So many people on here are far too negative! When this was recorded she was just at the beginning of her career and yet she's still amazing. So it may not be perfect for you opera 'critics' out there, but if people don't want to enjoy her talent then don't watch!
All the "real opera fans" coming here to bash this girl is the reason opera can't seem to take hold in mainstream popular culture. Elitism and exclusivity just makes if harder for the younger generations to acquire a taste for classical music and opera. Speaking personally, no I wouldn't listen to this woman's rendition of L'amour if I had the choice but there is obviously something about her that the public finds accessible and I see nothing wrong with that. No one should have to feel judged because of their taste and classic crossover only help to popularize opera in all it's interpretations in the long run.
It's really simple if you choose to sing a song any song sing it well and don't do a substandard version where you insult music listeners with crap. The reason she's getting some attention is because she is obviously very attractive and image is more important than substance now a days.
Elitism, classic crossover being good, opera dying ... All besides the point - this is not opera/classical singing. If someone likes it, enjoy, . Some people go to McDonalds for a gastro treat ..
I LOVE THE WAY SHE BREATHES !!!!!!!!! INTERESTING : PEOPLE WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT MUSIC JUDGING!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS THE BEST OF ALL!!!!!!!!!
I'm not an opera lover, but this is one of those songs that I enjoy hearing. Her voice is good although she seemed a little tense to me,but great job overall.
Es extraordinaria, romántica, sentimental...al oír ésta música, me eleva a otra dimensión de felicidad, de placer, me llena el corazón de paz, deseas vivir, me armoniza la conciencia, el espíritu.Cuanto mas la oye, mas adquiere estímulos sensoriales...yo diría, es una terapia para el corazón, fluye en el consciente toda determinación de energía positiva. FELICITACIONES !!, a RobGreen por subir éste vídeo, igualmente por esta interpretación de Carmen/Habanera.Saludos. Pulgar hacia arriba !!
The bird you thought you had caughtbeat its wings and flew away ... love stays away, you wait and wait; when least expected, there it is! All around you, swift, so swift, it comes, it goes, and then returns ... you think you hold it fast, it flees you think you're free, it holds you fast. Love! Love! Love! Love! Love is a gypsy's child, it has never, ever, known a law; love me not, then I love you; if I love you, you'd best beware!
Holy lord, she's one of the best singers in the world!! It's a matter of her interpretation of the music I believe.... She is a star, have sung her whole life. Only real masters could judge her.
Oh I know! Spoiled the whole thing for me. Fancy a Welsh girl not being able to pronounce the French word "tu" to the satisfaction of (possibly) only one perfectionist. Don't be silly!
There are some astonishing comments from (presumably) opera snobs here, who clearly don’t realise that microphone technology has moved on since the days of Maria Calles.
I don't mean to be any sort of way, but no her voice cannot carry. She is using a microphone. A vast majority of this aria was unsupported and would likely not be heard, save the high note, without the mic!
A mí sinceramente no me gustó para nada, supuestamente ella es mezzosoprano... Naaaaa!, no tiene timbre de mezzo, a lo sumo una soprano con graves y agudos débiles.
Felicidades a UA-cam y a todo su extraordinario Staff, por permitir poner a las Personas amantes verdaderas/ros, y románticas/os de la buena música /opera, esta interpretación de CARMEN, que nos llenan de nostalgia y de recuerdos inolvidables..y que nos hacen felices..¡ qué tiempos aquellos tan maravillosos.!.ADELANTE TODAS AQUELLAS/LLOS, QUE PONEN ESTOS VIDEOS Y MÚSICA EN YOU TUBE. LES DESEAMOS, TENGAN UN FELIZ DÍA LLENO DE PAZ Y ARMONÍA, SALUDOS ORGANIZACIÓN DEL VOLUNTARIADO
I agree she's very young and beautiful but that still doesn't explain why her french is bad not to talk about intonation. if she was just a kid graduating that be one thing but she got one of the greatest contracts of all time so she's reaping in the money making singers who have worked so hard to perfection their skills feel like idiots. It can't only be looks for gosh's sake....
Aw man, She got a good accent while singing ! I saw Carmen at the Cork opera house and as a French native, I felt insulted how crappy the lyrics were sung >
As an italian born in PARMA I think my opinionated opinion is to be taken seriously >And very seriously I declare that this singer has QUALITIES of supreme excellence no matter from which angle one analise her performances...especially the left and right and rear come to mind.Simply and utterly stupendous BRAVAAAA!!BRAVISSIMAAAA!!!
She sings it beautifully. And she's taking the music to the people. People who would probably never hear it in a conventional opera format. Good for her! God Bless you girl.
I think she did a great job! To get up there and sing one of the hardest songs ever knowing that everyone is expecting the voice of God to come out of you is beyond what most any of us could ever accomplish.
her voice is stunning, absolutely beautiful. and while her breath support could use work it is not enough to make her performance anywhere near terrible. she is a wonderful singer.
Depends on what you compare it to. If you come from pop world and aren't very familiar with opera, it'll probably sound fantastic to you. If you come from opera world you expect a lot more. Just like with any piece not just opera: if you know more about the genre, what the piece is about, heard many performances of it you have different expectations than someone new to the genre.
For the people that don't like this, why are you guys still here commenting? I'm not sure this rendition is my cup of tea either, but what do you get out of bashing the woman? I say leave the fan's to enjoy it for what it is, and go listen to a rendition you love instead.
EVERYBODY KNOWS EVERYTHING , KATHERINE MY LOVE, THE MORE THEY SAY FOOLISH THINGS THE MORE I LOVE YOU , YOU ARE GREAT, YOU ARE THE BEST, YOU ARE EVERYTHING, THANKS GOD YOU HAD SHOWED UP, LIKE THE RAIN IN THE DESERT HAIL KATHERINE, HAIL KATHERINE, VIVA KATHERINE MAY SHE LIVES FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!
Several years ago I had the privilege of hearing Domashenko in a live "Carmen" performance. She set the "Habanera" benchmark for me, in voice and in stage presence.
@acesofshadows I think she has one of the best frasing over this piece. The breathing is controlled and simply perfect. Every great singer, makes up their mind and frases the classical pieces as their own, and makes it unique. Anyone who can sing good can frase as other people, it takes a great singer to make its own and make it work as good:-) i think she is one of our times best Sopranos.
i listen to gangsta rap, pop, rock heavy metal. i love music that pleasures my ears and this song does, although i found a better one by a woman singing in an opera who was also moving around in her act.
I clearly don't have the ear for music you guys do, to me this sounds great. But I'm more then willing to admit I don't have a technical understanding of music to understand the difference between an 8 and a 10 in opera though I love the music.
@frufruJ The reason I think its the breathing is because of her face when she is singing it looks like shes not keeping enough air to do it that also might help with her projection to.
Compositor: Sebastián de Iradier Salaverri (Lanciego, Álava, 20 de enero de 1809) Esta famosa habanera "El arreglito". Ésta, incluida por Georges Bizet en su ópera Carmen, es conocida por su título "El amor es un pájaro rebelde". Bizet dijo haberla utilizado creyéndola de autor anónimo, es decir, perteneciente al acervo folclórico popular.
@nimoisansvous yeah of course youre right, and shes got a great voice, i just meant, that she may not have so large lungs, if she needs a mic, although its hard in such a huge place and i really admire her voice.
She's so hugely talented. You can see her talent practically bursting at the seams and threatening to spill out all over the stage!
Ms. Jenkins, I loved your
emotions. Your voice is
outstanding. Clearly, a winner.
She's the best when it comes to Habanera. And she's so beautiful too!
So many people on here are far too negative! When this was recorded she was just at the beginning of her career and yet she's still amazing. So it may not be perfect for you opera 'critics' out there, but if people don't want to enjoy her talent then don't watch!
She is beautiful, magical, amazing, ... She's perfect!
She have great voice! Her voice have power!
Great voice. Thnx katherine for taking your time to sing for our troops!
All the "real opera fans" coming here to bash this girl is the reason opera can't seem to take hold in mainstream popular culture. Elitism and exclusivity just makes if harder for the younger generations to acquire a taste for classical music and opera. Speaking personally, no I wouldn't listen to this woman's rendition of L'amour if I had the choice but there is obviously something about her that the public finds accessible and I see nothing wrong with that. No one should have to feel judged because of their taste and classic crossover only help to popularize opera in all it's interpretations in the long run.
It's really simple if you choose to sing a song any song sing it well and don't do a substandard version where you insult music listeners with crap. The reason she's getting some attention is because she is obviously very attractive and image is more important than substance now a days.
Elitism, classic crossover being good, opera dying ...
All besides the point - this is not opera/classical singing. If someone likes it, enjoy, . Some people go to McDonalds for a gastro treat ..
I LOVE THE WAY SHE BREATHES !!!!!!!!! INTERESTING : PEOPLE WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND NOTHING ABOUT MUSIC JUDGING!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS THE BEST OF ALL!!!!!!!!!
I'm not an opera lover, but this is one of those songs that I enjoy hearing. Her voice is good although she seemed a little tense to me,but great job overall.
Es extraordinaria, romántica, sentimental...al oír ésta música, me eleva a otra dimensión de felicidad, de placer, me llena el corazón de paz, deseas vivir, me armoniza la conciencia, el espíritu.Cuanto mas la oye, mas adquiere estímulos sensoriales...yo diría, es una terapia para el corazón, fluye en el consciente toda determinación de energía positiva. FELICITACIONES !!, a RobGreen por subir éste vídeo, igualmente por esta interpretación de Carmen/Habanera.Saludos. Pulgar hacia arriba !!
The bird you thought you had caughtbeat its wings and flew away ...
love stays away, you wait and wait;
when least expected, there it is!
All around you, swift, so swift,
it comes, it goes, and then returns ...
you think you hold it fast, it flees
you think you're free, it holds you fast.
Love! Love! Love! Love!
Love is a gypsy's child,
it has never, ever, known a law;
love me not, then I love you;
if I love you, you'd best beware!
Holy lord, she's one of the best singers in the world!! It's a matter of her interpretation of the music I believe.... She is a star, have sung her whole life. Only real masters could judge her.
Nice performance, her singing is a little breathy though.
ua-cam.com/video/EseMHr6VEM0/v-deo.html it's meant to be that way
I agree with you. Thanks for being the voice of reason and of educated taste
@desouzasantos1949 I feel like these mics might be a touch more sensitive then what Callas had, not to be argumentative.
from one artist to another, you are amazing very lovely song!
It is ok, but Angela Gheorghiu is the best.
She is great. I enjoy all her work.
I don't mean to sound like a hater, but the way she pronounces 'tu' bothers me
Oh I know! Spoiled the whole thing for me. Fancy a Welsh girl not being able to pronounce the French word "tu" to the satisfaction of (possibly) only one perfectionist. Don't be silly!
Wonderful music ! Pretty singer !
she's hiding the sound in her throat. she's not opened. very amateur...
+Aedan Alvena and you obvously are hiding you brain !
+EstrellaPolux by defending her now you offend professional singers.
+Aedan Alvena you are right...i can feel the tightness, as if there is something more that is not coming out... at least in this performance...
There are some astonishing comments from (presumably) opera snobs here, who clearly don’t realise that microphone technology has moved on since the days of Maria Calles.
@@alicjaalvena1120 Defending her = automaticly offending professional singers ?
Lesley Garret is WONDERFUL, I LOVE HER, I met her once and she’s just so authentic and a fabulous performer and singer and entertainer.
best version I've heard sung out of any. her voice can actually carry
I don't mean to be any sort of way, but no her voice cannot carry. She is using a microphone. A vast majority of this aria was unsupported and would likely not be heard, save the high note, without the mic!
Markus E. I'm sorry, but no.. the best?
Then why is she using a microphone?
@@golden-63 How can you record without microphones 😅🤣😂
@@johnojvind7641 I'm not talking about microphones for recording.
Very eloquent and complete review.....couldn´t have said it better!
Suena bien, pero con todo respeto escuchen versiones con La Sra. María Callas y aprecien la diferencia entre lo bueno y lo mejor.
Maria Callas cambia la letra en Habanera, cuando la escucho no tolero esos momentos de su audio.
La letra es muy importante también, no solo la voz.
A mí sinceramente no me gustó para nada, supuestamente ella es mezzosoprano... Naaaaa!, no tiene timbre de mezzo, a lo sumo una soprano con graves y agudos débiles.
@@anahiperez2644 hablas de Maria o de esta chica? 👀
I still prefer the muppet version
A dumb asshole like you would prefer the Muppet version
Felicidades a UA-cam y a todo su extraordinario Staff, por permitir poner a las Personas amantes verdaderas/ros, y románticas/os de la buena música /opera, esta interpretación de CARMEN, que nos llenan de nostalgia y de recuerdos inolvidables..y que nos hacen felices..¡ qué tiempos aquellos tan maravillosos.!.ADELANTE TODAS AQUELLAS/LLOS, QUE PONEN ESTOS VIDEOS Y MÚSICA EN YOU TUBE.
LES DESEAMOS, TENGAN UN FELIZ DÍA LLENO DE PAZ Y ARMONÍA,
SALUDOS
ORGANIZACIÓN DEL VOLUNTARIADO
I agree she's very young and beautiful but that still doesn't explain why her french is bad not to talk about intonation. if she was just a kid graduating that be one thing but she got one of the greatest contracts of all time so she's reaping in the money making singers who have worked so hard to perfection their skills feel like idiots. It can't only be looks for gosh's sake....
+Alma D. More or less what I was about to say...
@@thaliarice3891 Conservatories doesn't produce much of interest, if anything.
@@thaliarice3891 This are heavy accusations and you have no proof at all. You should be ashamed !
Ohh yeah... I couldn't stop staring at her talents...Bouncing as she sang...
I'll tell you what's huge right now!
Aw man, She got a good accent while singing ! I saw Carmen at the Cork opera house and as a French native, I felt insulted how crappy the lyrics were sung >
Perhaps I may not have a musical background about breath control and such ... but I know when I love a musical piece ... and I love this one!
too breathy. I prefer her Italian songs.
To put it bluntly, Katherine is NOT an opera singer and does not claim to be one! She is a classical singer. CLASSICAL!!!!!
Very nice. On the other hand, people are funny. All these "professional comments"
evotime24 haha yeah for real, i want to see this troll commenting acting professional to perform in front of thousands
I would love to learn opera singing!!!! Katherine Jenkins is amazing!!!!
Can't beat Maria Callas. This isn't the real deal.
Was für ein schönes Ding! Sie sind großartig !
Her poor breathing technique makes me feel tired...
Agreed. With opera, it’s not just about the notes. It sounds like she has just run a marathon.
The best version I heard XO
Awful french
Eat shit, idiot.
As an italian born in PARMA I think my opinionated opinion is to be taken seriously >And very seriously I declare that this singer has QUALITIES of supreme excellence
no matter from which angle one analise her performances...especially the left and right and rear come to mind.Simply and utterly stupendous BRAVAAAA!!BRAVISSIMAAAA!!!
I can't even listen to that...This is so poor..
My ear's bleeding
which ear?
i adore this piece so much.
better than maria callas in a video in youtube. katherine sings more well
spdt351 that's simply insulting to anyone who knows anything about music
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Easy sound better than Callas voice that must be one of harshest and ugliest ever existed 😀
BRAVO!!!!😊 👏👏🏆🎖
Well said. You too the words right out of my mouth. I agree with you 100%
She sings it beautifully. And she's taking the music to the people. People who would probably never hear it in a conventional opera format. Good for her! God Bless you girl.
This is wonderful, she is good and beautifull. I'm Brasilian and I'm learning to sing this opera. Inspiration. Congratulations. @NyrlenePamplona
Ela canta muito bem ! Chante trés bien...Obrigado pela postgem desse maravilhoso video...
J'aime cette aria! Wspaniałe wykonanie!
I think she did a great job! To get up there and sing one of the hardest songs ever knowing that everyone is expecting the voice of God to come out of you is beyond what most any of us could ever accomplish.
her voice is stunning, absolutely beautiful. and while her breath support could use work it is not enough to make her performance anywhere near terrible. she is a wonderful singer.
She sings really good, and I love this song! ^^
Just lovely.
0:28 Thanks for your upload.
Many thanks Cheers Grace 😉
All you haters please, she gives me goose bumps.
Beautiful
ok tank you vry much for the info I appreciate it
You can say what you want, but her voice is so beautiful!
I love this song so much.and love French.
Beautiful simply beautiful
it's awesome.............
Seriously stunning, I dont care about her breathing or other nonsense, i just love the glorious sound that comes out of her mouth!!
Kel belle interprétation
Gorgeous! I love you Katherine!
awsome!!!!!!!
beautiful
No matter what kind of singer she really is, she does this one very well
She's my favourite
bella e bravissima!
Gosh, I wish I knew as much about music as all of you guys....
too great
Depends on what you compare it to. If you come from pop world and aren't very familiar with opera, it'll probably sound fantastic to you. If you come from opera world you expect a lot more. Just like with any piece not just opera: if you know more about the genre, what the piece is about, heard many performances of it you have different expectations than someone new to the genre.
kinda weird when a video on youtube says "15 years ago"
simply amazing
For the people that don't like this, why are you guys still here commenting?
I'm not sure this rendition is my cup of tea either, but what do you get out of bashing the woman?
I say leave the fan's to enjoy it for what it is, and go listen to a rendition you love instead.
very good
i usually dont like yellow dresses but yellow looks good on her... she is a phenomenal singer and i wish her the best of luck in her new career.
BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!!
merveilleux
I could watch her voice all night!
EVERYBODY KNOWS EVERYTHING , KATHERINE MY LOVE, THE MORE THEY SAY FOOLISH THINGS THE MORE I LOVE YOU , YOU ARE GREAT, YOU ARE THE BEST, YOU ARE EVERYTHING, THANKS GOD YOU HAD SHOWED UP, LIKE THE RAIN IN THE DESERT HAIL KATHERINE, HAIL KATHERINE, VIVA KATHERINE MAY SHE LIVES FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!
Several years ago I had the privilege of hearing Domashenko in a live "Carmen" performance. She set the "Habanera" benchmark for me, in voice and in stage presence.
Her sound is so royal
@acesofshadows I think she has one of the best frasing over this piece. The breathing is controlled and simply perfect. Every great singer, makes up their mind and frases the classical pieces as their own, and makes it unique. Anyone who can sing good can frase as other people, it takes a great singer to make its own and make it work as good:-) i think she is one of our times best Sopranos.
Beautiful voice. Beautiful woman.
My grandma is a Opera singer from russia and when ever i go over to her house she is singing this song
Thank GOD for music ... pretty face amazing voice ....
still can't find the perfect one but this is the best tel now
I love katherine jenkins 10.05.1987
i listen to gangsta rap, pop, rock heavy metal. i love music that pleasures my ears and this song does, although i found a better one by a woman singing in an opera who was also moving around in her act.
Muy muy buena excelente la vez de esta bella mujer!
I clearly don't have the ear for music you guys do, to me this sounds great. But I'm more then willing to admit I don't have a technical understanding of music to understand the difference between an 8 and a 10 in opera though I love the music.
@frufruJ The reason I think its the breathing is because of her face when she is singing it looks like shes not keeping enough air to do it that also might help with her projection to.
Compositor: Sebastián de Iradier Salaverri (Lanciego, Álava, 20 de enero de 1809) Esta famosa habanera "El arreglito". Ésta, incluida por Georges Bizet en su ópera Carmen, es conocida por su título "El amor es un pájaro rebelde". Bizet dijo haberla utilizado creyéndola de autor anónimo, es decir, perteneciente al acervo folclórico popular.
Perfectaaaaa!!!
wow genia ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
I LOVE YOU KATH !
The most beautiful Carmen lovely voice
@nimoisansvous yeah of course youre right, and shes got a great voice, i just meant, that she may not have so large lungs, if she needs a mic, although its hard in such a huge place and i really admire her voice.