Korean singers (or at least all I've heard singing) have this absolutely beautiful way of using the head space... Sumi Jo nailed this technique made perfection of it, of course, but I wonder if this is really something all Korean voice teachers teach?
isn't the second verse supposed to end with "no maiden of mortals so sweetly can kiss?" instead of "he looked and he longed for the magical maid" again?
It is amazing, she sings this marvellous song almost without any burden. She does it perfectly and light. And by the way - she is very beautiful lady.
Amazing - she has such beautiful control over her instrument. Her voice itself is so rich and fluid, and those high notes just sound like she's whispering them; perfect performance.
@xoxpenguinxox Completely agree, adored her for 20+ years. No one else sounds and looks so good, makes me feel like a stupid teenager again! Such lovely facial expressions whilst singing, no one else can do it.
@sumimimi0 Agreed! Which is why it angers me when youtube "critics" rag on singers bad french, german, italian, whatever. singing words shouldn't sound exactly like the spoken language, especially english!
beautiful, but i'm a strong believer that just because it's classical doesn't mean diction has to go out of the window. it is possible to sing this and still make it understanderble
@katta666, I absolutely agree. Joan Sutherland is a native English speaker, but I was never able to understand a word she sang when she sang in English.
This is truly lovely. So many Hanna's are older ladies whose voices are not what they were. Sumi Jo has always been careful to stay comfortably in her fach, first as a light coluratura, then as a light lyric, and the voice has remained lovely and true. It really is nice to hear this sung by someone who really can still sing it. Bravo
I've heard some of thebest sopranos in the world, I never thought I would here someone who could make those ladies sound like the were singing in the shower. Well Sumi Jo has the most incredible voice I have ever heard and I do not think I will hear anyone better in the future.
Can't say I like her diction! And I like it faster. But g.d., she DID take the beautiful high notes! And very nicely too!! I actually like it better than Sills 1977 and even - dare I say it - Schwarzkopf. More pure and singerly!
Sills does it Sutherland does it Fleming does it so does Lott. I still prefer the German lyrics but English is fine, everybody does it. (Just this aria though)
Korean singers (or at least all I've heard singing) have this absolutely beautiful way of using the head space... Sumi Jo nailed this technique made perfection of it, of course, but I wonder if this is really something all Korean voice teachers teach?
Diazra 2 weeks ago
LOVE how she says "Vilja the witch of the wood" at 4:01.
fpngan 2 months ago
isn't the second verse supposed to end with "no maiden of mortals so sweetly can kiss?" instead of "he looked and he longed for the magical maid" again?
otherwise, she's an absolutely beautiful singer!
carolinetxwatson 9 months ago
@carolinetxwatson yes you are right she proobly accidently messed up
ghsanchez 9 months ago
@carolinetxwatson yes you are right she probably accidently messed up
ghsanchez 9 months ago
I've run out of superlatives!
franceseattle 10 months ago 3
What an amazing song and singer!! Awesome!!
pinkmums 11 months ago 2
It is amazing, she sings this marvellous song almost without any burden. She does it perfectly and light. And by the way - she is very beautiful lady.
TomfromSosnowiec 1 year ago 4
Delivered beautifully, with such sincerity. I'd take that dress if she is giving it away!
Brigitsbirds 1 year ago
Class act.
aristopus 1 year ago
ซูมิ โจ คุณสวยมากและสุดยอด ขอบคุณที่นำมาลงให้ชม
Sumi Jo, you are beautiful and excellent. Thanks for posting.
MrApallons 1 year ago
Her smile is incredible in this video! Amazing!
IanAscuaga 1 year ago
Her voice is sounds like Renée Fleming. I love both, but just now a I saw that U.U
guviudes 1 year ago
Amazing - she has such beautiful control over her instrument. Her voice itself is so rich and fluid, and those high notes just sound like she's whispering them; perfect performance.
PianistandFencer 1 year ago 4
très beau mais elle n a pas beaucoup de force dans la voie. Ceci dit celle ci est très pure
kamyadori 1 year ago
I love her so much.
She's perfect. <3
xoxpenguinxox 1 year ago 3
@xoxpenguinxox Completely agree, adored her for 20+ years. No one else sounds and looks so good, makes me feel like a stupid teenager again! Such lovely facial expressions whilst singing, no one else can do it.
rmcinuk 1 year ago
BRAVA
mariloly38 1 year ago
is it only me? i speak english but when a soprano sings, i cannot understand no matter who the soprano is
sumimimi0 1 year ago 4
@sumimimi0 Agreed! Which is why it angers me when youtube "critics" rag on singers bad french, german, italian, whatever. singing words shouldn't sound exactly like the spoken language, especially english!
saxamaphoneguy1 1 year ago
@saxamaphoneguy1 Youtube opera critics... the definition furnishes the judgment.
hymnofashes 1 year ago
beautiful, but i'm a strong believer that just because it's classical doesn't mean diction has to go out of the window. it is possible to sing this and still make it understanderble
katta666 1 year ago 3
thats coloratura for ya lol ;)
classicalgal14 1 year ago
@katta666, I absolutely agree. Joan Sutherland is a native English speaker, but I was never able to understand a word she sang when she sang in English.
redhead529 1 year ago
OMG. Amazing.
nitramgnal 2 years ago 3
She sings with such little effort. Simply amazing!
CoutureOrganiste 2 years ago 3
I do prefer the German version but Sumi stills nails this in English.
I've never heard her German version but will seek it out!
Classikev 2 years ago 3
actually so many sopranos have beautiful voices, but Sumi has also beautiful appearance! So wonderful!
catsflowers 2 years ago 2
Always enjoyable to hear her. I have to say though, I am wondering why she didn't sing part of the second verse.
HOLY COW she's so beautiful.... WOW..... I want her dress.
rjoysong 2 years ago
This is truly lovely. So many Hanna's are older ladies whose voices are not what they were. Sumi Jo has always been careful to stay comfortably in her fach, first as a light coluratura, then as a light lyric, and the voice has remained lovely and true. It really is nice to hear this sung by someone who really can still sing it. Bravo
Snowydog123 2 years ago 4
mne nravitsa
emeraude7 2 years ago
Lovely!
yumyummoany 2 years ago 2
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que hermoso china!!
ahora si que te banco!
bequietasshole 2 years ago
I bet most people wouldn't imagine such a petite lady having such a grand voice ^^
lindario36 2 years ago 5
ja właśnie to gram na oboju ! :)
impraticable997 2 years ago
na opoju...
milfil2000 2 years ago
so natural high notes!!!!!!!!!
ENERGYZBM 3 years ago 16
I've heard some of thebest sopranos in the world, I never thought I would here someone who could make those ladies sound like the were singing in the shower. Well Sumi Jo has the most incredible voice I have ever heard and I do not think I will hear anyone better in the future.
glomur1 3 years ago 6
OMFG!
loverofanymusic 3 years ago
what an incredible sound! the high notes brought tears to my eyes!
annsouthdale 3 years ago 3
Quelle merveille ! et quelle gentillesse sur scène ! On adore Sumi
phirze 3 years ago
Just one word...SUPERB!!!!!
enfava 3 years ago
As always, Sumi Jo did great. 8D
hylianviolinist 3 years ago 2
Can't say I like her diction! And I like it faster. But g.d., she DID take the beautiful high notes! And very nicely too!! I actually like it better than Sills 1977 and even - dare I say it - Schwarzkopf. More pure and singerly!
MadameZelora 3 years ago 4
in english????? :/
Sarapppppp 3 years ago
Sills does it Sutherland does it Fleming does it so does Lott. I still prefer the German lyrics but English is fine, everybody does it. (Just this aria though)
Drelnis 3 years ago
Beautiful.....just BEAUTIFUL
PolishRoots 3 years ago 2
This was my granddad's favourite. Have been looking for this for ages. This version is great! Love it!
otterstaedter 3 years ago 2
This is a fantastic melody of a Hungarian componist, and is fantastic performance from a beautiful Lady.
Many thanks for it.
zelefant 3 years ago 2
Virginia Kerr sings this incredibly...... i saw her in the Merry Widow in the National concert hall in dublin - wow!!
i think it's on her cd too
HobokenXVI 3 years ago
Wonderful rendition. Wish she had done it in the original language though.
thechinadesk 3 years ago
a fave singer and song...thanks for sharing.
susuemikado 3 years ago
Very Plesant, I have not heard this version before.
It is bril Great sound to be remembered. Kev
bryantkevin80 4 years ago
She's marvelous. A very solid singer, beautiful, and perfectly
dressed. I'd buy a ticket to here her anytime.
hipocampelofantocame 4 years ago 22
@hipocampelofantocame she is a lovely singer, but her diction is appalling.Worse even , than your spelling. You mean hear, not here.
thirlestanelodge2 11 months ago 3
@hipocampelofantocame She does have very good dress sense and taste.
thirlestanelodge2 11 months ago
She is very good!
veronicantonelli 4 years ago
Y dicen que los angeles no cantan...
FeDuS27 4 years ago
If I didn't already know the words I would have no idea what she was saying.
christinasmile 4 years ago
Wait...that was in English?
missmezzo 4 years ago 2
She made me cry. Those high notes so softly are sooooo amazing.
hmelick 4 years ago 2
sumi jo is always great
love her expressions n voice
but i would like to hear the german version, it's prettier
f072285 4 years ago
What's up with her upper register here? Not her best!
urgrad03 4 years ago
One of the greatest airs ever written, with a timeless theme. Wonderful rendition.
7NTM61Ic 5 years ago
a couple of questionable vowels in the beginning, but really really beautiful. exactly how it should be performed :)
RachelHipp 5 years ago
You can also see Jeanette MacDonald sing it in english in the movie The Merry Widow 1934.
sweetaliena 5 years ago
Beautiful rendition.
gerardm 5 years ago
Super! She was the queen of the night in Salzburg!
Marti1 5 years ago
Such a beautiful voice
vcarville 5 years ago
Damn! Sumi always looks to stunning! And her singing is just...just *sigh* and her acting! wow...
operaticxingenue 5 years ago
Amazing !
Just perfect. What a great artist !
juju1305 5 years ago