Which Countertenor Sings Vivaldi's Nisi Dominus best?

[@franmarfil]

00:00 - Franco Fagioli 02:40 - Andreas Scholl 05:21 - Philippe Jaroussky 07:53 - Michael Chance 10:46 - James Bowman

[@brigittabauchrowitz9141]

Fran Marfil andreas scholl where er

[@rochellelisa7959]

Scholl is perfection clarity and sweetness all the way

[@ritahorvath8207]

Unique lightness and elegance : Andreas Scholl.

[@alitalati]

James Bowman is my favorite! His performance here is simply incomparable. I fell in love with the countertenor singing thanks to his performance in nisi dominus...

[@annabelwaterfield6108]

It's absolutely my favourite recording. I had the tape. When I got a CD player, it was the first thing I bought.

[@eyeshowyou]

We have the same tast. James Bowman all the way.

[@jean-pierreturco8379]

Personnellement, c'est la version de James Bowman que je trouve la plus belle: un timbre sublime d'une grande profondeur sans artifice. Une performance. Je mettrai celle de Michael CHANCE en second et en dernier celle de FAGIOLI en dernier, en précisant qu'elles sont toutes réussies mais celle de BOWMAN est sublime. On atteint le niveau d'Alfred DELLER. Dommage que Gérard LESNE n'a pas donné sa propre version. A chacun(e) son choix. Jean-pierre TURCO

[@skaarlner]

James Bowmans voice sounds so light and angelic i like it the most for sure

[@joseosiasdasilvafilho3271]

Andreas Scholl

[@НиколайПлеханов-ф4й]

Sholl and Bowman

[@lifeisgood3087]

In my first round of listening I was leaning towards Scholl, but in my second and third rounds of replays I changed my mind. Best here is Michael Chance, hands down. This counter has a unique way of transporting us back to the baroque era. Not only is his intonation and tessitura perfect for this arietta, but also I picture myself as an early to mid 17th century opera goer sitting on first row at a Venetian theatre listening to Michael Chance's spectacular rendition of this piece. This man brings us true baroque vibes. Just became his fan.

[@CBEEBLE]

I agree!

[@cathythomas250]

I think I agree with you, although I adore Andreas Scholl. Michael Chance's performance has a brightness to it.

[@toufickerbage9227]

Franco Fagioli DIVINE....

[@joseignaciomartinez1696]

Fagioli is the most powerful now in the World. I think that his voice is the most alike baroque castratis!

[@szpaku7g]

Perfect ❤️

[@villageroma]

That’s it

[@felim8938]

For me ( and many more) it is Andreas Scholl

[@Phillippilib]

He was my favorite; so artistic and doesn't sound "hooty" like many countertenors. A few of them have to sing this aria down a step or so which makes it dull sounding to me.

[@seamusobrien2675]

we have no real access to what a baroque castrate sounded like? anyone disprove me, please?

[@djperry211]

They are all superb in different ways. If anything, the various orchestral tempos make the difference between them.

[@yogichris673]

I was wondering about that but I'm not a musician. Thanks. Makes me feel better that I don't have to compare those amazing singers and can just enjoy their interpretation.

[@igorpanov8636]

Andreas Scholln most musical and right character.

[@ferguszade5594]

They are all excellent

[@joseosiasdasilvafilho3271]

Thanks for this post.

[@chrisstewart4083]

James Bowman is light years above the rest.

[@joaopauloferreira-contrate6968]

TODOS maravilhosos!!! Cada um com a sua interpretação e dedicação.

[@alitalati]

James Bowman is my favorite! Although I love Andreas Scholl‘s performance too... Michael Chance comes in third.

[@bnddavid]

1 Andreas Scholl 2 James Bowman 3 Philippe Jarousky

[@movingpicutres99]

All excellent.

[@Rosangela161]

Always fascinating and difficult... Different styles... thank you.

[@samshearman5251]

The are all masters at their art!

[@trywiser]

Nobody questioned that. The question is: who masters their art best? A stupid question if you ask me, but still wonderful to hear these masters perform their art!

[@thethikboy]

Fluidity, rich tone and precision characterize Scholl. Musically I have to agree that Andreas is taller than this collection of giants.

[@jerrtann]

Franco Fagioli. Not only does he have the darkest, richest tone and brilliant technique but he's also got that Italianate "fire in the belly" that all the rest lack.

[@jospenner9503]

Indeed, sir. His tone is unmatched.

[@tootsiefrootsie5987]

@@jospenner9503ah- his vibrato is so fast it sounds like a doorbell and he sounds hysterical

[@toufickerbage9227]

Absolutely, it's a Fiery flamboyant feast to hear him, the one and only as you say, he has the guts.

[@rondavis60]

Fagioli has the richest countertenor voice. Bowman probably has the purest tone and command of technique.

[@mariaoberstein2046]

Franco Fagioli!!!!

[@Rosangela161]

Other interesting quiz. Andreas Scholl is adorable. Thanks for posting this treasure.

[@32Styx]

Michael Chance; unquestionably! In fact his perfect diction, his ability to convey the necessary emotion, his smooth phrasing, AND his overall technique when combined with a 'golden' voice has never been matched by any other countertenor!

[@gabriellabramini3551]

Sara Mingardo

[@IbisSanchezSerrano]

Agree!!!! Chance is perfection for this work.

[@catriverotter9527]

Fantastic comparisons! Thank you so much for uploading this for us ♥ ♥ ♥

[@BFDIPerson.]

Toutes les versions sont extraordinaires. Personnellement je préfère celle d'Andreas Scholl.

[@claudiocampesato7968]

Totally agree with this comment !!!!!!

[@mereyeslacalle]

Andreas Scholl , mi favorito. Canta como los dioses . Vivaldi se regocija . Maravilloso !!! ❤❤❤

[@megenberg8]

taxing times, and tonight I'm sore w/ the world.... Michael Chance is easy on the ears at the moment. ; ) OxCam in the 70's must have been a wonderful experience! What smart young gentlemen, with such beautiful voices, Michael and James! A lovely, gentler time!

[@armijok]

Although I enjoy the interpretation of the five, my favorite, in this case, is Andreas Scholl.

[@jaumeponcell9704]

Todos ellos, creo que las diferentes orquestas y directores hacen entre ellos la diferencia

[@frogmouth]

Chance and Bowman sound more ecclesiastical to me. Jarroussky is almost reedy which gives him some emotional edginess which I really like..Scholl is incredibly smooth and rich. Franco Fagioli I enjoyed the expression of emotion. I can't pick a best. I also really like Sara Mingardo sing this heaps

[@fuadjada4155]

Five Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This is an excellent video!

[@IbisSanchezSerrano]

All wonderful and all favorites! Forgot Jochen Kowalski (my No.1 favorite), Carlos Mena (A very favorite) , and many other great singers. In this collection, it is hard to chose one as they are among the very best singers in the world and each one has his own style and personality that do justice to this monumental work, as Franco Fagioli recently said in a promo interview. For some reason, however, if I were to chose the ones that in a single hearing make the most impression at once, I would chose Michael Chance and James Bowman. Here is a summary: 1. Fagioli: Rich and powerful voice. A bit too operatic for being a sacred work. 2. Scholl: Clarity, terseness, precision. Not much chiaroscuro. 3. Jarousky: Efforless technique. Reminds me of Emma Kirkby. Clear voice and good-taste, but in my opinion, weak and unspired for this work, which requires depth. 4. Michael Chance: Perfection. Perfect voice and approach for this work. Bitter-sweet interpretation. He understands that this is a sacred work. Magnificent chiaroscuri. Very inspired. Poignant. 5. James Bowman: Perfection. Though different from Chance, less emotional, more restrained, more dignified.

[@rossbarr4616]

I really appreciate your analysis. After reading I listened once more. My appreciation for Bowman only increased.

[@annabelwaterfield6108]

@@rossbarr4616 Mine too. But I liked Fagioli, very Italian, and Scholl.

[@elzbietaswiatek7393]

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[@davidcunningham800]

Franco Fagioli without a doubt

[@marvinsilverman4394]

me too

[@edgardodelisi8634]

SDe hace difícil: son todos excelentes. Finalmente me inclino por el maestro Andreas Scholl.

[@Rosangela161]

Very difficult! I love Andreas Scholl performance. Thank you. Beautiful post. Congrats.

[@424pugsley]

James Bowman and Michael Chance. The most feeling, purest, and not rushing just for the sake of showing off some fast runs.

[@151.3]

I think all them sing good. but, certainly Franco Fagioli is the best one.

[@Meinzul]

Todos son muy buenos. Bowman emblemático. .difícil señalar la mejor voz con tan buenos cantantes . Diría que para mi gusto la de Franco Fagioli me llega mas al corazón. .

[@marvinsilverman4394]

franco fagioli a mi tambien me gustó scholl tambien es bueno

[@marrinelbalanubaba]

I liked James Bowman the most and also Andreas Scholl.

[@magnacarta740]

Andreas Scholl is the best. That’s one of the reason his version was used in Spectra the Bond flick

[@nemesisnemesis5577]

James Bowman

[@DimitriMorel]

Franco Fagioli. Sa voix est d'une fraîcheur et d'une plasticité incroyable. Je trouve qu'il fait partie de ces artistes qui arrivent le mieux à rendre la musique classique actuelle.

[@carmendominguez9755]

Scholl!

[@pjo2368]

Andreas Scholl and secondary very close Bowman

[@rossbarr4616]

James Bowman simply untouchable, clinical and iconic. All fantastic however.

[@ЭлеонораГизатуллина-щ7и]

Все хороши! Каждый по своему.

[@ABC-dj5gj]

Andreas Scholl is the best, beautiful!

[@coskunatak8976]

they're all so nice

[@jmciuri]

Fagioli has more dynamics and a colorful voice but he has less precision. Scholl has more control and a wonderful treble. Jaroussky has a great taste and technique. I don’t like Chance and Bowman versions but it is not a matter of their wonderful voices. I prefer the historical orchestral interpretations.

[@sdfgh_jkl]

Phillippe Jaroussky

[@Teona.aka.Maria.Tureschi]

I like all :)

[@tranleha1495]

Teona = all voices are beautiful. all deserve admiration. I started listening to Scholl ,his voice stays impressive to me! With Sabat written by Rosano O quam tristis ...

[@dorianaminervini540]

Fagioli

[@absoluteRa07]

Scholl

[@paulo3564]

Fagioli is the best!

[@joseluisanton8885]

Difícil elección pero me dejo llevar por las emociones y Franco transmite con su voz el Barroco, toda la alegría y la energía se desborda en un mar de notas apasionado...el mejor! The Boss.🇪🇸

[@khossezgheib2690]

Just andreas.angel voice your the perfect

[@joaomaxoliveira8966]

1. Andreas Scholl 2. James Bowman

[@veroniquebouscasse1348]

yess a thousand yess ! you are absolutely right both are way ahead of the others ..

[@fernandsanchis9881]

Je les aime tous, chacun avec un style différent! Quelle chance nous avons de pouvoir les écouter! 😀💞💞💞

[@tigerlily5888]

Maestro Scholl

[@veronicavillafane7294]

1)Franco Fagioli 2) Scholl 3) Chance.

[@myrain9936]

Philippe Jaroussky by far the best :)

[@mark6230]

The wonderful Andreas Scholl

[@luciagarcia888]

Dificil !!!! Aunque mi favorito es Fagioli ( es el Ferrari de los contratenores ) también Scholl y Bowman son extraordinarios ...

[@1002BlackSheep]

Fagioli!

[@judithveysey1274]

Franco Fagioli. No contest.

[@tammcd]

Andreas Scholl.

[@paulluc5070]

Fagioli is far the best with no doubt!

[@ЭлеонораГизатуллина-щ7и]

Считаю,что сравнивать Фаджиоли,Шолля и Жарусски некорректно.Каждый убедителен пр- своему.Фаджиоли- страсть.Шолль- совершенство Жарусски- жизнь.

[@jeanbeault4787]

1. Le maître James Bowman 2. Michaël Chance 3. Andreas Scholl

[@peterwozniak5054]

Bowman has the greatest nuance of approach.

[@giuseppefabrizioturrisi5552]

In my opinion Franco Fagioli is superb!!

[@jedavilav1]

¡Todos son magníficos!

[@andrealipp9542]

1) Andreas Scholl 2) Michael Chance 3) James Bowman/Phillippe Jaroussky 4) Franco Fagioli

[@luisortega4991]

They are all great. Fagioli is a force of nature though; so much personality.

[@salahbelaid]

j'ai du mal à les départager ,ils sont tellement extraordinaires !!!! mais si je devais choisir , c'est James Bowman que je choisirai!!!!

[@jcbc2004]

I think they are all great. For this comparisons we should take in account the orchestra work, the director's tempo, etc.... I always had a certain reverence for J. Bowman, specially after seeing him live 2 times singing Purcell. He has a tremendous and tangible voice. Also heard A. Scholl live singing Handel and I can say that he is vibrant but different from the flair of James Bowman... Well it's difficult to compare, that's what I can say... 🤔

[@gumbo441]

Philippe Jaroussky

[@claudeleguellec407]

James Bowman 😊

[@crisalcazar2212]

Para mi los mejores son Andreas Scholl y Franco Fagioli

[@jedavilav1]

For me also!

[@BorgSoundlab]

Fagioli I think is the one in the role.

[@iancaldeian]

Love Michael Chance's performance here. The must have spent so much time training and then protecting their voices.

[@РенатАскаров-й6ц]

Fagioli ans Scholl

[@marvinsilverman4394]

me too!!!!

[@anazulayespinoza3133]

Todos son cantantes extraordinario y excepcionales. . me gusta mas Franco Fagioli.✌

[@jvilarrubi]

Scholl y Chance

[@lit1541]

Franco

[@isaballaserrano4991]

Michael Chance! The others are also very good! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🔥

[@anqare]

1.Scholl 2.Jaroussky 3.Bowman

[@carinethimister9320]

Andreas Scholl is the best, the most clear and sensible for me.

[@stevexx868]

Richard Conrad though a coloratura tenor technically..check out the art of bel canto..flawless trills and execution.. my pick is Scholl, Bowman...

[@santrome]

pues si que hay gustos y gustos,........y me sorprende mas cuando prefieren a Jaroussky o a Bowman.... el pastel se lo reparten entre Fagioli y Scholl.......

[@sheilajones9249]

Scholl, Chance & Jaroussky

[@nneichan9353]

Michael and James. Lovely.

[@riohenry6382]

Scholl owns the Nisi Dominus but Carlos Mena owns the Stabat Mater

[@mariovalencia7167]

Me gustan Chance y Bowman, he escuchado sus versiones cientos de veces. Jaroussky es muy elegante y virtuoso, muy buena versión también.

[@joostsmit0996]

Scholl is the most creative in a quite fast tempo, and his timbre is with more warmth and depth. I like Jaroussky as a singer over all, but here I find him to ‘screamy’, like Fagioli. Both are to less colorful to me. Bowman and Chance are too slow and without and creativity. I think Orlinski will sing it beautifully too, also because he’s so creative and colorful.

[@klauskarlheinrichwenske1812]

Andreas Scholl philippe Jaroussky

[@ОльгаБабанова-и3б]

Все исполнители разные. Очень ровный академический Андреас Шолль, слишком вибрирующий, тремолирующий ,но очень техничный Фаджиоли, сопрановый, прозрачный, лёгкий с бриллиантовыми верхушками Филипп Жарусски, два последних достаточно тяжёлые, меццосопрановымзвучанием. У пятого исполнителя в фиоритурах интонация приблизительная, нет абсолютной чистоты. Жарусски, Шолль и Фаджиоли. Но все достойные исполнители.

[@eloybida]

Scholl and Jaroussky

[@Madda859]

Andreas Scholl senza ombra di dubbio!!!!

[@RB-pi9ls]

Michael Chance!