Her facial expressions are completely in the service of vocal placement and creating space for resonance. Commenting on it is ridiculous. She's a singer, not a model.
The facial animation and movement of jaw etc are related to the production of the voice. I am sure Ms Battle put the musical and vocal considerations above any slightly odd expressions which might pass her face. I wouldn't have it any other way, her art is focused is her singing not the impression her smile has on camera, her singing is a joy and the facial expressions characterful. There was always a beaming smile for the audience to enjoy once the aria finished...
People will always find something to complain about. She sings beautiful and she is beautiful no matter what her facial expression. She has the whole package. What a gift to the human race?
The hardest thing for me as a tenor is to get that "Butters" sound to stay up in the pallette like this incomparable lady. So frustrating for me, so delightful and a plaything for her.
Her facial expressions don't look any stranger than any other opera singer I've seen. Who cares except people who are jealous and are looking for something to pick on. One could do the same with any singer.
Think about it the constant criticisms of her vocal size, expressions, rumors of being miked at the met were getting to her subconsciously. It all finally came to a head..sadly missed.
@wishingonthemoon1 ...her facial expressions are kinda tame compared to Cecilia Bartoli, but I guess it helps them to produce such a beautiful sound. If thats the case, she can look like a kabuki mask if she wants.
you are correct...... except she was in a car in Paris... and called the met to have them call the driver.... that was the final straw for the met............ but what a voice!
I prefer her facial expressions to Bartoli! who looks like she is going to have a kitten. Unfortunately. I love Bertoli's voice as well. But this is lighter and more fluid. Sorry about the car in Paris! C'est la vie.
The voice sounds in great shape, especially at the top. The bottom was always a little problematic for her and it shows. The cadenza is ridiculous but she executes it very well and is dead on tune. The arm movements during the cadenza are stupid and indulgent. Singing is hard, man.
Kathleen Battle is likely the greatest soprano America has ever produced, and you're criticizing her "arm movements"? "Problematic" aptly describes your ignorant comment.
@@tamerlano boy, yes she was one of America's greatest sopranos of the 20th century. All of her peers would acknowledge that. But by all means, keep focusing on her "arm movements".
You people are delusional. She got fired from the met because of her diva attitude towards mainly the choristers but towards everyone as well. She got fired after demanding that people in rehersal not look at her while she was singing. I love how rumors get so twisted by people who weren't there. My aunt was at the met when all of this happened l, so I'm pretty sure she knew what was happening.
4:27-- moment when Mozart turned into Donizetti. Why do singers feel they have to give into this self indulgent crap? Up until that point, I was actually enjoying this well enough, and I'm not a Battle fan generally. The last half minute or so is one of the reasons why. Vulgar.
Diagree - this is the cadenza where a singer is supposed to put her mark on the movement, and is expected to "improvise," so what do you expect? Same ol', same ol'? Besides, she's gorgeous -- practically perfection.
The voice is really creamy and beautiful. However the candenza is not Mozartian. When she reached the high note and stopped, then launched into a long trill, it's a bit odd. She had to break the legato line otherwise she would run out of air. But this is really more like an end of Cabelleta in Bellini's bel canto opera. Good to show off but it ruined the style of the piece.
The greatest soprano who has ever sung.
I could listen to her sing all day.
Voice of an angel. Such a pleasure to hear.
since everything has been said about her singing, I just wanna throw it out there ... that gown is EXQUISITE!
I would even go so far as to say that the gown is Exquisite , but that’s just “e”
Beautiful...what a voice... Absolutely beautiful.
A voice like warm velvet draped over your soul. Magnificent!
Her voice is absolutely beautiful!!! That is the important point!!
A wonderful blend of accuracy and warmth. She very much owns this performance and delivers a captivating interpretation.
Kathleen's Entrance is Everything
she came to SLAY
Her facial expressions are completely in the service of vocal placement and creating space for resonance. Commenting on it is ridiculous. She's a singer, not a model.
Yet she almost looks like a model, you have to admit. She was fabulous.
Yeah, you should watch it on mute. It’s hilarious.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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This is the one!!! Her voice is other-worldly, exquisite. Perfection!
The facial animation and movement of jaw etc are related to the production of the voice. I am sure Ms Battle put the musical and vocal considerations above any slightly odd expressions which might pass her face. I wouldn't have it any other way, her art is focused is her singing not the impression her smile has on camera, her singing is a joy and the facial expressions characterful. There was always a beaming smile for the audience to enjoy once the aria finished...
Perfection.
Really lovely, rich voice and an exquisite version. Her high C is beyond belief. Who cares about her facial expressions.
Her masterful presentation is unbelievable but the purple wrap around is distracting
It was her behavior that was problematic, not her facial expressions ….
Absolutely incomparable!
OUTSTANDING performance
she is just perfect.... for me it's the best rendition I heard. pity about the quality of the recording...
I love both Bartoli and Battle!
They have their own repertoires. Their voices are unique from one another.
So Beautiful
The BEST.....
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You Are A Special Gift To Us All!
Her voice is like the warm sound produced by a violin.
Just sublime! To all you idiots that feel she should control her facial expressions--I challenge you to get "up there" and sing better than her!
lol
People will always find something to complain about. She sings beautiful and she is beautiful no matter what her facial expression. She has the whole package. What a gift to the
human race?
Exactly, you should see Cecilia Bartoli sing, what matters is the voice production.
4:25 to 5:05 is such ab wonderful "why? well, because I can, of course!" moment ... I LOVE it
The hardest thing for me as a tenor is to get that "Butters" sound to stay up in the pallette like this incomparable lady. So frustrating for me, so delightful and a plaything for her.
Conheci Katheleen dejunto da ja entao conhecida Jesse. Brasilia me deu esse prazer. Maravilhosas. Fico sem palavras. MrlnMndss
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Our Dearest Soprano, Kathleen Battle
So well done.
Прекрасне виконання, і чудовий голос! Дякую.
Magnificent Battle always the best
Wondrous.
MAGNIFICO MOZART, ADMIRABLE BATTLE
manifique cette interprétation ..
Her facial expressions don't look any stranger than any other opera singer I've seen. Who cares except people who are jealous and are looking for something to pick on. One could do the same with any singer.
Surely Mozart himself was taken with the sound of such artistry to listen in.
BRAVA! From 4:20 on is simply sensational! Mozart would be thrilled!
You are in small company. Mozart had taste.
Mozart had ears. Apparently you don't.
"Small company"? Your math is as faulty as your ears -- 796/831 is 96%!
Or, Mozart might be rolling in his grave!!
@@janetflier6192 Can't do much rolling after decomposition.
It's a shame that this gorgeous voice is marred by a low frequency hum in the recording. It's there the entire time.
かわいらしい美しい歌声ですね。素晴らしい。
I need that dress.
Please upload the comporte version (with halleluia). Thank you! Kathlenn is the best!
Какой чистоты и красоты голос.
La plus grande, avec Te Kanawa.
Think about it the constant criticisms of her vocal size, expressions, rumors of being miked at the met were getting to her subconsciously. It all finally came to a head..sadly missed.
kathleen battle. is as great as our marian anderson.,where is are black singers now 2020
Lawrence Brownlee!!!!! An amazing tenor!
She remembered Mado Robin, because of her high notes. Very good.
@drewqq Haha, that's so true! I sing, and I practice in the mirror for various reasons, and I don't look so great even when I sound good!
I love her as Susanna, Cecilia Bartoli does this best
@wishingonthemoon1 ...her facial expressions are kinda tame compared to Cecilia Bartoli, but I guess it helps them to produce such a beautiful sound. If thats the case, she can look like a kabuki mask if she wants.
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0:58
4:23
you are correct...... except she was in a car in Paris... and called the met to have them call the driver.... that was the final straw for the met............ but what a voice!
I prefer her facial expressions to Bartoli! who looks like she is going to have a kitten. Unfortunately. I love Bertoli's voice as well. But this is lighter and more fluid. Sorry about the car in Paris! C'est la vie.
I adore K. Battle's voice but Exultate Jubilate... Just three words: KIRI TE KANAWA ❤️
Ara Alconchel And Edda Moser, who added a high F!
Or Renée Fleming!
Good heavens, whomever you are, how inappropriate.
Lipped.
The voice sounds in great shape, especially at the top. The bottom was always a little problematic for her and it shows. The cadenza is ridiculous but she executes it very well and is dead on tune. The arm movements during the cadenza are stupid and indulgent. Singing is hard, man.
Kathleen Battle is likely the greatest soprano America has ever produced, and you're criticizing her "arm movements"? "Problematic" aptly describes your ignorant comment.
@@piustwelfth girl, no she wasn't.
@@tamerlano boy, yes she was one of America's greatest sopranos of the 20th century. All of her peers would acknowledge that. But by all means, keep focusing on her "arm movements".
Everything was beautiful until the cadenza. That was everything but Mozart. Too 19thC for my taste.
You people are delusional. She got fired from the met because of her diva attitude towards mainly the choristers but towards everyone as well. She got fired after demanding that people in rehersal not look at her while she was singing. I love how rumors get so twisted by people who weren't there. My aunt was at the met when all of this happened l, so I'm pretty sure she knew what was happening.
Has not hindered her ability whatsoever. I'll continue to listen. Tears flow from my eyes because her voice is so beautiful.
4:27-- moment when Mozart turned into Donizetti. Why do singers feel they have to give into this self indulgent crap? Up until that point, I was actually enjoying this well enough, and I'm not a Battle fan generally. The last half minute or so is one of the reasons why. Vulgar.
Agreed.. Would never have guessed Mozart I've I had just listened to that cadenza
gimmeachallenge
Tacky choice. I agree.
Diagree - this is the cadenza where a singer is supposed to put her mark on the movement, and is expected to "improvise," so what do you expect? Same ol', same ol'? Besides, she's gorgeous -- practically perfection.
+gimmeachallenge
100% agreed.
gimmeachallenge Are you a singer? Voice coach? Musician? Conductor? Or just bitchie?
I think Mariah Carey can hit higher notes
So? It’s not a competition.
The voice is really creamy and beautiful. However the candenza is not Mozartian. When she reached the high note and stopped, then launched into a long trill, it's a bit odd. She had to break the legato line otherwise she would run out of air. But this is really more like an end of Cabelleta in Bellini's bel canto opera. Good to show off but it ruined the style of the piece.
To the contrary, it was the highlight. Mozart would have been thrilled.
She's great, but she should really control her facial expressions a little more. Still a great musician, though...
Welcome, KKK!
It's a beautiful cadenza(on it's own),BUT it's NOT Mozart,and it breaks up the legato line of the music.Again a soprano being self indulgent!
Happy 71st Anniversary Of Life
Our Dearest, Kathleen Battle
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
All Love, Honor & Respect
For Your Precious Gift To Us ALL!
Happy 71st Anniversary Of Life
Our Dearest, Kathleen Battle
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
All Love, Honor & Respect
For Your Precious Gift To Us ALL!
Happy 71st Anniversary Of Life
Our Dearest, Kathleen Battle
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
All Love, Honor & Respect
For Your Precious Gift To Us ALL!
Happy 71st Anniversary Of Life
Our Dearest, Kathleen Battle
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
All Love, Honor & Respect
For Your Precious Gift To Us ALL!