Vivaldi: Gelido in ogni vena (Winter) from Farnace Christopher Lowrey, countertenor, Voices of Music

[@ALINCAS]

Haunting version of this aria - powerful, dramatic and yet introverted at times. Absolutely mesmerising

[@2nazgul]

Those moments when the orchestra goes silent and the singer starts to sing and it feels like sound of instruments gradually turns into the sound of voice - it's pure magic. Brilliant! What a hard work.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@aguilaru0007]

I am speechless. This should be shown in schools, I have a little hope in humanity restored with each of these videos.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@fnd111]

Don't hold your breathe. 🌬️

[@samanxsaybani]

This performance changed my life in some way.

[@Timpaaa2]

This is, by far, the best countertenor I've ever heard. Incredible.

[@c.g.marseille4510]

agree !

[@Jemtheflute]

Too much/overuse of vibrato in his core tone production, but a lovely voice, certainly.

[@c.g.marseille4510]

@@Jemtheflute help ! what is '" core tone '' ?

[@Jemtheflute]

@@c.g.marseille4510 take rather the phrase I wrote, "core tone production". The performer's basic, general way of making a sound; the core, essence or centre of their sound. This singer doesn't seem to produce sound without vibrato - it is an integral (though doubtless chosen/trained thus) part of his way of generating a tone. I prefer singers and players whose core sound is "straight" and who only apply vibrato selectively and in varied ways.

[@c.g.marseille4510]

@@Jemtheflute I thank you for your explanation . ( i am not English )

[@dudeB15]

the audio and video team are as talented as the musicians

[@VoicesofMusic]

awwwww thanks!

[@pablomontoya8303]

Absolutely the second stars of the show in addition to the beautiful venue.

[@Surrealblues]

That is the most pleasingly sounding version of Vivaldi! Mr. Lowrey sounds like an angel! ❤❤❤

[@Solaris1987a]

This is beyond any doubt the most beautiful rendition of this aria I have ever heard. I'm truly speechless. And my god, the voice: what power, what musicality, what an inspiration! Bravissimo!

[@c.g.marseille4510]

yes ! en dank-je-wel Dries Brouwers !

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you!

[@elikoe9090]

Yes!!!😍

[@marychristinedavies]

Christopher Lowrey's tone and technique as well as his intrinsic musicianship is of the very highest order.

[@markusaustria7952]

Power, sensitivity, stylistic and technical skills, operatic sense - perhaps the best Male Performance in the recording history? Bravi, Christopher and Voices of Music!!!

[@afellowmuser7664]

The echo in the space when he goes forte ! Oh ! My ! God ! Permanent chills

[@VoicesofMusic]

It was electrifying on the stage; I'm glad the video captures some of that energy.

[@vonLubrich]

His voice control is insane. And yes the period instruments make a big difference.

[@utsteinproductions]

I've heard this with modern instruments and always felt something was missing. Man do period instruments make a difference!

[@VoicesofMusic]

They do make a textural difference.

[@promisteryolo1786]

Only 18 century vocal chords missing and then we'll truly have a fabulous performance

[@danawinsor1380]

Mr. Lowrey is a superb artist and vocalist, and I continue to find Voices of Music an equally superb ensemble.

[@alex9920ro]

How such an influential and genius musician from the Baroque Era be so underrated and known today just for his Four Seasons, its beyong my capacity of understanding...

[@VoicesofMusic]

I think it's slowly changing--Vivaldi was an opera composer who is famous nowadays for his concertos. As more of his complex music is performed, we see the range of his skills.

[@charlesrae3793]

@@VoicesofMusic Stravinsky went down in my estimation when I read his cheap gibe about Vivaldi having written the same concerto 500 times. Wrong, wrong, wrong!

[@Surrealblues]

I love this piece x galore! I love how you can see how Mr. Lowrey feels what he is performing! I love this kind of performing art. I would love to see him sing in person.

[@michaelgrieve7578]

Cecilia Bartolo gave us a rendition to amaze - Christopher has added his counter tenor voice to add a further leave us gasping for more - this version is truly mind blowing and voices of Music cap it off..

[@theogoldberg8919]

Oï Bartolo is a character in Rossini , Bartoli is the name haha

[@chrir187]

My goosebumps won't go away, please help.

[@VoicesofMusic]

:)

[@Aeyia]

The musicality in this brought me immediately to tears, this is absolutely beautiful.

[@mario4798]

La potenza espressiva e la bellezza che per sempre risuonerà intatta: solo Vivaldi!

[@smeyos]

So happy to find this... seeing Christopher Lowrey perform Farnace with Pinchgut Opera in Australia 2 year ago was a an aha moment, its the most captivating piece I've ever heard.

[@KayHarpaGone]

With all his heart ! Bravo to Christopher and musicians ! .... and Vivaldi of course.

[@RhapsodyOfJoy]

You could almost "feel" the chill; what a genius Vivaldi was! Incredible execution from an incredible ensemble, as usual, @voices of music. Thank you 💐

[@freeprometeo]

Simply MAGNIFICENT!!❤‍🩹 So sensitive and Charismatic!! and a perfect execution! thank you so much!

[@НатальяЛешович]

Потрясены до глубины души!!!Идеальное исполнение маэстро и оркестра!!!Высочайшее мастерство!Душа переживала необъяснимой глубины чувства!!!Надмирно!Божественно!Все одарены Господом!!!Благодарны и влюблены!

[@cf5618]

These are all beautifully recorded. Props to the audio engineers.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@hEmZoRz]

First time watching a performance like this. I was absolutely mesmerized for the entire 11 minutes and three seconds. So beautiful. So much passion. Without a doubt the best thing I've stumbled upon on YT for a long, long while.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@mrroneill99]

Amazing! Vivaldi’s genius doesn’t get enough recognition. Viva Vivaldi! Outstanding performance. Thanks for uploading. ❤️👼🎼🎵🎶👏☘️🇮🇪

[@VoicesofMusic]

You are very welcome.

[@annickwiegand1155]

Je viens de découvrir sur Tiktok, je n’ai pas honte! C’e magique !

[@mauriziorocchi]

Vivaldi è un genio. Bellissimo brano superbamente interpretato. Grazie.

[@imranhosein9541]

Never before has an Aria been portrayed to be the very voice of Eden with such an ethereal orchestra. Tears are the only reaction.

[@donnmckee4973]

Absolutely amazing. You can feel every note. Thank you for all the uploads. I'm honored to even be able to listen let alone see these brilliant pieces come to life.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you!

[@KatChick1]

Oh. My. Goodness, the beauty of this! Absolutely stunning performance by Mr Lowrey and orchestra, bravissimi tutti!

[@clenzonicoletto6178]

stupefacente e preparatissimo, con una vocemagnifica in una difficile aria vivaldiana! Complimenti!

[@NarekShak]

YES! This and vedro con mio diletto from giustino are two of my favorites. What a masterpiece!

[@victorwhitley2241]

You can tell he knows how to convey the emotion of the piece by the way the expressions in his face match the piece itself such a beautiful interpretation it’s something to behold Bravo!!!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thanks!

[@mstrwul1]

As a commoner I found this beautiful, inspiring & it taught me something. Christopher has a crystal angelic voice.

[@mariovalencia7167]

Brutal Lowrey, su voz llena cada recoveco de la partitura con un sentimiento genuino. Pone todo el registro de su voz al servicio de un empuje dramático notable.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Pronunciation great . Voice amazing chiaroscuro and all, all the emotions are there. So pleasurable thanks for sharing

[@jenniferbate9682]

Those minor seconds send chills up the spine. First time of hearing this truly beautiful aria. Amazing.

[@dennisdavis3919]

Truly virtuosic performance by Christopher Lowrey, not just in the music but in the acting as well. The guy really sells it. A Farinelli for our time? (I'm not kidding!)

[@theogoldberg8919]

Yup with a score hahahahaha

[@tracyhall3095]

Beyond brilliant!

[@jorgeandrecosta7618]

Sem palavras, tô sem ar, com essa divindade

[@francoishamon9658]

Au delà de la performance incroyable, la classe est magnifique. Bravo.

[@sucullen5080]

Emotional truth, superlative musicianship, instinctive integration of singer and musicians - as a professional singer [mezzo] myself, I am grateful and inspired in equal measure by this perforance. Thank you

[@ivocosimodamianonardulli5803]

Una delle migliori esecuzioni di quest'aria da parte di uno dei migliori controtenori di sempre. Bravi!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Grazie.

[@Winspur1982]

Vivaldi, Purcell, and other composers of that generation knew what bitter cold was like (the winter of 1709 in Europe was colder than any one since and killed many). The period instruments and this countertenor are great at conveying that. "ingombra" is an interesting verb choice too. I don't even know if Italians still use that word.

[@alfonsomartin6686]

Un contratenor que me gusta más cuanto más lo escucho .Su contraste agudos /graves es magnífica en esta difícil pieza vocal de Vivaldi

[@VoicesofMusic]

Muchas gracias!

[@genither]

I found this channel a few days ago….the best on KZbin. Thank you. Your hard work is very much needed and appreciated.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Welcome!

[@Aurea_Mediocritas]

This is very-very WOW! So expressive, so sensual. Good job, Christopher!

[@andreamundt]

Amazing special effect / percussion on the harpsichord ! Very cool ! And Christopher Lowrey´s virtuosic singing is just breathtaking ! :D Thanks,VoM,you are the best.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Many thanks!

[@kagitsune]

Oh yes, it's that percussive effect on the harpsichord and those long aching bass section that first made my ears perk up for this piece!

[@tatiaminadze1305]

this is wonderful, when u know - God exists❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you🙏🏻❤️

[@Nettkin]

Nothing short of exceptional.

[@carlosrevueltamarti7392]

Christopher Lowrey a star is born. Marvelouse. Will the sun forget to shine.?

[@VoicesofMusic]

Idea!

[@txsphere]

Wow! Incredible singing and as always the ensemble is so in tune with each other.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@mauroavanzini1167]

Veeeery Good. Period.

[@ОльгаЛеонидовна-и8ы]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ нет слов! Бесконечная любовь и признательность за непередаваемые ощущения и эмоции во время прослушивания. Браво маэстро!❤

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@oumamajabbour5312]

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[@sanpehla]

That hard instrument tapping makes this particular song the best from all others. The vocalist and musicians are great and almost everyone commented positive but look for the enthusiastic musician here.

[@paulfelixread]

Complimenti! Una interpretazione tra le più emozionanti.

[@suelyfarias6907]

Excelente, maravilhoso!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@hellohaveagoodday3682]

Hi, listening this video with headphones and seeing the musicians is a great experience. I am a fan of Baroque Music , specially Vivaldi, Purcell, Bach, Nicholas Lanier and just discovered the performers of Voices of Music and Christopher Lowrey, I am going to stick around to follow and support their amazing work. Thanks very much. An amazing performance and recording.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Our pleasure!

[@ollehedstrom3536]

Thanks for this amazing release! The brilliant audio and high resolution video greatly enhances the experience of the music. I really like that you record in 4K.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Our pleasure!

[@donna30044]

A masterful expression of great and inescapable guilt, heartbreaking sadness, and soul-crushing regret. 😥

[@petebondurant58]

This is magnificent beyond compare! Thank you!

[@VoicesofMusic]

You're very welcome.

[@KimvonEssen]

Absoultelty amasing Barocque music at it´s best!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@donmbarbagrigia4233]

Einfach nur der Waaaaahnsinnnn! Überwältigend, das ist der Hammer!

[@smartappeal7296]

Musique speaks by itself and emojis too❤❤❤❤

[@sumuller5755]

Eine Wahnsinnsstimme!! 💖

[@Audrey_23_7]

It made me cry... This is pure emotion, amazing. Thank you💙

[@mariealto4286]

splendide interprètation, musiciens , je suis transportè par cette sublime version, une des +belle , merci .

[@VoicesofMusic]

You are very welcome.

[@martinebourdeau4540]

I heard Cecilia Bartoli but must say I am in awe listening to the beauty of Christopher Lowrey's performance and also love counter tenors. what an extraordinary musical experience!

[@anselmon]

Belíssimo!👏👏👏

[@lizzyborg]

Extremely fine, Christopher! Thank you for the alert on FB.

[@VoicesofMusic]

From all of use, thank you and stay safe :)

[@alfonsomartin6686]

Magnifica interpretación de la orquesta y el contratenor. Una audición excepcional de una pieza vocal de Vivaldi

[@RichardRuisz]

Dear Sir or Madam, please forgive me my bad English, but I've found your KZbin-Channel on friday evening, after my wife and I came back from a classical concert in Gleisdorf. My wife and I life in Graz, a small city in the southern of Austria. Graz is the place where the director and founder of Concentus Musicus Vienna Nikolaus Hanoncourt grew up. We've in the city the Festival Styriarte and so we often heard ensembles like Hesperion XXI and Conductors like Jordi Savall. Also we've a scene for historically informed performance and ensembles in residance like Neue Hofkapell Graz. Graz is also the city from the composer Johann Joseph Fux. The composer and director Robert Stolz is born in Graz. The former gouvernor from California Arnold Schwarzenegger came from Graz. The recent composer Georg Friedrich Haas is born in Graz. We're very glad to found your fabalous KZbin-Channel! Your music and performance is amazing! So we wish you all the best and we hope to hear and see you again on KZbin! Best regards, Helma Rink and Richard Ruisz

[@VoicesofMusic]

Dear Helma and Richard, welcome! Best wishes from Hanneke and David.

[@ricardoayala2023]

First time hearing this singer and this music. I am mesmerized. Love it.

[@PaulCrispin]

Stunning performance, without doubt the finest rendition of this piece 👌

[@VoicesofMusic]

:)

[@pmurraymusic]

HOLY COW THIS IS STUNNING!!!

[@lucasaltamore]

Absolutamente increíble , maravilloso..

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@marksouzacosta]

You guys are the best of the best!

[@sheilaluppi]

Simplesmente magnífico!!!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Grazie.

[@abogado_valledelcauca]

de las mejores interpretaciones que eh escuchado, muy hermoso

[@wozzeckbartok5532]

Wow! Finally a countertenor with a powerful voice!

[@c.g.marseille4510]

dit is geweldig om te horen en te zien, subliem uitgevoerd ! !

[@humbertotrachuk8438]

Bello y majestuoso.Un saludo de Argentina.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Greetings from California!

[@goodluckchilerens]

vivaldi feel you and climbing out from his grave on his way to concert bravo

[@benoitputtemans5573]

Un immense interprète, un engagement bouleversant de justesse!

[@LaBoheme-mimi]

偶然、この動画を拝見して、クリストファー・ローリーさんの存在を知りました‼︎ こんなにすごい歌手がいたなんて…衝撃を受け、日本にいつ来るのか調べてしまいました！11月3日のオペラシティのコンサート、楽しみにしています♡

[@VoicesofMusic]

:)

[@rodrigoalfaro7323]

sublime interpretación en General se ve la pasión de todos en su conjunto... chapeau😮

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

Outstanding.

[@carlostoday]

Brilliant, real art.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you!

[@cristinadelfrancia2680]

Che meraviglia!

[@eva4adam451]

Magical performance.

[@RooK61]

I listen to classic rock and 70s easy listening, for the most part. I gotta tell you. This just blew me away. Not only his voice, but the music was so powerful. Thanks. :)

[@VoicesofMusic]

Rock on!

[@НаталияУшакова-ь7ц]

Насколько великолепно исполнение и сопровождение, что мурашки "по коже". У Сесилии Бартоло , как мне показалось, слишком много драматизма и театральности. А сравните игру оркестров? Я, однозначно, за вариант, предложенный мr. Кристофером. Это чудесно, сильно и одновременно, нежно, без надрыва. Браво!

[@VoicesofMusic]

благодарю вас

[@federicofanelli952]

Meraviglioso.

[@Emildovaldes]

El mejor contratenor que he visto, lo hace mejor que varios que he visto. Maravilloso.

[@RustyInSeattle]

Fabulous. Bravo.

[@onelmedina1349]

It's amazing. Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to listen to this wonderful performance in these times without theaters

[@VoicesofMusic]

Our pleasure!

[@nasribassous9994]

I was waiting for it !! Thank you!🤩❤🎊