Kathleen Battle - Pie Jesu - Requiem - Gabriel Fauré

[melonegro]

Many thanks. Beautiful!

[varadero1839]

@melonegro Thank you! I'm very honored to hear from you!

[Maritimer2009]

Beautiful!

[varadero1839]

@Maritimer2009 Thanks so much! We're in total agreement; grateful to hear from you!

[XatxiFly]

Hahaha, at 2:19 I just expected the hair to keep going and going..

[kel2580]

I've been in love with Mrs. Battle.

[TrevorDaniels]

Love Ms. Battle. Her recordings, while good, don't do her justice. Hearing her live is amazing. Her voice is crystal clear.

Despite what people say she is a pleasant person. I have met her on three occasions, and she was always nice. I just got tickets the performance she is having here in Los Angeles in two weeks. I am so excited.

[varadero1839]

@TrevorDaniels Wishing you the best of times when you see Ms. Battle in person. I never have; maybe never will, but I can hope! Once again, make an evening of it; dinner, and her show! A voice and talent like hers comes around so rarely. Best to you!

[pfmcguire321]

@TrevorDaniels Kathleen Battle is an incredibly gifted artist. full stop. other female singers are jealous of her physical and vocal beauty. full stop. her career at the Met ended for this reason. she IS my desert island female artist. full stop

[Guichotpresident]

Watch Philippe Jaroussky's version! I am a huuuuge fan of Kathleen's, but this is for a boy, and philippe jaroussky is the closest thing any adult voice could be to it. (beautiful by the way, thanks for posting!)

[varadero1839]

@Guichotpresident Thank you so much for your comment! I saw Mr. Jaroussky's rendition and found it to be very beautiful, and moving. I'm sorry for the delay in my response. I wish you a Happy New Year!

[ramses30277]

I love this version and singer.

[varadero1839]

@ramses30277 I think we're in complete agreement! Thanks so much for your comment; this means a lot to me. Best wishes ramses30277!

[yusukeundisolde]

thank you

beautiful

[varadero1839]

@yusukeundisolde You're very welcome! Good to hear from you.

[varadero1839]

@yusukeundisolde Sorry my friend for the delay! You're welcome. Despite the many less than charitable things that have been said about her, there will always be something about her voice that just makes me melt. Delighted to hear from you!

[2010luz]

divinal!

[varadero1839]

@2010luz Mil gracias!

[MrBonnetbolt]

Yes elegant - an apt description, elegant in both form and voice!

[varadero1839]

@MrBonnetbolt Thank you! Ms. Battle manages to surpass in both categories.

[elainebmack]

Ms. Battle has the perfect voice for this piece. Beautiful.

[shanghaibenny2]

A matter of semantics. 'Celestial' is from the jargon of astronomy with reference to physical bodies while 'heavenly' implies an ecstacy existing on a higher plain- or something like that. Thanks for the art and good taste.

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[varadero1839]

@shanghaibenny2 B, thank you for the clarification! It helped me understand the difference between the two concepts. Sadly, given my lurid past, I don't suspect that I'll ever ascend to either platform! You're very welcome for your latest comment! I'm elated!

[Cynthia2022]

@shanghaibenny2 Jesus is not about your past...but your future. I too, enjoy this beautiful piece.

[shanghaibenny2]

Heavenly!

[varadero1839]

@shanghaibenny2 Maybe bordering on the Celestial? Have never been really clear on the difference between the 2 locations. Anyway, that's how I feel when she performs. Thanks so much shanghaibenny2!

[maggycat55]

What a beautiful voice. It's so soothing to the heart.

[varadero1839]

@maggycat55 Thank you maggycat55! Hearts that need mending should take advantage of this song. I know I have! Mil gracias.

[tervine18]

angelic 

[varadero1839]

@tervine18 Many thanks tervine18! Ms. B is an amazing performer, and so deserving of your praise. Grateful to hear from you.