Most remembered for his extravagant costumes and trademark candelabra placed on the lids of his flashy pianos, Liberace was loved by his audiences for his music talent and unique showmanship. He was born as Wladziu Valentino Liberace on May 16, 1919 into a musical family in Wisconsin. Even death will not blow out Liberace’s candelabra. He is burned into our memory.
To Marcyhead. I beleive the soprano was (not sure of the spelling) Clair Alexander.She sang with Leberace (I had the single) on the piano, on exactly this music. I still have a copy of that record, but on a 4 tracs cassette. If ever i can manage to put it on You tube I'll please myself and maybe also yourself. To me, this piece in the most beautifull Ave Maria ever.
As a kid in the 50's we had a Victrola the size of a small suitcase and a few albums. One was Liberace's Christmas album which I played more than all the others put together. And the song I played most was this one, my all-time favorite version of Ave Maria.
There's another beautiful version of Bach-Gonoud's "Ave Maria" by Liberace with a female soprano recorded for Decca. Does anyone know who this woman is? She's not given credit on the record's label.
The name of that singer is Claire Alexander. She had a remarkable voice. I saw her in a 'live' show with Liberace in 1964. I'm not sure if she is still living.
this is great! anybody know where i can get the sheet music?????
pianoboss1 7 months ago
Most remembered for his extravagant costumes and trademark candelabra placed on the lids of his flashy pianos, Liberace was loved by his audiences for his music talent and unique showmanship. He was born as Wladziu Valentino Liberace on May 16, 1919 into a musical family in Wisconsin. Even death will not blow out Liberace’s candelabra. He is burned into our memory.
feelgoodaboutit 1 year ago 4
@feelgoodaboutit A beautiful response. He will forever be remembered.
Bobemakk 1 week ago
muy bonito me gusta...
Marvin7777able 1 year ago
yeah, it's nice, but where is the opera?
stkuehne 2 years ago
To Marcyhead. I beleive the soprano was (not sure of the spelling) Clair Alexander.She sang with Leberace (I had the single) on the piano, on exactly this music. I still have a copy of that record, but on a 4 tracs cassette. If ever i can manage to put it on You tube I'll please myself and maybe also yourself. To me, this piece in the most beautifull Ave Maria ever.
elerdy 2 years ago
As a kid in the 50's we had a Victrola the size of a small suitcase and a few albums. One was Liberace's Christmas album which I played more than all the others put together. And the song I played most was this one, my all-time favorite version of Ave Maria.
edmicca 2 years ago 3
This was one of his biggest recording. Lee is missed, like most of the great stars of the past.
Michaelbos 2 years ago 2
does anyone listen to liberace to relieve stress, seems to work for me, just wondering?
dont get me wrong on that i love the man!
mark m
markmarshall39 2 years ago 2
Thank you, keyboardmagic! It's nice to finally have a name to match to that stunningly beautiful voice.
marcyhead 2 years ago
There's another beautiful version of Bach-Gonoud's "Ave Maria" by Liberace with a female soprano recorded for Decca. Does anyone know who this woman is? She's not given credit on the record's label.
marcyhead 2 years ago
The name of that singer is Claire Alexander. She had a remarkable voice. I saw her in a 'live' show with Liberace in 1964. I'm not sure if she is still living.
keyboardmagic 2 years ago
lee and luciano could have done an incredible duet on this!
markmarshall39 2 years ago
Such a beautiful and inspiring rendition by Liberace.... thank you for posting.
werksdesign 2 years ago
Thank you, Thank you, beautifully done by Lee.
Michaelbos 2 years ago
I certainly miss him. I especially loved his rendition of I'll be seeing you. no one does it like he did.
Thank you for posting this video
sholmes47 2 years ago
Oh, how beautiful! Thank you.
ASquad51 3 years ago