There isn't a singer alive who can touch the beauty and empathy of her singing. It's otherworldly; beyond compare. My greatest regret is never having heard her live; they say recordings don't capture the majesty of her voice. I knew a singer from the Met chorus who said people would line up just offstage to hear her sing every performance; they couldn't believe what they were hearing. She was that great, that unique.
I always loved Sutherland's song interpretations. Her approach is simple, melodical and goes straight to the heart. The cleanness of her singing is just admirable. These two videos of "The last rose of summer" and "Songs my mother taught me" are precious, especially the later, which shows a deep and haunting emotion.
Sutherland always had a "deep/bright" quality that set her apart from other coloratura sopranos. Too often today, we think of a deep OR a bright voice, while the best singers of the past, regardless of fach, had both depth (resonance created from an open throat and good support) and brightness (the hootiness and "ping" from a well developed head voice). It's why you could get big, mighty voices like Flagstad who could also sing with lilting femininity and lighter voices like Maria Cebotari who would pack dramatic umph into roles at unexpected times.
God completed creating the beauties of the earth, the senses, music, love, children...and there was no other way left to express exquisiteness, but Joan Sutherland...the epitome of sublime beauty.
Exquisite and beautiful, thank you so much Dame Joan Sutherland. Beautiful and sensitive piano playing unparalleled by Sir Alan Rees. You are both blessed to have found each other again in heaven.
@preruminator You're absolutely right. I've always noticed that some singers may sing amazingly but nevertheless can't give me the same pleasure a Sutherland or a De los Angeles never fail to give me. And I've noticed the big difference is: they sing everything as if it were the easiest, most natural thing in the world, so that you just rest, concentrate and listen to their straightforward but endlessly nuances performances. That quality makes the legends.
'Tis the last rose of summer, Left blooming alone; All her lovely companions Are faded and gone; No flower of her kindred, No rosebud is nigh, To reflect back her blushes, Or give sigh for sigh. I'll not leave thee, thou lone one! To pine on the stem; Since the lovely are sleeping, Go, sleep thou with them. Thus kindly I scatter, Thy leaves o'er the bed, Where thy mates of the garden Lie scentless and dead. So soon may I follow, When friendships decay, And from Love's shining circle The gems drop away. When true hearts lie withered, And fond ones are flown, Oh! who would inhabit This bleak world alone?
This is an old Irish song and was NOT written by Friedrich von Flotow. The music was by Irish composer John Stevenson and the words by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. Flotow borrowed it for his opera "Martha", first performed Vienna 1847.
HE FORGOT TO MENTION THIS WAS ADELINA PATTI'S STAPLE PIECE!!!!!!!!!SHE MADE IT FASHIONABLE FOR PRIMA DONNAS TO SING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joan sang it very well :)
In her time, Joan Sutherland was an excellent singer. However, this beautiful song sings she like an automton. Reneé Fleming sings this beautiful song with heart and soul. That's why I prefer her singing of this song. But that's just my opinion. - I hope my English was understandable.
The text is by Moore and the music is by the 18th century Irish Harper Dennis Hempton and the tune is called: "Aislean an Oigfear" Flotow literally copied it nicely but without any change! Nice but still piracy but you could get away with it in the 19th century
Pezzo che una volta era eseguito come bis dalle grandissime Patti Tetrazzini Melba(un po' meno grande delle prime due gusto personale per carità comunque grande cantanteq) Galli Curci Dal Monte Paghiughi etc e come si dice ultima ma per ultima l'immensa Suttherland! Ben degna di stare fra la Patti e la Tetrazzini. .... Voce abbagliante interpretazione malinconica e facilità di canto disarmante. ... Peccato che nel corso del novecento quello che all'inizio era la prassi é diventato viva via sempre più raro...
im proud of my great great grandfather, Im retired from suicide, but I understand his mania, and suicide, I feel my genes in his music, I understand that at one time, there was only Beethoven and him, its some achievement. am a great fan of Beethoven, Mozart, to me, is clever, but, ever so retarted,, I cant imagine that a mortal could have arranged the opening scene from Tosca, but their are dull moments later, a limited criticism, cus I adore this opera, to tears, but, pushing family genes bias, apart, 'Martha, avoids boring conversational singing, its so electric, simple, yet clever, and funny
I am listening to this on the day after she passed away and tears are flowing down my face. God bless her - rest in peace ...
This is the best version ever. her notes are pure perfection.
There isn't a singer alive who can touch the beauty and empathy of her singing. It's otherworldly; beyond compare. My greatest regret is never having heard her live; they say recordings don't capture the majesty of her voice. I knew a singer from the Met chorus who said people would line up just offstage to hear her sing every performance; they couldn't believe what they were hearing. She was that great, that unique.
What joy to hear Joan Sutherland in this lovely song. Great use of the lower register which you don't always get to hear.
Joan Sutherland is alive..for ever..thankyou thankyou..such a generous,lovely person also
Joan Sutherland , what a voice. Sad words. Happy I found this video.
I always loved Sutherland's song interpretations. Her approach is simple, melodical and goes straight to the heart. The cleanness of her singing is just admirable. These two videos of "The last rose of summer" and "Songs my mother taught me" are precious, especially the later, which shows a deep and haunting emotion.
Sutherland always had a "deep/bright" quality that set her apart from other coloratura sopranos. Too often today, we think of a deep OR a bright voice, while the best singers of the past, regardless of fach, had both depth (resonance created from an open throat and good support) and brightness (the hootiness and "ping" from a well developed head voice). It's why you could get big, mighty voices like Flagstad who could also sing with lilting femininity and lighter voices like Maria Cebotari who would pack dramatic umph into roles at unexpected times.
What can you say? The greatest soprano of the last 50 years singing something that, for very different reasons, touches your heart. Thank you so much.
God completed creating the beauties of the earth, the senses, music, love, children...and there was no other way left to express exquisiteness, but Joan Sutherland...the epitome of sublime beauty.
Thank you VERY much for posting this gem, with TWO outstanding artists, Joan Sutherland and Gerald Moore, making great music together!!!!!
Joan's voice and this song were meant for each other. Thanks for posting,
She has amazing TONE and POWER to go anywhere!
Beautiful singing. Beautiful heart. Such ease, without effort or complication.
This is wonderful singing , touching in its simplicity.
Tenortalker
Absolutely beautiful.
Exquisite and beautiful, thank you so much Dame Joan Sutherland. Beautiful and sensitive piano playing unparalleled by Sir Alan Rees. You are both blessed to have found each other again in heaven.
WOW. I always knew she was phenomenal but those first notes are still a shock. Awesome job.
She is beautiful in every way!
Stunning singing by this great vocal artist.
Absolutely gorgeous rendition.
@preruminator You're absolutely right. I've always noticed that some singers may sing amazingly but nevertheless can't give me the same pleasure a Sutherland or a De los Angeles never fail to give me. And I've noticed the big difference is: they sing everything as if it were the easiest, most natural thing in the world, so that you just rest, concentrate and listen to their straightforward but endlessly nuances performances. That quality makes the legends.
Homoclassicus so true!
so beautiful
She is something!!!Wonderful)))))
very passionate, than you for the great music
Beautiful singing ! Thanks for sharing :)
One of the best female singer died. We'll miss her deeply.
best version ever...she was truly great
Thank you for this!
Wonderful. thanks for sharing!
'Tis the last rose of summer,
Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone;
No flower of her kindred,
No rosebud is nigh,
To reflect back her blushes,
Or give sigh for sigh.
I'll not leave thee, thou lone one!
To pine on the stem;
Since the lovely are sleeping,
Go, sleep thou with them.
Thus kindly I scatter,
Thy leaves o'er the bed,
Where thy mates of the garden
Lie scentless and dead.
So soon may I follow,
When friendships decay,
And from Love's shining circle
The gems drop away.
When true hearts lie withered,
And fond ones are flown,
Oh! who would inhabit
This bleak world alone?
너무나 감동적인,가슴깊이스며드는 절창입니다!!!
Agreed. Reminds me of a girl I know and love.
absolutely beautiful..
Maravillous !!
This is an old Irish song and was NOT written by Friedrich von Flotow. The music was by Irish composer John Stevenson and the words by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. Flotow borrowed it for his opera "Martha", first performed Vienna 1847.
Thank you!!!! ❤👏👏👏👏👏
And sang by Adelina patti year 1862
Wonderful
the last roses of summer , by irish poet thomas moore 1805.... very nice
Happy Birthday Joan
the octave at 3:19 is so GOOD!!!
Bravi
Joan at her early best, arguably only bettered in this haunting song by Rita Streich.
check out Mimi Coertse singing this song... that is my favourite rendition. It's on youtube
Streich is wonderful, but Erna Berger is simply incredible. Do check it out . You'll not be able to control yourself.
Exquisite
HE FORGOT TO MENTION THIS WAS ADELINA PATTI'S STAPLE PIECE!!!!!!!!!SHE MADE IT FASHIONABLE FOR PRIMA DONNAS TO SING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joan sang it very well :)
Classy lady
Could anyone please tell me the name of this TV program? I have seen a similar video where Gerald Moore and Christa Ludwig performed Sapphische Ode.
wow, and without the technology of today....
R.I.P
You have spoiled this by stretching it to fit wide screen format and it looks ridiculous.
Три билборда на границе Эббинга, Миссури
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri👍
Is it the recording or did she not have the best diction? I know the words to the song but am not hearing them enunciated clearly.
Yes her enunciation wasn't always orthodox, but her overall singing was virtually unparalleled
Don't you ever delete this video
Yes... a common mistake. I only wish the guy that uploaded this would change the title. It would save us the trouble to constantly correct people.
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From which year is this recording?
In her time, Joan Sutherland was an excellent singer. However, this beautiful song sings she like an automton.
Reneé Fleming sings this beautiful song with heart and soul. That's why I prefer her singing of this song.
But that's just my opinion. - I hope my English was understandable.
Deanna Durbin did this song just as well.
dlrunner121 Amelita Galli-Curci too.
c'est ce qui s'appelle chanter! sans chichis, rien que l'émotion! bonne leçon !
The text is by Moore and the music is by the 18th century Irish Harper Dennis Hempton and the tune is called: "Aislean an Oigfear" Flotow literally copied it nicely but without any change! Nice but still piracy but you could get away with it
in the 19th century
Very nice but i love Deanna Durbin
Durbin sings this better yes.
Pezzo che una volta era eseguito come bis dalle grandissime Patti Tetrazzini Melba(un po' meno grande delle prime due gusto personale per carità comunque grande cantanteq) Galli Curci Dal Monte Paghiughi etc e come si dice ultima ma per ultima l'immensa Suttherland! Ben degna di stare fra la Patti e la Tetrazzini. .... Voce abbagliante interpretazione malinconica e facilità di canto disarmante. ... Peccato che nel corso del novecento quello che all'inizio era la prassi é diventato viva via sempre più raro...
im proud of my great great grandfather, Im retired from suicide, but I understand his mania, and suicide, I feel my genes in his music, I understand that at one time, there was only Beethoven and him, its some achievement. am a great fan of Beethoven, Mozart, to me, is clever, but, ever so retarted,, I cant imagine that a mortal could have arranged the opening scene from Tosca, but their are dull moments later, a limited criticism, cus I adore this opera, to tears, but, pushing family genes bias, apart, 'Martha, avoids boring conversational singing, its so electric, simple, yet clever, and funny
HERS WAS A "HUGE" COLORATURA SOPRANO VOICE, SHE COULD HAVE EASILY SUNG RICHARD WAGNER'S COMPOSITIONS!
wow she's so thin then