Kathleen Battle sings "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi

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Kathleen Battle sings "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi

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Күн бұрын

Kathleen Battle and the Montréal Symphony Orchestra with conductor Charles Dutoit. Gala concert, 1994.

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@lougomes2912 3 жыл бұрын

In a world full of fuller louder voices, she made a difference with her delicacy, beautiful phrasing, vocal fluency (both ease and clarity on every note she'd sing). On a personal note, the most beautiful timbre of all, delivered with finesse and pose. My absolute favourite.

@maryfrances1202 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. During my soprano studies, she was my favorite

@romuloalves8404 2 ай бұрын

I agree completely! I discover this wonderfull voice now! That voice! Marvelous voice!

@jimmyhong7799 4 жыл бұрын

To me, she is the greatest soprano of all time. Nobody touched my heart as strong.

@danielcabreraloa5191 4 жыл бұрын

@Barone Vitellio Scarpia what a stupid comment

@ingenieroguzman3806 4 жыл бұрын

@Barone Vitellio Scarpia Callas had a horrible voice, so dark, so metallic, hard to bear.

@ingenieroguzman3806 4 жыл бұрын

@Barone Vitellio Scarpia People that really don't know about Classical Voices always say that Callas is the best jajajajajajaja, please listening more Soprano's voices, there are many Sopranos with better Voice Quality than Callas. Many Opera experts have coincided that Callas had an ugly, dark and metallic voice, her high notes are so bothering. it seems you don't know Norman, Price, Tebaldi, Freni, Peters, Gruberova, Milanov, Dessay, Popp, Serra, Moffo, etc, etc, these were really beautiful voices!. Callas maybe could be the best actress but the best singer, NEVER! ...

@ingenieroguzman3806 4 жыл бұрын

@Barone Vitellio Scarpia OMG!... How you dare! .. Edita is considered one of the best Queens of the Night and Coloratura Soprano ever, she continued singing until she had 70 years old and Callas lost her voice at the age of 50 :D ! ... Price, Norman, woofy? .. Price was one of the best Aidas! .. Norman was one of the best Wagnerian's! ...No, no!, now I can understand why you like the ugly voice of Callas. Yes, Callas had a powerful voice but horrible color! ...

@ingenieroguzman3806 4 жыл бұрын

@Barone Vitellio Scarpia nop, the best Queens of the Night are Luciana Serra and Diana Damrau, The best Aida is Price, Kirsten Flagstad yes could be but Norman was absolutely stunning as Wagnerian. Yes, Callas lost her ugly voice when she was 50 and for that reason she was depressed and died at 54. Callas's Life always was controversial, polemical, scandalous, and her voice showed her sadness. Callas never gonna be the best, NEVER!.

@bugsb70 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful voices ever.

@piustwelfth 2 жыл бұрын

Has there ever been a more gorgeous voice? I can't think of one. I saw her live in recital, and she did not disappoint.

@sunvalleychic 11 жыл бұрын

Her voice has such a pretty sound. I never get tired of listening to her. Thank you Kathleen for blessing us with your voice.

@glenpalmer250 11 жыл бұрын

Pure Beauty in every sense...A Gift From The Creator....

@TheMathias456 12 жыл бұрын

So pure and light yet powerful at the same time, perfection in the voice with a gorgeous face

@adrianvargas3390 4 жыл бұрын

The best interpretation of this masterpiece. She knows what she is saying, she feels every single word and note, and she plays the character.

@rmjrenee 4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Vargas yes, I was just thinking the same. I’m new to opera. I’ve been spending days listening to versions of this beautiful piece. I think that this is the first one that truly reflects the story and I can easily imagine that this is the voice of the young girl singing to her father. She sings beautifully and simply - without trying to convince people that she can.

@tombarnes7196 3 жыл бұрын

At my daughter's wedding, I had this played when we did the Father and Daughter dance. It will always be a special song for me.

@victorvegas435 Жыл бұрын

When one talks perfection at singing, she always arises. A great Diva. Beautiful and loving voice.

@ROWLURES 12 жыл бұрын

To say that this is beautiful would be an understatement. It's more than divine.

@mgolden5630 7 жыл бұрын

How can you not enjoy Kathleen's amazing voice?

@rubi588 3 жыл бұрын

It’s only watching her live that I think people have issues because of that weird thing with her jaw that she does on the really high notes, looks like she’s sticking her tongue through the bottom lip and curling her lip in. Lovely voice otherwise honestly just looks annoying live

@mgolden5630 3 жыл бұрын

@@rubi588 HI: Opera singers are trained, and they know how to use the instrument they have, that is their mouth and throat and all to create beautiful sounds. It is not something to say that looks odd. she is not speaking, but singing. That is how they use their instrument, which is God Given. If you look at other professionally trained singers, you will note that they have similar traits. It is what they do and it may look strange, but they are trained.

@redbarnz 5 жыл бұрын

This is a spectacular tragedy not to hear Kathleen Battle singing like an angel. Her rendition brings tears to my eyes it is so beautifully expressed with power and virtuosity. Bravo!

@davidferrara1105 4 жыл бұрын

I got to see her sing it live

@rochellewarren5008 18 күн бұрын

💜☄️🌌

@dianejordan6549 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful I love this so much

@convolutedexperiment 10 жыл бұрын

Kathleen enters and departs the stage like Princess, so Regal! And what a voice, sorry I didn't get a chance to chat to her.

@marcello759 11 жыл бұрын

She has a beautiful and soft voice. Amazing.

@nataliamedina2577 6 жыл бұрын

She's so gorgeous and talented love her

@palmtreeway 3 жыл бұрын

Her voice should be heard amongst the galaxies and stars as a welcome to Mother Earth

@chrisbean 4 жыл бұрын

There's something vulnerable to sopranos' voices, they seem like fragile beings, and Kathleen's voice gets to me on such an emotional level.

@texbear21 12 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, I am in awe. Wish I could have been there.

@annacronism 12 жыл бұрын

Superb! Such a pure, clear voice. I am awed!

@tyboone9236 3 жыл бұрын

Touched my heart😢😭

@operadog2000 8 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful! Fantastic covering of the voice-so FULL!

@Schoolgirl325 10 жыл бұрын

One of the best renditions that I've heard of O mio babbino Caro! Battle's voice is a bit lighter than I'm used to hearing for this aria, but she still sounds amazing and angelic!

@shells500tutubo 5 жыл бұрын

That's the thing. The aria is supposed to be light, as it is sung by a teenaged girl.

@scmcdonald4920 3 жыл бұрын

The voice of an Angel!!💞

@anitaamstutz4850 4 жыл бұрын

Sheer clarity and pure beauty. What a gift

@texbear21 12 жыл бұрын

Brava! Diva Kathleen!

@ladonte1980 4 жыл бұрын

PERFECTION!!!

@drewqq 10 жыл бұрын

My gosh that was so beautiful--so much like a little girl talking to her daddy.

@ngatihine6072 7 жыл бұрын

drewqq yes she does the little girl voice a lot

@photo161 7 жыл бұрын

exactly, instead of a very canny and determined young woman who knows exactly how to get what she wants from her doting father...

@h.ammons593 6 жыл бұрын

eoselan7 good point

@siribaimusic 4 жыл бұрын

@@photo161 you can interpret it that way or let it be sincere. Personally I think the sincere choice is more surprising and touching in this otherwise absolutely ridiculous and piece of comedic music theater, I mean opera. =)

@davidjumbo8516 Жыл бұрын

The best soprano of our time...omg😢 beautiful voice...

@Hanako5100 12 жыл бұрын

Tender, intimate "O mio babbino caro." Loving and caressing. It's a different expression from most other sopranos' interpretation. but just as beautiful and impressive. In her time she was a magnificent singer and I still like her very much.

@john-nancyewert1055 2 жыл бұрын

She is more beautiful today, with a voice to match, if either can be possible. I will love both, forever.

@winrx 12 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary - even Maestro Dutoit is in total awe......

@bogofusion 7 жыл бұрын

I love Kathleen Battle. Precision and excellence.

@simonbrown6441 Ай бұрын

Just a totally gorgeous voice.

@ChagoWilson 8 жыл бұрын

HAPPY LIFE ANNIVERSARY - 8/13/16 - Our Very Dearest Kathleen Battle

@numap4701 8 жыл бұрын

Very true

@pamelaparker4143 4 жыл бұрын

outstanding very powerful and soft and the same time

@cynthiawalker5620 3 жыл бұрын

I feel this performance truly captures a teenage girl’s drama and emotions. Brava!

@kennedyreid2504 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best I have heard here on

@ministerthomas98 13 жыл бұрын

Effortless and simply celestial! Brava, Kathy!!!

@karennoradj4665 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing !!!

@sunvalleychic 12 жыл бұрын

She is wonderful. Thank you for posting.

@ayako44 12 жыл бұрын

So beautiful.

@davidferrara1105 2 жыл бұрын

i saw her front row at a recital with piano in 1990. best concert i've ever seen

@SuperMoofie 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful voice.. one of the best so far. :)

@normagilpin7841 7 жыл бұрын

Such a gloriously beautiful voice ... such an exquisite performance!!

@devahdee6400 11 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful...

@jamesstewart2159 8 жыл бұрын

Kathleen battle, is one of ,the GREATS....GOD BLESS ...HER

@operadog2000 6 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable beautiful-especially the covering of her voice!

@clemona2005mk 12 жыл бұрын

How grace & amaging voice!! Thank you for posting.

@todosassd1855 4 жыл бұрын

So pure and lovely

@TheReneex 2 жыл бұрын

I think she's one of the greatest soprano's ever.

@ChagoWilson 7 жыл бұрын

Happy 69th Anniversary of Life, today, August 13, 2017, Dearest Ms. Kathleen Battle !!!!

@Vwjl1207 9 жыл бұрын

MAGNIFICENT!!!

@annefridal4688 10 жыл бұрын

those amazing interval jumps no one like kathleen . singers of this calibre missing today

@janetqamar2755 7 жыл бұрын

Anne Fridal h

@ajmccurry5097 6 жыл бұрын

Really? You must have stopped listening

@richmerne3593 2 ай бұрын

All sorts of things can be said of Battle, - here's mine. The sweetest voice to come out of the USA (where God knows a sweet voice is needed) in these terrible times. If my comment doesnt show, I dont care, - my middle name is Ucalegon!

@hilarybromley3064 2 жыл бұрын

This is my fave rendition

@MrX-kl7wx 7 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Angelic voice!

@kantham888 Жыл бұрын

thank hou God for giving her such a beautiful voice - my Lord and Master

@sallydegreeneartistministe1559 6 жыл бұрын

So what if she rushed it She was probably told to perform it just like that! Beautiful voice, beautiful lady, a true blessing to musicians everywhere

@john-nancyewert1055 2 жыл бұрын

The best, of the best.

@nataliamedina2577 5 жыл бұрын

She's amazing stunning

@damothepianist 10 жыл бұрын

Can't top the previous comments. Glorious!

@mbaggarly 14 жыл бұрын

gorgeous performance

@patriciaclarke4713 5 жыл бұрын

Now that is a wonderful voice.....

@joconimapojma 4 жыл бұрын

the best ever, angelic voice, from the heaven.

@scottadams1798 6 ай бұрын

Kathleen Battle singing "O Mio Babbino caro" with the Montreal Symphony is my favorite rendition of the song

@whitelrcomcast 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent

@antoniahenry3413 6 жыл бұрын

True talent,she has a beautiful voice.

@ichdenkesonstichbin 10 жыл бұрын

sweetest voice

@photo161 7 жыл бұрын

yes, but only rarely is a character in opera "sweet"...

@erikalecounte Жыл бұрын

OMGOODNESS.....THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

@megabit27 11 жыл бұрын

wow. she sounds effortless. wow!

@Dra741 4 жыл бұрын

The butterfly that comes in your garden, and the Bee, they come to give you a Grace song and rejoice in excellence henceforth have come from Kathleen Battle, lest we not lose our ability to recognize that. Such a gif

@excelsior999 7 жыл бұрын

Aside from her typically sublime performance I noted that Ms. Battle curtsied when she took the stage, which I found to be very charming. That, her impeccable carriage, and her elegant attire all exuded class. How many female performers still do that in the world of classical music? By way of contrast, Yuja Wang often appears onstage dressed like a performer in a Las Vegas lounge act, which does a disservice to the music that she plays, the composer, the audience and, most of all, herself.

@detlevbrackmann6317 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant !

@kantham888 Жыл бұрын

i even love her choice of dress and colours

@normanpugh-newby9504 3 жыл бұрын

Superb interpretation. Amazing delivery.

@sergiovarela8030 5 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTAMENTE DESLUMBRANTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

@tashwhimpey8114 2 ай бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful

@user-ob7pv4vt5u 10 жыл бұрын

So beautiful...

@gillianreyes-allen9524 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🤩😘

@bend3838 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best version to me.

@AlphonsodeBarbo 7 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@morrisskipper804 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful voice.

@yanfierce104 12 жыл бұрын

I love when she sings this song ♥

@user-wc5oe8ob8m 28 күн бұрын

Браво,восхитительно!👍👏👏👏👏

@TDCflyer 10 жыл бұрын

Now, THIS is something. So many great singers have tried their best with this tune, not to mention all those "wonder-voices" from various talent shows - but none, I repeat: NONE have come close to the marvel of this particular performance!

@BoraViolin 8 жыл бұрын

So true. The tragedy is that people going crazy over those talent show "wonder Voices" can't tell the difference. It drives me nuts!

@marcoopera 14 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marcusribeiro2427 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful voice... Uau... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@jauipop 7 жыл бұрын

I had the great pleasure and privilege of seeing her in concert in Hong Kong years ago in a very intimate venue. It was just stunning... Although she did come out for one too many encores (not that I was complaining!!)

@hitziklaus 12 жыл бұрын

I love it!!! A very nice voice!!!

@jeannettedold2197 3 жыл бұрын

Her voice is heavenly! I never heard her sing this before; my favorite rendition was sung by Kiri Te Kanawa but I think Kathleen Battle's is just as amazing!