Lisette Oropesa sings 'Sempre libera' (La traviata)

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Lisette Oropesa sings "Sempre libera" from Verdi's La traviata at the Deutsche Oper AIDS Gala
November 4th 2017

#LaTraviata

[carinecarine]

She made this extremely hard aria sound so easy. So effortlessly! True talent!

[philipsmith]

I love this soprano! And the Chinese tenor who she came across in one of her performances!. Please check it out!

[BellaFirenze]

Finally, someone who sings it the way it's written (with added acuto at the end). The last time I heard such precise singing was when Sutherland and Sills were singing the role. The tenor (who looks like he is 15 years old) is very good. Bravissimi!

[rll]

HOW ADORABLE is that little wink at the camera in the beginning! She is absolutely stunning and wonderful.

[HolgerDanske]

That wink at the camera was everything.

[joshuagarvey]

For anyone looking for the tenor's name: His name is Iván Ayón-Rivas. Thanks to the Peruvian commenters who were able to recognize him!

[gregaldiaz]

I was NOT ready for that wink, 10/10, was surprised, blushed a little

[loudspeakers]

She's definitely one of the best in her generation.

[franciscosastron]

Extraordinary Lisette Oropesa.
Very good the tenor; a pity that he is not given credit since when he appears on the scene his name (Iván Ayón-Rivas) does not appear superimposed in the video, but the name Lisette Oropesa for a second time.

[javiertuc]

Oh! She is so charismatic, and her voice so full! The tenor too, very nice!!!
This aria is very difficult, and beyond the technique, or the precisions, they make us enjoy this wonderful masterpiece. BRAVO!!!!

[MrJuanmaes]

Her high notes are beautiful and she's simply adorable ! 🌹🌹🌹

[Shahrdad]

Hands down the best modern rendition of this aria I've heard. She has such a perfect grasp of the style and architecture of this music, and she has the florid technique to sing everything required naturally and effortlessly. There is something about her phrasing and her effortless use of fioriture as a means of expression really remind me of Callas in her prime, though the voice is a much lighter voice that La Divina's. I have heard only two modern sopranos who understand this music well: Oropesa and Eglise Gutierrez.

[christinacorbett]

Wow!! What a voice! And she makes it looks so effortless right through that ending note. Brava!

[juliaaraujoedlund]

I showed my mother this clip and she cried with joy when she heard Lisette sing. She makes us love opera even more! Thank you for putting this on youtube!

[itumelengitumeleng]

I just love her. The technique and all is there. Even the tenor compromises to be there for her. The 💪❤❤❤

[YatesNYC]

What a voice! What good technique! Some may throw rocks at me for this, but I mean it as a compliment. Her sound reminds me of of a young Beverly Sills, so bright, agile and precise but without sacrificing emotion. I noticed there is also a clip of her singing one of Bubble's signature arias from "Robert le Diable" so perhaps Sills was one of her influences. Bravissima, Ms. Oropesa!!

[jmj]

Merveilleuse soprano !😊Et splendide ténor !😊

[kingamitrowska]

Once again a stunning performance. She is simply the best!

[BEEYSE]

She’s got to be the best of the best. Just everything about her intonation, coloratura, and technique is impeccable. ❤ my favorite opera singer thus far, Cecilia Bartoli is close second.

[michelcasavant]

I so agree with you . What sets her apart from any soprano out there at the moment is the intelligence of her musical phrasing. Take the time and listen to her incredible Lucia from Madrid last year. I had the great pleasure to be in the audience at the ROH when she sang her first Lucia in London 2 years ago and I was ( as most people in the audience) just so impressed by the quality and the beauty of her singing that I became her biggest fan. Looking forward to hear her again soon. She had a tremendous success in Paris in " Les Huguenots" and " Elisir d'Amore".
Now on to "La Scala" for the " I Masnadieri". This is one soprano to watch in the years to come. Brava Lisette.