Educated at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the Music Conservatory in Orléans, France and at the school of the Royal Swedish Opera.
Ernman is a versatile artist in her field, who outside the world of opera and operettas also has performed chansons, cabaret, jazz, appeared in musicals and she is a performer who's declared that she's very much attracted to the attributes of varité theatre and small, intimate stage rooms.
Much appreciated by the Swedish audience for her playfulness and sensuality on stage, she has played the title role in Bizet's Carmen (Royal Swedish Opera), Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro (Berlin State Opera), Rosina in The Barber of Seville (Berlin State Opera, Royal Swedish Opera, Finnish National Opera), Roberto in Griselda, Prince Orloffsky in The Bat by Johann Strauss II, Diana in La Calisto, Donna Elvira i Don Giovanni (Berlin State Opera) and Sally Bowles i the musical Cabaret at Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre, a.o.
Una Voce Poco Fa
Malena Ernman Lyrics
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qui nel cor mi risuonò;
Il mio cor ferito è già,
e Lindor fu che il piagò.
Sì, Lindoro mio sarà;
lo giurai, la vincerò.
Il tutor ricuserà,
Io l'ingegno aguzzerò.
e contenta io resterò
Sì, Lindoro mio sarà;
Lo giurai, la vincerò.
Io sono docile, son rispettosa,
sono obbediente, dolce, amorosa;
mi lascio reggere, mi fo guidar.
Ma se mi toccano dov'è il mio debole
sarò una vipera e cento trappole
prima di cedere farò giocar.
The lyrics to "Una voce poco fa" from Malena Ernman's song are a part of the opera Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) composed by Gioachino Rossini. The song is sung by the character Rosina, a young and clever woman who has fallen in love with Lindoro and is determined to win him over.
In the first verse, Rosina expresses how her heart was touched by a voice that resonated within her. She reveals that her heart is already wounded, and it was Lindoro who caused the pain. Despite this, she proclaims that Lindoro will be hers and she will win him over. She swears that she will sharpen her wit and intelligence to overcome any obstacles that may come her way.
In the second verse, Rosina describes herself as obedient, respectful, and loving. She allows herself to be guided and directed by others. However, she warns that if anyone touches her weak spot, she will become as dangerous as a viper and set numerous traps before surrendering.
These lyrics showcase Rosina's determination and strength of character. She is willing to fight for the love she desires and is not afraid to use her intelligence and wit to achieve her goal. It highlights her transformation from a docile and submissive woman to a fierce and independent one.
Line by Line Meaning
Una voce poco fa
A voice I just heard
qui nel cor mi risuonò;
resonated within my heart;
Il mio cor ferito è già,
My wounded heart is already,
e Lindor fu che il piagò.
and it was Lindor who caused it.
Sì, Lindoro mio sarà;
Yes, Lindoro will be mine;
lo giurai, la vincerò.
I swore it, I will conquer him.
Il tutor ricuserà,
The guardian will refuse,
Io l'ingegno aguzzerò.
I will sharpen my wit.
Alla fin s'accheterà
In the end, he will calm down
e contenta io resterò
and I will be happy,
Io sono docile, son rispettosa,
I am docile, I am respectful,
sono obbediente, dolce, amorosa;
I am obedient, sweet, loving;
mi lascio reggere, mi fo guidar.
I let others lead me, I let myself be guided.
Ma se mi toccano dov'è il mio debole
But if they touch where I am vulnerable
sarò una vipera e cento trappole
I will be a viper and a hundred traps
prima di cedere farò giocar.
before giving in, I will play.
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@sonnyitaliano4158
Her coloratura is like a fast plucking guitar string, such flexibility and ease of effort. her voice is fully smoothed out and clearer than any other mezzo-soprano I've heard
@Georgiancorner
Greatest performance I've ever heard!
@InternetFrame
La voix du monde!
@iromaromka
Bra! Prima! Underbart! Fabulous! Perfekt! Utmärkt!
@lilyrosityY
oh my God! That was great
@killerbunny123123
A high E??? For a mezzo?? That's rare....nice job!
@Imnotafanofheatgetit
Are you sure she may not be actually a contralto "self-identifying" as a mezzo? She has a VERY masculine tone and deep singing voice.
@raigekimaru
@nicosupersex there are small differences. a mezzo's range might be about a minor 3rd lower than a sopranos and a contralto maybe a step below that. the main difference is in passaggio. sopranos have a long middle register, mezzos transition from chest to middle a little higher and from middle to head voice a little lower. contraltos have the longest chest register and a short middle register
@user-li6vj2hy8v
great
@omovitruviano
She is the mother of Greta Thunberg.