This is really an exceptional interview. I admired Keenlyside before, but after hearing him talk about his career with such a healthy attitude, well, it's really impressive.
"Becareful what you wish for, in case you get it. Because then you'll have to live with the consequences... ..."Awesome quote. Simon is so thoughtful and deep, I wish he did more of these interviews.
Fantastic interview (part I and II). Modest and terribly inspiring. That combination of intelligence, common sense, charm and eloquence is wonderful. It is so comforting to see people in the public eye that are truly worthy of our attention and admiration.
A great interview with Simon and what pleasure to see such excellent interviewers who ask the right questions and the right time and can make an artist feel relaxed and free to express his/her thoughts with the viewing public.
This was a really good interview to talk about his beggining and after. Really interesting to see how were making the different musicians or singers their career, it gives you hope that not all good musicians are natural or started studying at age 2 (exaggerated). Really good! He is great!
I discovered Simon years back in a youtube clip from Die Zauberflöte (Papageno/Papagena), and I love him ever since. Amazing man, amazing singer! Best Papageno, best Don Giovanni and the list goes on.
Not that it matters - especially at this point. But talking about DON GIOVANNI, Simon says that 'MELE' means'Honey' and also means 'Apple.' He pronounced MELE. So he was saying that Mozart and DaPonte were talking about a girl's Breasts - calling them Apples AND Honey. Actually not true. MIELE is Honey and MELA is Apple... Not the same word.
Come on guys, you're opera geeks and you still don't know how to write Italian?? The right words are "che", "mele" and "così" instead of "que", "melle" and "cozi".
Such a charismatic personality, I really loved the interview
Wow. I now have a new hero! What a friggin' awesome interview. Simon, I wish there was more of you.
This is really an exceptional interview. I admired Keenlyside before, but after hearing him talk about his career with such a healthy attitude, well, it's really impressive.
What a joy to listen to this incredibly articulate, intelligent singer talk about his work. Many thanks for presenting it.
"Becareful what you wish for, in case you get it. Because then you'll have to live with the consequences... ..."Awesome quote. Simon is so thoughtful and deep, I wish he did more of these interviews.
Fantastic interview (part I and II). Modest and terribly inspiring. That combination of intelligence, common sense, charm and eloquence is wonderful. It is so comforting to see people in the public eye that are truly worthy of our attention and admiration.
One of my favourite baritones.
i could honestly listen to simon talking all day; he's incredibly compelling.
Great, inspiring interview. He is erudite and such a passionate singer.
A great interview with Simon and what pleasure to see such excellent interviewers who ask the right questions and the right time and can make an artist feel relaxed and free to express his/her thoughts with the viewing public.
Absolutely fascinating, apparently entirely honest and revealing interview. Thank you so much for the upload!
This was a really good interview to talk about his beggining and after. Really interesting to see how were making the different musicians or singers their career, it gives you hope that not all good musicians are natural or started studying at age 2 (exaggerated).
Really good! He is great!
Simon is amazing!
Respect, Mr. Keenlyside! An amazing interview indeed!
Anybody surprised at how soft spoken and shy he is? I was! Certainly wasn’t expecting that kind of speaking voice after hearing him sing.
Wonderful interview. Mr Keenlyside is a true craftsman.
nice interview, indeed, he seems to be very relaxed and open here, big thanks for sharing.
I discovered Simon years back in a youtube clip from Die Zauberflöte (Papageno/Papagena), and I love him ever since. Amazing man, amazing singer! Best Papageno, best Don Giovanni and the list goes on.
Great interview!!!
What a sweet and soulfull man!
I like what he says about performers being shy off stage...so true...at least for me.
Oh my dear god!!! gracious interviewee!!!He said it all!
Please don’t take Our Lord’s Name in vain. Peace!
The attribute to Oscar Wilde is incorrect. It was F. Scott Fitzgerald. No big deal though - wonderful interview.
20:40 love how he pronounces "issues"
I wonder if Simon Keenlyside gets butterflies in his stomach before he performs onstage. Just curious!
Now Sir Simon Keenlyside CBE
Best Papageno of our age although I'm sure Mozart's ghost haunts him
Not that it matters - especially at this point. But talking about DON GIOVANNI, Simon says that 'MELE' means'Honey' and also means 'Apple.' He pronounced MELE. So he was saying that Mozart and DaPonte were talking about a girl's Breasts - calling them Apples AND Honey.
Actually not true. MIELE is Honey and MELA is Apple... Not the same word.
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Come on guys, you're opera geeks and you still don't know how to write Italian??
The right words are "che", "mele" and "così" instead of "que", "melle" and "cozi".