Verrett never received the level of recognition she truly deserved. She was extraordinary on multiple levels, a rare jewel with such conviction, dignity and presence at all times...and what a voice.
I agree, perhaps because she only worked 6 months out of the year, as she thought her non operatic life was important. She and Luciano Pavarotti were splendid together,
Verrett has been one of my all time favorite sopranos. Her voice has such extraordinary rich, burnished timbre that never loses its focus or warmth and consistency. Nor is it ever strained. Her upper range has always had this gorgeous depth. And such conviction. We believe every character she portrays.
OH MY Great God........She is like an angel on Earth just look at her Passion while singing this. OMG this is just amazing. Please take note,s new singers this is how it should be done .Bravi
Pietro Ballo (born October 2, 1952, in Palermo), is an Italian operatic tenor singer. He came from a family of laborers, and he himself worked in a quarry in Sicily before changing his professional orientation toward music. He enrolled in the school of singing at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, then his operatic career started near the end of the 1980s, mostly in Italy, at various opera stages as well as concert halls. This is his debut in the United States.
What greater accolade need one posit than: THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE SUNG. The pathos, passion, whatever you want to call it are overflowing in her presentation of this difficult aria. What a shame she never got the "press" of some more flamboyant mezzos. A truly great voice..and many many thanks!
Verrett is one the greatest singers of our time. Beautiful powerful voice. Beautiful duet with this outstanding tenor. This is why opera is the greatest performing art.
Wow! They're great both because of their vocal performance and their dramatic engagement! This part suits Verrett perfectly. And what a beautiful woman she was! Thanks for sharing this jewel.
OMG thank you foropera you have me on my toes you just made my day, with the new clips of my favorter singer miss verrett....... Thank you . Bravi brava miss verrett
grande Pietro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! la natura non ti è stata benevola fino in fondo.........prima ti ha donato questo splendido strumento per poi togliertelo impietosamente!!!!!!!!!!!
A goddess. She was even more beautiful in later years when she ditched the wigs and appeared in her natural hair. When she played Dalila, I believed that Samson would betray his people and his god for such a woman.
L:unico erede di Pavarotti. L'unico Pietro BALLO., peccato, questo e' il talento, i parassiti, si sono fatti un nome . Li odio. Io sono per l:onore al merito non e' giusto ma se esiste un dio, dovrebbe fare giustizia ........ Ma!!!!!!!!?? Bravissima la signora Verrett Bravissima❤❤❤❤❤❤
Verrett never received the level of recognition she truly deserved. She was extraordinary on multiple levels, a rare jewel with such conviction, dignity and presence at all times...and what a voice.
I always thought she was the greatest mezzo of her generation.
@@jackbulmash4247 She was a truly great singer, in her mezzo roles or her sopranos roles. As a singer I have always been in awe of her.
I agree, perhaps because she only worked 6 months out of the year, as she thought her non operatic life was important. She and Luciano Pavarotti were splendid together,
@@ellenlyons7413Kraus y ella siempre estuvieron maravillosos en La Favorita. Los mejores.
kaus cant touch pavarotti no one can or ever will.
@@aliciarealp
Verrett has been one of my all time favorite sopranos. Her voice has such extraordinary rich, burnished timbre that never loses its focus or warmth and consistency. Nor is it ever strained. Her upper range has always had this gorgeous depth. And such conviction. We believe every character she portrays.
OH MY Great God........She is like an angel on Earth just look at her Passion while singing this. OMG this is just amazing. Please take note,s new singers this is how it should be done .Bravi
still can't believe this gorgeous woman left us, pure heaven @ 8:21
GOOD GOD! La Verrett! Words fail me! No voice like her! No presence! She and Ballo absolutely BURNED DOWN THE HALL!
Pietro Ballo (born October 2, 1952, in Palermo), is an Italian operatic tenor singer. He came from a family of laborers, and he himself worked in a quarry in Sicily before changing his professional orientation toward music. He enrolled in the school of singing at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, then his operatic career started near the end of the 1980s, mostly in Italy, at various opera stages as well as concert halls. This is his debut in the United States.
Wow, Shirley Verrett!!! I fell twice under the chair when listening to her.
What greater accolade need one posit than: THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE SUNG. The pathos, passion, whatever you want to call it are overflowing in her presentation of this difficult aria. What a shame she never got the "press" of some more flamboyant mezzos. A truly great voice..and many many thanks!
Verrett is one the greatest singers of our time. Beautiful powerful voice. Beautiful duet with this outstanding tenor. This is why opera is the greatest performing art.
DAAAAAAAAMN!!!!! Those high notes and swooping intervals were unearthly!!!!
from Bergamo......verrett.....great.....love e kiss
Wow! They're great both because of their vocal performance and their dramatic engagement! This part suits Verrett perfectly. And what a beautiful woman she was! Thanks for sharing this jewel.
Yo tuve a Verret dos veces en La Favorita junto a Kraus y dieron una auténtica lección de canto. Una de las grandes de la lírica.
What a high C!!!!!!
love. love. LOVE! Shirley. RIP! (Don't make 'em like her anymore)
Fantistici, che emozione immensa.
Spectacular!!!!
Wonderful, simply wonderful
Extraordinary, simply sensational ❤️🌟💖
4:13. Excellent
8:20 🤩
totally!
Ok I still love this Posting WAW I want this kind of Passion when I sing BRAVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
OMG thank you foropera you have me on my toes you just made my day, with the new clips of my favorter singer miss verrett....... Thank you . Bravi brava miss verrett
Que barbaridad , Grandeeees Grandeeeeees , BRAVO 🙏❤️
grande Pietro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! la natura non ti è stata benevola fino in fondo.........prima ti ha donato questo splendido strumento per poi togliertelo impietosamente!!!!!!!!!!!
non è stata colpa SOLO della natura.....
Ma che meraviglia!!!!! Pietro Ballo! Incredibile
Gorgeousness Alert: 8:21
Ballo's final note was hit right in the center..perfect attack....WOW...reminded me of Nilsson & Kraus...
One of the most penetrating high C's I have ever heard from a tenor.
Raul Gallo. Birgit Nilsson and Alfredo Kraus?
@@MOV1983 YES...note attacked right in the center like Kraus and Nilsson
Pietro Ballo....the best!!
*6:48 #masterful
@31122051 Carissimo cosa ne pensi di questo grandissimo tenore ingiustamente finito???? Ciao
A goddess. She was even more beautiful in later years when she ditched the wigs and appeared in her natural hair. When she played Dalila, I believed that Samson would betray his people and his god for such a woman.
judycadana I agree she was best delilah
the tenor is Pietro Ballo
Bellísima voz la de Pietro Ballo, sinceramente lo he descubierto ahora
Who is the tenor?
Right!!! He was fantastic !!!! Lol
Hú...ebbe a két énekesbe is "beleszerettem"...nem szabadulhatok! CSODÁLATOSAK!
Sorry, can you translate your comment please?
L:unico erede di Pavarotti. L'unico Pietro BALLO., peccato, questo e' il talento, i parassiti, si sono fatti un nome . Li odio. Io sono per l:onore al merito non e' giusto ma se esiste un dio, dovrebbe fare giustizia ........ Ma!!!!!!!!?? Bravissima la signora Verrett Bravissima❤❤❤❤❤❤
Who is conducting?
millertj27 anton guadagno