She was my voice teacher's teacher. And explained to her how many singers rely on the bloom of youth and not technique which I find upsetting cause it's so true.
It certainly warms the heart to have some evidence, however brief, that there were humble, noble, inspired singers who did it all just for the love of it.
I knew Dame Eva and to see this is so wonderful. She was a great Lady. I loved her stories. Firesong75, she said when she went to the Univ.OK the newspaper read,Eva Turner, "Visiting Professor of Vice".LOL she got a kick out of that.
Oh I SO agree with you! I've just stumbled upon this, and am absolutely blown away by her pure charm, modesty and bright personality - what a lovely lady!!
I knew Dame Eva at the University of Oklahoma 1950 when she was Visiting Professor of Voice, and I accompanied her voice students. She was dynamic and demanding, a marvelous lady, always grateful for the smallest courtesy. What a privilege to have known her.
I think she was 90+ at this interview. Excellent memory, totally lucid, and a lovely person. Who didn't know her, go to the video called "Eva Turner - The Definitive Turandot" where she sings "In questa reggia", totally amazing. One of the best Turandot I ever seen.
My father sent me an e mail saying he met her on a boat from Singapore in 1953 and had dinner with her in Le Havre. He was unaware of who she was except she she said she was an opera singer. Litle did he realise her stature in the opera world
Love you Dame Eva! So wonderful you lived till 101!
BRAVA!
PietroAntoni 2 months ago
what a marvelous interview , not only a direct link to the very first performances of this great opera , but such humility from a great singer !!
leedshunk 6 months ago
@DoktorNgKepiyas
I believe the interviewer may be the young Robert Lloyd - a great British singer.
Chiswickian 1 year ago
She was my voice teacher's teacher. And explained to her how many singers rely on the bloom of youth and not technique which I find upsetting cause it's so true.
musicallyfit848 1 year ago
A true lady, humble, inspiring and what a wonderful singer. A wonderful post!
lornabegbie 1 year ago
I sat next to her at a Tosca Performance at English National Opera. She was a delightful lady.
barneswriter 1 year ago
my brush with greatness was when I held a door open for her at Covent Garden once ...
lhrlyc 2 years ago
It certainly warms the heart to have some evidence, however brief, that there were humble, noble, inspired singers who did it all just for the love of it.
sillyboydeux 2 years ago
@sillyboydeux
Agreed! It seems she had this effect upon all of us.
ilovecollecting 2 years ago
I knew Dame Eva and to see this is so wonderful. She was a great Lady. I loved her stories. Firesong75, she said when she went to the Univ.OK the newspaper read,Eva Turner, "Visiting Professor of Vice".LOL she got a kick out of that.
psmith2026 2 years ago
I would love to hear the full interview...Do you know where it's available???
Birgitwannab 2 years ago
i doubt it is possible for anyone ever to be more charming and adorable than dame eva in this interview, so humble and classy
SiEtIn1 2 years ago
@SiEtIn1
Oh I SO agree with you! I've just stumbled upon this, and am absolutely blown away by her pure charm, modesty and bright personality - what a lovely lady!!
ilovecollecting 2 years ago
Well I shall ad another Turandot to my list.
dermotafan 2 years ago
I am so happy that I found Dame Eva Turner on YouTube!Amazing singer!!!!!
muzetta100 2 years ago
I love how she talks!! She is just so cute
mcknighty11 2 years ago 6
I knew Dame Eva at the University of Oklahoma 1950 when she was Visiting Professor of Voice, and I accompanied her voice students. She was dynamic and demanding, a marvelous lady, always grateful for the smallest courtesy. What a privilege to have known her.
firesong75 3 years ago
I think she was 90+ at this interview. Excellent memory, totally lucid, and a lovely person. Who didn't know her, go to the video called "Eva Turner - The Definitive Turandot" where she sings "In questa reggia", totally amazing. One of the best Turandot I ever seen.
operataste 3 years ago
My father sent me an e mail saying he met her on a boat from Singapore in 1953 and had dinner with her in Le Havre. He was unaware of who she was except she she said she was an opera singer. Litle did he realise her stature in the opera world
hoplite46 3 years ago
Hey...hoplite46... I know that guy! and that email! ; )
xoxo- B
minikitten 3 years ago
Hello Brandy its your brother in law LOL How are you ?? Hope you keepiong my baby brother on the straight and narrow
hoplite46 3 years ago
Thank you! It's wonderful!!!
RADAMES1983 3 years ago 2
One of the last Golden Age legends, and one of the best Turandots ever! What a great footage, many thanks for posting.
GoldenAgeSunshine 3 years ago 7
What a lovely woman! And her voice, even in a primitive recording, is bright and shining.
veramour 4 years ago 4
is that Robert Lloyd interviewing her?
BeauTenor 4 years ago
Certainly looks it...
drdre333 4 years ago
Many thanks for posting this!
mwk12kev 4 years ago