Carolyn Moon She is singing Sanctus (the Gounod of course) before the throne of God now and when switching it up with Hes got the whole world in His hand, and this lovely spiritual as well. RIP Jessye divine
Two of the most stunning voices on the face of the earth - and such performance as to make one cry for wonder. Amazing. Thank you God for you beautiful creatures.
I listen to this over and over, and it only gets more beautiful! What a remarkable world we live in that a retired teacher in rural Iowa can listen to such magnificent beauty without ever leaving her home! That would have saved my Great Grandmother and three of her daughters from the last pandemic. They were immigrants who got no further than New York City, but were deeply grateful for that. They were starving in the Old Country. They couldn't take another day of lockdown and walked to the Met and could afford standing room only. They put on soft cloth shoes when they arrived, so as to bother no one. Carried them in a homemade knitted bag. They listened to something wondrous and died three days later. I pray that their dreams are filled with that wonder on the other side. My great Grandfather never recovered from their sudden deaths. Grandma took care of him for the rest of his life. She learned to create terrific meals without the guidance of a Mother. Her Father would not eat out because her meals were better than anyone else could make. And they really were! She was only seven when the deaths occurred. What a hard life given for the pursuit of beauty. But she never left off in that pursuit. Most remarkable seamstress I ever knew, beautiful painter. Pretty remarkable Grandma as well. Life isn't easy for any of us. But it can be beautiful if we commit it to love. That was the greatest lesson she taught. How deeply blessed we are to hear such wonder! How deeply blessed! Thank you to whoever makes this possibe! Bless you! How you bless us all! Francis Clare Fischer
Absolutel sublime! I saw this concert when it was first broadcast in 1990 and it simply blew me away. A few months later I had the great honor of meeting Ms. Norman in person. She was so gracious and kind. R.I.P. Ms. Norman and thank you for sharing your amazing artistry with us.
This spiritual is so very soothing... whenever I 'm feeling low, I listen to this song to remind me of God's uplifting Holy Spirit, and it truly revives my soul again!! All praises to Him!
I saw the original production on PBS, ordered the video and several cd's of this concert to give away. The music is heavenly, a real touch from God on both their voices. Such a perfect blend.
We as spectators and witnesses to such genius and beauty have no concern about what was going on backstage. No point in trying to stir up controversy. Just enjoy the music.
One of the most beautiful songs/hymns of all time being sung by 2 of the most beautiful voices of all time. I had the pleasure of hearing William Dawson speak in chapel in college, and our chorus sang this song 1 year (maybe 2). Like so many other folks here, I remember seeing this concert when it was first broadcast. My choral director showed us a video of Ms. Norman once (in the 80s), and I remember the first time I heard her on the radio was on a show called "Sing for Joy". The show was produced by Concordia College or St. Olaf College in Minnesota. They played hymns that were more on the classical side, along with some spirituals (no contemporary cut & paste music that all sounds the same). I wish it still aired because it was grand, even on AM radio. Thanks be to God that He provided us the Balm every soul needs. Hear, love, and obey Him so you can access that Balm.
I was lucky enough in the 70s to see Jessye Norman sing in the Glasgow Theatre Royal. She sang Les Nuits D'ete by Berlioz. Terrific! And I've never forgotten it. RIP Ms Norman.
Thanks for this. I saw this on PBS and have never forgotten these two. Their voices are so different yet they pulled off all those spirituals like magic. Very moving.
Having been in the chorus, backstage was just as expected. Kathleen was very authoritative and Jessye was as nice as could be. After one of Kathleen songs I heard Jessye say, 'That wasn't so bad. How did that happen?'
supposing about the dynamic between two such performers ESPECIALLY when they have established themselves as icons with amazing undertakings such as this, is just that; supposing. As you'd note i listed both performers as my loves. Thanks for the comment
What sets this duet apart is the amount of restraint both of them show, and the way they modify their timbre to focus on the pure beauty of the notes, the roundness of the sound, and the soft lullaby qualify of the melody. Then even at the end they sing that note in unison and it's beautiful, although Kathy holds it too long.
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I wonder what the backstage action was like on this. Kathleen (my love) is known for being a little difficult while Jessye (my other love) is known for being very gracious and kind. hmmmmmm
My favorite interpretation of my favorite spiritual. Jessye ruled the entire concert, her dramatic voice is better suit for spirituals. Kathleen's very agile and light voice is beautiful but her demeanor is not sincere. Jessye is full on sincere and it shows. When you try too hard it shows, when you let it flow, it REALLY shows, thus, Jessye is the real deal. Overall a wonderful concert...
So much venom toward someone you may not even know, just heard about. No one person ruled that concert and there is no one type of voice suited for spirituals except that it be heavenly, which Battle's certainly is. An insincere demeanor? WTF?
I heard Battle many times in recital, and I can assure you she held audiences in complete silence when she sang spirituals as encores, with many people wiping away tears at the stunning beauty and feeling. Her "Lord, how come me Here" is unequalled.
Ms. Norman you are in Gilead now and blessings for we will miss you and that angelic voice forever!
Indeed, she is singing with the Angels!
Carolyn Moon indeed, Rest In Peace.
Carolyn Moon
She is singing Sanctus (the Gounod of course) before the throne of God now and when switching it up with Hes got the whole world in His hand, and this lovely spiritual as well.
RIP Jessye divine
Amen! Amen!
Two of the most stunning voices on the face of the earth - and such performance as to make one cry for wonder. Amazing. Thank you God for you beautiful creatures.
I listen to this over and over, and it only gets more beautiful! What a remarkable world we live in that a retired teacher in rural Iowa can listen to such magnificent beauty without ever leaving her home! That would have saved my Great Grandmother and three of her daughters from the last pandemic. They were immigrants who got no further than New York City, but were deeply grateful for that. They were starving in the Old Country. They couldn't take another day of lockdown and walked to the Met and could afford standing room only. They put on soft cloth shoes when they arrived, so as to bother no one. Carried them in a homemade knitted bag. They listened to something wondrous and died three days later. I pray that their dreams are filled with that wonder on the other side. My great Grandfather never recovered from their sudden deaths. Grandma took care of him for the rest of his life. She learned to create terrific meals without the guidance of a Mother. Her Father would not eat out because her meals were better than anyone else could make. And they really were! She was only seven when the deaths occurred. What a hard life given for the pursuit of beauty. But she never left off in that pursuit. Most remarkable seamstress I ever knew, beautiful painter. Pretty remarkable Grandma as well. Life isn't easy for any of us. But it can be beautiful if we commit it to love. That was the greatest lesson she taught. How deeply blessed we are to hear such wonder! How deeply blessed! Thank you to whoever makes this possibe! Bless you! How you bless us all! Francis Clare Fischer
There is no balm for me tonight. Jessye Norman. May your precious, beautiful soul rest in peace.
Two phenomenal voices, two performers who defined a generation. My heart is broken to see Jessye go. What a blessing, though, to have heard her.
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This is a concert for the ages. I've been listening to it since I was in high school, and it never, ever gets old. Wonderful.
Absolute perfection. What beautiful women. How fortunate we are to be able to listen to these angelic voices.
Absolutel sublime! I saw this concert when it was first broadcast in 1990 and it simply blew me away. A few months later I had the great honor of meeting Ms. Norman in person. She was so gracious and kind. R.I.P. Ms. Norman and thank you for sharing your amazing artistry with us.
What a GREAT lost for the music...
RIP, diva Jessye.
Breathtaking!
Astounding. I can't believe these sounds can come out of human beings
This is pure artistry. Rest in Power, Ms. Norman and thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
Rest In Peace, Diva. ❤️
Sleep in the comfort and warmth of God's memory, sweet Jessye Norman. I hope to meet you in your full splendor one day soon.
To Mrs Norman, sleep well my angelic butterfly.
Absolutely beautiful. I used to listen to this religiously growing up. Rest in Power Ms. Norman.
This spiritual is so very soothing... whenever I 'm feeling low, I listen to this song to remind me of God's uplifting Holy Spirit, and it truly revives my soul again!! All praises to Him!
A "balm" indeed. This is a gem. A priceless, timeless gem.
Those descending octaves at 3:55 - Oh my Goodness!!!
Magical.
Transports one to a better place Stunningly beautiful
I saw the original production on PBS, ordered the video and several cd's of this concert to give away. The music is heavenly, a real touch from God on both their voices. Such a perfect blend.
Love Love Love these two women.......... Voices of the angels......... How lucky we can find them on UA-cam.
This makes me cry!
Me too...especially now...rest in eternal peace, precious Jessye.
Meravigliose entrambe!
We as spectators and witnesses to such genius and beauty have no concern about what was going on backstage. No point in trying to stir up controversy. Just enjoy the music.
Absolutely inspirational
Beautifully Done!! The voices of Angels...... WOW!
One of the most beautiful songs/hymns of all time being sung by 2 of the most beautiful voices of all time. I had the pleasure of hearing William Dawson speak in chapel in college, and our chorus sang this song 1 year (maybe 2).
Like so many other folks here, I remember seeing this concert when it was first broadcast. My choral director showed us a video of Ms. Norman once (in the 80s), and I remember the first time I heard her on the radio was on a show called "Sing for Joy". The show was produced by Concordia College or St. Olaf College in Minnesota. They played hymns that were more on the classical side, along with some spirituals (no contemporary cut & paste music that all sounds the same). I wish it still aired because it was grand, even on AM radio.
Thanks be to God that He provided us the Balm every soul needs. Hear, love, and obey Him so you can access that Balm.
THIS SURELY WAS A CONCERT FOR THE AGES!! GIVES ME GOOSE BUMPS EVERYTIME SEE AND HEAR IT!! WONDEFFUL!! I LOVE IT!!
I was lucky enough in the 70s to see Jessye Norman sing in the Glasgow Theatre Royal. She sang Les Nuits D'ete by Berlioz. Terrific! And I've never forgotten it. RIP Ms Norman.
Rest well, Ms. Norman, thank you for sharing your voice with the world.
Beautiful. Such a blessing.
all love take your rest Ms.Jessye Norman your voice will carry on
Listen and learn from these two spectacularly gifted opera stars-their voices shine forever and ever.
She is singing in Heaven now.🌞🌞💙💙👍👍
So soothing!!! Hallelujah!!!
One of my favorite songs...
Wonders of God's most wondrous creation.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
Absolutely stunning performance! And uncommon conviction!
Marvelous voices!
Speechless with admiration x
Just simply forever Beautiful music!
Thank you Jessye Norman for the gift of music and voice you shared with the world. Rest peacefully now in Christ's love and grace. 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖🎶🎶🎶
truly miraculous . . . uplifting . .. wondrous . . . thank you so much for posting this!
GOD that was GLORIOUS!
Stunningly Beautiful!
THIS WAS TRULY A TREAT the great Jessye Norman and the Beautiful Kathleen Battle now those lady's can sing.
Simply beuatiful!!
So perfectly beautiful
Oh, my! How wonderful! Thank you, ladies.
That was awesome!
Thanks for this. I saw this on PBS and have never forgotten these two. Their voices are so different yet they pulled off all those spirituals like magic. Very moving.
Wonderful
Heaven
A "must listen to during Christmas..." Thank you!
Having been in the chorus, backstage was just as expected. Kathleen was very authoritative and Jessye was as nice as could be. After one of Kathleen songs I heard Jessye say, 'That wasn't so bad. How did that happen?'
Beautiful singing touhces the soul!
supposing about the dynamic between two such performers ESPECIALLY when they have established themselves as icons with amazing undertakings such as this, is just that; supposing. As you'd note i listed both performers as my loves. Thanks for the comment
💐🌷💐Jesus👑is the healing balm in Gilead🌷💐🌷
God's creation at one of their best moments.
Beautifully put!
Sublime
Kathleen Battle Myself I Shall Adore
Favorite part 3:11 then again at 3:55 when Ms. Battle's falsetto (head tone?) soars through Ms. Norman's foundation. Compliment each other perfectly!
Rex Ivan Dela Cruz - I Iove that bit of harmony as well. Battle pretty much uses her head voice through this entire piece.
What sets this duet apart is the amount of restraint both of them show, and the way they modify their timbre to focus on the pure beauty of the notes, the roundness of the sound, and the soft lullaby qualify of the melody. Then even at the end they sing that note in unison and it's beautiful, although Kathy holds it too long.
How do you beat that?
That must be their favorite.
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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I wonder what the backstage action was like on this. Kathleen (my love) is known for being a little difficult while Jessye (my other love) is known for being very gracious and kind. hmmmmmm
My favorite interpretation of my favorite spiritual. Jessye ruled the entire concert, her dramatic voice is better suit for spirituals. Kathleen's very agile and light voice is beautiful but her demeanor is not sincere. Jessye is full on sincere and it shows. When you try too hard it shows, when you let it flow, it REALLY shows, thus, Jessye is the real deal. Overall a wonderful concert...
So much venom toward someone you may not even know, just heard about. No one person ruled that concert and there is no one type of voice suited for spirituals except that it be heavenly, which Battle's certainly is. An insincere demeanor? WTF?
I heard Battle many times in recital, and I can assure you she held audiences in complete silence when she sang spirituals as encores, with many people wiping away tears at the stunning beauty and feeling. Her "Lord, how come me Here" is unequalled.
Does anyone know where I can find the sheet music for this very arrangement???
Diva Goddes statuesque did she have on hills or is that all her kinda looked like her niece or something 😃
oh my god what is jessye norman wearing? she's putting drag queens everywhere to shame. it's fantastic.
😂😂😂
arrangement by Hale Smith
Darryl Taylor - hi. Do you know where I can find or purchase this arrangement. I'm having some trouble locating it.
Paul Robeson
Paul Roberson is the only one is could really sing this son.. Flat out
ROTF
Kathy clearly is dipping too much into Jesus Sauce and Jesse is just sitting there biting her tongue. This is one horrible experience and gave me gas.
Peter Pringle Hey, dunderhead,
If you are going to paraphrase NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV you could at least give him credit.
Peter .... you must be sad...maybe broken ...but definitely closed to all your possibilities. Hope by now you have discovered the real wonder in you.