Filippa s… Read Full Bio ↴Filippa Giordano was born February 14, 1974 in Palermo, Italy.
Filippa started her musical studies at the age of 5.
At the age of 9 she studied Ballet at the National Academy of Rome, where she moved with her family. She started her singing studies with her mother as teacher.
In September 1998 she released her first album Passioni, with the Italian producers Celso Valli and Marco Sabiu.
In February of 1999 she won the 2nd price at the Sanremo Festival, which would be the impulse to perform in other important events that year. In August of that year, she prepared the international version of the album Passioni under the name of Filippa Giordano.
She reached the top in classical charts, achieving the Gold status in Japan, and also being the honored guest In Australia at the British Classical Awards at Royal Albert Hall, London.
In October of 2000 she won the annual edition of the Echo Awards in Germany in the category "Music without borders".
In 2002 she recorded her 2nd album, Il Rosso Amore. This production mixes melodies and arias from past and original songs from composers like Ennio Morricone, D Foster, Sartori, etc.
During her career she performed with prestigious orchestras such as The Super World Orchestra and the BBC Orchestra.
Casta Diva
Filippa Giordano Lyrics
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Casta Diva, che inargenti
Queste sacre queste sacre, questesacre antiche piante
A noi volgi il bel sembiante;
A noi volgi,
a noi volgi il bel sembiante,
il bel sembiante
Casta Diva
Senza nube e senza vel!
Tempra tu de' cori ardenti! Tempra ancor lo zelo andace!
Spargi in terra quella pace,
Che regnar tu fai nel Ciel
Filippa Giordano's song "Casta Diva" is based on the famous aria from Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma, which tells the story of a betrayed woman who is forced to choose between love and duty. The opening lines of the song are addressed to the goddess of the moon, Casta Diva, as she showers her silver light on the sacred ancient plants. The singer implores the goddess to turn her beautiful face towards them and to temper the fiery passions of their hearts. The chorus joins in, singing about how Casta Diva brings peace to the earth and inspires fervor and zeal in their hearts.
The song is a tribute to the power of nature and divinity, as embodied by Casta Diva. The singers are asking for her help and guidance as they navigate the difficult choices and emotions of their lives. The use of the chorus emphasizes the communal aspect of this plea, as if the entire community is coming together to beseech the goddess for her aid.
Line by Line Meaning
Casta Diva,
Pure Goddess,
Casta Diva, che inargenti
Pure Goddess, who silverizes
Queste sacre queste sacre, queste sacre antiche piante
These sacred, sacred, these ancient sacred plants
A noi volgi il bel sembiante;
Turn towards us your beautiful face;
A noi volgi, a noi volgi il bel sembiante, il bel sembiante
Turn towards us, turn towards us your beautiful face, your beautiful face
Casta Diva
Pure Goddess,
Senza nube e senza vel!
Without cloud and without veil!
Tempra tu de' cori ardenti! Tempra ancor lo zelo andace!
Temper the ardent hearts! Temper the zeal andance!
Spargi in terra quella pace,
Spread on earth that peace,
Che regnar tu fai nel ciel
Which you reign in heaven
Writer(s): Celso Valli Copyright: Sugar Musik Verlags Gmbh
Contributed by Brooklyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ws7nf1gh1e
На мой взгляд, самое шедевральное исполнение этой великолепной арии. ☺
Оно цепляет за струны души, хотя поклонники канонического исполнения будут недовольны. У Марии Калас 👍- голос великолепен, но слезы от Джорданы. 🥲
@waltercova9475
Creo que no existe una manera "canónica" de interpretar un aria. Justamente Filippa interpreta Casta Diva con una modalidad muy personal, en la cual reconozco un profundo trabajo de adaptación melódica a los gustos y preferencias de la audiencia moderna. Felicitaciones Filippa!
@FranzBlumVan1890
Horror
@user-sz8fm6ql2q
Голый нерв, много лет слушаю её, шедевральное исполнение.
@anamariaperrone6390
Filipa Giordano tiene una hermosísima voz. Dulce, expresiva y acompaña perfectamente el significado de la letra con su modulación y vocalización impecables.
@janine9895
Most beautiful version I've ever heard. Giordano's unique interpretation of the aria - the rawness and uniqueness of her voice - strikes an emotional chord❤️
@Corviniana
Thank you dear Janine for the very nice comment and the visit on my channel 💕💓💕 Greetings from Corviniana / Germany 💖
@Dan-il8qj
Agreed
@SoerenAU
Original Emotional Chord, even.... !
@lizzyjeanwallace6469
Loved her voice for years, would love to see her live