Joan Sutherland - Flotow- The last rose of summer

[TheE8gisell]

This is an old Irish song and was NOT written by Friedrich von Flotow. The music was by Irish composer John Stevenson and the words by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. Flotow borrowed it for his opera "Martha", first performed Vienna 1847.

[gedwa822]

What joy to hear Joan Sutherland in this lovely song. Great use of the lower register which you don't always get to hear.

[canpete1]

God completed creating the beauties of the earth, the senses, music, love, children...and there was no other way left to express exquisiteness, but Joan Sutherland...the epitome of sublime beauty.

[MartinRaetzJr]

Wonderful. thanks for sharing!

[DanyelHawkes]

HE FORGOT TO MENTION THIS WAS ADELINA PATTI'S STAPLE PIECE!!!!!!!!!SHE MADE IT FASHIONABLE FOR PRIMA DONNAS TO SING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joan sang it very well :)

[peterwdeng]

One of the best female singer died. We'll miss her deeply.

[oakroom48]

I am listening to this on the day after she passed away and tears are flowing down my face. God bless her - rest in peace ...

[sweltame]

Gracias por tantos momentos de placer, por tanta compañía, por tanta música con mayúscula Dama Joan Sutherland

[muatlas]

Joan's voice and this song were meant for each other. Thanks for posting,

[oden60]

Memorabile Sutherland!!!.

Marco l'ascoltavi e riascoltavi buttando li quel tuo 'voglio, desidero vedere quest'ultima estate'. Non hai fatto in tempo ad inserirla e questa ultima estate è arrivata ma senza trovarti qui in questo mondo.

Ascoltala da lassù, con tutto il nostro amore.

Karin, Anna e madre di Marco.

[rangerdd]

the last roses of summer , by irish poet thomas moore 1805.... very nice

[ShawDAMAN]

Absolutely gorgeous rendition.

[sp9rks]

wow, and without the technology of today....

[digidanrud]

This is the best version ever. her notes are pure perfection.

[marcsiiiiii]

Úristen, de gyönyörű.

[lahire22]

Isten )) bámulatos

[CharlotteinWeimar]

She is beautiful in every way!

[Baskerville22]

Class !

The English language is quite flexible and malleable...but it's ridiculous to call both Dame Joan Sutherland and Britney Spears "singers",

[jmccracken1963]

Thank you VERY much for posting this gem, with TWO outstanding artists, Joan Sutherland and Gerald Moore, making great music together!!!!!

[zulianmusic]

美极了！

[sab2rou]

素晴らしいです！何故か涙が出てきます。

[preruminator]

Das scheinbar einfachste erscheint als das schwierigste: sie hat dem Lied eine unendliche Würde gegeben.

The seemingly least complicated appears to be the most difficult: she has bestowed the song with an eternal dignity.

[Homoclassicus]

@preruminator You're absolutely right. I've always noticed that some singers may sing amazingly but nevertheless can't give me the same pleasure a Sutherland or a De los Angeles never fail to give me. And I've noticed the big difference is: they sing everything as if it were the easiest, most natural thing in the world, so that you just rest, concentrate and listen to their straightforward but endlessly nuances performances. That quality makes the legends.

[EdwardGabrielsen]

Beautiful singing. Beautiful heart. Such ease, without effort or complication.

[freddyqueer]

So beautiful. She makes me cry, what a voice, what an artist! We shall never see any other soprano like her!

[Nhlvrnfla]

As usual, Dame Joan.

I love you.

Only the birth of my two children, and the marriage of my now husband, have EVER touched me like you have.

I have stood next to you in Boston and totally marveled at the beauty of your voice, and your politeness.

Love always,

your forever fan....

[texasoperastar]

Brava!!! I love this song and Joan gives a brilliant rendition. Check out Deanna Durbin singing "The Last Rose Of Summer" posted by "violinthief" - video version. Both Joan and Deanna live in Europe and have great respect for each other. And both legends are in their 80s.

[davidfraserg]

Wow...This is the most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. What a tone, what control--she was magnificent!

[Opreaismylife10692]

OMG- 0.O That's Joan?????? She's sooo pretty here! Not like on other vids I've seen! THANKS!!!!!!! ♥ this song!

[giloubreizh]

c'est ce qui s'appelle chanter! sans chichis, rien que l'émotion! bonne leçon !

[rusalka345]

I'm looking for the scores of this aria pleeaase where can i find it on the net for free?i want to sing it so badly:)

[33blueberries]

Find a library near you and photocopy it. Large, metropolitan public libraries often have music collections. Failing that, a college/university with a music program or a conservatory will have a good collection.

[Glenmed]

Very thrilled to see this being sung so beautifully. Gerald Moore mentions these song recitals for the BBC in his book "Am I too loud?". He was completing it in 1961 just as the broadcasts were being planned. He lists most of the famous names that were engaged for them. The transmissions were on Saturday nights between October and March 1961-62 (i.e. prime viewing time!). Your making some of these available to us is much appreciated.

[yiudiumui]

wow she's so thin then

[AmorediPazzia]

Thank you for this!

[Homoclassicus]

I always loved Sutherland's song interpretations. Her approach is simple, melodical and goes straight to the heart. The cleanness of her singing is just admirable. These two videos of "The last rose of summer" and "Songs my mother taught me" are precious, especially the later, which shows a deep and haunting emotion.

[andreasscholl]

This is beautiful....

So pure, and clean..so Joan.

There aren't these kind of singers anymore.