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Uploaded by on Feb 26, 2007

Gala Bing
MET 1972
Contessa : Leontyne Price

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  • To say that Price's bottom is husky is like saying that Sutherland's top is chirpy. What is true is that there is the unique Price sound, georgious at the top, splendid in the middle and sumpious at the bottom. Corn is husky not the voice of Price.

  • She sang this at a gala. Such events are different than the performance of an opera. It's a celebratory atmosphere. Ms. Price wasn't unaware of the poignancy expressed by the Countess in Dove sono. That is abundantly clear on her recordings and recital performances of it I've had the thrill to hear. Ms. Price should be allowed broad discretion given the ambience of this event. Her "jolly" interpretation is infinitely preferable to the inane chirping characteristic of most Mozartean singing.

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  • @mm9913 Ditto!!!

  • My lovely diva Ms Price :))) Among the best divas!

  • Does anyone know why this clip is always in black and white? I've seen other performances from the gala that are in color.

  • Wow!

  • my god! i never heard her sing this aria and am bowled over! that was a voice , warmth and singing that mozart would have luxuriated in for being wrapped in its embrace singing his music. no doubt about it. he would have ADORED her to sing his works and written for such a great, big, warm voice!

  • This was an incredible performance! The tempo was one that most sopranos can not maintain. The legato line, as in most of Ms. Price's singing, was phenominal. Her breath support was endless. Her stage presence commanded attention. The beauty of her tone was spinning and lush. How could one not be mesmorized by this performance?

  • Your reply has got to be one of the best replies I have ever seen on YouTube.

    Bravo!!!!

  • I am a dedicated fan. To me she is the greatest American soprano ever. She has so much raw talent. Its so exciting!

  • what a dress. FABULOUS.

    the aria's pretty good too.

  • This is delightful. What a beautiful voice. I would not say she sounds jolly. The countess is wistful, not maudlin, and always elegant. I think Miss Price does this beautifully. I wish she had recorded the whole part commercially.

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