A Masterclass with Marilyn Horne

In October 2013, the incomparable Marilyn Horne visited New England Conservatory for a series of masterclasses and workshops. Ms. Horne's grace, wit and deep engagement with the students was on full display in this session with Graduate Diploma student Nataly Wickham.
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[@JJKSeattle]

As fine of teacher as she is a singer and musician! What a pleasure to watch Ms. Horne impart her wisdom & experience to young opera talents!

[@baritonebynight]

Still going strong at age 81! Love you Ms Horne!

[@christiaandhooghe]

Such a pity there isn't more from this class. It's such FUN!!!!

[@mauriciosangari3251]

Ms Horne has one the most polished dictions ever...It is a pleasure to listen her even talking....

[@pega17pl]

I hope you US-Americans know what great treasure you have by Marilyn Horne. We at Old Europe esp at Germany and Austria know it. Do you know Horne (as mezzo) is one of all-time greatest Mahler Lieder singer? Like at many other music fields Horne was and is busy (e.g. promoting young singers) she was and is too modest to brag with. If you don't know about her extraordinary artist personality please watch interviews and portraits posted at YT. Thank you, Marilyn Horne.

[@talvela100]

Love love love Ms Horne

[@sempreviva82]

amazingly beautiful voice she has

[@Priska08]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@petraulrich6336]

I love it

[@tdgvl]

1:53 !!!!

[@hildegerdhaugen7864]

Glorious voice on Nataly Wickham.

[@sashineb.2114]

Hildegerd Haugen Yes, a beautiful voice, so rich and dramatic.

[@hildegerdhaugen7864]

+Sashine B. I truly hope she gets work!

[@Flyghumlan9]

mega 17pI.I know Horne is a fantastic Mahler-singer. I love her "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" As well as I love her "Jeanie with the light brown hair." She is one of those singers who sings "beyond music", if you understand what I mean. Another one is her good friend and partner in many concert and operas Montserrat Caballé.

[@pega17pl]

+Annaakrin Svedberg - To get spirit of their relationship I suggest to watch Horne & Cabelle at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4iyimSYgLSMhdE Later: Justed noted you know their common concert at Munich. :)

[@pega17pl]

Btw: I would like to listen Mdm. Horne in 'Das Lied von der Erde' esp. 'Der Abschied'. At an interview she said she sung 'Lied von der Erde' 5 to 6 times. While Klemperer/Ludwig/Wunderlich is posted at YT there is no hint at YT/web of a record by Horne. Do you or another fan of Horne know better?

[@FranzBlumVan1890]

bella maryling as young as always

[@celebrity19812004]

can we get the entire lesson?

[@christiaandhooghe]

THAT would be great yes!

[@celebrity19812004]

I love her!

[@christiaandhooghe]

celebrity19812004 She is so sweet! And still has the energy and vibrance.

[@Zashorigin]

Mrs. Horne was right about her diction... "che di gel sei cinta".... not " "geol" centa"... "Io chiudo stancha gli occhi"... not "gli occha". She has a problem with "i" and she was flat. Very nice voice though! Very funny Mrs. Horne!.... LOL!