As steals the morn_Handel, G.F.

escaelis Says:

Nov 2, 2007 - I heard this performance by Sumi Jo a few months back and bought it on Itunes by Padmore. Good to see this video today! Amazing.

eucalyptuspauciflora Says:

Dec 21, 2007 - I just don't agree with this! I think this is amazingly understated singing that allows the lines of music to come through. Overall, I think Padmore and Crowe are better matched voices, creating sublime harmonies. This is not to say that I do not think Bostridge and Royal are brilliant too - but I would fight tooth and nail for this recording.

eucalyptuspauciflora Says:

Jan 2, 2008 - I'm glad we agree that there's more than one interpretation! It's probably the background of my Handel listening that makes me plump for this! I like singers like Emma Kirkby and Catherine Bott - they did a great 'Rival Queens' album - and Andreas Scholl and Sandrine Piau. However, do you know Renee Fleming's Handel album? I love it - Endless Pleasure is on Youtube (but a bit enlived for concert).

SimonJamesLucas Says:

Mar 14, 2008 - I think that this performance is how the gentleman G F Handle would have wished this to be heard. All too many of his works are played in a rather course and bombastic manner and this which has taken a day of my life to digest is gentle and subtle, no voice or part of the orchestra fights the other. Perfect.

theamateurear Says:

Jan 16, 2009 - padmore/crowe vs. bostridge/royal... who really cares?get over yourselves and just thank God for the beautiful music.

ClassicalMango Says:

Mar 28, 2009 - Music for the gods... Sublime, thanks for posting!

Faircrowd1 Says:

Jun 11, 2009 - There is absolutely no argument this is the finest version. It is sublime

dutchgrandeast Says:

Nov 30, 2009 - Last saturday at Wigmore Hall London. (28/11)Beautifull performance of Purcell & Haendel by Mark Padmore.Absolutely fabulous!

mariandelochs Says:

Feb 8, 2010 - Love this version - the best track on Padmore's album. Beautifully restrained, and Padmore and Crowe's voices are well-matched!  Thanks!

lancel00tti Says:

Feb 15, 2010 - Perfect.

rickymacman Says:

Jul 25, 2010 - Just sublime!

ImperXVIII Says:

Jul 1, 2011 - Arguably the best version of this unique, subtle and pure gem, yet there are other fine ones, too. Tears flow, time stands still, all is beauty and love...

hatshepsutuk Says:

Oct 9, 2011 - superb..perfectly pitched..the understated singing has given the gentle instrumental rythm space to breath. No dramatic vocal tricks are neccessary. A sublime duet.