Leontyne Price in Interview 2008 1/4

[jjh2456]

Madame Price is proof that black don't crack. I am torn between her and Aretha as the greatest singers alive right now.

[amadeus5889]

She's got one of the most interesting accents I've ever heard.

[MisterCrazyLegs]

To heck with her singing....we all know she's one of the top 3 divas to ever live...but I could sit and listen her SPEAK all day long. She is just an awesome woman.

[HelenaParthenos]

You never cease to be an inspiration to me, Ms. Price.

[pkttenor]

Onegin,

I can't thank you enough for posting these videos. As a professional singer, I have learned so much for the wonderful videos that you've posted over the years of the great masters. This collection is truly a treasure for any aspiring operatic performer to learn from.

[frsh6272]

To hear her speak is to hear her sing, she is just total Beauty.

[fossilkid4life]

Sorry..but i'm about to cuss. THERE IS NO FUCKING WAY SHE'S 81!!! She looks about 50.....no joke....okay...55 at most lol

[mrlopez2681]

is she well?!? she has gotten very thin in the last 10 years (and this is a 6 year old video) ... I hope she is well, I love her so!

[mrlopez2681]

@mrlopez2681 - whoops!! a 2 years old video (not 6!)

[marjokin]

My mother had a graveside funeral in 2002, and two of the greatest singers of all time were there. Leontyne Price sang The Last Rose of Summer, from Martha. Joan Sutherland sang I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from The Messiah.

They joined us through a simple cassette player sitting on a nearby tombstone. As the music swirled around us, the birds in the trees joined in. It was the finest sendoff anyone could have had. I hope my family does the same for me some day.

[Sotirislicious]

It's amazing how she manages to be the most elegant, adorable and just magical person.

[Somepeople]

Lovely tribute to Marian Anderson - I've never seen another person with the incredible dignity that Leontyne had - saw her in Ann Arbor in the late '80's or early '90's and she was so regal. Just like Marian Anderson - and like no one else!

[sigsson]

And it all comes down to singing in the shower? She is fabulous!

Thanks Onegin65

[balletgirl64]

An extraordinary and gifted lady. How regal and gracious but humble at the same time. I just adore her and always will. There is no other in the field of opera that can hold a candle to her. Thank goodness we have these priceless pieces of film and video now on Youtube. It's only now that all the world can see how amazing she really is. For people like me far away "down under" it is something to treasure.

[nzoperamad]

thank you so much for everything Leontyne you inspire me and my children

[Araina11]

All Hail! All Hail!! This is God's gift to the world. I am glad I was alive to have heard her sing in person. I miss her concerts so much! She is the voice of the ages and a beautiful and wise spirit. I revere and love her. I pray she will continue to share her vocal wisdom with young artists and professionals. The Price is right!!

Jeannie Holloway Carter

[delthropca]

THIS IS THE VOICE AND GENIUS I HEARD ON THE RADIO THAT INSPIRED ME AT EIGHT YEARS OLD. I'M DOING MY BEST TO FOLLOW IN HER AWESOME FOOTSTEPS!!!!!! Carmen Balthrop

[americangalbasseyfan]

Brava, Miss Price.

[JonathanGardnerTV]

"To date, not too shabby" Haha! LOVE her! I had to favourite this. Such amazing advise.

[fabrizzzio48]

I dedicate this video to Gladys Jackson. Who remembered Ms. Price from her days at Julliard, and mentioned how hard she worked.

Gladys Jackson, was a black american woman who taught for many decades, 25 years at WLAC in Culver city.

She was to be one of the greatest American pianists, but the birth of a child with down syndrome, made her renounce a career as concert pianist and to instead teach, for the remainder of her career. She retired in 1994.

She taught soprano Sheila Tate.

[MGDANCEMG]

Such a great singer and person!!

[MiaMonique]

Bravo!!

[porkernomore]

What an extraordinary Lady! ...How I would love to be able to hire her to train me.

[dynamicstuff73]

sing on the inerest not the capital! htat should be sewn on a pillow!

[timopragod]

That's so true... BUT....so many of today's singers don't even take any interest out of the bank balance. She could afford to say that because her vocal deposit was so rich in the first place. She was one of a kind.

[Drewminter]

This is brilliantly put. Thanks for saying it.

[LjubljanaSI]

I aggree, she is a true American treasure!

[swiftsboy]

Dear Onegin,

Thank You SOOO much for posting this interview!

La Price is so interesting and elegant,and quite revealing.

Grazie.

[tenor185]

Lucpedo, in majority, write poor english. Have he no respect for on of the most beautiful soprano voices ever? Think me he that have no need to comment as such.

[jpribas]

She's one of my all time favorite sopranos !

[renzy79]

Leontyne Price is a national treasure.

[LeeVita19]

HAPPY 82nd BIRTHDAY TODAY TO MS. LEONTYNE PRICE THE GREATEST DIVA TO EVER LIVE!!! HAIL TO THE QUEEN!!!  I ADORE YOU MS. PRICE!!!

[Prissie28]

Wow, she looks so good at age 81. And I love her voice, her intelligens, grace and talent so much.

[syrinx79]

Seriously!! Does she age? She looks fabulous. I bet she still has the voice too!

[Onegin65]

Next February, 10 she will have 82!

[RonaldBarone]

@Onegin65 I cant believe it... my God she wont age

[PriceanTonZ]

To experience the magic once more. Prima donna assoluta! Thank you!

[1zangelique]

You know I've always just adored her....and being a southerner myself, I love hearing her lovely southern accent. Charming. Much gratitude to you Miss Leontyne and love, Gary

[Mropera111]

Omg, I was there that night in D.C. when clips of this interview were used for the first annual NEA Opera Honors. I meet this lovely lady before her big brother said it was time to go. She is a wonderful person. Such life, and she sang that night. Oct. 31, 2008. I cried.

[minstrelprophet]

She's sharp for 81!

[operafan85]

Greatest american soprano ever.

[ImpatraZ]

It must be hard to have all of those languages imprinted on your brain. She is a very smart woman, but you can hear she struggles to find the right English words some times. But who can blame her? How many languages is she fluent in? 5? 6? Incredible woman.

[Italia1987]

she's my absolute favorite... THAT WAS SO INSPIRING!!!!!

[jvollmer57]

Mde. Price is our national treasure. Her voice is one that is truly superlative!

[DivaDeb1234]

I just love her!

[lochness11]

Me too!

[DivaDeb1234]

Cum Laude , I might add!! LOL

I just love her confidence.

[LeeVita19]

Once Again Thank You Onegin65!!! HAIL QUEEN LEONTYNE!!!

[tHEnOOSEsWING]

Leontyne Price's crystal clear vision of who she is and where she was with her voice and that relationship to the receiver: audience(public) leaves no misunderstanding that she was an honest and earnest perfectionist. Thank you.

[Onegin65]

You are very welcome tHEnOOSEsWING and thank yuo for your kind and right commentaries

[jacquesurlus]

Quel bonheur de voir qu'elle semble en bonne forme. God bless you Leontyne.