A performance like this shows how versatile a performer the opera star Teresa Stratas was. She certainly was the Canadian Songbird, and her acting on the operatic stage was superb. Bravo, Diva Teresa. And the dancing that goes with the singing is superb!
This video-song combination is a fascinating reprise of the psyche of Europe between the two world wars. I can imagine the "get us out of here to an idyllic island" desire given what was happening politically. The piece invokes the hispanic new world through the tango, perhaps even Cuba? I understand the French words were added after the original music, but what better German-French-Spanish yearning could you imagine under the circumstances. Stratas delivers a superb rendition, as always.
Until I discovered this video, I thought that when it came to splendid Spanish music composed by non-Iberians and sung in French, Carmen was a one-shot wonder. Listen to this to see why I was mistaken.
Never heard of Youkali Tango, never heard of Teresa Stratas. Never been so mesmerized by the performance of a total stranger, never been so moved by a song heard for the first time, never been so intrigued by a short video clip shot with such artistry! Thank you for sharing this, Bobby!
Brava Teresa.
Got to learn how to tango!
bigstrongboy67 2 months ago
Exquisite.
UncleCharlieOakley 4 months ago
很好听 很喜欢 求此歌曲曲谱
LOUYIFAN 3 years ago
Its great music.
purnachender2006 3 years ago
artistry video!!!!!!!!!!! Teresa Stratas Diva
beautiful!
aggelosagg 3 years ago
A performance like this shows how versatile a performer the opera star Teresa Stratas was. She certainly was the Canadian Songbird, and her acting on the operatic stage was superb. Bravo, Diva Teresa. And the dancing that goes with the singing is superb!
OperaBuff1935 3 years ago
canadian eh? did not know that...
bachboy111 3 years ago
brilliante!!! mi amore, teresa....
wittsgirl 3 years ago
beautiful!
jonytrapalhony 3 years ago
A beutiful clip of one of Weill's n most beutiful songs performed by one of his greatest interpreters. The dance fits the music to perfection.
fringelily 3 years ago 2
I have to sing this song soon... And I love it sooo much! Great words and great music!
C'est une chanson inoubliable, une mélodie qui nous reste dans la tête continuellement!
Natarwen 3 years ago
This video-song combination is a fascinating reprise of the psyche of Europe between the two world wars. I can imagine the "get us out of here to an idyllic island" desire given what was happening politically. The piece invokes the hispanic new world through the tango, perhaps even Cuba? I understand the French words were added after the original music, but what better German-French-Spanish yearning could you imagine under the circumstances. Stratas delivers a superb rendition, as always.
tonyinvan 3 years ago
Until I discovered this video, I thought that when it came to splendid Spanish music composed by non-Iberians and sung in French, Carmen was a one-shot wonder. Listen to this to see why I was mistaken.
alnot01 3 years ago
Never heard of Youkali Tango, never heard of Teresa Stratas. Never been so mesmerized by the performance of a total stranger, never been so moved by a song heard for the first time, never been so intrigued by a short video clip shot with such artistry! Thank you for sharing this, Bobby!
canaanoptical 3 years ago
What a wonderful voice & woman & composer & video:-)...
bulter57 3 years ago
talentueuse chanteuse, MERVEILLEUSE chanson, douce vidéo...
MoonyRosa 4 years ago
My beloved had a vinyl album of Teresa Stratas. This reminds me of him, although we never saw
a video redition.
Rheingoldi 4 years ago
Fabulous! A truly enthralling video - proving once again the consummate artistry of Teresa Stratas. Thanks for posting it!
Ourrias 4 years ago
she is such an artist in every sense. I can't watch this enough!
Pandora6546 4 years ago
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Es preciosa youkali,Kurt weill es el maestro del cabaret,aunque creo que el no escribio la letra...que bella la stratas
vanevanuz 4 years ago
She is the BEST!!!!!!!!
whitequeen07 4 years ago
I agree - I respect her and admire her work above all else! A TRUE ARTIST!!!
Pandora6546 4 years ago
Second best? I wouldn't want to hear Callas in this repertoire. In this repertoire Stratas is the best.
raulhankins 4 years ago
Born in 1938.Duh. Not a teenager, like the EMO and "R&B" sluts but a DIVA and true artist. Get a clue.
sudanyoung 4 years ago
great!
morperde 4 years ago
One of the greatest! Thank you.
vigwig 4 years ago
this was such a treat...thank u for posting
she was certainly something else!
GABYCONSTANZA 4 years ago
Teresa is second best to Maria Callas, thanks for posting
wenarto 4 years ago
She was the BEST. Thanks for posting it!
Sandy
sandyymusic 5 years ago
... mais la fée qui l'habite...
Gourgous!
Thorsten
HerzogOrsino 5 years ago
she is so expressive!! and the music is timeless, i just love it!
Goduckygo 5 years ago
Votre voix, Madame Teresa Stratas, cela n'est rien d'autre que l'île de Youkali. Merci, Bobby4000.
bardamur 5 years ago
Sweet.
Diwon91 5 years ago
beautiful song indeed. but why does this singer look like a death?
roygift 5 years ago
love it. thanks for posting.
troubleclef 5 years ago