I keep coming back to this performance- surely an example of musical perfection. Flawless vocal technique, wonderful interpretation, and an equally fine pianist.
I've read the comments. Some are of a technical nature. This is (first and foremost) a beautiful song with somewhat mysterious lyrics. Agee leans heavily on alliteration; but you push that to the background and simply love the emotion conveyed. Mr. Owens does a terrific, terrific job with this rendition. There is a sense of "wonder" in his voice... which is appropriate given the song. I don't know enough to say whether Barber would have approved. I do know enough to say: Thank you! Thank you!
This is a wonderful baritone performance of one of Samuel Barber’s most lovely pieces set to James Agee’s poetry. I have never heard a recording of Barber, himself an accomplished singer, performing this song, but I imagine he would approve of this beautiful rendition. This song is often performed by sopranos and invariably the words are almost impossible to hear. But with the deeper, lower pitched voice of a baritone, the full power of the music and words are revealed. Bravo, sir!
Beautiful, supportive accompaniment. An insensitive accompanist could (easily) ruin the performance, and Roxana Ionescu-Beck enhances it. 👏
Amazing voice! Amazing performance! Amazing piano! Amazing...
Beautiful! Stunning tone and color. Sings a hard song masterfully. Will follow this singer and look forward to hearing more! 👏🏽
I keep coming back to this performance- surely an example of musical perfection. Flawless vocal technique, wonderful interpretation, and an equally fine pianist.
The finest performance of this famous piece that I’ve ever heard.
Love Sam barber. Thoroughly enjoyed your performance of this song. Grazie Mille!
I've read the comments. Some are of a technical nature. This is (first and foremost) a beautiful song with somewhat mysterious lyrics. Agee leans heavily on alliteration; but you push that to the background and simply love the emotion conveyed. Mr. Owens does a terrific, terrific job with this rendition. There is a sense of "wonder" in his voice... which is appropriate given the song. I don't know enough to say whether Barber would have approved. I do know enough to say: Thank you! Thank you!
Amazing tone
This is a wonderful baritone performance of one of Samuel Barber’s most lovely pieces set to James Agee’s poetry. I have never heard a recording of Barber, himself an accomplished singer, performing this song, but I imagine he would approve of this beautiful rendition. This song is often performed by sopranos and invariably the words are almost impossible to hear. But with the deeper, lower pitched voice of a baritone, the full power of the music and words are revealed. Bravo, sir!
Una voce bellissima. Bravo!
Gorgeous! This is the perfect baritone sound I love on this piece.
A gleam and focus in the tone and timbre of your voice found in very few singers. Birgit Nilsson and Jerome Hines come to mind…
Linda canção é ótimo intérprete!!!! Bravi!!!!! Ótimo pianista!!!!!
Glorious!
Magnificent!
Lovely
Lovely performance, Mr. Owens!
Such a beautiful voice!
What a superb performance.
So beautiful. Thank you.