Angela GHEORGHIU - Si mi chiamano Mimi - La Bohème - Puccini

[princessesarahdusud]

à peine moins bien que Mirella Freni

[maxpalmer123]

@H131519 i listen to it on replay on my ipod, i know the piece backwards

[H131519]

@cheekytommy44 and @maxpalmer123

Why don't you watch and listen before commenting?

[cheekytommy44]

I sing this in the shower EVERY day

[8Goldie]

I love Angela, she is really great but i don't like her as Mimi, Mimi is sick and she is not strong enough for even talking and Angela here is singing like she is having the best time at a party. All tones must float and be easy and gentle. What do you think?

[AbstractArtTV]

Absolutely amazing

[DRGLUZ]

Nimeni nu canta ca tine si noi pe tine te iubim !

[7777777Sherondenice]

I sometimes think my life is similar to mimi the matchgirl pining after a reluctant lothario until she emancipates herself and learns the first lesson of love and that is to love herself first, last, and always.. Sheron see mariah carey...

[SavHub]

I get goose bumps when I listen to this rendition. Of course she's the best in the world!

[SexTigerAlpha]

Boondock Saints...amazing...super drunk

[JSCPYLON]

Did any of you hear the Lady Gaga when ask what songs she would do, said La-Boheme

[stickitupyapipe]

@JSCPYLON Please, keep the party clean. We don´t mention whores on a video which features wholesome examples of womanhood, and certainly never when they can actually sing.

Lady G........., sorry, I can´t bring myself to type her name, belongs in the trash bin with the rest of her kind.

[truvianni]

@stickitupyapipe true words of wisdom perhaps expressed differently than I would have done it but true none the less

[pupppt]

Kind of fast. Not sure about her interpretation, but she kind of looks like Gilda Radner.

[truvianni]

@pupppt well those who know about opera are more than sure as for Gilda?Is she an opera singer?Oh, well not that it matters.

[93casinoroyale]

Very beautiful

[lilyballerina]

I'm going to be performing this aria in December! I can only hope to do a FRACTION as well as she does it!!!

This gave me chills all the way through...and she made me cry at 2:40-3:01!!!!! just too beautiful!

[truvianni]

@lilyballerina I think if you feel it, you will do it well and I wish you the best performance possible perhaps you might put up here on youtube. Of course if you want to. I write about opera and might even put it up on my website.

[lilyballerina]

@truvianni Wow! That would be amazing! of course if you did that, i think you should probably know that i could never do the entire role with a full orchestra. it's too "heavy" for me (i actually sing coloratura). But I was given the aria because I can handle it enough with just the piano. But after I sing it, I will try and post it, and you can let me know if it's something you'd like to use, even though it wouldn't be a "true" Mimi.

[truvianni]

@lilyballerina I am glad you feel about it I have written an article about this aria if you care to read it please google

Truvianni,SI Mi Chiamano Mimi

[truvianni]

When I hear this I sense the way Mimi takes such joy from those simple things in life which mean so much to her along with Angela Gheorghiu's immense passion

[Barba976]

uhhh che meraviglia!

[truvianni]

@Barba976 veramente e bravisima

[Arminiushoff]

WHO VOTES AGAINST THAT?, the fans of lady gaga????

[melisandedebussy]

la voz es de ua belleza tremenda, pero la interpretacion la encontre un poco hiperventilada, mimi es mas tranquila, es tiernaa

[MissMelancholyblue]

Beautiful........

[MissMelancholyblue]

Holy shit

[brightmanalejandro]

Bellísimo!

[franklindavid]

She can wake up Puccini from his grave, incredable voice!

[TheDona777]

Wish I could hear a word ... oh its of the angels!

[jessetrev0r]

shes very good :)

[malihardi]

wtf?

[alexvivacqua]

Andrea, dizem-me espetacular. A beleza de sua voz é sem nome. Vá, garoto, vá escuta-la.

Abs,

Alexandre Vivacqua,

Brasil

[kilobravo1963]

This voice will be remembered for ages to come.

Angela is universal class.

[TheLanonna]

the best.

[papermoon7]

2:27 always gives me shivers! Especially when it is so masterfully done!

[krajncrocky1]

@papermoon7 this part is the best:)

[truvianni]

I also wrote an article about this particular aria. Those wishing to read it may google "Gianni Truvianni, Si mi chiamano Mimi". I specifically mention Angela Gheorghiu in this article

[truvianni]

Angela seems to transform in to every role from this simply but warm lady named "Mimi" to "Violetta" in "La Traviata". I simply think she is great and would love to see her as Isolde one day.

[19nicoletta79]

Great singer but not so as actrice..

[pitpalak]

wow shes from my country i havent heard of her

[truvianni]

@pitpalak well you have now and that is what matters. 

[Woodwindtimestwo]

Wonderful performance, and also thank god for puccini.

[ngmarar]

Angela GHEORGHIU must be the best in the world today

[truvianni]

@ngmarar Well there is also Anna Netrobko but I must be honest in saying that I preffer Angela over Anna though Anna is great too

[cheekytommy44]

@ngmarar OMG totes m8 i agreee

[cheekytommy44]

@ngmarar Like seriously he is THE best

[0ri0n77]

The conclusion is just one: it's impossible to a diva to sing a good Mimì. It always lacks her simplicity.

[drsteerforth]

@0ri0n77 One doesn't listen for the sake of her simplicity but for her genuine *passion* for the simple life.

[truvianni]

@0ri0n77 I do not agree actually that Mimi was a simply person I see her as being more of a shy person who inside is full of complicated emotions and I think that Angela brings something to the character of course this is all opinion but I just thought I would share mine

[thomastmwc]

at times she sounds like Callas...I'm just saying...

[lospretoz]

fatal.... muy horrible sus gesticulaciones y afinacion... VIVA CABALLE jajajajajaja

[Ray0X0]

@lospretoz Deberías ir a ver a tu otorrinolaringólogo ;) ...

[lospretoz]

@Ray0X0 se te hace?? mas que desafinada creo que su voz me parece desagradable, aunque no dudo que a otros les parezca agradable... cada quien verdad...

[MrRodrigoOpazo]

@Ray0X0

Al psiquiatra querrás decir :-) :-) :P

[Ray0X0]

@MrRodrigoOpazo ... sí, después del otorrino :)

[MrRodrigoOpazo]

@Ray0X0

Mmmm, sip, porque si va antes al psi no va a poder pasar al oto...(lo van a derivar directamente al psiquiátrico) :-) :-) 

[drsteerforth]

P.S. If you want this particular performance, you want to look for the performance at the Orange Opera Festival, which is in the south of France. Of course, she is starring with her husband Robert Alagna.

[florianos007]

Va iubesc!

[tsestoasa]

Superb! Toţi românii ne mândrim cu Dumneavoastră, Doamnă!

[ABH1212]

Where can I buy this recording of La Boheme?

[PronLuv3r69Biznitch]

@ABH1212 amazon

[drsteerforth]

@ABH1212 Don't think you can buy this particular performance from Amazon. I tried, and it's not there.

But I did purchase it from premiereopera1atpremiereoperad­otcom Adjust the email address, of course.

[drsteerforth]

@ABH1212 Sorry, I gave you the email address.

Try premiereoperadotcom You'll be delightfully surprised when you see the price.

[ABH1212]

@drsteerforth WOW!!! Thank you! :D I'm buying it! Hehe. I've wanted to see this opera for ages ^^

[drsteerforth]

@ABH1212 I think she does a terrific Mimi, and this performance at Orange of "Sì, mi chiamano Mimì" is the best I can find, including Callas, Tebaldi, et al. I think you could find my comments made a couple of years ago saying that her performance always brings tears to my eyes. It still does.

[KindMisica]

Brava/Angela!

[tebaldicallas]

I saw her at the Met - her voice is small - not the best Mimi - she only OK

[chislehurstbat]

@tebaldicallas Seen her at ROH - in Traviata, Faust and Adriana - great stage presecence and a beautiful voice. I feel very grateful that I have had the chance to hear her sing live.

[marcocecchi1]

Non e vero siamo tanti anon lasciare commenti La musica la si ascolta la si vive interiormente senza dover commentare sempre tutto  Grande e sublime angela................

[REBECCAtheSOPRANO]

Brava, Angela.

[FelipeRivolta]

A interpretação cênica de Angela Gheorghiu nesta aria é muito coerente com o papel de Mimi onde o personagem expressa levar uma vida simples, solitaria mas feliz, as notas leves e agudas valorizam a delicadeza e a feminilidade de Mimi.

[sczpizjuan]

@FelipeRivolta

Eso sí, estoy todo acuerdo contigo, amigo.

[FoggyRoad81]

I'm normally not her biggest fan. But in this music and role she is sensational. For once she serves the music, not just her luxurious sound and the result is pure magic. Now if only she would do this in the rest of her singing.

[loonylinda]

i love this...thankyou

[LordRandallFan]

Great performance!

[ronaldo190172]

WanderingChil999 Loved your comments and no, it's not just you mate. Every time I hear a GOOD tenor aria then I wish it was me that was singing it!

[WanderingChild999]

You know. Sometimes I wish I could sing. And sometimes I wish I were a girl...

All because of Puccini's music.

[Laffinwild]

I love how BIG her voice is. It's not suitable for all roles, but no singer's voice is. She can FILL an opera house.

[singinciaran]

No one can beat her in this role nowadays. Brava Angela!

[THEANOTIDRA]

Bring Them Back - English Version  ( write it on youtube search bar)

[jorlando91]

anyone who knows music knows that this isn't THAT good.

[bassfanne45]

@jorlando91 Thank you. Regretfully, I'm not much enamored of Gheorghiu, either...nor Alagna.

[bassfanne45]

@jorlando91 Thank you. Regretfully, I'm not much enamored of Gheorghiu, either...nor Alagna.

[WanderingChild999]

@jorlando91 Why is there always, in EVERY opera video, some degrading comment downplaying the singer? And why is it always written by some self righteous, wanna' be, critic who thinks they can decide, for everybody, what "good" is?

Your entitled to your opinion. But remember; it is an OPINION. It has no factual basis. Thus, your's can not be better than anyone elses...

Also. I think that applause at the end might disagree with you.

[xxxtenorxxx]

@WanderingChild999 TRUE! I so love what you've said.... :)

[WanderingChild999]

@xxxtenorxxx Uh... Thanks. What exactly did I say?

[Otoniuccio52]

..grande Donna e grande Artista.....

[rahdezs]

Parfait!

[movcharov]

I have to agree with some of the comments: she is a great singer but Mimi is not her forte ... Not vocally she has no problems with the part- she is an excellent singer! For me, though, she comes across as "a somewhat harsh Mimi" - no vulnerability to be seen nor heard ... Vocally she is excellent and vey enjoyable! However, in her acting I see her more like Musetta's character than like Mimi ... Thanks for uploading it I enjoyed it

[lokotasioux]

I think this is lovely. And I'm very critical of operatic sopranos!

[scimmietta975]

non mi piace per niente, non ha nulla della dolcezza e dell'espressività di Mimì.. che per me resta quella interpretata dalla divina Kiri Te Kanawa!

[elephantbarbiegirl]

sorry, I find her voice harsh and lacking vulnerability. I much prefer Caballe, Cotrubus or Stratas in this

[musoph21]

@elephantbarbiegirl i dont find her voice lacking but i do agree with you on your preferences..especially caballe and cotrubas

[coga88]

THE BEST MIMI EVER

[aireen58]

This is by far one of the best arias!

[bodiloto]

a me non piace affatto .

[lasofiaromana]

allora non lo ascoltare

[bodiloto]

@lasofiaromana  prima ascolto e poi dico se mi piace o non ,come fa lei no ?

[gayopera1]

Shear joy to listen to. Great performer.

Gay McLoughlin

[gowikipedia]

@gayopera1 poor grammar

[anthonya13]

glorious

[spqrmor]

She's passionate and gorgeous actress.Great job! Love.

[singinciaran]

My favourite Mimi!

[APSdR]

Lovely, thank you so much for posting it.

[SecondaParte]

E' grande: non un friguello come la Bartoli, non uno strumento come la Kozena: è una grande, affascinante donna e cantante...il pubblico è ingrato sempre, purtroppo, ma voi artisti non ve ne curate!

[EliseMarieP]

wow her high A's are amazing

[gtenore88]

la voce è stupenda ma a volte mi sembra rozza...con quei gravi spalancati sembra l'orco delle fiabe! e poi è una grande gnocca!

[amballa]

she's great!!

[sarasava]

I have never heard better interpretation of this aria.I didn`t like this aria before but now ...Great!

[guerino07]

You didn't like this aria? That's sad, it's a moving composition despite the performer, unless a very poor performer left an aweful taste in your mouth. The climax is particularly touching.

[xxx777x99y]

you must hear Victoria de los Ángeles :-)

[cocosanti69]

She is WORKING that fan, do you see how her hair is A-BLOWING? I adore me some Gheorghiu, BRAVA

[dantebeatrice]

I loved classical music for several years, except opera, when I accidenally heard the cd with Gheorghiu and Alagna. I was in love at once! How beautiful. Now I know large parts by heart, starting with Alagna singing "Che gelida manina". Melodramatic though, but sublime!

[LetItBe920]

I love Angela, but there are WAY too many liberties taken with tempo here, in my opinion.

[magghot]

a me non è simpatica e avvolte la trovo eccessiva nella sue interpretazioni da cinema anni 20 , ma devo ammettere che ha una voce sublime e che è davvero bravissima!!!!

[sotirituriddu]

Classy and charmant.

[Angelinelcielo]

what a great interpretation!

[001justLiz]

me gusta su timbre, suena muy bien, no es nada metalico.

I like her voice color, it sound good.

[anthonya13]

beautful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rogernldw]

金夫銀父

[bibbleee]

well, to add to that I STARTED listening to opera ALSO at 14:)!!!!!!! i saw the Traviata, and i loved it:). i don't recall it even coming up in conversation with my friends..... in other news, why is this song hurried? she's such a pretty Mimi..

[kungmantisfu]

Great interpretation!! I'm in love with this Aria.

[nick1729]

they are now separated..she is just great!

[corellithebest]

Are they really separated? How do you know that? I hope it's not permanent!

[MiChiamanoMimi1]

They aren't separated, they've just decided to stop performing together... everyone's spreading rumours that they've separated but it was just something someone said that was misinterpreted.

[TangoCanada]

I have been listening to opera since I was 14 years old. I once told my friends and they made fun of me :(

For you people who love opera music, I recommend "The Best Opera Album in the World...Ever!". The title may sounds silly but the choice of music and the artists in this album are outstanding.

[MaiEdwardCullen]

OMG we are exactly the same !!! I just started listening to Opera this year and iam 14... my friends also made fun of me and I don't really care ...

btw i love the album you recommended

[operalindley]

lol, that is a really good album, also the best classical album by the same title ( I think it's a series they both have very good selections!

[Stuarts84]

yay I'm gonna see this tonight :D

[TheMusetta]

scherzavo!!!!

[TheMusetta]

meravigliosa

[corellithebest]

My opinion is that she is a marvellous Mimi. Her voice is ideal for the role and by her acting she conveys a real innocent Mimi! And as to her and Alagna as a couple, you can easiliy notice their mutual love and tenderness as a married couple (I know they are a married couple IN REAL LIFE, that's why I am saying this.) And as to her voice type, after hearing and seeing her on 2001 Tosca film, I can say that her voice is now closer to that of dramatic soprano, really a rich spinto voice!

[lacontessanera]

you're joking...dramatic? You never heard a dramatic...you do not know what a dramatic is. sorry.

[corellithebest]

You misunderstood me. I didn't say she is a real dramatic soprano, I only said she is A RICH SPINTO VOICE, i.e. close to dramatic, but NOT REALLY DRAMATIC.

[denoral232]

Spinto????What do you now from Opera???

[Phokingdom]

I actually understood most of it thanks to the French subtitles.

[lacontessanera]

mamma mia che smorfie! dov'è finita la brava lucia montis?

[Greatheil]

Well she isn't Montserrat Caballe.

[anton4025]

magnifica voz, estremece el alma

[classicalgal14]

Yeah she isn't Cabelle has a rich and passionate voice :)

[Constantlibrarian]

WOW! Beautifully sung. If the Rudolpho is half as good as she is, that would be a peformance for the ages.

[sprinngggg]

lo adoro

[hornplayer84]

She sings like she is so in love, really beautiful!!

[dulcicantor]

I hope she'd be in love because she's singing to her husband!

[KINNYwasHERE]

its not her husband in this song its just her neighbor who she likes and she is telling about herself when she was looking for her key in the dark.

[dulcicantor]

But in real life, Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu are married. That's what I meant by that comment.

[bohemiandaisy9]

Bella.

[musoph21]

i felt corney too but she is like my favorite opera singer. I had to meet her and she was so gracious and so beautiful. Gorgeous woman and so very nice..

[dessert57]

Is she single? :)

[emotion70]

She married Roberto Alagna (her partner in this aria)12 years ago.

[sissichopin91]

Angela Gheorghiu married Alagna

[corellithebest]

They are OUT OF THIS WORLD! And you can well see how tenderly they observe each other, like the real married couple in love!

[rinceceol]

"...like the real married couple in love!"

'cause Angela and Roberto ARE a real married couple in love! ;-D

[corellithebest]

I know that! I only wanted to say that it is obvious even on stage!

[Minyaliel]

Wow. Great singing, good acting. Made me want to cry because I was so touched. Wow.

[iwantmore81]

I never used to rate her what was i thinking???? i'm glad i finally came to my senses she's thrilling, beautiful simply amazing x

[lavitaebella25]

She's just amazing! She's the greatest living opera singer in the world!

The new Maria Callas. I just love her!

[MuSicSoprano85]

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[LaMostraESopra]

Hey, this reminds me of that time at the Met last season when I was in the middle of seeing her in this but then I threw up during the first intermission and had to leave!

Fun times.

[solensegunda]

Me gusta esta versión, Angela da muy bien el carácter del personaje. Creo que es la mas ajustada Mimí contemporánea.

[doloreslucia]

Magnifica interpretacion Manuela!!!!!!!!!!,gracias por compartir,un besote de Lucia.

[trumansf]

Heard her tonight in Berkley. Still overwhelmed!!! Cant wait for La Boheme in San Francisco. She is extraordinary!!!

[musoph21]

Hey no way! i was at the same concert. She was so good. She made cry when sung Chi il bel sogno di doretta. That was so beautiful. She was really nice. Some friends and i waited a little while and she let us meet her. I will never ever forget that night

[trumansf]

Shit, if I new someone was trying to meet her, I would have joined. I thought of that, but got kinda shy since i was there by myself. The recital was great indeed!

[sissipiaf]

è molto molto molto brava e parla e il suo italiano è ottimo!!!!