The divine journey of South African soprano Pretty Yende • FRANCE 24 English

Born in South Africa during apartheid, Pretty Yende grew up singing hymns with her grandmother on the way to church. This past May she dazzled Westminster Abbey at the coronation of King Charles, cementing her status as one of the world's most sought-after sopranos. Yende says her journey is proof that nothing is impossible. Back in Paris for "The Tales of Hoffman" at the Opéra Bastille, she spoke to Alison Sargent about the joys of playing a doll, her love of singing in French and why "there's nothing as cool as opera".
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[@siyamanikivana6416]

Pretty is deep in arts and language> I just love how she articulates> Her voice is beyond the reach> I just love her> keep it up Pretty

[@rocketsavagebrother9891]

I don't understand how there arent MORE responses and reactions to Ms. PRETTY Yende's interview.
Grace....
Beauty....
Truth......
I hear her...Words unspoken.
The simple fact that she occupies the space that she does....EXACTLY How she does it!!!!
Doors have/ will open...
The epitome of - "Show me that space" Then, I will show you an area of MY DOMAIN!!!

[@wilsonmusonda7857]

I don't understand either

[@TheFirefox8192]

Pretty Yende has surpassed Maria Calais . Consider Graace Bombary Leontine Price ,Jesse Norman.

[@yeoworld]

She is just priceless and amazing 👏 🤩

[@emmanuelaforbu6978]

Incredible! She is amazing. Naturally endowed with singing talent.

[@TheFirefox8192]

Pretty Yende has surpassed Maria Calass

[@silulekomkhize7839]

Amazing interview! I'd love to hear her speak Italian

[@the8thchurch461]

This kid is just amazing

[@elizabethchadwick8204]

She's beautiful and extraordinary in every way.