, very difficult. Brava Vivica!

[@baritonebynight]

I've never heard anyone sing coloratura with their lips before....but it seems to work for her.

[@Leofiora]

Una voz versátil y con muy buen registro grave. no es común verlo en voces ligeras. Una afinación más exacta que la mayoría de las versiones conocidas.

[@kingturtje]

Incredible technique, wonderfull voice, Brilliant performance! Thx for uploading!

[@Youkali67]

vavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavava

[@nevim007]

Scatman John

[@gvidalq]

OMG this killed me

[@beyzaurhan5307]

hahahahahahaah

[@blonda.bacoviana]

Sounds like a high pitched dog voice barking. This is far from grace. Now I remember why I don't like this period of music.

[@everytim3w3t0uch]

this woman is amazing!!!!! comme elle chante! mon dieu!

[@Pakunin61]

Maravillosa interpretación. Genial. Orquesta y voz. Flores para Vivica Genaux.

[@christianlefebvre3021]

Vivica additionne talent, virtuosité, grâce et charisme. Une merveille artistique qui donne beaucoup de satisfaction.

[@RowanIvy]

this woman is adorable!!!

[@scargo1013]

She is amazing. Period.

A brilliant voice in an exceptional performance!

[@jcriedijk]

Compliments for Vivica Genaux for this extreme difficult aria.This lady is IN FULL CONTROL,both regarding voice and with the orchestra.Bravo! I am deeply impressed. P.S. How can there be 134 negative comments?These voters only pay attention to what they see and NOT to what can be heard.They are clearly outsiders.Pity they can give their negative opinion when it is not right. Why don't they "play" elsewhere and criticize non-classical singers(e.g. Patricia Kaas). Vivica Genaux is a genius.

[@philipperapalli2562]

Waoh...terrific performance...bravissima

[@fuadjada4155]

Viva Vivica!

[@LUISHENRIQUE-lf9lq]

Belíssimo!!!

[@rayangreene]

Funny the way some insignificant people gratuitously attack great artists,but can't bear to be put in their place.Even funnier when they try to play the victim while they're the rude uneducated ones, who've been pathetically trying to spit their venom at great artists out of frustration,or is it jealousy? Let's see if they have accomplished 0.1%of what the artists they attack have in say... 20 years.Thank again Vivica for sharing your gift with us. HeartSong90,grow up,you have so much to learn!

[@mackychua7599]

brilliant! effortless with emotions

[@raymondyee1687]

Love it!!!

[@AbdulazizShabakouh]

fantasticoooooooo ..

[@BWV1906]

vivica is on fire at this concert...awesome vocal technique....bravo!

[@martinmariani8974]

Madame Genaux è un contralto di grande agilità, esegue questo irto brano con scioltezza e bravura.

[@lroa6913]

El desafio de interpretar esta aria del Sr. Vivaldi, no es solamente cantarla bien sino tambien que sea hermosa. Y esta gracia solamente ha sido concedido unas cuantas cantantes que tienen el Don. Vivica es una de esas elegidas a quin podriamos comparar con una atleta de altisimo rendimiento que va por la medalla de oro. Espectacular intrerpretacion. Bravo Vivica, has ganado la medalla de oro.

[@telmopereiradosreis7199]

Sensacional! Estupenda! Extraordinária performance ! Viva Genaux! Bravíssimo!

[@sonjastein2108]

Thais IS the most beautyful performance of all times!!!!

[@Iggypox]

Impressive performance! I still prefer Cecilia Bartoli's technique...

[@gregorvet]

Very nice piece and beautyfull performance...

[@capezyo]

Fantastic!

[@ezelinocorridori4974]

Incredibile !!!!!!!!!!

[@magicmonkichi]

You don't get to hear this kind of voice now adays~! oh wait...we we can~! Amazing....What a great pefrormer, and a brilliant timber. Thanks for the poost.

[@goaway2215]

Bravo to Miss Vivica

[@fernandes3819]

bravo !

[@ConstantinDV]

Extraordinary skill! The best interpretation I have seen of one of the most difficult aria ever written. Bravo! Is it even better than Sumi Jo's interpretation? I think yes.

[@rogeruseche809]

Fantastica 🌹🇨🇴🌹 y Hermosa

[@vicencgramuntfurio4973]

Fantàstic

[@ab911struse]

She's using her lower lip to rhythmically accentuate the fast notes, especially the notes repeated on one pitch. Bartoli's technique, I agree, is much sounder.

[@GloriaMirichannel]

energica e brava!!

[@eliftezer4848]

She was phenomenal while singing in İşsanat Concert, İstanbul. I was lucky enough to listen her. ☺️

[@nuclearskull]

WOW!!.....JUST = WOW!!

[@tenorschofield]

MARAVILLOSA!!!!

[@hsolisb]

Impresionante!! 😍💗💖💐💐💐💐

[@carhom]

The Best...................................

[@clown7841]

Excellent!

[@seanleous7234]

Beautiful....

[@marthaarapis9821]

The best of her is in 5:16...Enjoy!!!!!

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

Vivica looks lovely here. And, God, what a difficult aria! She copes gracefully…

[@romcallis]

Beautiful

[@joanalosm]

I'm glad I don't know as much about music as those who are writing bad reviews. So I can enjoy both Genaux and Bartoli, in the same way I can enjoy a good wine but also a better one.

[@buggerationable]

like the dress... and the da capo part is really superbe!

[@ciociosan]

of course i just HAD to do this in the library. almost got kicked out. it was worth it.

[@fjunior9]

Vivica, para mí, es la mejor!!!!!

[@tenorschofield]

Simply Superb!!!!! MERAVIGLIOSA!!!!!!

[@teresaestevezalvarez664]

Absolutely bravisima👏👏👏👏💐💐

[@MalisandreFeline]

Dans la lignée des grandes cantatrices !

[@vmontbrillant446]

Bravissimo Vivica!!!!!

[@yohangouraantoni3903]

bello, un gran voz. con su tono de voz personal

[@MsFlorian30]

impressionnante vivica.merveilleuse de beaute tant sur le plan de sa voix que de sa classe en tant que femme

[@annapalmieri2075]

Nessuno supera Cecilia Bartoli nell esecuzione di questo pezzo .è insuperabile .....

[@armidalicorne]

totalmente di acordo !! nessuna !!!!!!

[@maite9234]

no es tracta de superar o no superar, gaudeix de lamagnífica interpretació de la Vivica sense comparacions.

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

Check out Veronica Cangemi. It comes pretty close!

[@crisly9083]

Concordo

[@mariagabriellasoraggi1236]

Assolutamente insuperabile la nostra Cecilia!

[@luciano9755]

5:19 Excuse me guys, I just let my chihuahua out for a walk.

[@manaireem5738]

love it ^^ awesome performance :)

[@schutzelb]

Looking back over a long career in music, I'd say that technique is a means to an end. Here, I think the "end" is would be a musical, beautiful, artistic performance. None of the artists represented on u-Tube perform this flawlessly, but certainly give us some beautiful moments.Techniques are also what make us able to get through the music without damaging our bodies. Some give us one kind of artistic satisfaction at the expense of another. I love all those here for their crowning moments.

[@woojinjeung5083]

Great!!!

[@Nico_Transformations]

I love the pace...And she's got good low notes too...

[@Brunormattos10]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏

[@ModeModeMode63]

BRAVOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[@luisortega4991]

Her timbre is so beautiful...

[@classicaljanes]

Viva Vivica Carajo!!! sos una Diosa !!!

[@litus1969]

Il est vraiment incroyable! L'e vu sur scène en chantant, merveilleux.

[@dobriyvolshebnick]

Bravo Vivica ❤💐👚🎼🎵🎶

[@jovi1715]

I love the scared look of Niquet at @1.48 ! ! ! ! LOL

[@allthenamesrtook]

got to love the faces she pulls ha it is hard to do vibrato as well as pitch changing passages listen to sumi jo sing this haa no ugly faces and perfect pitch with pure vibrato just amazing

[@Romina92495]

Sublime!!!

[@tenorschofield]

MARVELOUS!!! BRAVISSIMA!!!!

[@tylerresto]

So much tension.

[@sl9312]

I agree. I find it unbelievable how people can enjoy this performance and praise her technique when it is so obvious she is forcing the sound and not using the proper singing mechanism.

[@MariAntzolan]

I wander if all of you who make comments about technique have even attempted to sing this...It is probably one of the hardest things written and surviving it and being able to even sing the notes is an achievement on its own. And please, Cecilia also looks funny when she sings it and she was not the first one even who sang it..So good job Vivica

[@MonaLisaFaceMusic]

Sorry but it’s not participation trophy hour: even amateur opera singers don’t use their lips and jaw like that.

[@SalmaLevin]

God, I LOVE her!

[@leonid9971]

Огромное спасибо.

[@RebecaAlfonso]

Yes :) I think he is very amazed with Vivica :)

[@proximospelovinho]

Deusa...Amo-te!!! 🌻🌻🌻

[@floridante2k]

indeed it is a monster aria... and both Bartoli and Genaux are brave brave artistic souls :)

[@sandybanjo]

Well done!

[@iohannib643]

Es maravilloso que haya variedad de voces y de interpretaciones, pues si no, vaya monotonía... Me da rabia que quede por debajo una gran artista como es Vivica Genaux por culpa de personas obsesionadas con la que tambien es grande Cecilia Bartoli. No es ni mejor ni peor, pues las dos son fantásticas, es simplemente otro gran enfoque con otra voz, maravillosa, por cierto.

[@PatriotaMex]

No es que estemos obsesionados con CB, pero es que ni siquiera la canta como viene en la partitura, y a leguas se ve el tremendo esfuerzo que hace en algunas parte de la aria, tristemente hasta se ve cómica, da la sensación que dan los principiantes de canto al verlos ejecutar por primera vez, es inevitable no sentir pena por ella.

[@ricardodelapaz3963]

@@PatriotaMex Que estupido comentario, te dejas influenciar por otros comentaristas cuándo no sabes absolutamente nada de música.

[@PatriotaMex]

@@ricardodelapaz3963 El estúpido, por no decir pend..., eres tu por juzgar sin conocerme, te puedo decir fácilmente que se mucho mas de música que cualquiera de los que opinaron aquí. Y no me dejo influenciar por nadie, simplemente me baso en los conocimientos y estudios que tengo de bel canto y de las experiencias de haber escuchado a muchos cantantes de opera. Yo igual puedo decir que eres un neófito de la música sin pruebas, pero como yo si se respetar no me voy a rebajar a tu nivel de juzgar sin conocimiento previo.

[@ronniemineguito8003]

Cada una tiene diferente estilo pero el timbre de vivica se me hace más fino más bello que el de Cecilia ya es de gustos para mi oído se me hace más bello como canta las arias barrocas vivica como vuelvo a mencionar ya es de gustos sin intención de pelear con nadie

[@noblesetsentimentales]

Como si la Bartoli fuera una ejemplo de perfección técnica. Las dos son terribles.

[@paulbraunstein2290]

This is Vivaldi’s 3rd to last Opera. He was in a much more advanced stage of composing by this point. His concerti were noticeably intricate with much more complexity and color than his earlier, typical pieces we all know