"AMORE E FOLLIA" - Vienne - 25 novembre 2024 (2)

 

La chronique d'Eléonore : 

Rolando at the Wiener Konzerthaus

THE VOICE THAT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE HEART

Appearing on stage, Rolando was greeted with a warm, long applause by the Viennese audience. 

After my evenings in Bad Wörishofen and Zlin, I feel privileged to attend the last concert of this wonderful series offering a colorful selection of works : orchestral and vocal pieces of Haydn, Bellini, Donizetti, Offenbach, Rossini.

As it happens every single time, the very first note of Rolando enchanted me to the bottom of my heart, and this feeling remained with me until the last moment of the concert.

The two gorgeous excerpts of Haydn's "L'anima del filosofo" were followed by the "Legend of Kleinzach" being one of the absolute highlights in the programme : The.fantastic, riveting vocal performance was accompanied by a mesmerizing acting, bringing a complete and perfect presentation not only of the character, but also of the disturbed state of mind of Hoffmann himself.

Nemorino's aria brings me back to March 22nd 2010, date of my first live encounter with THE VOICE in Nemorino at the Wiener Staatsoper. And since then how many amazing, unforgettable performances of "L'elisir d'amore"... The most beautiful voice is the same..., the passionate singing and the energizing stage presence are the same.  

The duet of Bellini's "I Capuleti e i Montecchi" filled with immense sensitivity and rich in nuances delighted the house.   

In Rossini's Otello, the tremendously powerful singing and acting made the audience spontaneously burst into applause without even waiting for the end of the duet!

After long standing ovations, the completely fascinated audience got encores : In "Ya mis horas", Rolando brought infinite passion and extreme intensity in singing. 

He starts "Lippen schweigen" with his magically warm, seductive notes and takes elegant waltz steps with Kate Lindsey. The bewitching duet, "Non ti scordar di me" ends the concert. bringing adorable moments : Rolando "picks" roses from every possible pocket of his jacket. 

With Kate Lindsey with her impressive voice, emotional singing and dedicated stage presence, Guerassin Voronkov with his conducting very attentive to the singers and the great sound of the Bohuslav Martinu Filharmonie, the "team" was astonishing, enthralling the spectators.

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It was moving to see and hear Rolando greeting with deep affection and respect Plácido Domingo who attended the concert.

A further exceptional evening in the admirable series of Rolando's extraordinary concerts!

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO!

Eléonore

Photos : Concerts Pamplona