Who sings Vivaldi's "Cum dederit" best?

[@alex67493]

They should not be compared. Each performer has their own unique style, and all I can do is bow to each one's talent. Personally, I find Alex's interpretation to be closest to my heart. Thank you for allowing us to listen to all of them.

[@elenaherrero5386]

Andreas Scholl sings it heavenly in my opinion.

[@jinabeyfra9905]

Absolutely!

[@greenbrain8725]

Came here to say just that.

[@parisasun2541]

Tout à fait d accord ….

[@TheLidiulla]

I do agree with you!

[@odilebams]

Dommage, il ne semble pas faire partie de la liste!

[@greenwoods798]

For me the only one who just was born for Vivaldi's music is incredible Sara Mingardo! Her Cum dederit is just out of this world. It's like you're actually in the heavens. Her voice is so smooth and warm and powerful and emotional too. I just have no words to explain my feelings when i listen her. Of course, there are more beautiful performances of this song (aria? Sorry, i'm not really into classical music terms) but Mingardo's version is number one for me ever!

[@catiabaccarini3733]

The point is 'Cum dederit' is an astonishing creation🌹

[@michellecassar8041]

Philippe Jaroussky, by a clear mile and a half. Such purity of tone, combined with perfect control and minimal ornamentation - sublime.

[@dianamartin7180]

Tim Mead absolutely! The best countertenor in this selection, perfection. 😊

[@Hassan_Nader]

Philippe Jaroussky.. His voice is heavenly ❤

[@Teona.aka.Maria.Tureschi]

Andreas Scholl 😊

[@ritahorvath8207]

. The one and only .

[@azucenaperez4337]

Thank you very much for allowing me to listen this music. All of them are the best.

[@lonialex3846]

I think it is Tim Mead. I have just listen to it a minute ago, I think it is him. My mistake, for miss spelling Mead's name, but now I know it is him

[@mickaelpopelard]

The male voices are clearly the best here. Guillon's, Mead's and Jaroussky's are verging on the sublime. Thank you for posting this.

[@andersonboy620]

It is funny that in the comments a lot of people choose Andreas Scholl when he is not in this video. Right, Gerard Lesne isnt here either, does it make sense for me to say that Gerard Lesnes version is thr best? Guys, the purpose of the video is not for you to say who is your favourite singer, but to compare those ones that you have here. This way we honour the person who has done a magnific research and work to bring this kind of video for us. Very good job, thanks so much!

[@baroqueandbeyond]

I appreciate your comment. I do want to mention that in this particular case, I did want to feature Andreas Scholl's recording but ran into some issues and couldn't include it. Also, this habit of some mentioning singers/performances not included in my video is what I now consider to be a sort of "write-in vote" too. What I don't particularly care for is when someone issues a blanket dismissal of all of the singers/performances I have selected because it isn't "their" favorite or (even worse) they are deeply prejudiced against countertenors.

[@eyeshowyou]

Alex Potter is my new Favourite. For decades it was James Bowman.

[@lucianogarbati7077]

I still prefer Bowman's version, maybe I'm just so used to it... hard to know, but he's intensity is in my opinion unique.

[@eyeshowyou]

​​@@lucianogarbati7077potter and bowman have a similar voice. Love both

[@SKNinHawaii]

No doubt Philippe Jaroussky!! His radiant timbre surpasses any other male high voices.

[@stoffelinho79kah6]

I just heard the Scholl Version after reading posts about it. And I have to admit, it is mind-blowing!

[@robindixon4814]

Tim Meade, Alex Potter, Lea Desandre. I love that the men seem to pick up the timbre of the instruments and Tim Meade has incredible breath control.

[@SoimSparta]

everbody is ...the best.

[@mercepapiro6063]

Andreas scholl es mi favorito,por su tecnica y su elegante fraseo....

[@fernandoluisrossini]

I prefer in the voice of Tim Mead. Beautiful voice! Great interpreter.

[@SylviaBourdeau-kx5zl]

Tim Mead incontestablement. Une voix d'ange et une interprétation absolument parfaite.

[@odilebams]

Je l’ai découvert récemment

[@genik3101966]

Philippe Jaroussky - forever

[@jeanwillis7774]

Phillipe Jaroussky is sublime 🦋🦋🦋🇨🇦

[@seriousstemcell]

Mr. Jaroussky’s rendition hits my soul deeper.

[@michelvaneenoge1924]

...il ne sert pas à grand chose de "comparer" des interprétations de manière aussi laconique - Bien sûr, celle de Jarrousky est-elle sublime. Mais l'histoire du chant vocal ne s'arrête pas à "UNE" interprétations, aussi belle soit-elle ! Merci à "Baroque and beyond" pour cette mise en ligne ;-)

[@marcialailin]

Gosto é como CÚ Cada um tem o seu Todos sao úteis e prazerosos

[@dawsiful]

Tim Mead. Absolutely!

[@marvinsilverman4394]

wow! Tim Mead is incredible it seems he performs very good each part of the aria instead of others

[@marysascarpa7231]

C est difficile de donner un avis impartial: chaque interprète est fabuleux. Seule l émotion qu on en retire est importante. Je les ai tous écoutés .. et je suis très émue.. après.. certaines interprétations me rappelleront à mon émotivité et à ma sensibilité.. cela ne tient qu à moi d y revenir.. à l une ou a l autre. Merci .. c trop beau!

[@joefpsunset]

They are all excellent in their own unique way. I would gladly listen to any of them.

[@mirellaczajkowska-turek5819]

Andreas Scholl❤

[@ritahorvath8207]

. of course ❣ .

[@ionutpaun9828]

This is great. Thank you very much for posting this.

[@joschmoyo4532]

Sandrine Piau nailed it. Her voice has a power, complexity and resonance that pierces the heart like no other voice I have ever heard. These guys are all great but they sing by the book. Sandrine has an instinct for phrasing and modulation that is just astonishing and deeply moving.

[@user-ug5ns7vs8b]

Where are Andreas Scholl, and Aloïs Mühlbacher? IMHO, both of them prevail or prevailed over the outstanding artists on the list. I do not know Sandrine Piau's version. Dmitry Siinkovsky's would be in the pack. Here, Philippe Jaroussky's and Damien Guillon's are my favorite renditions (power and subtleness, respectively). Thank you for letting us compare.

[@eyeshowyou]

Alex Potter for me. His voice sounds similair too James Bowman my favourite for decades

[@melisadavison6523]

My three favorites are Tim Mead, Lea Desandre and Philippe Jaroussky. The slower tempo taken by Tim Mead makes his the most tragic. Desandre is singing in the meat of her voice which gives a beautiful richness to her smooth musical performance. Jaroussky also does a wonderful job and his voice has a lovely sweetness to it.

[@philippeverdu5152]

Juste sublime Départager est impossible ! Tous particulier et interprètes incroyables.

[@mercuriuscompany]

Lea's interpretation pierced my heart like an arrow. Phenomenal nuances.

[@vitoriccio3610]

Absolutely: Philippe Jaroussky

[@nancylee8061]

Wonderful singers all. I won't choose "the best." I personally love Jaroussky. His clean pure voice is other-worldly and always excellent in control and phrasing. I was surprised by Potter's recording; so beautifully sung. Guillon was also excellent. (I prefer a countertenor aria to be sung by a countertenor). Thank you so much for posting these outstanding musicians! ❤

[@DemocracyDeb]

Alex potter. Sings on air. So gorgeous- that said the talent here is phenomenal - Lea next

[@DavidE-jd3ze]

Alex Potter for me too. I keep watching his Copenhagen video. Tim Mead and Lea Desandre were also very moving to me but not quite as spacious or ghostly as Potter.

[@Arkadia_Nazar]

Каждая версия прекрасна по-своему! По-моему не этично выбирать лучшего, потому что они все лучшие, потому что никто не подражает другому. Каждый уникален и потому несравним! Я наслаждалась всеми! И разница в исполнении доставляла особое удовольствие, было вкусно с каждым ))))

[@lonialex3846]

What the heck did you say

[@ЛевЖарков-й9з]

​@@lonialex3846 Прекрасную музыку слушаете, милый друг, а хамство из ушей так и лезет

[@kyrvhy]

Potter, Jaroussky, Mead. All brilliant for different reasons.

[@saska83]

Mmmm, Andreas Scholl, his rendition is impeccable.

[@robinmiric2027]

Tim Meade

[@virginielafrench3921]

Tim Mead ,no doubt !!!

[@peterney2402]

They are all beautiful.

[@lilaakim543]

Oh my God!🌹 Thanks to all and Bravo! 👍❤👏👏👏❤

[@dieterpeszat]

Lea Desandre brings a little lightness to the difficult to bear, solemn music.

[@roodhaabr6945]

without a point of a doubt : Jaroussky!

[@Umay_Gurbuz]

Alex Potter’s voice is divine, angelic and godly… i got the chills…

[@alinepages6520]

S.Mingardo et S Piau😍😍

[@maximedeschamps3645]

Alex potter is by far the best for me.

[@Uriel-777]

Philippe Jaroussky and Lea Desandre if I could pick 2 but their all really wonderful

[@azriel8549]

Alex Potter.

[@RobertSmyka]

Philippe Jaroussky! :)

[@phedrob3735]

I'm not qualified to speak in technical terms about any of these performers. From a personal preference point of view I would have to say the strength and ethereal quality of Tim Mead's voice would get my vote. Andreas Scholl would be another personal favourite.

[@stefanbalint9844]

Interpretarea este admirabilă. Felicitări.

[@carolwilson9341]

Tim Mead and Andreas Scholl

[@TheAllear]

Mingardo Alessandrini, Carlos Mena :)

[@ulrikereumayr5955]

All of them are outstanding! But my absolute favourite is Philipp Jaroussky- his voice is extraordinary

[@francinesicard464]

Jusqu'à présent, l'interprétation de ce divin Cum Dederit de Philippe Jaroussky me transportait. Tous les 6 sont excellents mais la voix et l'interprétation de Damien Guillon m'a profondément remuée.

[@freshname]

For some reason I like Lucille Richardot the best. Something about her androgynous yet misty colored voice makes make me melt. As if everything suddenly has a deeper meaning than usual.

[@chrscb]

I believe Alex Potter has the most expressive voice as a countertenor.

[@CalouTur]

Tim Mead chante "cum dederit " le mieux !! On s'élève dans les cieux en l'écoutant 💖💖💖

[@claudiaochoacruz]

For me, the best is Tim Mead!

[@maddalenagadolla2897]

Desandre for clarity Mead for emotion

[@getsmart3701]

All amazing, nothing more than a fraction of a percent in it between anyone. All winners for me.

[@DemocracyDeb]

They r all phenomenal

[@XontrosInstrumentals]

Lucile Richardot for me personally

[@delphinebousseau2802]

Jaroussky is the best in this selection, he’s got perfect control of his breathing (silent and efficient), his articulation of sounds is accurate and his ornaments neither too present nor weak. But I agree with the community: Andreas Scholl rules the game for this tune 😍, he should be on the list!

[@pjgrant54]

Two different questions. Which one is best - not easily able to be answered objectively. Which one do you prefer - much more straightforward.

[@jeanmuermans3870]

In my opinion there is no one the best. I like all

[@sokrates8919]

Das ist wunderbar....❣

[@biancaturner725]

Andreas Scholl followed by Alex Potter equally with Tim Mead :)

[@fredericbacquie7461]

Techniquement philippe jaroussky est parfait, mais la version qui me touche le plus est celle d'alex Potter, qui me semble plus riche émotionnellement

[@pascalcanterbury9187]

et oui Alex Potter...

[@pawelsobolew]

In my opinion the best performer of this masterpiece is Sara Minfardo and only Sara Mingardo (who traditionaly is not presented here). But I should say that every single singer shows really individual and touching interpretation. All in all Tim Mead sounds the most convincing for me.

[@Omoroka1]

Tim Mead without any doubt 100%

[@rudolfosanchez2249]

Andreas Scholl is the best.

[@ЭлеонораГизатуллина-щ7и]

Жарусски - великолепен.Будто поет сердцем.Нюансы настолько тонкие

[@BojamiSalolo]

Philippe Jaroussky - best by far!

[@julietierney2516]

Lea and Jaroussky

[@michelvaneenoge1924]

"Best" ? Hum...non ; toutes différentes. Bien sûr, bien sûr, Jarrousky ! Mais, la "rondeur" et chaleur de celle d'Alex ¨Potter, l'élégance et la délicatesse de celle de Damien Guillon ; un peu moins le choix de cet improbable tempo retenu par Tim Mead, celui-ci desservi par une prise de son un peu trop lointaine ; la beauté de l'accompagnement orchestral de Lea Desandre, se mariant si joliment à sa magnifique voix d'Alto -et même si ses "montées" sont un peu parfois...comment dire... ?- On n'est plus trop habitué au léger vibrato qu'a décidé d'y ré-introduire Lucile Richardot - ni a certaines fioritures, bien anecdotiques. Et on découvre à l'occasion le "poids" des cordes de l'ensemble Matheus qui semble, du coup donner tout son côté diaphane à celle de Jarrousky, qui me donne envie de ré-entendre celle de Damien Guillon, la plénitude de son timbre et de son accompagnement à la viole de Gambe -ou au luth ?. Merci, Baroque and Beyond.

[@nycgtl88]

Potter for sure!

[@mariovalencia7167]

Tim Mead, me alucina el tempo con el que interprera la pieza, el excelente uso de la respiración y el timbre tan cuidado, afinado y hondo, me llega al corazón más que las otras versiones.

[@marvinsilverman4394]

a mi tmbien me gusta tim mead creo que es el que mejor que performa el aria

[@pinelarch]

Alex Potter!

[@ThePollaxtroy]

Philippe Jaroussky

[@ulisescastillo1578]

Nice compilation

[@joaomaxconceicaodeoliveira1680]

Andreas Scholl, Sara Mingardo and Damien Guillon.

[@ivannacanul2762]

Jaroussky's legendary interpretation is beyond words. ❤️‍🔥 Also loved Lea's version

[@elsamusic]

Andrea Scholl❤ perfection!

[@Ben-kv7wr]

Lucile Richardot brings a freedom of interpretation that I think is loyal to the way the music would have been performed when written. Idk how to describe it but she sounds similar to the most dramatic counter tenors, really stunning as a contralto

[@ЛевЖарков-й9з]

Да. Кроме грусти чувствуется какая-то жалость в начале и надежда в конце исполнения. Не понимаю за счёт чего, как она это делает ?

[@pglover64]

LIBERA feat. Dominik Clarke as soloist! The performance is a masterpiece. Everyone of these performers should go listen to Dominik Clarke. BTW, he is only a kid. I would say of all the performers in this clip I prefer Jaroussky & DeSandre over the rest. Search for LIBERA "Cum Dederit". You will not be disappointed.

[@francoislebedel4428]

Excellent Alex Potter que je ne connaissais pas : une voix souple et limpide, parfaite - Damien Guillon en est très proche mais j'ai un petit faible pour Alex Potter - Tim Mead est lui aussi excellent : comment départager ces artistes superbes ; je ne le connaissais pas, tout comme Alex Potter : des découvertes merveilleuses - Léa Dessandre me surprend : voix superbe, claire et puissante. Contre-alto ? - J'aime moins Lucille Richardot : quelques tremolos....à vrai dire je ne sais comment exprimer mon ressenti - Philippe Jaroussky excelle toujours dans les compositions de Vivaldi pourtant, je dois avouer que je préfère Alex Potter, Tim Mead et Léa Dessandre. - Sarah Mingardo a sans doute enregistré cette pièce, sommet de la musique universelle qui me paraît bien correspondre à sa voix sublime.

[@AliceSant195]

Tim Mead. Es demasiado lindo 😀❤️

[@ankespijker1264]

🤣

[@marvinsilverman4394]

@@ankespijker1264 le importa mas lo guapo que la musica asi estamos 😆

[@maestrovoci7214]

Dominik Clarke of Libera, but incomparable. The innocence of the child's voice enhanced by Master Dominik's beautiful tone and musicality strike a clear difference from the excellent adult "competition".

[@pglover64]

I agree 100% with you. Regardless of his age, Dominik's performance is without a doubt the best I have ever heard. I have been listening to LIBERA for over 20 years and I am in awe at Master Dominik's vocal skills.

[@fuadjada4155]

Tim Mead

[@alexandredelagarde2743]

Jarousky & Guillon

[@LetyGS]

Lea... wow i like her stronger voice... and Jaroussky the more sweet... magnificent!

[@didiervaidis515]

Lea because her voice is the most moving and embodied. philippe jarousky is second. Very beautiful voice and technically perfect.

[@Dr.ArielArik]

Where do people see "Andreas Scholl" here??

[@giulianoliberoscalisi5662]

Where is Sara Mingardo? I can't reply if she isn't in the comparison 😂