Dame Kiri Te Kanawa & Frederica Von Stade - Being a Diva

[JeeRant]

This is so predictable. Any interview with an opera singer will inevitably cover: 1) being a "diva"/why aren't you more of a "diva" and 2) Maria Callas.

[matthieusarah]

I must confess that I don't know much about the work of Frederica von stade but I looooove Kiri!!!

[33blueberries]

Dah, where's the rest of it! I want to see Gheorghiu!

[thecelticinme]

@33blueberries

I believe the other parts are somewhere here on youtube.

[ejane4]

song cyclist- yes I will be near Palm desert and will surely get tickets.

[songcyclist]

If you're anywhere near Palm Desert, CA, these two are singing together March 17th. I have my tickets.

[saxamaphoneguy1]

I've said this before, but I LOVE listening to Kiri talk, it's just so relaxing. No wonder her singing voice is so heavenly. I love Flicka too, she is so down to earth! thanks for putting up these great interviews!

[songcyclist]

@saxamaphoneguy1 That's interesting you would mention Kiri's speaking voice, and I totally agree. I've for a long time been affected by Flicka's speaking voice quality (as well as the down-to-earth content). For an example, her CIM Commencement 2009 address here on youtube.

[swanningaround]

Love it! Kiri on "divas" - she calls them "divers".

[Bigman240]

Kiri looks great for her age, but you can hear the "vocal maturity".

[swanningaround]

This is great> I love these two so much - and the chemistry...

[linnyloo2]

Thank you SO MUCH, thecelticinme, for posting the clips from this documentary. These two have long been my favourite opera singers, especially Flicka. She's so freshingly down-to-earth, and has just the greatest laugh. So pleased that these two will be doing several recitals together in the next few months. Hope I can get to at least one of them.

[Neppybutt]

In the late 1990's, I had the opportunity to see Ms. Von Stade perform locally, the first chance to see an opera star. It was wonderful!!!

Although I use to have the vhs tape of Ms. Kanawa performing "The Sorceress" and after loaning it to someone, I have been on a diligent search to replace it, after not getting it back. To borrow a dvd of "The Sorceress" costs $80.00. Hope I can find a reasonable copy sometime? It was fantastic!!!.

[RRydnew]

check your local public library. Here in PLANO, TX, we have almost EVERYTHING both have done except for "Runaway" .

[Neppybutt]

Wendy,

Thanks, I hadn't thought of looking there. Will check it out.

[LizN90]

This is great. I love these two together! They are obviously good friends. I'd love to see the rest as well.

[acatalano2641]

What a wonderful treat :) Two great singers who are forthright and honest about their music and their roles in the world of opera and music today.

Thank you.

[thecelticinme]

you're welcome ;)

[Chilair1]

I wanna see the rest!

[brianusamd]

I agree with you Chilair1 : just can't get enough of these two great legends. Seeing both of them together in videos is simply a "great treat." PLEASE POST MORE!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!