I think it's funny everybody's saying her accent's thick and hard to understand. lol I guess it's because I'm from the South, too. Wonderful lady, a very wonderful lady.
as a black child living in Pittsburgh i dined on a gyro and fries with Ms Price i didnt know she was a opera diva she asked to set down next to me and we ate together i kinda knew she was famous because all these rich white people kept interrupting our little nosh talking about how good the show was she kindly dispersed this intermittent group of fans i didnt realize it was Ms Price until some odd ten years later while watching a tv commercial about the uncf thats the truth lol
Is being discussed so unnecessarily on this comment section metaphorically, other artist have been overworked/tired and no one paid them as close attention as they did her. Give credit where credit is due, and if you feel you can do a better job let us see. PEACE, LOVE and LONG LIVE "THE PRICE" my girl. Love Wade
and truly pays attention to poise, precision and true self worth will ultimately realize that she articulates to perfection. I understood perfectly every word that rolled from her tongue. There are even times when she retracts and corrects herself on words that she did not pronounce correctly. This alone states her dedication to being nothing but the best and exuding a personal stake in Giving whole heartedly of herself. Mirror yourself before picking others apart. Ms. Price states exactly what
This is truly a treasure. I was born the year before she retired from the met. Fortunately I was raised in a muscial family which embodied the true essence of pure unadulterated exposure. This being said it allowed me to develop a sense of yearning to fully immerse myself in music. I met her in SF when she had a book signing and to this day remains a visual highlight in my journey here. In response to the debate of her diction and pronunciation, for anyone who posesses a fully functioning ear
Actually, I also love her Southern accent. I feel that it has a true "elegance" to it. It certainly affects her singing in English which is terrific. Her sung English lacks any of the "articificalness" that affects many classical singers (including those who are native American English speakers). Listen to her recordings of Porgy & Bess, the Barber "Knoxville", or her recording of jazz/pop songs with Andre Previn.
She has and still is a teacher -- in many ways. The musicianship, dedication to her craft, the infinite hours that she spent working on her music and also what she has positively done for her culture as well as for humanity can never be in any way ignored. She is a dynamo and I cannot find the words that would come close to fully thank her for what she has done for me as a musician and for my students because I paid so much attention to her.
Her accent is as those of many educated women in the south. Better than some who forget they are from the south and start pretending they are from Europe. LOL! Those are the ones who are hiding who they are.
The interviewers expressions 1:48 as Miss Price goes on and on about herself (in true Aquarian fashion) are Priceless (pun very much intended). 2:314:27
I love you Leontyne. You're a living legend, one of the last of old school talents.
So much of what passes today for talent seem to be enough for today's uneducated ears, and then your God given talent tells us all of just how far we've regressed.
We're going backwards in so many fields. I use to think it was man's nature to constantly move forward.
But after reaching the end of forward as you've proven, I now realize it's man's nature to move in any direction and just as long as he moves.
@raigekimaru LOL. Yes, I agree...Callas is La Divina, and I should not have borrowed the title, but Price is so incomparable I often lack for the words to describe what i feel. You are too much :) Richard Tucker called her simply "Price."
@baritonebynight Yes, I committed a grievous offense and borrowed Madame Callas's title...believe me, I have been blasted and notified time and time again on this site. However, I agree with your equation.
@GOTICO671 Yes, I know. I get so thrilled when I listen to her, my mind gets flustered. I had meant to call into use Prima Donna Assoluta and accidentally called into use La Divina, long ascribed to Callas. At any rate, they are both superb.
I love the way she speaks, especially when the Southern accent comes out. I bemoan the fact that so many regional dialects have nearly disappeared. Just like one city and shopping area is starting to look just like any other city, people have started to sound like the TV newscasters. I love hearing a grand lady like LP embracing her Southern roots.
So you're implications of her southern accent means what? Lack of Diction, clarity, enunciation? Help me to understand....If so that would be a total slap in the face to those that are natives to that particular area. Not trying to cause a debate but we must always be careful of what we say before we say it as not to offend others. God bless! I am a native southerner that lives in the Mid-west
Oh, I was only implying that I found it difficult to understand. I didn't mean to offend anyone, in any way.
And you're right, we do have to think about what we say, before we say it.
But to be honest, I don't see anything wrong with what I said? I said her accent was difficult understand at times, and what exactly is wrong with that? I didn't mean it as an insult or anything of the sort.
We also have to be sure not to get too sensitive what other people have to say, and especially strangers we know aboslutely nothing about. She happens to be my favorite vocalist,
if you would oblige me, what words were you missing? she is articulating well. i am from the south, but i speak in a non-regional manner because i have been trained to do so as an actor. i understand her perfectly...is English your first language. i am perplexed as to what you mean? and i am not saying at all that you are racist, but what is your race or background. so many people often say that they can't understand black people when they're talking..even a the educated level of dame price!!!
I support you baby! Sometimes opera fans can be so close minds and mean... You just said something that I actually found nice!!! I love her accent, I m black and I have a french accent, so now that I live in the US, I am trying to get the southern accent! I am going to get thumb down big time lol
I understand her perfectly. She seems very clear in the communication of her thoughts. Her accent does not seem to interfere with her expressing her feelings in any way. There may be other very valid reasons you cannot understand her. Your problem may be because of the way you hear (or can't hear) certain sounds. Not everyone's hearing is the same.
Happy 85th birthday Miss. Price!!
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Happy Life Anniversary, Today, February 10th, Miss Price !!!!!
ChagoWilson 1 month ago
Didn't know Karl Rove liked opera.
MacktheNice 4 months ago
when was this interview and where did it appear - thanks for posting!
cdpete 4 months ago
I love that she gives the glory back to God.
Imforeverone88 5 months ago
I think it's funny everybody's saying her accent's thick and hard to understand. lol I guess it's because I'm from the South, too. Wonderful lady, a very wonderful lady.
violinistx100 6 months ago
who's the one butt head that doesn't like this video! lol! Leontyne is awesome!
yaletenor 7 months ago
"Never have i been so exhilarated" Neither I Madame Price!
normallawrence 9 months ago
"Never have i been so exhilarated" either Madame Price!
normallawrence 9 months ago
as a black child living in Pittsburgh i dined on a gyro and fries with Ms Price i didnt know she was a opera diva she asked to set down next to me and we ate together i kinda knew she was famous because all these rich white people kept interrupting our little nosh talking about how good the show was she kindly dispersed this intermittent group of fans i didnt realize it was Ms Price until some odd ten years later while watching a tv commercial about the uncf thats the truth lol
blkfrost5 11 months ago
I am so proud of her. Her voice makes me cry everytime I hear it.
MiaMonique 1 year ago
i like the way she laughs after 'that may sound immodest but why not' lol
ShawDAMAN 1 year ago
just as easy to listen to her accent as it is to her singing! so grand
thanks for posting this; opera interviews in english can be quite rare
BGSourgas 1 year ago 4
Is being discussed so unnecessarily on this comment section metaphorically, other artist have been overworked/tired and no one paid them as close attention as they did her. Give credit where credit is due, and if you feel you can do a better job let us see. PEACE, LOVE and LONG LIVE "THE PRICE" my girl. Love Wade
moods03 1 year ago
and truly pays attention to poise, precision and true self worth will ultimately realize that she articulates to perfection. I understood perfectly every word that rolled from her tongue. There are even times when she retracts and corrects herself on words that she did not pronounce correctly. This alone states her dedication to being nothing but the best and exuding a personal stake in Giving whole heartedly of herself. Mirror yourself before picking others apart. Ms. Price states exactly what
moods03 1 year ago
This is truly a treasure. I was born the year before she retired from the met. Fortunately I was raised in a muscial family which embodied the true essence of pure unadulterated exposure. This being said it allowed me to develop a sense of yearning to fully immerse myself in music. I met her in SF when she had a book signing and to this day remains a visual highlight in my journey here. In response to the debate of her diction and pronunciation, for anyone who posesses a fully functioning ear
moods03 1 year ago
"Momma".. I love it!
Violinboyhere 1 year ago 2
Actually, I also love her Southern accent. I feel that it has a true "elegance" to it. It certainly affects her singing in English which is terrific. Her sung English lacks any of the "articificalness" that affects many classical singers (including those who are native American English speakers). Listen to her recordings of Porgy & Bess, the Barber "Knoxville", or her recording of jazz/pop songs with Andre Previn.
mjmacmtenor 1 year ago
I'm in tear watching this great video.... OMGoodness if i could be a portion of this Woman. well besides the woman part!
blckglam 1 year ago
She has and still is a teacher -- in many ways. The musicianship, dedication to her craft, the infinite hours that she spent working on her music and also what she has positively done for her culture as well as for humanity can never be in any way ignored. She is a dynamo and I cannot find the words that would come close to fully thank her for what she has done for me as a musician and for my students because I paid so much attention to her.
larespo1 1 year ago 3
Her accent is as those of many educated women in the south. Better than some who forget they are from the south and start pretending they are from Europe. LOL! Those are the ones who are hiding who they are.
musikenergy 2 years ago
@musikenergy Well said! TT you are not from England.
mecookiemonster1971 1 year ago
The interviewers expressions 1:48 as Miss Price goes on and on about herself (in true Aquarian fashion) are Priceless (pun very much intended). 2:31 4:27
I love this woman. Thank you for this post.
iknowdasright 2 years ago 2
I love you Leontyne. You're a living legend, one of the last of old school talents.
So much of what passes today for talent seem to be enough for today's uneducated ears, and then your God given talent tells us all of just how far we've regressed.
We're going backwards in so many fields. I use to think it was man's nature to constantly move forward.
But after reaching the end of forward as you've proven, I now realize it's man's nature to move in any direction and just as long as he moves.
starmanbridges 2 years ago 14
@starmanbridges How profound.
erer2930 2 years ago 3
Wow. You should send that statement to her. I feel the same way, just couldn't articulate it the way you did.
musikenergy 2 years ago
@musikenergy Thank you!
starmanbridges 2 years ago
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htshoward 2 years ago 11
@htshoward
La Divina is Maria Callas dear. but yes, La Price is amazing =)
raigekimaru 1 year ago
@raigekimaru LOL. Yes, I agree...Callas is La Divina, and I should not have borrowed the title, but Price is so incomparable I often lack for the words to describe what i feel. You are too much :) Richard Tucker called her simply "Price."
htshoward 1 year ago
@raigekimaru well to YOU that might be, but to me Ms. Leontyne Price is the one and only diva!
breakaliciouskid786 1 year ago
@breakaliciouskid786 I agree
choose2sing 10 months ago
@htshoward The title of La Divina is already taken by Maria Callas. She's simply "Leontyne"....and I equate that as every bit as equal to La Divina!
baritonebynight 1 year ago
@baritonebynight Yes, I committed a grievous offense and borrowed Madame Callas's title...believe me, I have been blasted and notified time and time again on this site. However, I agree with your equation.
htshoward 1 year ago 2
@htshoward solo CALLAS LA DIVINA.MA brava PRICE
GOTICO671 8 months ago
@GOTICO671 Yes, I know. I get so thrilled when I listen to her, my mind gets flustered. I had meant to call into use Prima Donna Assoluta and accidentally called into use La Divina, long ascribed to Callas. At any rate, they are both superb.
htshoward 8 months ago
I love when she says MAMA!
minkoss 2 years ago 3
I love the way she speaks, especially when the Southern accent comes out. I bemoan the fact that so many regional dialects have nearly disappeared. Just like one city and shopping area is starting to look just like any other city, people have started to sound like the TV newscasters. I love hearing a grand lady like LP embracing her Southern roots.
Shahrdad 2 years ago 5
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Her Southern accent is so strong during this interview. It can be heard to understand exactly what it is she is trying to say at times.
MissDellaReese 2 years ago
So you're implications of her southern accent means what? Lack of Diction, clarity, enunciation? Help me to understand....If so that would be a total slap in the face to those that are natives to that particular area. Not trying to cause a debate but we must always be careful of what we say before we say it as not to offend others. God bless! I am a native southerner that lives in the Mid-west
blaquestrength 2 years ago
Oh, I was only implying that I found it difficult to understand. I didn't mean to offend anyone, in any way.
And you're right, we do have to think about what we say, before we say it.
But to be honest, I don't see anything wrong with what I said? I said her accent was difficult understand at times, and what exactly is wrong with that? I didn't mean it as an insult or anything of the sort.
MissDellaReese 2 years ago
We also have to be sure not to get too sensitive what other people have to say, and especially strangers we know aboslutely nothing about. She happens to be my favorite vocalist,
MissDellaReese 2 years ago
if you would oblige me, what words were you missing? she is articulating well. i am from the south, but i speak in a non-regional manner because i have been trained to do so as an actor. i understand her perfectly...is English your first language. i am perplexed as to what you mean? and i am not saying at all that you are racist, but what is your race or background. so many people often say that they can't understand black people when they're talking..even a the educated level of dame price!!!
couturesixfour 2 years ago 2
I support you baby! Sometimes opera fans can be so close minds and mean... You just said something that I actually found nice!!! I love her accent, I m black and I have a french accent, so now that I live in the US, I am trying to get the southern accent! I am going to get thumb down big time lol
minkoss 2 years ago
You are right ... she is difficult to understand at times ... and that's okay ...
sebastian1430 2 years ago
I understand her perfectly. She seems very clear in the communication of her thoughts. Her accent does not seem to interfere with her expressing her feelings in any way. There may be other very valid reasons you cannot understand her. Your problem may be because of the way you hear (or can't hear) certain sounds. Not everyone's hearing is the same.
VantisDoroHall 2 years ago 10
Thanks Onegin for fixing the audio/video synch on this wonderful interview.
markhh 2 years ago 5