Shirley Verrett 1931 - 2010

[robertdonkers]

She received, unjustly so many negative somments about taking on soprano roles. How many mezzos would have liked to take on all those soprano roles she was able to do soooooo well. A truly talented singer who could perform a wide repertoire as a mezzo or soprano at top level. Glorious.

[90lysander]

She was my favorite Eboli, Lady M, Adaglisa, Elisabetta I, and Seymour ever. A great singing-actress. RIP.

[Tradfolkguitar]

I was hoping she would receive the Kennedy Center Honor in her lifetime. Still, she received many awards and much love from fans who loved her and her glorious voice and artistry. You will never be forgotten La Verrett.

[barneswriter]

this was in black and white on the bbc. was it shot in colour too?

I remember the documentary well. She was splendid.

[tenorschofield]

Wonderful singer!!!!, I had the luck to meet her at NY about 15 years ago.She was an explendid and humble person, that shared her knowledge with all us in a free heart giving way. She will be sorely missed...thanks for sharing this extraordinary footage, that will keep her young and pretty, in our hearts. BRAVOOOO!!!!!

[meltzerboy]

A beautiful tribute to an amazing artist! I recall Shirley Verrett at the outset of her illustrious career when the seeds of greatness were already apparent. She was highly musical in her interpretations, while displaying immense passion in her singing. Moreover, she was exceptionally versatile in her range of roles. A tremendous loss to the world of opera. Thank you, coloraturafan, for commemorating her spirit with this video.

[CurzonRoad]

@meltzerboy

Wonderful tribute to a remarkable artist. I can't add anything to what Nate has already written. THANK YOU!

[Gary2837]

@meltzerboy Ditto, I couldn't have said it better!!!

[htshoward]

So sad...yet another great soprano gone from us in this decade.

[1Renbar]

One of the finest artists ever to grace the operatic stage. Her soaring performances will last forever.

[mikakanno]

(; _ ;)

[MGHall07]

what a wonderful clip from Aida!

[ioSonoCallas]

Horrible decade which sees leaving so many glories of the opera!

[JoeLaodice]

Thank you Coloratufan! She was such a great artist!

[ALVARUSPT]

:-(

[TheMmesser]

Coloraturafan.. Thanks for the posting! What an astonishing voice and what an artist!

[ophunka]

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Nyugodjék békében!

[ludovicomoro]

fantastica Thank you for all dear Shirley

[HerrGustavAschenbach]

¡Brava! ¡Brava! ¡Brava!

[dialectgirl]

RIP Ms. Verrett. Thank you for yoru art.

[Wotan123456789]

It will take for me to accept that she, as with Joan Sutherland, is not around anymore. She was one of my favorites singers of all times.

[Chasson0318]

I'm just so saddened.

[kenllow80]

Thank God for all these recordings and video clips of yet another great voice leaving us

[semiramide1945]

So sad that so many greats have been leaving us. The times I saw her were unforgettable, especially on the met tours. When she sang Nicole here a hurricane of applause erupted after her Non Temer. And her Favorita, fabulous. She moved with such authority on stage. Thanks caro amico for this fitting tribute to a great artist- Il tuo fido- Ernesto

[Glenmed]

Exciting, beautiful, voluptuous - and what a voice!

[patjan92]

We can be grateful for her many recordings on this sad day. She left an indelible impression on me twice as Eboli at the Met. A great artist indeed.

[DrFernandoBicudo]

She is one my four favorites opera singers. I simply adore her voice - she transports me to another dimension... May God bless her soul...

[Nico35]

The BBC seemed to film a lot of these programmes, why on earth dont they release them on DVD. Thank you so much, its great to see these clips just to show everyone what a truly amazing artist she was. So sad as we have lost so many great opera singers from the Golden Era. Thank you x

[actionsrlouder]

Great!

[GermanOperaSinger]

Farewell to yet another remarkable talent. Her immense contribution to Italian opera will not be forgotten. Rest in peace

[breberto]

@GermanOperaSinger Era una delle più grandi cantanti del secondo Novecento. La vidi alla Scala nel DON CARLO e quando era in scena lei, il palcoscenico si illuminava, eppure aveva intorno dei mitici partners che oggi non ci sogniamo nemmeno. Eccezionale il velluto del suo timbro a parte le qualità musicali e interpretative. Credo che uno dei suoi vertici sia O MA LYRE IMMORTELLE di Gounod contenuto in uno dei suoi primi recital.

[TheReturnOfStephan1]

Good night, my queen.

Rest in peace.

Awake in glory.

[brolobear]

How terribly sad...Sutherland...Verrett...w­ow...

[magicmonkichi]

A great tribute, and another great loss to the opera world. I love her Macbeth, and her Non temer d'un basso. She was one of a kind.