I have been a long-time fan of Amira..and still is. For me, she is the greatest opera singer of the 21st century and-given time- will possibly become the greatest in history. I waited with much anticipation and excitement for this concert. I must say, with much regret, that I am disappointed like never been before. This concert re-affirms my belief that she has the most beautiful voice in realm of opera. So it saddens me so much to see that her smile has become almost perfunctory, her eyes dull to the point of being lifeless, and her rendition reduced to that of being almost mechanical. Gone were the intensity, exuberance, joy and passion that she magnificently exuded in her HGT 2013 performances, O Sole Mio duet with Patrizio Buanne, O Mio Babbino Caro with Andre Rieu and other epic performances. This set of performance even pales in comparison to her Ave Maria with Gissur Pal and her Canisius Church Concert. It is not even favorably comparable to her recent Your Love and How Great Though Art renditions which, although both technically good, lacked or falls short in terms of emotional depth. She must be under a lot of stress because of her forthcoming emigration to South Africa and other family issues, and these factors may be weighing her down heavily. I pray that this magnificently talented and kindhearted girl recover her footing and show us once more not only the beauty of her voice but that undefinable quality that made her so admired and beloved all over the world.

I finished my postgraduate Masters EU Politologie studies with my MD wife here in Nymegen (KUN now Radboud Uni)...always calm to remember people and place...and now to admire those memories with the adult beauty of Almira!

I love when Amira sang with the men's quire

you were great Amira.

Sorry, Sabrina, but this little lady has NEVER disappointed me, from her first performance and the GOLDEN TICKET and SHOWER! I only hope that I can catch all of her performances for the rest of my life!

Amazing, what this beautiful prodigy has accomplished on her own . WOW, what an achievement, she is now one of the most prominent of all our great sopranos.

I love how the guy behind her is just grinning so widely at the best points when he's not having to sing. Like the ending of Jerusalem, for instance!

Dear sweetest princess Amira, please don't burn yourself out. I have heard most of your concerts since you won "Holland's Got Talent". They have been fabulous This concert suggests that you are under some kind of pressure. Please take a rest. We don't want to lose one of the greatest talents of the 21st century Happy New Year dearest Amira and to your family

She is gift to mankind, please do not corrupt her!!!

She was so cute when I saw her first audition, but look at her now, she's grown into a beautiful young lady with an even more beautiful voice.

Amira - a gift from heaven breathtaking voice

Amira that I know, came straight through “Space’’ !!! - she has more than Humans Voice - authentic, Innocent, Unstoppable!!! (I am 90 years oldrecog

How can you, not, LOVE HER!

Amira made my Christmas that year, I just love her, God bless her and her familie

What a treasure Amira is. A treasure to the World...may we hear her beautifu voice for many, many years to come.

I love how Amira has appeared to remain humble, that is, unaffected by all the fame and glitter. Still the lovely girl who won the singing competition. Well done Amira.

Her voice development has been extraordinary

Her voice has gotten even better since she first exploded into public view in 2009, and I did not think that would be possible.

A most divine voice. Use to like the original Charlotte Church on these songs. But, Amira adds her heart and totally passes Charlotte. Charlotte's best was Enchantment CD and still love it. Everything else belongs to Amira. I just love her voice and personality. She is second to none.

去年のクリスマスまで共にお祝いしてきた母を亡くし、悲しみの中にありましたけれど、AMIRAさんのクリスマスソングをきいて、感激して、本当に慰められています。

sans commentaire , la prestation suffit bravo à elle , et bonjour monsieur Vandenburg

I love her voice..she just gets better & better..beautiful ❤

Thanks Ray. Another great offering from you. I think Amira is her usual wonderful self throughout, and her demeanor appropriate for this reverent occasion. I disagree with Sabrina's interpretation. We are not robots and I don't expect perfection in every performance. Although Amira comes close most times!

Amira is Magnificent - in every way!!

Amira, you are doing absolutely outstanding job! I love you!

In my opinion, she is, a 21st century, SAINT! Looking forward to, her next, humanitarian endeavors! Her playgrounds today, ahead, we can only speculate! GOODNESS, OOZES, from this family!

How beautiful these numbers are. Keep up the great work, Amira. The last number, Jerusalem, The Holy City, has always been one of my favorite hymns and I have sung it in every congregation I have attended throughout my life. Your rendition was magnificent.

Brautiful! Amira, you sing like I believe angels would sound! 👍🏼😍❤️🙏❤️🙏

Her breathing is more controlled now. Bravo

oh amira miraculous voice--such a blessed talent !!!!!!

Just Wonderful!

Thankyou for sharing your voice with everyone. Please continue. Sending love and praise from me in faraway New Zealand.

Amira still love her from her very first time until now ..love her...excellent.. THANK YOU SO MUCH

AMIRA es una Cantante fuera de SERIE , con sus pocos años se destaca casi como una profesional de mas años y digo casi porque se destaca en su vos que es aun una niña,.tiene un gran porvenir ccomo futura soprano de alto nivel, ademas es tierna como personita que ya se destaca en importantes presentaciones, AMIRA continua presentandote y ensaya y modela tu vos sin pausa.....me gustaria oirte dentro de 5 años mas....hago este comentario final porque ya tengo bastante edad y no se cual es mi futuro...ojala pueda disfrutar de tu belleza como persona y como soprano de alto vuelo....FELICIDADES AMIRA HERMOSA

Beautiful!

If this does not bring tears to your eyes,you are not alive.

Absolutely stunning!!

GOD BLESS YOU AMIRA, THANKS RAY. HERE WE GO AGAIN, A PURE CLEAR VOICE. SHE WILL BE THE BEST. SHE ON HER WAY.

Everyone else has pretty much said what I wanted to say, but I will just say this: I have seen that look before. I am 74 years old, and I served in the USMC, 1966-1969, so I have had a little experience with duty and honor. In her eyes you can see the weight of the world, and the desire to do her duty, no matter what the cost. With rest, she has come back. She is a real warrior. Semper Fidelis is not only for Marines to live up to.

Thanks for share your Amazing Voice Amira ,Merry Christmas From Rimouski Québec Canada and Happy New Year to All your friends and Family, Long Life and Carrer !!!! You are an Angel From another Planet!!!

After five years I thought it good to look again at this concert. Looking back over the years I feel this is the greatest of Amira's Christmas Concerts. I loved these hymns, especially those sung in Afrikaans. Her voice has never been more magnificent. Of course she now has a greater repertoire, a greater maturity of voice, but she has never surpassed the richness of this concert. Thank you, Amira, for the joy you brought your fans!!

from the time she was 9 yrs old on Hollands Got Talent - she has never ceased to amaze me with her angelic voice. When I heard her rendition of How Great Thou Art-I was a locked in fan of hers.

Absolutely beautiful.

Very beautiful song!

Absolutely wonderful

Played this again this Christmas morning (2018). Magnificent! It struck me as never before how beautifully Amira sings "Die Onse Vader," "How Great Thou Art" and "Jerusalem". Incredibly glorious. What a wonderful beginning to this Christmas! Thank you, Amira; may you and all your family be truly blessed at this season.

Amira, is undoubtedly one of the greatest kid voices ever. Thank you Ray for an extraordinary Christmas gift.

Awesome beyond words.

Absolutely incredible !

!!!! MERRY MERRY XMAS AMIRA !!! we thank god he brought you to us, voice of an angel , what a beautiful young lady you have become, i have watched you in most of your concerts, and yes seems you are a little weary , take care and rest , !!! BUT YOU ARE STILL THE BEST !!! we all love you, thank you for your soothing music. BRAVOOOOOOOOOOO !!!

With or without an orchestra her voice is truly amazing Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year Amira Willighagen 💛💜💚💙

"How Great Though Art" - so perfectly performed, here as in other YT clips - my "new" favorite by Amira, thus far and i can tell is one of hers, as well - Bless you, Amira

Merry Christmas Amira. Thank you so very much for your concert. Beautiful young lady with a beautiful voice.

I cannot believe that just as her beloved family are being placed under such stress that Amira still rises to her commitment - all love and hope for this lovely young woman who sings with feeling and soul, even in the midst of troubled times.

Prachtig.... Amira, koor, Veron Jongstra. Bravo Dion Ritten!

-> So Lovely, So Ethereal, & Yes, So Celestial!! Always Loved that part "Jerusalem, Jerusalem,..!!", since hearing it in my church since my youth!! Wonderful to hear her sing that particular song!! Many Blessings!! 🙏🕊️👼⚖️✨

Prodigiosa voz la que Dios ha dado a esta niña. Será de las mejores cantantes de ópera de toda la historia, y agradezco a Dios que me haya permitido escucharla a través de youtube

Yes fabulous , Ray Thanks .. a super Christmas musical treat .. especially for someone ( me ) who has been playing the CD '' Merry Christmas , Amera '' for 3 straight days.. It's almost like being there .. watching and listening ...FUN !

Gracias Padre Celestial por prestarnos a una de tus Ángeles, seguramente te hace falta en tu coro celestial. El mundo felíz con Amira

What a beautiful young lady with an amazing voice and charm. Her singing is indeed refreshing and inspiring. May God continue to bless her immensely.

Excelent, she is great and very talented...

2017 en nog steeds actueel Amira wonderful zonder bladmuziek uit haar hoofd... wat een wonderlijk liefdevol talent... wat mooi Amira wij houden van jou

Grandioos!! Amira wat een gave om zo mooi te mogen en kunnen zingen! een genot om naar te luisteren

Celestial,sublime,tesitura angelical.

What a great Christmas gift you have sent me. Thank you so much Ray happy Christmas🌲☘️☘️☘️☘️

Merry Christmas! Thank you, Ray! A beautiful voice of an angel! Happiness to you, girl!

Wonderful

Cuanto me emociona verte crecer amira cuanto fisica como artisticamente ...tienes un talento sin igual ...bendiciones desde ecuador ....

This is my favorite video.I’m just one of those old guys in the choir.

Merry christmas Amira. You are the best !!!!!

Thanks for sharing this Ray. What a fantastic young talent Amira is! She's getting better and better as she matures. It's pure joy listening to her.

Maravillosa!!!!sublime!!!!!!

BRAVO!!, Amira, wonderful performance. always the beautiful voice, beautiful smile and of course the wave.

Amira jest dla mnie przykładem nie tylko nadzwyczajnego głosu i talentu , oraz skromności , ale co najważniejsze, pięknej służby bliźnim , tym darem , który jak sama powiedziała, wie że pochodzi od Stwórcy ! Dziękuję Amiro !!!

Thanks for sharing this concert! Beautiful! Just for the record, the 6th song is entitled "The Holy City". There is another one entitled Jerusalem, which of course is different! :) Greetings and God bless you!

Amira stupenda voce, sei un angelo!

Comme tu as grandie ma petite Amira....je te suis depuis le début et ta voix toujours aussi pure......Bonne Année et continuation ! Monica

Zoooo mooi Amira! Ga alsjeblieft door ik geniet zo van je prachtige stem.

Very Great !!!

Beautiful!!!! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas & wishing everyone a blessed new year!

Gracias por compartir estos conciertos, ame esta colaboración de tu voz y la del coro masculino, hermoso. Saludos de Mexico.

...meus parabéns ao Ray Vandenburg pela bela ideia de ter montado este vídeo sintetizando as interpretações maravilhosas da Amira...

Stunning.

Amira, you are so inspiring to me - I have seen many miracles in my life - Your voice 💓, delivery and appearance are breathtaking ! These songs are breath-taking when you sing them. Thank for allowing me to be a part of this.

Hermoso regalo de Navidad. Gracias Ray por este video. Amira es grandiosa.

Hermosisimo!!!!! Maravillosa voz, que bonito!!🌲

Ninguem deve ficar AdMIRAdo com esta voz celestial.Nao vai faltar muito para ser a proxima Maria Callas.Que o Criador lhe mantenha a voz e a beleza por muito tempo.

Oh so beautiful! Talented beyond! ❤️🤗🎄🎄👏👏👏👏

Amira wyrosła na śliczną nastolatkę,,,,,,,,,, talent prosto od Boga,,,,,,,, powodzenia Amira........

Wonderful to see the people from Nijmegin again. I've missed partiularly the piano player.

Maravillosa como siempre AMIRA!! Y a ti por subir estos magníficos videos. Gracias.

Predivno!

TERRY AMIRA SINGING NUMBER 3" ON VADER" SHE SHOWS THE TECH; OF HER VOICE IN THIS SONG.

Pure perfection, heavenly choirs cannot be as beautiful as this girls voice.

Qué talento el de esta jovencita adolescente, me tiene fascinada

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Superb job Ray!! Many thanks for bringing Amira's crystal clear and beautiful voice to all her fans worldwide. After seeing this amazing performance no doubt she will have many more fans added to her already large and devoted fan base. A personal thanks to you for such a wonderful reminder of a great occasion and your splendid company. Happy New Year and hope to meet again soon.

I THINK AMIRA HAS GOT A NEW SINGING COACH, AND IT SHOWS. PERFECT.XX

Lovely Amira!

Thanks very much, Ray. It appears you were working hard, on Christmas Day, this year, to provide the rest of us with more delightful and lovely posts. Merry Christmas to you, and thanks again for your undoubtedly considerable work, in putting this together.