Renata Scotto as Suor Angelica Final Scene

[oldbaggage]

I can hardly type because of my tears. So moving and wonderfully sung - what a singer.

[MultiDanielrj]

amazing work of acting too. Wonderful

[Josquinquin]

Scotto!! Scotto!! Scotto!!  .. Che Divina!!!

[MuscleDaddyCMH]

In addition to it just being wonderful, It's also a lesson to singers these days to NOT SING OUT CONSTANTLY.......her soft singing always carried to the last row, because at her best it was produced so wonderfully.......I remember seeing her in Norma and her pp singing was amazing

[thomastmwc]

I'm crying

[louisvuittonswicked]

INCREDIBLE

VIVA SCOTTO

VIVA PUCCINI

[16malta]

GRANDISSIMA, UNICA

[Bigman240]

A deep cry for help...

[brunoblack7]

Beautiful

[sinjin405]

Incredible actress. 

[parodycreator25]

four people don't believe in religious experiences.... or are can't hear well

[kamojamo]

Second violin part is totally the best line at this part of the piece! - and in the bit immediately preceeding

[niallguinan]

There is something seriously wrong with the 8 people who disliked this.

[guido2877]

Che emozione!!! E' così che si canta, non c'è altro modo.Grazie!

[kaskou]

I just realised whose model I have followed all those years. Thank you Renata for showing me how to do it.

[MuscleDaddyCMH]

TOTAL commitment, incredible acting and involvement. Every other Suor Angelica on here could have learned MUCH from this!

[Lindow]

Oh it just infuriates me when gems like this cut off before the end!

[permea]

non si può commentare perché non si sono parole: l'opera, con questo finale, è sublime, la scotto affronta quest'ultima parte di una difficoltà interpretativa terribile con un coraggio che lascia ammirati, 5 stars!!!

[alexmann38]

I love verisimo... Renatta Scotto, dear lord, thank God you shared your voice with us, the world would be a pretty bleak place without it...

[TheChen83]

wonderfull!

most of the producations i saw of this opera showed the maddona coming with angelica's sun but this is so realistic and powerfull and scotto do it amazingly !

[rossinilove]

I remember when I first saw this telecast, I became a complete sobbing mess. There are few singers who can move you like this. I don't care about the less than perfect high notes. Scotto was an incredible talent and her committed acting brings you to an emotional edge. The only other soprano who comes near this is Radvanovsky who I saw do this in LA. In that production, the Madonna and child actually appeared so that visual pushed the audience over the edge. Not a dry eye in the house.

[peraltri]

Il trionfo dello spirito sulla materia...

[HappyHounde]

Great interpretation.

[Rospaint]

She really SEES MADONNA who gives her her child. OMG - Scotto is SO great here.

[robertdamico1]

My God what a beautiful piece of music!

[lido2008ve]

Meravigliosa, una interpretazione che non si può dimenticare!

[pepperquentin]

I was first introuced to her performance of Angelica on record. Without the luxury of seeing her tremendous acting ability, I heard such amazingly refined artistry. She was absolutely influential in my approach to playing cello solos I would put her on my record player and try to imitate what she did with her voice on my instrument. Of course, it wasn't possible, but what an education she gave me. Someone should post her complete performance of this fabulous work and Diva.

[billyguns2]

Scotto just reduces me to ashes here; non posso parlare dopo questa scena.

[SopranoLeggero]

BRAVISSIMA!!!!!!!Meravigliosa interpretazione,bellissima!

[fan2jnrc]

Oh my God! I don't believe it! She REALLY made me cry... I'll never forget what I've seen in this video...

[pawdaw]

Astounding. 

[ginlemon29]

Favolosa!

[vocalpianist]

How can I buy this video?

[steveo7858]

What an amazing actress! Even if she couldn't sing a note - and she sings this fantastically - this would be a transcendent performance.

[corelli2]

this was a great night. I was there and experienced La Scotto in all 3 roles. Not only a tour de force, but an absolute masterclass in how to use voice and body together to make a complete role. It's not all about high notes! This was and still is one of the highlights of opera.

[1Renbar]

The great Scotto at her dramatic best. ... Untouchable!

[x2010marco2010x]

Interpretazione immensa, mi ha fatto venire i brividi..se fossi capace di piangere, mi commuoverei..

[skitzo429]

her high notes sound out of control, you could drive a truck through the vibrato, its stikingly Callas-esque, in the worst way

[aleiv]

Scotto meravigliosa

[Mwangole76]

Stunning voice - I love the part where she realises what she has done

[vocalpianist]

You can tell she's absolutely committed to and in love with what she's doing.

[acitipo]

Maravillosa interpretacion de la Scotto, como Sor Angelica.

Se paran los pelos de punta GRAN ACTRIZ, UNICA INSUPERABLE!!!!

[Orfeo68]

SCOTTO fucking amazing

[ILuvEdwardCullen2day]

I'm in level 4 of the SFGC, and 18 of us are the children singing backstage! Our first show is on Tuesday, and I am SO excited! It really has been a great experience.

[lasphifion]

3:56 Kids come in, yay!

[apache249]

Funny that I'm not the only one who looked this opera up.

[lasphifion]

Haha. Yep

[wesopera]

I performed on stage with Soviero in Denver when she sang the role of liu - Turandot! She was Fantastic! I'll never forget it!

[LMBS7]

Great Artist!!!

[PecsMstr]

Some of the greatest acting from a soprano ever.

[Limbsy]

are u serious.... lol... that's bogus

[soulierinvestments]

I have never heard of his opera until I saw this on PBS years ago as a kid, and Puccini and Scotto pretty much floored me. I hadn't seen this clip since then, and upon viewing again after all these years, Puccini and Scotto still floor me. When Angelica's mind (5:36) opens to the revelation, it is beyond art. It is almost some type of scripture.

[JBL228]

I've seen nearly a dozen performances of this opera over the past 25 years and while most have been excellent, none have approached the level of Scotto. Even Stratas's emotionally charged account has to come in second place, behind Renata. She was just a force of nature. To this day, I've never heard applause so earth-shattering as when she took her bow.

[organdude44]

This video is a treasure! Bravissima Scotto!

[ezayi]

Fabulous!

[circearte]

Brava. Una interpretazione che colpisce il cuore.

[birgitnilsson]

this wonderful actress never hits the top notes...it is a pity.

[soulierinvestments]

well . . . . Angelica is dying, so it is hard to hit those notes.

[Tsaraslondon]

Brava, Renata. What a change to see such commitment! She was certainly stretched to the limit and beyond, and some of flaps on high notes were worse than anything Callas uttered, but she none the less moved me. I'd rather that anytime than the careful, less than fully committed singing we get from most sopranos these days.

[Doromir]

I agree completely. This was a fantastic performance dispite the edgy high notes. I'll take this over beautiful bordom any day!

[operaspark]

Renata Scotto's greatest assumption of a role. The tragic emotion is so strong that it almost becomes palpable. Such incredible acting and the intensity of her singing is unmatched. Brava!

[JimmyBoi2]

We're going to see this in Orlando in April 2009... can't wait! Though Scotto's recording will always be my favorite, I've never seen it in person ...

[idraote]

a superb actress and professional but a singer must sing too and here the voice is pushed beyond the limit.

even if nowadays I see no performer who could do this role decently

[icylakepaxphile]

i dreamt of this scene when i saw this clip. and everytime i see this, it's impossible to strain my tears! how moving.. "madonna a mother imploring you..." just,, just,, magnificient.. the deepest regards and adorences from Seoul Korea...

[gunaali]

Senza parole...

[earlph]

One can read the fear for death on her face... She must have died this dead so many time on stage.. and has my utmost admiration for the ENTIRE performance indeed.

[venetianformula]

This performance is beyond perfect in every respect. Scotto mastered this role to such an extent that you actually forget she's acting. Her singing is gorgeous, and the dramatic element is superb, especially at the very end when she gets down on her hands and knees to accept the infant into her arms. Even the bodily movement of her sudden collapse at the end is perfectly timed with the phrasing of the music. Scotto conveys a tenderness that leaves me speechless!

[guywithapen]

The version I saw originally, had the main character tear off her clothes when she realized she had committed a sin. A very biblical approach to seeking forgiveness, and the way it was done was absolutely moving. I wish it had been in this, but you're right, her performance was astounding.

This is such a powerful piece... I've never really sat down to watch an opera before this. What an amazing way to explore the internal struggle of the assurance of salvation matched with human suffering.

[bizmailnow]

As far as performance and believability goes, the opera singer has the hardest of responsibilities in that she/he must promote a beautiful sound alongside a believable physical presence as the character. I find Renata Scotto, in this clip, superb in both aspects.

[Azzenstudent]

Scotto gives us the Full Monty of emotional exposure. Awesome in a way few other singing actresses can rival.

[Andante735]

It's unmatched; we won't ever see any better from any singer- well it's doubtful. Any evidence of vocal decline is completely irrelevant. She does become Suor Angelica.

[Andante735]

She was a unique and wonderful artist.

[spizzell1]

3:38 to 4:32 is brilliant. Great acting. I love this woman.

[silsio]

grandissima, come sempre, ma in questo ruolo supera se stessa!!! Grazie Renata!

[tenorismo]

The complete scene can never be reproduced but , but when she begins to wimper ,when she in in her extacy ,when La Madona brings her son to her. I belive Scotto understood that. It could be concidered silent movie acting ,but when dies and slowly rolls her eyes . Ahhhhhh.Its those who suffer in silence all of there lives.

[tenorismo]

It is the definitive preformance of Sour Angelica .

[Andante735]

It sure is. Believe it or not, I saw her Butterfly at the Met I guess around '86 maybe. She just crushed it, even with all her vocal problems, she just managed to bring it together, and the acting!!

[newyorkandsf]

Nobody dies better than Scotto. She is the definitive Angelica....

[Dymension]

Absolutely. Also, try the Soviero interpretation. Soviero has a lot of the vocal mannerisms of Scotto...

[Andante735]

I saw Soviero sing it twice at the Met -- she was superb.

[spizzell1]

I saw Soviero in Dallas. I had never seen this Opera or even heard of it. She was amazing. The audience sat silent and then stood in unison.

[calaf0911]

Great singer and actress!

[rigole1982]

Callas,Scotto...

[RVP57]

O Madonna, save us!

[Italia1987]

DOES THIS COME ON DVD OR VIDEO?!?!

[Andante735]

Excuse me, i forgot to say that this is the definitive performance of Angelica. No way we'll see this again, ever.

[cek1111]

God... She is....

[Sochilinda]

She is perfection. It make me cry! Brava!

[ecabsop]

I only have 1 word to describe this: AMAZING!

Basta cosi...

[castodivo]

Watching that brought tears to my eyes. What's interesting is that she's not even the finest actress; but it's the utter profound committment of her performance. She is present and focused the entire time on the action and what's going on with Angelica. Every last moment of that scene she was committed to the intentions of that character. I don't know if there ever was or will be a finer Suor Angelica.

[jessicarose711]

This is one of the greatest moments in operatic history. She's spectacular.

[mozartlver]

I couldn't have said it better myself. AMAZING!!!

[PecsMstr]

Walking the tightrope between music and theater. All opera singers shoudl try.

[skyeomania]

Vocal imperfections do not matter AT ALL in such an interpretation! On the contrary: Which human being would speak or sing flawlessly in an emotionally charged situation like this. Scotto understood. Her performance is brethtaking.

[sharky123]

The voice is in tatters, the high notes long gone, the wobble was present big time, but you know what? It doesn't matter. This is one of the greatest Angelicas ever. Look into her eyes during the miracle scene and - well, there's nothing like it. Brava, Scotto!

[Andante735]

How true sharky. I felt the same way when I saw her comeback at the Met for some Butterfly performances around '86-'87. She blew me away.

[Andante735]

How true sharky. I felt the same way when I saw her comeback at the Met for some Butterfly performances around '86-'87. She blew me away.

[gonbq]

She is definitely one of the best Suor Angelica ever! Bravo Scotto, we do miss you!!!!!!(unfortunately this kind of singing is gone... will we get singers like her again?)

[Andante735]

No...

[macciboma]

Questa magnifica opera

la seconda parte e la finale , sono i capolavori

di Puccini, meravigliosa e drammatica

interpretazione della migliore scotto.Grazie PUCCINI di essere esistito.

[mmfav]

Who can care if the voice wasn't perfect. She makes me weep with her acting. She'll always be the dearest little sister Angelica.

[Fegen]

Proof that Scotto and Tabaldi were two

Italian sopranos who were in a class all

their own.

[JimmyBoi2]

Scotto, la reina delle opere....

[mrlammermoor]

wow, she doesn't blink at all the last two minutes...

[bootes9300]

This magnificent opera indeed has a very special feature. It simply makes an entire opera building bursting out in tears. And then you can split up the audiance in two parts : those who do cry and let it all go, and those who try to fight their tears by all means.

[isinglouderthanu]

my god, her voice here is astounding... and the acting... iam about to cry here...

[Glenmed]

Lump in throat yet again! Magic.

[peacocktravels]

splendida! how wonderful to have the "miracle" moment exist only in sour angelica's eyes....marvelous dramatic interpretation.

[erin129]

i have died and... died. she's a goddess, that's all. the artistry and overall powerful and moving performance we see here is nothing short of iconic.

sure, even a diehard scotto fan like myself cannot argue that the voice wasn't well past her prime here, but i can't help but feel privileged that this document exists at all. even this poorly lit, pre-digital age film cannot detract from her exquisite delivery.

[vkaminsky]

Dramatically wonderful, however I have to agree with mariogorga that Scotto was far from her best here.

[Bigman240]

Amen!

[ilprincipedipersia]

Scotto's Angelica was one of her greatest achievements and these finall moments are ache with sadness. i love this

[Ruxton]

Hardly tatters mariogorga - Scotto is superb.

[mariogorga]

One of my favorite Puccini's score,Scotto's voice is in tatters here but she makes up in her acting,this is one of the most moving endings of Suor Angelica I ever seen,thank you for posting this.