One of my favorite opera performances. Vocal ANALYSIS of The Flower Duet.
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- Опубліковано 28 бер 2022
- I love bringing you some of the best opera recordings by some of the best singers both past and present. Today, I'd like to go back to a duet that's frequently used in film and tv, sung by the characters Lakmé, daughter of a Brahmin priest, and her servant Mallika, as they go to gather flowers by a river.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to The Flower Duet with Sabine Devieihe, Marianne Crebassa, Alexandre Tharaud and Les Siècles.
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Words and Music by Léo Delibes'
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link: • Delibes: Lakmé - Duo d...
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Have you heard Antonio Banderas sing the phantom of the opera? He does a pretty good job. Not asking you to showcase it. Just thought you might like it.
we ever going to get some dance gavin dance?
Would you be willing to do a video on Metalingus by Alter Bridge?
I know this is your true bailiwick, but how about a return to someone who began with classical music and singing opera but was too innovative and too much a free spirit to continue in that vein--BETH HART. You did one reaction of her phenomenal cover of the blues classic "I'd Rather Go Blind" with guitarist Joe Bonamasssa about 17 months ago. But a performance considered to be perhaps the greatest live rock / blues rock performance of all time--Beth Hart's "Am I The One" at the Paradiso in Amsterdam--requires your expertise. (Had Janis Joplin lived longer, she may have eventually achieved a performance such as this...): ua-cam.com/video/hZG3MghkX3Q/v-deo.html
Hey Elizabeth, could you please review Procol Harum, song a Whiter shade of pale, sung by Gary Brooker. The one version in question is in Denmark 2006, 40 years after he first wrote and sung it. Gary just died a couple of months ago. He was accompanied with a orchestra and choir on this version outside under a tent. With thousands looking on. Thanks again Elizabeth and God Bless. I pray your husbands surgery goes well also. Best wishes
Crebassa has to be one of the most majestic mezzos ever. Such a deliciously dark tone and yet elegant and subtle.
Along with untold thousands of others, this introduced me to Marianne. Been hooked ever since.
Marianne has a such a beautiful, rich tone that separates her voice from most of the other mezzos that I have heard. I wish that I could describe things better , the way that Elizabeth does, which I think is one of her special talents and the one in particular that I have great appreciation for. She has a way of being able to verbalize her analysis of a singer's voice and technique(s) that helps people like myself to appreciate the music even more.
Like dark chocolate with butter rum
We came for Sabine, but we return for Marianne. She is Perfection.
This is my favorite version of this duet. I think it does make a difference that both singers are singing in their native language, the words and phrasing are crystal clear. I also feel this should be a soprano and mezzo duet. The deeper mezzo color is needed to contrast.
Yep....native language changes everything
Don’t know why, but this duet always hits me hard. It is like a master key to unlock my emotions, happy and/or sad. It is beautiful.
Same!!! ❤️❤️
Me too. I love another almost unknown composer and performer.. long gone. Louis Moreau gottschalk First rock artist in American history.
Lost genre of party music called cakewalks Straight from game before electricity. Louis Moreau gottschalk. My favorite is bananier if you're interested. So many cakeswalks to love. Also does classical of era if anyone is interested... Please comment. I might be lone ranger here. Died young. "Evening in the tropics" is most available
Indeed.
You know, sometimes people just say things that gives away their age range. 😊
I fell in love with Marianne Crebassa as soon as she started singing.
First time hearing this duo sing this, was almost tearing up, then suddenly “Wait, is that Gandalf?!?” It had me rolling. Thanks for the great analysis.
For those who had not noticed, EZ is a LOTR fan.
I love this version because it sounds to my ears perfectly balanced between the soprano and mezzo lines. That’s what really elevates this performance for me. It sounds crystalline. And because one isn’t overpowering the other, I can focus on the sound of the duet, instead of being distracted by the louder voice.
Hi Elizabeth. Since you were good enough to explore the rock music I love so much, I thought I'd give this piece a try to understand what you love. This duet was truly amazing, light and ephemeral, and it felt like I was hearing butterflies. Very inspiring and calming at the same time. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please continue to expose us to your elements, as you explore ours. Better understanding makes for a better world.
I love this performance. Please, please, please keep up the opera analysis!
This is THE best performance of this that I've ever heard. Far too often, the soprano overpowers the mezzo to the point where you can hardly hear her. But these two play off each other perfectly, so that both parts can be heard clearly. By the way, speaking of *body language* -- it's funny that nobody seems to notice the point where Sabine for some reason mispronounces a word, which makes Marianne start to laugh.
Why doesn't anybody wonder about that? A few moments later, when Marianne is singing her line, Sabine looks at her and Marianne shrugs. Again nobody seems to notice that.
The reason: Well, if you understand French, instead of singing *"subite* s'empare de moi" (suddenly takes me away), she sings *"sa bite* s'empare de moi" (his cock takes me away), which makes Marianne start to laugh. And then, when Sabine looks at her, she shrugs, as if to say, "So we might have to sing it again. Not a problem...."
For some reason the thought of a couple of classy French opera singers being amused over a dick joke makes me happy.
@@LeftyConspirator : It often seems like French women, even *VERY classy* ones like these two, have a much healthier attitude toward sex than American or English ones, who somehow think sex is "dirty", not FUN.
Now that I read this and watched that moment, Sabine definitely does a “dammit, we’re gonna have to re-record” hair sweep.
@@themetalstickman : I'm always watching Marianne's facinating face -- and when Sabine looks over at her, she definitely shrugs it off, like she doesn't mind doing it again at all.
Delibes Flower duet is by far the most beautiful piece of opera ever written. I listen to it frequently and even have it set as my alarm on my phone so I can wake up with a smile.
I agree. Madame butterfly is close
Celestial voices straight from heaven. I love this piece so much that I hear it all the time, never get tire. Leo Delibes, what a genius.
It’s going to date me, but when I was twelve and mostly into Broadway music, I (for some reason) bought an album by Lily Pons that included this and the Bell Song. It cemented my love for music.
My college music department required full years of Italian, French and German before we could finally learn to sing in English. I was never a professional, but my training was good enough to allow me to sing once at Carnegie Hall with the NY Philharmonic and soloists from the Bolshoi. An experience to never forget!
Both performers are wonderful by themselves, but together, these two are absolutely magical.
As a young teen in the early 70's, I laughed uncontrollably at this 'old-fogey' music. 2 old women in need of a bathroom. Today it sends me into a fantastic feeling of excitement and rapture when I hear such a beautiful melding of 2 exceptional voices, in a very beautiful melody. Times change ☺
Our tastes in many things mature as we grow older.
When I was a child, the idea of eating fetid old cheese, on purpose, was something disgusting old people did.
By the time I was in my 30s, I was an aficionado on Brie, Camembert and Époisses.
Some people have culture thrust upon them, in their youth. Some people just have good taste from birth. But most of us have to mature into it.
@@Saffron-sugargood analogy
THIS is THE best rendition of this piece I have EVER heard, and ever will.
I first heard this in the 80s, while watching the movie _The Hunger._ When it came out on VHS (I'm old), I rented it specifically to hear the song again, and find out the name of it from the credits. Slice of life before the internet and Shazam, folks.
I think I can relieve you of any regret you may feel at Flower Duet introduced by a movie soundtrack.
I don't recall ever hearing it until Nip/Tuck used it to magnificent effect. Since that moment I have sought out essentially every version available on UA-cam.
The version being critiqued here in probably my favorite. Lest we forget, it was a rehearsal !
Marianne Crebassa is a superb mezzo , Sabine is an exceptional soprano - the combination of the two has yielded the BEST performance of this duet anywhere on the Internet & I would even go far as to say, it's the best performance of this aria anywhere , anytime... EVER!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐
Ohhh thank you for this Elizabeth !!! As a French person myself, it’s always nice to see that some of our culture is appreciated by others. Lakmé is such a beautiful piece !
A joyful duet that always brings a tear to my eye. So beautiful.
The flowing, floating feel to this is magical! It totally captures the imagination.
I'm not an opera fan, but this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music with glorious harmonies! I have always imagined the voices dancing around one another
This is the specific performance I was hoping to see when I saw you were doing this duet. Love this performance.
This particular duet has been a part of my little girl’s bedtime music collection since she was two. She is now five and knows it’s time to wind down after her bedtime story and this music begins. She LOVES this video. These two ladies knocked it out of the park with this performance.
Has to be the finest performance of duo des fleurs I've ever heard. Hard call but I have to say it. The contrasting combination here is just SO good and I cannot find a SINGLE flaw. The BEAUTIFUL flourishes in those quieter moments from Sabine! Oh my Lord!
I've loved this piece for 30 years. Thx.
One of the most beautiful melodies/arias I've ever heard. It's like two butterflies intermingling with each other in flight, off to some nectar-latte bar. This is why Elizabeth entranced me so much at the start. When in doubt, always go back to the source, be it metal, gospel, jazz... or opera.
I agree with the last statement. Your musical foundation is your source for refreshing your passion.
@@TheSeeking2know so true! Nicely put
They played this at my grandfather's funeral, it was one of his favorites. He listened to it from a Decca UK vinyl record that was worn and a little scratched, but it was still the most glorious music. I still have the set, but unfortunately no turntable to play it on, so I make do with the recording on UA-cam. Thank you very much Elizabeth! 🥰❤🩹
I always loved the casual nature of this performance, even down to the conductor using a pencil as a baton!
My favorite aria performed by 2 magical voices and as a bonus the emotion of a specialist who explains and vibrates in harmony: thrills guaranteed
That was wonderful. I really enjoyed Marianne's tremendous performance, she looked so relaxed
I would love love love for you to do more operatic analysis simply to see the joy on your face!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ve wanted you to review this specific duo for a long time! Hope you can continue to cover opera more frequently!
I used to listen to the Opera Babes version of this song on repeat when I was on my first deployment. It was a way to feel peace in very ugly, dangerous world. Thank you, my friend, for helping me to appreciate an already beloved song even more!
My favorite opera! Had the pleasure of seeing this rarely performed opera when I lived in NYC. It was a wonderful birthday gift I will never forget. The rose on my box seat from my lover, then the opera performed by the Metropolitan Opera. A treasured romantic moment.
You picked my favorite video of the Flower Duet. The first time I heard Marianne Crebassa sing I became a fan.
I feel in love with the flower duet back in the 80s when British Airways uses it in an advert. It is hauntingly beautiful.
Thank you so much for this analysis. I heard this first on an advert for British Airways and was mesmerised. I’ve still yet to hear anything so beautiful..this version is first on every play list everyday. I’m blown away by the way Sabine sings such high notes and feathers the endings. Marianne’s voice just seems to give me a huge loving cuddle. I’m a lorry driver, I love all music from death metal to opera, but this video brought a tear to my eye. I don’t speak French so to finally have some context is wonderful. I love your channel Elizabeth, your knowledge and love of music really makes your videos a high light of my week. BRAVO for making education a joy.
This has been something of an eye-opener for me. I used to think opera was mostly vocal acrobatics and showing off - it never really worked for me anywhere nearly as well as instrumental classical music.
Having been following The Charismatic Voice and several other vocal coaches (and opera singers) who react to metal for a couple of years now, I'm seeing things differently. One very clear example of this is the moment where I thought "ooh, nice decrescendo". Immediately after I had this thought, you said "beautiful decrescendo!"
I thoroughly enjoyed not only your captivatingly enthusiastic analysis, but also the duet being performed by two remarkable singers.
So, um. Thank you, Elizabeth.
(Also, a shout out to Julia Nillon, Beth Roars, Anna Vaskelainen, Rebecca Vocal Athlete and Maggie Renée, who are some of the other vocal coaches / singers whose content I regularly view.)
Hi Elizabeth, this is one of the most beautiful arias I ever heard, and easily one of the best duets in opera. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙
I totally agree.
It looks like Elizabeth is really getting off on it. I'll have what she's having! I'm usually not into this type of singing but this was amazing.
The perfect Sabine duet to follow up is this, Kirby ua-cam.com/video/mgEkbki1WS4/v-deo.html !
I love these two singing this. Magic
Omg omg omg, this is my all time favorite Video in UA-cam of ALL time i watch it like twice a week since more than two years now! *-*
Exquisite! Thank you for sharing this masterful duet. So appreciate you and your gift.
Quelle harmonie!Les musiciens ensembles sont certainement conscients du niveau exceptionnel avec ces deux interprètes.Le chef maîtrise cet instant.
I don't know how many times I've listened to these two beautiful voices dance around each other. There's such beauty and emotion to the piece and they do it amazingly. It never fails to move me, sometimes to peace, sometimes to tears, sometimes to pure joy. It's simply an incredible piece performed simply incredibly.
I've watched your analysis of them several times, as well. I love, in all your videos, how obvious your joy and appreciation for music, in general, and for excellent voice, in specific, shines. That plus your obvious expertise make your videos the only reaction videos I consistently watch. Thank you for them!
It's like being in Paradise ... Blending colours with voices. And that mezzo is just Ahhh .
I love Your natural reaction . Pure Joy.
Marianne is such a powerhouse!
Sabine has sung with Lea Desandre, too. Also superb.
I agree :)
OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! 🤩🤯😵💫 I'm so excited for this song. I've been waiting for it. ❤💗 This was one of the first operatic songs I was introduced to as a child by my grandmother. It resonates in my soul and just makes me stop and take a breath when I hear it. Music is medicine for the soul! Thank you Elizabeth for this one. ❤️
Ooo, another opera analysis, can’t wait!
Yes yes yes!!!!! It’s my fave!!! What a thing to wake up to!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I really love when you analyse opera
Thanks for this. I love this song and for me this is the best version ever of it. I watch/ listen to this video often. The ladies compliment each other so well.. it is just pure beauty.
This is my favourite rendition of it too! I love it so much.
Thanks for the class in opera singing. My first exposure to opera was when I at 16 went to visit my sister in Germany. She sent me off for 10 days with a friend of hers for a trip through Austria, Switzerland and Italy. In Rome, we saw Aida performed in the ruins of the Roman Baths. The stage was so huge they brought 2 chariots drawn by 4 horses onto it. It was truly memorable.
Absolutely fantastic! I've been a rock and medal head for years. Thank you for giving me a chance to hear and learn about something in your wheelhouse. It would be great to see some more videos like this with you translating the AWESOM singing/story of the song.
This duet is a favorite of mine, too. It never fails to make me catch my breath and give me goosebumps. It has always made me think of two birds in flight, swooping through the air, twirling around each other over a meadow of flowers.
The beauty of this song does justice to your beauty
YEEESSSSSS my repeated prayers (comments) requesting this have been answered!!!!
This is my favorite song of all time. If I was on an island, and only given one song, this would be the song. Im rock and roll, and blues. This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. First heard it in a movie.
I actually heard this duet for the first time when it accompanied the love scene between Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon in the movie "The Hunger". It stayed with me for years.
I haven’t listened to a lot of opera but I love this piece and this performance in particular.
I have watched this video of this performance probably 100+ times and I’m always amazed someone on the street is just walking by, likely completely unaware of the masterpiece unfolding within that room.
Omgosh, yes!!! This is my favourite version of this duet! Can't wait to hear the full analysis. 🙂
I hope you delve into why duets work, how soprano and mezzo soprano can mesh simultaneously and how some other pairings might not. How to sync vibratos etc etc I’m so fascinated
Yes, yes, yes! These are very important points. I hope she touched on them.
YES! Had suggested this and am delighted to see you dive into it. Thank you. Your analysis provides the insight to why I find it so appealing and now I appreciate it all the more. I feel blessed. More opera please.
One of my favourite recordings of this song…
I didn't know I know this song.
Beautiful!👏
So beautiful what the human voice can do.
Oh good...this has been a favorite video of mine for a long time. It will be great to hear your analysis!
It really takes a special talent to bring a gem like this to such a large audience. Liz's genuine passion for music is so great, she can really project it.
Seriously what a delight, what a fantastic journey!!
I've always loved this piece. And I never cry during it. I just happen to get something in my eye at that point in time is all...
Thank you so much for this reaction. Sabine Devieilhe is just the current best French singer !
I’ve often seen short clips of this absolutely delicate and wonderfully interlaced dual vocalists. Thank you SO much for posting it in its entirety. It is TRULY masterful in its execution, from the voices to the orchestration! Your insights have given me even MORE appreciation for the piece, for which I’m grateful. I love your channel, and I especially love watching your reactions which ALWAYS gives to me an even greater appreciation of songs that I know and love. YOU ARE AMAZING! Thank you for doing what you do!
More Opera and Orchestra reactions please, awesome work Elizabeth !!!
I always thought that the rendition sung by Anna Netrebko and Elina Garanca can´t be topped. Now I´m not so sure any more. These two fine singers match perfectly. Thank you very much for introducing me to them!
I feel exactly the same way.
For me this is definitely a better version.
Awesome! This is by far my favorite aria. For me, this is the only opera that takes me somewhere, transcending everyday mundanity. 👍
Damn! That’s just glorious! I liked what you said about how it surrounds you with colors. As a painter I speak that language but this piece moves me.
Always great to hear some opera. It can be very intriguing and enchanting.
Great video, and have a good one all ✌
My favorite performance of this duet.
Nice. Never heard that piece before. Beautiful.
Elizabeth...I would not have to listen to one note... but to just watch your reactions says it all. It's always a treat whatever you post. Thank you for always sharing.
I've never seen opera broken down like this before, really fascinating!
This is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. Any time I need a lift, I listen to it. Thank you for the video.
Thank you thank you thank you. I just love when you do opera. It great to see your true love come out. It makes the performance even better.
I adore your facial expressions as you listen. Through the introduction, loving it and knowing what is coming - your appreciation and knowledge, your enjoyment and explanation, your descriptions of the differences in the voices - and then as the duet really kicks in; I'm sure that is the same expression I habe
The wonder and delight in the comments from those hearing this and other works for the first time is a wonder and delight in itself! Brava Elisabeth for doing this channel so well.
I've watched their duet about 50 times now and what hits me so much is that not only are they absolutely fantastic and are able to give so much emotion and passion, I LOVE how they're just having fun singing this together, which makes this performance even better.
My favorite.
I love this song partially because I heard it often at a young age. My mom would have a recording of it on one of her favorite CDs that she ran ragged. She knew if music was playing the 4 kids would be quieter bc they wanted to hear or dance to the music, I guess. But as I kid, I'd try to sing one part and my mom would sing another as we played or washed dishes or did chores. I have very sentimental flashbacks when I hear this song and can't help but hum along or ahh along. (Mom was a midrange soprano and I've been a 1st since high school).
Oh indeed, once the song proper began I, recognized it. Happy to see more opera on the channel, this is really beautiful, no reason one can’t enjoy metal and opera! Seeing your love and passion for the genre really makes it a pleasure to watch your analysis.
Beautiful! I really enjoyed that.
The flower duet was used as background muisc for a TV ad for British Airways in the late 1980's. It was the first time I and many other people heard it.
the anticipation for that first part....now I remember where I've heard it before. A duo on The Voice UK did this and blew everyone away
I've always loved the flower duet
I watched Sabine singing the Bell Song with the French Opera after this and was absolutely BLOWN away. She's wonderful. Thanks so much for introducing me to her :]
Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth. It was beautiful.
Jinjer followed by Delibes! What an unexpected and awesome pairing! Thanks for the additional taste of opera!
INCREDIBLE!! Sooo beautifully sung together and the orchestra of course. It's always educational hearing your expertise, thank you.
Also thank you for including a link for the full uninterrupted version, guess I better get the tissues ready, think my eyes might start leaking... who am I kidding, happy tears will be streaming.
Ahhh... Vocal Engineer Elizabeth fires up the Opera Train... All on Board,all on Board! ❤ ❤ ❤
I'm so in, that this is an old sugestion of mine! 😉😎
Welcome on Board,Sir 😀
So, now that I've heard the uncommented version, I'm trying to imagine how that would sound with Elizabeth's involvement ❤
@@joergojschaefer3521 Well, that piece has a notable defect: too short. There is Lea solo with the first metal song ever, though...😏
Wait...There was metal before Elizabeth's TCV channel? ummm... almost can't be... 😉 😉
Beautiful. Thank you for doing this.
The most beautiful opera ever.