¡ Sí ! , Miss Nilsson fue, es y siempre será una diosa, su hermosa e inigualable voz conmueve hasta sacar las lágrimas. Una de las mejores Turandot en toda su historia y de las mejores intérpretes de Wagner.
I remember seeing her in the audience of Franco Zefferelli's Turandot at the Met. She received a standing ovation from the audience during intermissiom, as she entered the house, and she outshined Elizabeth Taylor who was sitting a few rows ahead of her with Zefferelli. Eva Marton who was singing Turandot had roses thrown to her at the curtain call. She picked them up and threw them at Brigit Nilsson saying "You deserve all the roses". Marton was a class act!
This video is so perfect for everyone to see how she sings with all her body and and mind, every muscle she uses perfectly as how it suppose to be to produce perfect sound. Even that i am not a singer can feel how well she uses her body as instrument.
You're quite right. This is perfect performance. And she sings it as a prayer, which it is - something private between her and God. "I've never done anything wrong, I've been charitable, I've followed the faith, why do you reward me thus?"
I’m italian, i’m opera fan and i work in opera house since 1985: never heard such a voice and such a perfect pronunciation (she was swedish and didn't speak a word of Italian ... but she sang italian heavenly) Her TURANDOT is masterpiece
The purity of that top note. She doesnt rise to the note like callas did. She takes a small breath then hits it dead centre . The purity takes my breath away. She is the greatest female opera singer ever. The only one to top her was male and he was ofcourse enrico caruso.
So beautiful!!!! Today we can't get one soprano to sing this piece this well never mind this beautifully. The crowd would go nuts today to hear something so incredible today!
wow, how beautifully she sings it. she really feels it. can I see a tiny tear in her eyes? and how modest she is, she passes on the applause that is dedicated to her to the conductor and the orchestra! what a woman!!! 🥰 ❤🎉
Where other singers summon every ounce of strength and reserve in order to belt out the high note at the end as if it were some sort of clarion call, Nilsson effortlessly delivers a sublime climax, made all the more poignant and effective by her restraint.
Her voice is such a beautiful instrument firmly under control. Like a high- powered race car with a master driver. Stunning. Love this and Callas' performance of this great aria.
Greatest natural phenomenon singer in history__ Grateful to have seen/heard her live 15 times__ Those who didn’t can’t possibly know what they missed_______ Goddess ______________________________
Never was it better, or more truly, said. To hear her voice was a peak experience in one's life. She was phenomenal-- meaning not one among others, but one and one alone.
This is my First time hearing Birgit Sing Vissi D'arte ... I have not the Words her range and depth are Beautifull .... I have just became her newest fan .... Thank God I found Opera late in life but I am making up for it ... Bravo Birgit 💙🙏
The Placidity the prayer, the stillness, the focus, the humility, the surrender, the pleading, the truth the emotion, the effect on us all. Perfection.
There is nothing in music so wonderful, so redeeming when in opera context the climatic phrase exceeds your expectations. Miss Nilson, still enthralled at age 15 from performance at Cincinnati May Festival .
Almost made me cry. I am her biggest fan. She is great abd one of the best sopranos I have heard. Sadly Neveer saw her live because Iwas a Child. But have many records of live recordings and is amazing, specially Turandot, Salomé, Isolde, Brunhilde and Elektra.
I am her greatest fan__ wanna fight?? And should we also fight the millions of others who claim to be her greatest fan?? A goddess__ I saw/heard her live 15 times__ those who didn’t deserve our live and sympathy__ stupendous , the greatest natural vocal phenomenon in history ________________________________|
OMG what a talent! The godlike gift is only realized a few times in a generation. Lucky for us this rare recording can give the public a glimmer of her incredible voice.
La soprano sueca Birgit Nilsson demuestra en este concierto en vivo sus grandes calidades vocales y técnicas cantando el aria de Puccini "Vissi d'arte", de la ópera TOSCA, donde demuestra su maravilloso dominio del fraseo y la modulación exquisita de su voz, una de las mejores sopranos líricas del siglo XX sin duda alguna.
Incredible voice and technique. What's even more incredible is that she does not place technique ahead of interpretation and complete surrender in the journey and expression of the great composition. This is how it should ALWAYS be done.
Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore, non feci mai male ad anima viva! Con man furtiva quante miserie conobbi, aiutai... Sempre con fe' sincera la mia preghiera ai santi tabernacolo salì, sempre con fe' sincera diedi, fiori agli altar. Nell'ora del dolore perchè, perchè, Signore, perchè me ne rimuneri così? Diedi gioielli della Madonna al manto, e diedi il canto agli astri, al ciel, che ne ridean più belli. Nell'ora del dolor, perchè, perchè, Signor, perchè me ne rimuneri così?
Who sings these Arias are unique and Gifted … These Arias are immortal and Who sing them are legents of the music Whenever İ listen these kınd of emotional Arias a couple of tears come… Puccini is my favorite , Verdi second .
wrong button, Anyway, in Gothenburg, she drowned the orchestra and filled the entire stadium, it was simply overwhelming, she said in an interview that it took her 10 years to find the voice, and an other 10 years to tame it, to a point where she felt totally satisfied, she waited until her late 30ties, in 1959 before she made her Metropolitan debut, and the rest is history, she sang a number of parts before that, around the Opera houses in Europe, it is a mystery how she could produce such power and precision, she discovered her own technic, and kept it as a secret. I don't think there will be a soprano voice like that again, my favorite is the Turandot recording from 1959 with Jussie Bjoerling , made in Rome , two of the best voices coming together.
Beautiful! Came here based on a recommendation from an Ethel Merman video in terms of vocal power. Different styles, but very nice! Happy I stopped by.
I can’t remember which Ethel video specifically, but this one is a lot of fun.....Ethel self-mocking her own belting: ua-cam.com/video/DgLtRLgVcQg/v-deo.html
I was lucky to hear her live in Stockholm 3 times, once in her yearly open air concert at the Tivoli , and once in Shockey Arena where she elected to sing unamplified,
On paper, Birgit Nilsson, known for Wagnerian and Strauss roles doesn't look great for singing Tosca, but when you take the time to listen, the voice is there for Tosca. I don't know if she has the acting skills for the role, but the legitimate dramatic soprano voice of hers is probably something that will never be matched in history
Her technical mastery would have allowed her to tackle most of Puccini (there's a recording of Fanciulla del West), but I think she wouldn't have been at ease with the raw passion of the characters.
Take it from me, I saw her Tosca several times and she was incredible in the role, just as she is here. No OVERACTING, no oversinging. Just an honest portrayal that captivated the moment she came on stage ,
Cualquiera que se considere "aficionado" a la opera deberia saber que esta señora es una de las mejores soprandos de la historia, sobre todo en operas de Wagner, Straus, además de ser la mejor en Turandot.
That pianissimo is absolutely gorgeous and totally unexpected from a voice of this size
Often forgotten Birgit Nilsson had one of the best and riches soprano voices of the last century, she is missed
You can say A LOT of things about Birgit Nilsson, but that she is often forgotten is definitely not one of them.
Surely very much Remembered. She had no rivals in her time and there has been no one to approach her since.
In my humble opinion, she possessed one of the most exciting voices that was ever heard.
Agree !!
Agreed...and we don't need to be all that humble!!
¡ Sí ! , Miss Nilsson fue, es y siempre será una diosa, su hermosa e inigualable voz conmueve hasta sacar las lágrimas. Una de las mejores Turandot en toda su historia y de las mejores intérpretes de Wagner.
Can we talk about that gorgeous pianissimo after the Bb? o.O
Beautiful pianissimo❤and diminuendo
Beautiful !
We can, indeed.
She's so famous for having a powerful voice that it's easy to forget how beautiful her voice was. I love this rendition!
this song has nothing to do with power and volume. It's about sentimental feelings
@@corec1991 That is Bagabonda said. Pay attention!
@@corec1991 Aria, not song.
If perfection in singing exists this is it.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious👋
She was really into this performance. What a superior voice, great poise, carefull and artistic delivery. And she brought this every time.
She definitely did!
I remember seeing her in the audience of Franco Zefferelli's Turandot at the Met. She received a standing ovation from the audience during intermissiom, as she entered the house, and she outshined Elizabeth Taylor who was sitting a few rows ahead of her with Zefferelli. Eva Marton who was singing Turandot had roses thrown to her at the curtain call. She picked them up and threw them at Brigit Nilsson saying "You deserve all the roses". Marton was a class act!
I was there also and witnessed the ovation ....If I remember correctly she was with Christa Ludwig.
This video is so perfect for everyone to see how she sings with all her body and and mind, every muscle she uses perfectly as how it suppose to be to produce perfect sound. Even that i am not a singer can feel how well she uses her body as instrument.
You're quite right. This is perfect performance. And she sings it as a prayer, which it is - something private between her and God. "I've never done anything wrong, I've been charitable, I've followed the faith, why do you reward me thus?"
I’m italian, i’m opera fan and i work in opera house since 1985: never heard such a voice and such a perfect pronunciation (she was swedish and didn't speak a word of Italian ... but she sang italian heavenly)
Her TURANDOT is masterpiece
Miss Nilsson was, is and always will be a goddess. Her beatiful voice will remain forever in our souls. She is a world cultural heritage.
What a voice!!!...the weight, ....the warmth....the strength...the perfect intonation....
The purity of that top note. She doesnt rise to the note like callas did. She takes a small breath then hits it dead centre . The purity takes my breath away. She is the greatest female opera singer ever. The only one to top her was male and he was ofcourse enrico caruso.
OMG OMG OMG, all those perfect clean attacks, the complete control, no fear at all before "the high note" 🤯🤯
So beautiful!!!! Today we can't get one soprano to sing this piece this well never mind this beautifully. The crowd would go nuts today to hear something so incredible today!
she is not beatiful at all
@@Dino-su2wh The way you said that seemed like you are good looking.
@@Dino-su2wh The discussion is about how exquisite and beautiful her voice was! Don't be insulting!
wow, how beautifully she sings it. she really feels it. can I see a tiny tear in her eyes? and how modest she is, she passes on the applause that is dedicated to her to the conductor and the orchestra! what a woman!!! 🥰 ❤🎉
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious👋
Good Lord above, that dim was exquisite.
Ms Nilsson is phenomenal. ❤
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious👋
A voice lesson to be studied again and again.
This is the standard for this aria, all others fall short.
That tear at the end 🥺🥺
Omg. Just omg. When sung what’s simply on the page it is so pure. No superfluous messiness under the guise of emotion. Breath taking.
La technique impeccable. Un monument du chant lyrique. Sublime Birgit. Bravo madame.
Where other singers summon every ounce of strength and reserve in order to belt out the high note at the end as if it were some sort of clarion call, Nilsson effortlessly delivers a sublime climax, made all the more poignant and effective by her restraint.
Так и нужно петь..по роли это самое правильное
Her voice is such a beautiful instrument firmly under control. Like a high- powered race car with a master driver. Stunning. Love this and Callas' performance of this great aria.
Greatest natural phenomenon singer in history__ Grateful to have seen/heard her live 15 times__ Those who didn’t can’t possibly know what they missed_______
Goddess ______________________________
Never was it better, or more truly, said. To hear her voice was a peak experience in one's life. She was phenomenal-- meaning not one among others, but one and one alone.
This is my First time hearing Birgit Sing Vissi D'arte ... I have not the Words her range and depth are Beautifull .... I have just became her newest fan ....
Thank God I found Opera late in life but I am making up for it ...
Bravo Birgit 💙🙏
The Placidity the prayer, the stillness, the focus, the humility, the surrender, the pleading, the truth the emotion, the effect on us all. Perfection.
Damn... listening to this on the metro and I almost cried...
That diminuendo from 3:07-3:20 bout knocked me out!
Me too.
Haha yes. She knows what she does here.
När jag var liten , mitt hemma hade vi endast radio ock jag tyckte att lysna Birgit i veckkans klassik 😘
Jag sa😊
There is nothing in music so wonderful, so redeeming when in opera context the climatic phrase exceeds your expectations. Miss Nilson, still enthralled at age 15 from performance at Cincinnati May
Festival .
Magnificent! 100% passion with masterly control!
Damn!!! The very greatest soprano!!
Una superba interpretazione artistica e vocale. Grandissima.
I am enraptured by this moving performance by the best dramatic soprano in recorded history.
Gorgeous beyond description and I love the way she holds the mood after she stops singing.
She made my "cryometer" almost Explode! Greatest diva
Almost made me cry. I am her biggest fan. She is great abd one of the best sopranos I have heard. Sadly Neveer saw her live because Iwas a Child. But have many records of live recordings and is amazing, specially Turandot, Salomé, Isolde, Brunhilde and Elektra.
I am her greatest fan__ wanna fight?? And should we also fight the millions of others who claim to be her greatest fan?? A goddess__ I saw/heard her live 15 times__ those who didn’t deserve our live and sympathy__ stupendous , the greatest natural vocal phenomenon in history ________________________________|
@@cadaverdog1424 I'll fight anybody for "greatest fan" title.
and another role she was famous for: Färberin (Barak´s wife from Frau ohne Schatten)
OMG what a talent! The godlike gift is only realized a few times in a generation. Lucky for us this rare recording can give the public a glimmer of her incredible voice.
OMG 😍 This, in my humble opinion, is the best rendition. Her voice suits the aria very well.
La soprano sueca Birgit Nilsson demuestra en este concierto en vivo sus grandes calidades vocales y técnicas cantando el aria de Puccini "Vissi d'arte", de la ópera TOSCA, donde demuestra su maravilloso dominio del fraseo y la modulación exquisita de su voz, una de las mejores sopranos líricas del siglo XX sin duda alguna.
Unbelievable! Such technical mastery!
Incredible voice and technique. What's even more incredible is that she does not place technique ahead of interpretation and complete surrender in the journey and expression of the great composition. This is how it should ALWAYS be done.
Maravillosa! Única! Insuperable! tenia la voz más grande como jamás he oído otra.
une pure perfection!!!! incapable de retenir mes larmes...
Wow. Just wow. Incredible.
Vila i frid, fina Birgit! ❤🕊Du är fortfarande utan konkurrens.
Montserrat caballe
Bravo 👏 pour l'immense soprano du nord 💯😍💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Que hermosura de voz tan clara y expresiva, hermoso!!!
that was so beautiful. ❤
Che voce! Sublime! Eccellente! 💖😻
The last pianissimo, makes me cry, so beautiful ! 😭😭😭😭
It's really perfect 👏👏👏
Oh! My vagus nerve!. If I were around then, I'd of paid to see her sing this every night! This has never been sung better. Comment in 2024
Su técnica era exquisita y su apoyo fue extraordinario.
Beautiful true Bel canto singing, yes this is how big voices sing correctly, and no she doesn't breath through the nose. Told you so
Simply divine.
Splendida, voce ariosa e timbratissima, ti amo Birgit♥️
彼女の発声は唯一無二
スカラ座の奥までも抜けて飛んでくるような素晴らしい声
Just incredible...
Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore,
non feci mai male ad anima viva!
Con man furtiva
quante miserie conobbi, aiutai...
Sempre con fe' sincera
la mia preghiera ai santi tabernacolo salì,
sempre con fe' sincera
diedi, fiori agli altar.
Nell'ora del dolore
perchè, perchè, Signore,
perchè me ne rimuneri così?
Diedi gioielli della Madonna al manto,
e diedi il canto agli astri, al ciel,
che ne ridean più belli.
Nell'ora del dolor,
perchè, perchè, Signor,
perchè me ne rimuneri così?
birgit das stimmwunder und beste wagnersängein-einfach grandios
Beautiful!
It's amazing how she restricts her huge voice in order to sing this relatively subtle aria. And she sings it wonderfully indeed!
Who sings these Arias are unique and Gifted … These Arias are immortal and Who sing them are legents of the music
Whenever İ listen these kınd of emotional Arias a couple of tears come… Puccini is my favorite , Verdi second .
She pulls you into this moment and the world stops. Just as Puccini intended.
wrong button, Anyway, in Gothenburg, she drowned the orchestra and filled the entire stadium, it was simply overwhelming, she said in an interview that it took her 10 years to find the voice, and an other 10 years to tame it, to a point where she felt totally satisfied, she waited until her late 30ties, in 1959 before she made her Metropolitan debut, and the rest is history, she sang a number of parts before that, around the Opera houses in Europe, it is a mystery how she could produce such power and precision, she discovered her own technic, and kept it as a secret. I don't think there will be a soprano voice like that again, my favorite is the Turandot recording from 1959 with Jussie Bjoerling , made in Rome , two of the best voices coming together.
Absolutely right. Nilsson and Bjoerling---it does not get any better. Beyond compare.
Interpretazione superlativa...
Che dire una delle più grandi soprano della storia
BRAVISSIMA Birgit!!!!🥰🥰🥰
Grandissima cantante, tecnica impeccabile, acuti taglienti come lame. Brava!!!
Greatly divine beyond gifted bravo
Love this woman!!
Beautiful
Brava!
As always, AMAZING!
My favourite singer ever
Beautiful! Came here based on a recommendation from an Ethel Merman video in terms of vocal power. Different styles, but very nice! Happy I stopped by.
can u link this video? im curious...
I can’t remember which Ethel video specifically, but this one is a lot of fun.....Ethel self-mocking her own belting: ua-cam.com/video/DgLtRLgVcQg/v-deo.html
This video is a thing of beauty! ❤️❤️❤️
Perfect performance! Interpretation that ...takes off! Τέλεια ερμηνεία! Ερμηνεία που ...απογειώνει!
Thank you! That was amazing!
Simple amazing 🤩
Me ha dejado "sin respiración" esta VOZ SOBRENATURAL de la INEFABLE B.N....!!!
Que HERMOSURA de Voz ¡Absolutamente sublime!👌
DIVA , INCOMPARÁVEL , VOZ E INTERPRETAÇÃOES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... ESPLÊNDIDO SOPRANO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was lucky to hear her live in Stockholm 3 times, once in her yearly open air concert at the Tivoli , and once in Shockey Arena where she elected to sing unamplified,
Bravo 👏🏻 amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰😘
On paper, Birgit Nilsson, known for Wagnerian and Strauss roles doesn't look great for singing Tosca, but when you take the time to listen, the voice is there for Tosca. I don't know if she has the acting skills for the role, but the legitimate dramatic soprano voice of hers is probably something that will never be matched in history
Yes my top 3 are her, Maria Callas, Dame Joan Sutherland.
Her technical mastery would have allowed her to tackle most of Puccini (there's a recording of Fanciulla del West), but I think she wouldn't have been at ease with the raw passion of the characters.
kheili khoob gofti!~
Take it from me, I saw her Tosca several times and she was incredible in the role, just as she is here. No OVERACTING, no oversinging. Just an honest portrayal that captivated the moment she came on stage ,
Thanks a lot for sharing this jewel.
BRAVA! grandissima interpretazione.... Davvero emozionante....
Bravo!
Es impresionante la tecnica de esta mujer, fantastica y por desgracia no tan reconocida.
Cualquiera que se considere "aficionado" a la opera deberia saber que esta señora es una de las mejores soprandos de la historia, sobre todo en operas de Wagner, Straus, además de ser la mejor en Turandot.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious👋 Extremely good.
Che grazia...
Wonderfuo Birgit, love her somuch ♥
Это Божественно!
incredible technique. nice seeing her face while singing this aria.
Она божественна! Лучше и чувственнее не спел никто.
Милашкина, лучше Тоски я не слышала. Но и Каллас, и Нильсон, и Тебальди, и Кабалье по-своему хороши.
Фантастически!
Una voz milagrosa!!
Very fine great singer.