Amazing TV classic.. Her, Rampal and his gold flute, and good old Rowlf staying cool at the piano. And Frank Oz doing the singing of a very dfficult song.
This is a misnomer as applied to this tune. 'Arie antiche' are commonly known as 'old Italian Art Songs' dating from c. 1600-1725- with words in Italian, of course. Caccini,Pergolesi,Stradella,Scarlatti, Marcello, Monteverdi are noted composers of these 'arie'(arias-songs).
Actually Sir Henry Rowley Bishop - the first musician ever to receive a knighthood [from Queen Victoria]. The first singer ever to be knighted [also by Victoria] was Sir Charles Santley.
How cute! I just played this piece with a soprano friend of mine a few months ago - I think I prefer this version, though...much funnier, haha! Thanks for posting this, I really miss Jean-Pierre! :-( *hugs* ~Marissa
Anna Russell does a side-splitting version, calling it "oh gentle bird with feathered breast'
54mayford 8 months ago
cute!!!!
morgenstern8888 2 years ago
SOunds like swine flu to me!
Bigman240 2 years ago
Amazing TV classic.. Her, Rampal and his gold flute, and good old Rowlf staying cool at the piano. And Frank Oz doing the singing of a very dfficult song.
elzuzo267 2 years ago 2
LOL It's so funny when Miss Piggy sings those high notes. XD
genbairen 3 years ago 2
One more chorus would have killed the pig. Encore! Encore!
Axaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
teleiwsasxeto 3 years ago 3
What does aria antica mean? Beacause i have to sing an aria antica for an audition.
singinciaran 3 years ago
This is a misnomer as applied to this tune. 'Arie antiche' are commonly known as 'old Italian Art Songs' dating from c. 1600-1725- with words in Italian, of course. Caccini,Pergolesi,Stradella,Scarlatti, Marcello, Monteverdi are noted composers of these 'arie'(arias-songs).
zciweslab 3 years ago
I'll respond by quoting that well known,politically incorrect phrase---"It's not over until the Fat Lady Sings"!
lochness11 4 years ago 2
Miss Piggy, I'm note sure you're well using your Kopftstimme.
FABRIZIO82 4 years ago 6
Improve just a little on your breath support, and you'll be a true challenger to the unforgettable Madame Florence Foster Jenkins!
lochness11 4 years ago
Extraordinaire!
FABRIZIO82 4 years ago
Absolutely delightful!
annie920 4 years ago
Look at the Pied Pieper..Jean Pierre in his best..:)
Behinder77 4 years ago
Hehe I love when he comes right back at her like "You know, I usually PLAY alone!" hahahaha!
Man, Rampal will never be forgotten. He's such a legend. RIP
SweetFromSaturn 4 years ago 2
Music by Sir Henry Rowley
veliko1970 4 years ago
Actually Sir Henry Rowley Bishop - the first musician ever to receive a knighthood [from Queen Victoria]. The first singer ever to be knighted [also by Victoria] was Sir Charles Santley.
saltburner2 3 years ago
Great! Thanks for post
veliko1970 4 years ago
Wow! My two favourite musicians together!!!
Lillychic86 4 years ago
!!! Love when Piggy turns to Rolf and says, Do it!" Hi-LARRY-us!
GHowe65 4 years ago
this is friggin hilrious.
j1edwards 4 years ago
This is sooooooooooo funny~!!
babyycow 4 years ago
Can't believe he played his gold flute in this hilarious scene. But it would not be Rampal without it. More wine please.
flutist001 4 years ago
How cute! I just played this piece with a soprano friend of mine a few months ago - I think I prefer this version, though...much funnier, haha! Thanks for posting this, I really miss Jean-Pierre! :-( *hugs* ~Marissa
Intermezzo411 4 years ago 3
You are very welcome! It is one of my favourites!
:)
Wagadugu64 4 years ago