Two glorious singers and wonderful women (I'm honored to have met them both). Not that it hasn't been said here before, but: NO ONE IS SINGING LIKE THIS TODAY!
I heard Martina Arroyo and Grace Bumbry together in a production of Aida in the late 60s. It was fantastic - no one sings like that today. I cherish these recrodings.
i feel liek arroyo is one of those singers that feeds off her partner on stage. this is wonderful. i want to see aida so bad but im afraid to considering the leads they have these days.
@moghedien13 Don't!! I went to hear Aida after 25 years, and heard Urmana screaming, saw the tenor pumping his fist like a basketball player who's dunked the ball after he's named guerriero in chief, and poor Dolora Zajik, who at least SOUNDED plausible, having to push her bosoms out of the way to see her way down a long staircase. It was fit for the Marx Brothers.
@moghedien13 Don't!! I went to hear Aida after 25 years, and heard Urmana screaming, saw the tenor pumping his fist like a basketball player who's dunked the ball after he's named guerriero in chief, and poor Dolora Zajik, who at least SOUNDED plausible, having to push her bosoms out of the way to see her way down a long staircase. It was fit for the Marx Brothers.
Such complete vocal security by Bumbry and Arroyo. And what great performances by both singers. Alas we don't hear these kinds of performances of Aida today.
What a treat!!! Thanks for posting.
Gary2837 2 weeks ago
Two glorious singers and wonderful women (I'm honored to have met them both). Not that it hasn't been said here before, but: NO ONE IS SINGING LIKE THIS TODAY!
ian1856 8 months ago
I heard Martina Arroyo and Grace Bumbry together in a production of Aida in the late 60s. It was fantastic - no one sings like that today. I cherish these recrodings.
celestevt 1 year ago
this is GREAT. and i just love how Bumbry looks like a Supreme :D
bcom11 1 year ago
i feel liek arroyo is one of those singers that feeds off her partner on stage. this is wonderful. i want to see aida so bad but im afraid to considering the leads they have these days.
moghedien13 2 years ago
@moghedien13 Don't!! I went to hear Aida after 25 years, and heard Urmana screaming, saw the tenor pumping his fist like a basketball player who's dunked the ball after he's named guerriero in chief, and poor Dolora Zajik, who at least SOUNDED plausible, having to push her bosoms out of the way to see her way down a long staircase. It was fit for the Marx Brothers.
liedersanger1 1 year ago
@moghedien13 Don't!! I went to hear Aida after 25 years, and heard Urmana screaming, saw the tenor pumping his fist like a basketball player who's dunked the ball after he's named guerriero in chief, and poor Dolora Zajik, who at least SOUNDED plausible, having to push her bosoms out of the way to see her way down a long staircase. It was fit for the Marx Brothers.
liedersanger1 1 year ago
@liedersanger1 so true! the recent Met performance was HORRIBLE
bcom11 1 year ago 2
@liedersanger1 That is pretty funny I must admit. Zajick was the best in that production.
jmsmth14 1 year ago
bumbry was a good actress fiery and daring i saw them for my high school graduation. NO ONE SINGING AT THE MET LIKE THIS TODAY
11455RN 2 years ago
My, my my, what gifts ummm.
mm9913 2 years ago
I can't stop listening to this!
pagerbear 2 years ago
BOTH OF THEM ARE "PERFECTAS" ...THANKS YOU for sharing that wonderful interpretation...
Tenorbravo 2 years ago
Lovely!!!
yes4albert 3 years ago
Such complete vocal security by Bumbry and Arroyo. And what great performances by both singers. Alas we don't hear these kinds of performances of Aida today.
inter215 3 years ago
Bravi Bravi BRAVI.
waterfordwinstons 3 years ago
They don't make them like this anymore!!! That final note from Arroyo sent shivers up my spine.
ariodante76 3 years ago