Katherine Ciesinski & Jessye Norman in Belle nuit ô nuit d'amour from Tanglewood

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11 жыл бұрын

Katherine Ciesinski and Jessye Norman sing the barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman, Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour, in a performance from Tanglewood with the BSO and Seiji Ozawa.
Special thanks to NHK, East/West Productions, AGMA, the AFM, and the Boston Symphony for allowing this performance excerpt to be shared on the Internet as a news item.
For more information: www.katherineciesinski.com

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@evansercombe 27 күн бұрын

I just can’t believe that I’m studying voice with Professor Ciesinski. She is a living link to Jessie Norman, my favorite vocalist *ever*. I am simply amazed by this performance, as neither artist outmatches the other, and by the fact that I have the honor to know one of the two brilliant women present here.

@abigailhamiltonactor 4 жыл бұрын

I stood next to her, in a concert interval once (she wasn't singing that day), but her sheer presence, was HUGE. So much so that when she smiled at me, I was reduced to a simpering wreck, (that's what it felt like). I shall remember that smile, for the rest of my days

@fr1424 2 жыл бұрын

Thats gonna be very few now if not 0

@soldemujer17 Жыл бұрын

A cuál de las dos te refieres?

@leshaunda Жыл бұрын

@@soldemujer17 she talking about Jessye

@MountTheodore72 4 жыл бұрын

I swear, if there ever was a mother of all life, I believe she would look like Jessye Norman. This woman is (was) a God in my book. Such a beautiful and majestic woman.

@serious7179 4 жыл бұрын

She had an extremely graceful, stunning presence...I'll miss her

@chaqillenikita748 4 жыл бұрын

That’s such a great observation, Mt Theodore Alan 👍🏼. She really does have a beautiful “mother goddess” quality about her - an easy regality. She was amazing!

@leerhode1021 3 жыл бұрын

If I could LIKE this comment ten times, I would do so.

@williamhughmurraycissp8405 3 жыл бұрын

And I love the dress!

@williamhughmurraycissp8405 3 жыл бұрын

And wouldn't you just love to be as good as what you do as she is at what she does.

@jimp4170 2 жыл бұрын

Jessye is so known for being a powerhouse but it's easy to forget how delicately and exquisitely she could sing. So many others would really go for the high notes here, but she resists that and the results couldn't be lovelier.

@raquelgoncalves5180 4 ай бұрын

Generosidade ❤

@gianraoul 4 ай бұрын

Maestro Seiji Ozawa . Magna Dame Jesse Norman. RIP

@andrew4patrick 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone is praising Jessye, and quite so, but Katherine has an excellent voice too.

@numetutelare 2 жыл бұрын

Certo ma la Norman è una fuoriclasse assoluta e l'altra una buona professionista

@leshaunda Жыл бұрын

@@numetutelare Well said

@astridgerecke3555 2 жыл бұрын

As I mentioned before: the two artists are singing TOGETHER! How rare! One artist does not overpower the other! I value this recording as a tribute to beauty and harmony. Just beautiful.

@africo9104 Жыл бұрын

It's because Katherine is a counter soprano and Jessye a soprano.

@dezziliodevellini9533 Жыл бұрын

Lady Norman was as well cultured as she was about social etiquette. Being the most powerful female voice in opera, she chose to be selfless and turned down her voice, in order to allow Miss Ciesinski to be heard. You are quite observant!

@jenniferbattiglia4237 Жыл бұрын

Finally! One of my favourite pieces sung as it is supposed to be.

@akrossmann1631 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps it is simply mutual respect for the sake of the best art performance! Manificent!

@billyjenemusiclover667 2 жыл бұрын

The ease and relaxed way Jessye Norman is singing this song makes one think she is lip-syncing! Of course, we know that she is not. This makes her performance all the more beautiful to watch as well as hear her.

@sarakurd872 2 жыл бұрын

This performance is just heavenly, amazing , beautiful, something out of this world !♥️

@anitaandrews9810 4 жыл бұрын

Jessye Norman truly your were truly our gift from God. Listening today Valentines Day Friday February 14, 2020.

@leerhode1021 3 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching this video. I have watched it countless times. Ms. Ciesinski and Ms. Norman are a delight as is the orchestra and chorus. The demeanor of Ms. Norman is quite radiant, and it is compounded with the sadness of knowing we no longer have her with us.

@MK-ok6xr 4 жыл бұрын

Ms. Norman’s voice rocked my little 10 year old musical world when I heard her perform live. I had never heard sounds such as the one she created. I appreciate them and admire them even more now. These two voices together complement each other so well.

@MountTheodore72 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome privilege you had to hear her live!!! And it's sweet to know she was someone that had a positive impact on you musically.

@skyhunk 5 жыл бұрын

Sublime!!! Wow! Katherine Ciesinski has a gorgeous lower register, IMHO unmatched by many of her contemporaries. Hers is a rich and round sound and unlike many of her fellows she loses no volume when she goes for the lower notes. Simply beautiful, as is Norman -- goes without saying. Thanks for the post!

@astridgerecke3555 2 жыл бұрын

They really sing together! Each singer is careful to the force of each other. It’s rare to hear that one doesn’t overpower the other. A rare delight and absolutely powerful.

@fr1424 Жыл бұрын

Duh elina garanca

@skyhunk Жыл бұрын

@@fr1424 Thanks! I adore Elina Garanca -- I love her tone, she is definitely a fave! However, in this recording I think I have to give it to Ciesinski because of the power/volume she shows in her lower register. Mind you, much of what we hear is due to the recording engineers at the time. Ciesinski here might have been 'mic'ed' closer giving the illusion of stronger breath control/more volume. I guess one would have needed to attend both performances live in order to decide which was the preferred version. And I wasn't there.

@allenjones3130 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding performance by two leading ladies of opera. May Jessye rest in peace.

@vanessahawarden9028 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you in heaven Jessye singing with your heavenly sisters...we miss you down here x

@katzparov 4 жыл бұрын

This performance was Pure MAGIC.......Unbelievable.

@heyandile 5 жыл бұрын

Jessye Norman sings so effortlessly in a beautiful way.

@humbertotovar695 4 жыл бұрын

So sad to hear she passed away:) What an admirable classic singer!

@miriamzeltzerfialkow8017 4 жыл бұрын

Por favor reprise a apresentação da voz de Jesse Norman para podermos nos maravilhar com. Está divina cantoram

@williamlucas586 Жыл бұрын

😲

@montmorency1950 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Jesse. The great diva has left the stage.

@rydercj2239 8 жыл бұрын

I think Jessye Norman has a spectacular voice

@rohan212121 5 жыл бұрын

And an enormous pair of tits.

@jeffodonnell7371 4 жыл бұрын

@@rohan212121 not that huge for a woman her size actually

@tatjana9229 4 жыл бұрын

and beauty

@micarmo1948 4 жыл бұрын

Jessie had an angelical voice and presence. Thank you, Jessie for all the emotions you made us feel. You still do.

@connilane 4 жыл бұрын

I loved her; she was so regal and I adored her gorgeous voice,

@THEDISH54 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent...I had the pleasure of meeting her. A delightful person and my sorority sister.

@bootman26 4 жыл бұрын

I am, I am!! What a voice! RIP Jessye.

@leocollins3823 5 жыл бұрын

Both have beautiful voice and well blended together.... Bravo

@gill-e 6 жыл бұрын

The voices complement each other's beautifully.

@quinnlewis2003 5 жыл бұрын

Jessye creates a spacial wall of sound and Katherine fills it with her haunting charm...

@orvillelawton5057 4 жыл бұрын

I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her several years ago in Miami and she was very gracious. I listened to her often and was very saddened to hear of her passing. The world has lost another AMAZING talent. She will be missed.

@nrynston 4 жыл бұрын

The Queen has passed, long live the Queen

@leerhode1021 3 жыл бұрын

One year ago, (9-30-2019), Miss Jessye Norman left us. I still grieve over our loss.

@radicalbee 4 жыл бұрын

Me, me. I am binging and crying on Sunday afternoon.

@janneale3091 4 жыл бұрын

RIP ....I saw her many times including her debut in 1969.....magic beyond compare....outstanding talent....it is a great loss!!

@winstonscott4195 4 жыл бұрын

Jan Neale you are a very fortunate person.

@CherryBlossomskt 4 жыл бұрын

I love ❤️ you Jessye. Beautiful Diva. I just love the way she opens up.

@iancaldeian 6 жыл бұрын

This is a remarkable interpretation of this duet both lower voices. Pace everything. Wow!

@landoblu 4 жыл бұрын

Who is here listening in 2019 upon hearing that Jessye passed away 😔

@cairnmoms 4 жыл бұрын

Me. I have been binging a bit since I heard the news. RIP to a powerful, wonderful artist.

@jerimassi1889 4 жыл бұрын

I am. Tears in my eyes.

@barbelhesse9210 4 жыл бұрын

Tears in my eyes...

@malkahgeller728 4 жыл бұрын

@@cairnmoms Me too! So sad to have lost her at this young age..I'm 72!

@jeanmaslin6183 4 жыл бұрын

@leerhode1021 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos. This is from August 19, 1989. Almost 31 years ago. I have watched this many, many times. The singing by both ladies is splendid, their blend, sweet to the ear. Whenever I watch this video, my mind cannot accept the fact that Miss Jessye is gone from us. This video puts me a state of pure denial of that sad fact. She was so full of life, stature, and grace. She left us way too soon...

@serious7179 6 жыл бұрын

Jessye Norman's beautiful presentation and delivery always brings tears to my eyes... no words, no words

@juliamartinezmaestro Жыл бұрын

Es indescriptible. Es bello ‼️ Son voces de Blanca Alma❤

@bernardcleary4330 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Miss Norman. :(

@JayJury 9 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing! How can anyone dislike such a pure form of art? Two dislikes from two souls that don't see the amount of talent, soul and passion that goes into an Opera. The voices themselves make me tear up, the lyrics are epic, and the instrumentals transport you to the scene.

@leeparker6602 6 жыл бұрын

Katherine and Jessye are both spectacular

@marciahernandez2870 6 жыл бұрын

Lee Parker

@gregoryludkovsky5185 4 жыл бұрын

Madam Norman'S VOICE is angelic!!!!

@jandamskier6510 4 жыл бұрын

God bless Jessye Norman, now and for ever.

@cindyj5522 4 жыл бұрын

I know what it's like to sing in harmony with someone whose voice matches yours. It becomes an indescribable experience, unless you have also done it.

@MehlindaHeartt 4 жыл бұрын

very impressed, I thought Jessy floated her way through it, and the Mezzo matched her perfectly, Lovely thank you

@malcolmdods7466 10 ай бұрын

We mustn't forget her outfits they were adorable.

@nohdz1 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning performance!

@LJK77777 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful performance of a favorite song. Jessye's voice here is the perfect transcendent overtone.

@lejayarielle3877 4 жыл бұрын

What simplicity and what balance. Neither voice covers the other. It is very moving. Thank you for this. +modernmusicalarts

@josianesouchon1646 4 жыл бұрын

Katherine Ciesinski sang very well also with Jessye Norman. Thank you for this video !

@astridgerecke3555 3 жыл бұрын

It is one of the most admirable interpretations ever! Ms. Katherine Ciesinski is gorgeous and overwhelming in her interpretation of the aria. What admirable stamina and vocal force, absolutely equal Jessy Norman! Any musician of feeling and beauty c’ant contest this performance. I applaud both artists or listen to each other and create a master peace of beauty. Thank you.

@DrAmericoPena 7 жыл бұрын

This is the best version of all Belle Nuit' interpretations.

@jamesbachreeves 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I prefer this one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZttggJd0stebpX0.html

@hmph7865 5 жыл бұрын

@jamesbachreeves Apologies, but I prefer this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aaqGnqqFx6-mgmQ.html

@meryr6753 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbachreeves and me too!

@wotan10950 6 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly beautiful rendition. Rhythm and pitch spot on, singers and orchestra absolutely together. It’s so easy to mess this up.

@MusikPiratCH 5 жыл бұрын

Dave Glo Why "suprisingly"? Does the names Jessye Norman and Seiji Ozawa guarantee something special? For me it does! Jessye Norman is outstanding here!

@wotan10950 Жыл бұрын

@@MusikPiratCH I guess I never saw your ridiculous comment before. Well, let's see, the F was probably the top of Jessye Norman's range at that time. But seriously, the Barcarolle is often an encore, and it's routinely sung in a scattershot rhythm and off-pitch. This is an excellent rendition. I can't imagine why you were angling for an argument.

@margaretnewman5855 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Brings tears to gear her

@stanibol 5 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely perfect.

@ConstantinDV 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! It is hard to believe that human beings are capable of such enchantment. It is like touching the divine.

@AButterflyinChrist 4 жыл бұрын

3:45 is my favorite part when she hits that beautiful note and then does it again, Jessye is spectacular ❤️🦋🎶🎶👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@MountTheodore72 4 жыл бұрын

I think if they ever did a movie about Jessye Norman, Angela Bassett would definitely be best suited to portray her, at least in appearance. They seem to both have similar cheek bone structure.

@r.zimmerman3838 6 жыл бұрын

I'm such a wimp...i tear up every time I hear this. 😢

@circlzero 10 жыл бұрын

so beautiful I want to cry!! amazing!!

@jeromerichardson6306 Жыл бұрын

O how l miss the grand and stunning voice and grand talent of. Jessie. Norman

@patriciaweiss4446 4 жыл бұрын

I'm listening! People pass on. Their voices and legacies live on!

@salvatorewongcastello564 6 жыл бұрын

So beatiful!! Just heavenly!!

@sarakurd872 2 жыл бұрын

I will never get enough from of amazing performance . I listen it everyday day !

@regand7830 3 жыл бұрын

What perfection....my ears are so happy!

@Michael-ch6fd 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning performance.

@michaelhall547 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Jessye.

@sandramartins6356 6 жыл бұрын

Não consigo assistir, sem derramar uma lágrima. Maravilhoso.

@panagiotachristara7122 5 жыл бұрын

Norman is a great diva!!!

@LuzHernandez-wk6dm 4 жыл бұрын

Es celestial!! Una bendición tener vida para verlas y escucharlas!!!.

@klausmair2807 2 жыл бұрын

It's absolutlie FANTASTIC 🧡 i Love this so much 👏 💗👍!

@sakbrat1 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What beautiful complements to each other's voices.

@numetutelare 5 жыл бұрын

La Norman ha una voce con un timbro incredibile ed una pastosità di suono che ricorda la mitica Marian Anderson

@gudrunhorst6289 4 жыл бұрын

Rip she was wonderful

@marieponcet4890 4 жыл бұрын

Magnifique !!

@lalomendoza3077 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo ! Bravo ! Amazing voices

@bienvenulascony3544 4 жыл бұрын

Inoubliable Barcarolle, éternellement inscrit dans mon cœur, moment de grâce indicible...

@margarethbarthold 11 жыл бұрын

love this

@raquelgoncalves5180 Жыл бұрын

Duo perfeito❤️

@lucianomorelli736 4 жыл бұрын

Jessye Norman was a Top singer. Very very sad she passed away. Nice people like her shouldn' t.

@erisberber3458 9 жыл бұрын

Jessye una diosa una Diva eres hermosa y celestial una Soprano con un color y registro inigualable Te Amo Jessye

@admirjuniorshow1 2 жыл бұрын

Magnífico !!!!

@robertorrvilaformosa3437 Жыл бұрын

SENSACIONAL...MEU DEUS COMO PODE? QUE PERFEIÇÃO! BRAVÍSSIMAS

@ajrocks12x 5 жыл бұрын

Jessye Norman - tres tres magnifique!!!

@meirefeliz9127 10 ай бұрын

Her faces and expression!! Wonderful!!

@hlwatts9979 4 жыл бұрын

The mezzo is really swallowing her sound. Jessye is divine 🥰🥰🥰

@florentpeleman7248 7 жыл бұрын

What wonderful voices ! ! ! Regards from Florent . ( Belgium ). Ciao.

@Rmacota 8 жыл бұрын

Magnifico!

@carol29carnegie 2 жыл бұрын

Only one word, Beautiful and none can compare 🥰

@robertobarriosgarcia5183 4 жыл бұрын

No cabe duda, reúnen todas las cualidades canoras y sonoras;;;;; bella interpretación. Vivan per SEMPRE!!!!! Le sua Voce e di los Dioses!!!!!!!

@mabohemesoleiletchair6203 5 жыл бұрын

Qué maravilla, Dios!!! Gracias.

@suzanabarbosadesouza3481 4 жыл бұрын

Lindo! Maravilhoso❤️

@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042 5 жыл бұрын

Maravilllosoooo y gloriosas vocesss

@marcelasukerman5601 6 жыл бұрын

No se mucho de música clásica u opera,pero esta versión es la mejor que he disfrutado,magnificas divas

@daniel_5606 6 жыл бұрын

Beautifully

@raularango5973 6 жыл бұрын

Great Miss Norman.

@ardinsalim9048 3 жыл бұрын

they do it so effortlessly

@DNA350ppm 6 жыл бұрын

Jessye Norman - divine!!!

@wendylewis4591 5 жыл бұрын

SUBLIME!😍

@goldielocks5252 4 жыл бұрын

Just outstanding

@zacharylavender1568 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@ITACHI_UC 2 жыл бұрын

Perfeito 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@johnstucko2740 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@panagiotachristara7122 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!