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In Reply to: An embarrassment of riches: The Lyrita Bax Tone Poems and Butterworth/Bridge music give me endless pleasure. n posted by jdaniel@jps.net on June 21, 2020 at 11:30:24:
Here's a babe rendition - she says she's doing a sound check (or was in 2012, when this video was made) with a new microphone. Be sure to listen all the way to the end - you'll get a surprise with about a minute and a half to go! As with so many singers, Katia's diction isn't 100% understandable, so I print the aria's text herewith:Semele
Endless pleasure, endless love,
Semele enjoys above!
On her bosom Jove reclining,
Useless now his thunder lies;
To her arms his bolts resigning,
And his lightning to her eyes.
Priests and Augurs
Endless pleasure, endless love
Semele enjoys above!
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Follow Ups
- Endless Pleasure? You been listening to Semele or somethin'? - Chris from Lafayette 15:36:51 06/21/20 (1)
- Looks like she decided she didn't need Jove anymore. : ) nt - jdaniel@jps.net 17:08:03 06/21/20 (0)