Very beautifully sung Casta Diva by Rita Hunter to piano accompaniment. Her dramatic voice sounds romantic, lyric and light here; appropriate to the prayer like aspect of this aria. Simply gorgeous.
Pure magic.....wonderful voice and a truly wonderful lady ..... Rita I thank you for
pointing me in the right direction.... and I will treasure your letters forever... a lady with a real heart a true prima donna....... but not.!!....love you forever.......
.like you mairwyn lost my mum four years ago......but thankfully you still have Rita's truly wonderful voice ..............love to you allxx
Kinda missing you tonight Mum.....after a long day, and with tears in my eyes, I wanted to tell you that I love you and miss you everyday. It has been 10 years since I saw your smiling face or felt you hug me. So much has happened in my life since you died. I am now a wife and a Mother to 2 boys, Dylan and Joshua. You would have loved them so much. I wish I could tell you to come home soon, but that is not possible. I love you - thank you for such a wonderful childhood...
@mairwyn Hello Dearest. It is truly glorious to listen to this and hear nothing else in the auditorium other than mums voice. Haven't seen you in ages. We need a catch up. Ahdren xoxo
I saw Rita Hunter sing Norma in San Francisco (not sure of the year) and it was a thrilling performance. One of the few singers in the world who could fill the War Memorial Opera house with beautiful sound without pushing or sounding shrill.
Wonderful..........Rita was the best!
robin678 1 month ago
je me rappelle avec émotion l'enthousiasme que sa présence vocale et scénique déclenchait dans le public à Nice à chacune de ses apparitions...
06ctenor 2 months ago
She makes it sounds so easy...and it certainly ain't!!
babaloula 4 months ago
What a voice In hear her live in Philadelphia in 1976 as Brunhilde... superb Norma I remember from a old Met Broadcast
fbraccia 9 months ago
Very beautifully sung Casta Diva by Rita Hunter to piano accompaniment. Her dramatic voice sounds romantic, lyric and light here; appropriate to the prayer like aspect of this aria. Simply gorgeous.
OperaMystery80 9 months ago
Pure magic.....wonderful voice and a truly wonderful lady ..... Rita I thank you for
pointing me in the right direction.... and I will treasure your letters forever... a lady with a real heart a true prima donna....... but not.!!....love you forever.......
.like you mairwyn lost my mum four years ago......but thankfully you still have Rita's truly wonderful voice ..............love to you allxx
katharinehoad123 9 months ago
What beautiful tone. Enchanting.
troyis 11 months ago
She was unique- a real treasure! Such a gorgeous voice and clearly a great heart shining through the singing.
Tenortalker 1 year ago
This is beautiful singing. Thank you Rita. We miss you.
StuartLou 1 year ago
This is beautiful singing. Thank you Rita. We miss you.
StuartLou 1 year ago
Kinda missing you tonight Mum.....after a long day, and with tears in my eyes, I wanted to tell you that I love you and miss you everyday. It has been 10 years since I saw your smiling face or felt you hug me. So much has happened in my life since you died. I am now a wife and a Mother to 2 boys, Dylan and Joshua. You would have loved them so much. I wish I could tell you to come home soon, but that is not possible. I love you - thank you for such a wonderful childhood...
mairwyn 1 year ago 2
@mairwyn Hello Dearest. It is truly glorious to listen to this and hear nothing else in the auditorium other than mums voice. Haven't seen you in ages. We need a catch up. Ahdren xoxo
Ahdren 11 months ago
This is from the ENO vinyl studio LP not a concert s such
mezzomanUK 1 year ago
Wonderful technique and absolutely gorgeous sound! Thank you, EnglishOperaSingers.
geomusic 1 year ago
Dearest Rit;we miss you dear !
marioegorga 2 years ago
Glorious...
MastersoftheOpera 2 years ago
I saw Rita Hunter sing Norma in San Francisco (not sure of the year) and it was a thrilling performance. One of the few singers in the world who could fill the War Memorial Opera house with beautiful sound without pushing or sounding shrill.
SFmusic100 2 years ago
Have allways Loved Rita Hunter Very Underated opera Singer-God Bless Her R.I.P
berlinman46 2 years ago
WoW ! Such a good sound recording of early rita, a powerful voice commanded with poise and purity !
Plowrightclips 2 years ago