Amira Christmas 2017 (All Six Songs From Nijmegen Concert)

I made a recording from the Omroep Gelderland broadcast, featuring Amira Willighagen and the Royal Nijmegen Men's Choir.
This Christmas Concert took place on December 16, 2017 in the Stevenskerk (Stevens Church), Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Amira sang six songs accompanied by the piano and choir.
1. Panis Angelicus at 0.10
2. Dormi, Fili at 3.37
3. Ons Vader (sung in Afrikaans) at 6.15
4. See Amid The Winter's Snow at 8.24
5. How Great Thou Art at 11.10
6. Jerusalem (sung in Afrikaans) at 14.45
Please, do not forget to donate Amira's charity Gelukskinders:
Stichting Gelukskinders www.gelukskind...
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Amira Online: amira-online.com/
I wish all fans a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous 2018.
For the record: I do not monetize this video.

[@sabrinasophienemenzo5661]

I have been a long-time fan of Amira..and still is. For me, she is the greatest opera singer of the 21st century and-given time- will possibly become the greatest in history. I waited with much anticipation and excitement for this concert. I must say, with much regret, that I am disappointed like never been before. This concert re-affirms my belief that she has the most beautiful voice in realm of opera. So it saddens me so much to see that her smile has become almost perfunctory, her eyes dull to the point of being lifeless, and her rendition reduced to that of being almost mechanical. Gone were the intensity, exuberance, joy and passion that she magnificently exuded in her HGT 2013 performances, O Sole Mio duet with Patrizio Buanne, O Mio Babbino Caro with Andre Rieu and other epic performances. This set of performance even pales in comparison to her Ave Maria with Gissur Pal and her Canisius Church Concert. It is not even favorably comparable to her recent Your Love and How Great Though Art renditions which, although both technically good, lacked or falls short in terms of emotional depth. She must be under a lot of stress because of her forthcoming emigration to South Africa and other family issues, and these factors may be weighing her down heavily. I pray that this magnificently talented and kindhearted girl recover her footing and show us once more not only the beauty of her voice but that undefinable quality that made her so admired and beloved all over the world.

[@mbx3648]

sabrina sophie nemenzo . You are a brave woman to post your honest opinion. The last time I wrote something which was perceived as criticism, even though it was not in any way critical of Amira's performance, I received the most vile verbal abuse from one of her ardent fans. I think you are spot on with your observations. It is a bland, lackluster performance. Singing in Afrikaans did her no favors. I am a native speaker of English, Dutch and Afrikaans, and had great difficulty understanding most of the song texts. I really hope that Anita will receive some good training and guidance, because there is no doubt she has an exceptional talent.

[@ronkalkhoven2119]

sabrina sophie nemenzo (Ingrids comment on Rons Ipad) Sabina, I think all your points are valid, and you even left one out: at this age her body is also going through major changes. Amira is tense and tired and with all the changes to come after January 1st, especially with her father staying behind, she might just revolt. personally I fear that one day she will just stop singing if the pressures continue to bother her.

[@sabrinasophienemenzo5661]

M Bx and Ron, today is the first time I ever posted anything on youtube. The comments I made were all done out of my genuine love and concern for Amira and for my own selfish reason. I want her to have a long and successful career which we fans can derive joy and happiness from. I hope my comments are viewed constructively. It will hurt a lot if i get bashed or ridiculed for something that I did with the best intentions. I said my piece and I do not wish to engage in any debate as I am not a contentious person. God bless Amira and may she always be safe, successful and filled with joy.

[@sabineausmg9543]

+sabrina sophie nemenzo: Please have a look at this short documentary that has been recorded at the fanclub meeting, only a few hours prior to the Christmas concert in the Stevenskerk, Nijmegen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXbWkKWamLOKrZI The top comment by Ray Vandenburg shows the English translation.

[@johnrkallestad8782]

It was FUN to see her and hear her sing on Christmas Day ( when i clicked on ) --as always for me ..I am glad she did the prep time made the effort for a farewell Netherlands performance before moving to S A ..I am sure the fearless competitive EMIRA will review the performance tapes and conclude and totally agree with your right on well meant well thought out comments and totally agree without angst with you .. may be like american football where every play is designed for a touchdown only a few succeed during a game .. but many plays work well.. may be this was just a no gainer but a realistic part of her demanding schedule .. BUT i loved seeing her CARRYING THE PERFORMANCE BALL again on Christmas Day .. it made me feel good..

[@andrasbarkanyi7876]

I finished my postgraduate Masters EU Politologie studies with my MD wife here in Nymegen (KUN now Radboud Uni)...always calm to remember people and place...and now to admire those memories with the adult beauty of Almira!

[@voicemad]

Dear sweetest princess Amira, please don't burn yourself out. I have heard most of your concerts since you won "Holland's Got Talent". They have been fabulous This concert suggests that you are under some kind of pressure. Please take a rest. We don't want to lose one of the greatest talents of the 21st century Happy New Year dearest Amira and to your family

[@yinyang9270]

this is sung in a church, so it is not a performance to create a reaction. Singing to the Lord is sometimes soft and subtle...Going within to find God is different than performing a O Sole Mio duet with P Buanne etc.(which is also beautiful), but not to be compared. Her Mom protected her by moving to SA. How smart!

[@belkismartin7019]

Espléndido!!!!!!! Hermosa voz.🍁💥🍁

[@dediva111]

Zoooo mooi Amira! Ga alsjeblieft door ik geniet zo van je prachtige stem.

[@jeanmarcdube58]

Thanks for share your Amazing Voice Amira ,Merry Christmas From Rimouski Québec Canada and Happy New Year to All your friends and Family, Long Life and Carrer !!!! You are an Angel From another Planet!!!

[@stevemilner1345]

"How Great Though Art" - so perfectly performed, here as in other YT clips - my "new" favorite by Amira, thus far and i can tell is one of hers, as well - Bless you, Amira

[@mariateresaarodriguez4420]

Amira hermosa, que talento,Dios te continúe bendiciendo, cuando te vas a presentar en Bogotá Colombia o en Buenos Aires Argentina, para verte.

[@georgworl1777]

Very Great !!!

[@rafevelly7295]

With or without an orchestra her voice is truly amazing Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year Amira Willighagen 💛💜💚💙

[@СветланаСамарина-г5з]

Merry Christmas! Thank you, Ray! A beautiful voice of an angel! Happiness to you, girl!

[@greglawson3665]

Thanks Ray. Another great offering from you. I think Amira is her usual wonderful self throughout, and her demeanor appropriate for this reverent occasion. I disagree with Sabrina's interpretation. We are not robots and I don't expect perfection in every performance. Although Amira comes close most times!

[@hans-jurgenbraun9502]

Merry christmas Amira. You are the best !!!!!

[@carlostorrensrubiella204]

ANGÉLICAL SUBLIME MARAVIRLLOSA DIVINA CELESTIAL PRECIOSO TESORO DE DIOS. 👼💎

[@margaretlestrange8324]

What a great Christmas gift you have sent me. Thank you so much Ray happy Christmas🌲☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@jamesgerhardson9137]

Sorry, Sabrina, but this little lady has NEVER disappointed me, from her first performance and the GOLDEN TICKET and SHOWER! I only hope that I can catch all of her performances for the rest of my life!

[@marisavelazquez823]

AMIRA ESPECTACULAR BRILLANTE MAGNIFICA SUBLIME ENCANTADORA ANGÉLICAL DIVINA CELESTIAL 👼

[@carmenweber5362]

AMIRA es una Cantante fuera de SERIE , con sus pocos años se destaca casi como una profesional de mas años y digo casi porque se destaca en su vos que es aun una niña,.tiene un gran porvenir ccomo futura soprano de alto nivel, ademas es tierna como personita que ya se destaca en importantes presentaciones, AMIRA continua presentandote y ensaya y modela tu vos sin pausa.....me gustaria oirte dentro de 5 años mas....hago este comentario final porque ya tengo bastante edad y no se cual es mi futuro...ojala pueda disfrutar de tu belleza como persona y como soprano de alto vuelo....FELICIDADES AMIRA HERMOSA

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

A most divine voice. Use to like the original Charlotte Church on these songs. But, Amira adds her heart and totally passes Charlotte. Charlotte's best was Enchantment CD and still love it. Everything else belongs to Amira. I just love her voice and personality. She is second to none.

[@rexcluff3105]

How beautiful these numbers are. Keep up the great work, Amira. The last number, Jerusalem, The Holy City, has always been one of my favorite hymns and I have sung it in every congregation I have attended throughout my life. Your rendition was magnificent.

[@shermansmart4369]

I think that it would be great if Amira were to grow into the role of Cinderella in Alma Deutscher's opera of the same name. She is too young for the role at present. For those who don't know Alma Deutscher is a 12 year old English composer, violinist, pianist, and child prodigy. Her opera had its European debut in Vienna in December 2016 and its American debut just a two weeks ago in December 2017. A couple of years ago Amira and Alma performed together at a UNICEF benefit in Switzerland at the invitation of Sir Roger Moore and a year later at a charity event in England.

[@paulbauza4916]

Well, they met a long time before 2016 and sing together, most of us know that.

[@robbiwouters]

Imagine, Sherman, that Alma, grown adult in her talents, will compose her equivalent of Mozart's aria's for the voice of Amira. In Mozart's time, so many women tried to have a fling with him, just to have a piece written for their voice. What Mozart did, as he said, as a handmade costume for the owner. Imagine . . .

[@НинаКолачикова]

Амирочка ты цветочик душистый и нежный не позволь липесточки измять стебелек сохрани первозданный пусть он крепнет чтоб дальше шагать солнышко желаю тебе успехов и счастья

[@robertlstockett7105]

Amazing, what this beautiful prodigy has accomplished on her own . WOW, what an achievement, she is now one of the most prominent of all our great sopranos.

[@juanjoseenriquezramos602]

Cantas bellísimo, gracias por existir.

[@michellefrench9790]

Thankyou for sharing your voice with everyone. Please continue. Sending love and praise from me in faraway New Zealand.

[@annamaedevlin1713]

In my opinion, she is, a 21st century, SAINT! Looking forward to, her next, humanitarian endeavors! Her playgrounds today, ahead, we can only speculate! GOODNESS, OOZES, from this family!

[@joseribamardasilva6873]

Amira is absolutely fantastic she's an angel from God Amira is a phenomenon she is a gift from God Amira simply the best of the best Amira wonderful

[@billdodez5676]

Merry Christmas Amira. Thank you so very much for your concert. Beautiful young lady with a beautiful voice.

[@marydolan6953]

Another beautiful performance of a beautiful hymn ❤

[@idaantal9254]

Köszönet e gyönyörű összeállításért. Olyan csodálatosan feltöltődik az ember lelke, remélem még sok hasonló előadásokban lesz részünk.

[@maurajesussilva6648]

Fantástica maravilhosa !!!!

[@GladysRWhite]

Thanks for sharing this concert! Beautiful! Just for the record, the 6th song is entitled "The Holy City". There is another one entitled Jerusalem, which of course is different! :) Greetings and God bless you!

[@shelleys7708]

I love her voice..she just gets better & better..beautiful ❤

[@pierrerogermariebirotpages9034]

ELLE est trop mignonne et surtout , elle a une carrière qui peut être superbe .

[@sestramilanka]

BRAVO💓😄A M I R A👋👋👏👏😍 CONCERT/ PANIS ANGELICUS/ END 🎄🎄💕💕💕🎄🎄🎄🏅💒

[@MSUTBDR]

I love how Amira has appeared to remain humble, that is, unaffected by all the fame and glitter. Still the lovely girl who won the singing competition. Well done Amira.

[@bentonrodeheaver2596]

Brian Reeves Amen ,brother. I always go back to her first vid from Holland's got talent and tears of joy flow every time.

[@whizoz1939]

Brautiful! Amira, you sing like I believe angels would sound! 👍🏼😍❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@silviaolivia2159]

Sou de São Lúis/Ma,acompanho sua carreira desde os 7 anos,voçè é luz, amo esse estilo de musica e não essas músicas que intoxicam nossos ouvidos.

[@biviro47]

She was so cute when I saw her first audition, but look at her now, she's grown into a beautiful young lady with an even more beautiful voice.

[@artbuehrerjr.7931]

She is gift to mankind, please do not corrupt her!!!

[@joelyost8768]

What a treasure Amira is. A treasure to the World...may we hear her beautifu voice for many, many years to come.

[@mikebarnard7957]

Superb job Ray!! Many thanks for bringing Amira's crystal clear and beautiful voice to all her fans worldwide. After seeing this amazing performance no doubt she will have many more fans added to her already large and devoted fan base. A personal thanks to you for such a wonderful reminder of a great occasion and your splendid company. Happy New Year and hope to meet again soon.

[@RayVandenburg]

Thanks Mike, together we share fine and indelible memories of the Nijmegen concert.

[@johergo]

Maravillosa como siempre AMIRA!! Y a ti por subir estos magníficos videos. Gracias.

[@johnculley5852]

Amira's friend Alma Deutscher just posted videos of her 4 act opera Cinderella recently filmed in San Jose, California including the wicked stepsister duet sung by Amira and Alma.

[@davefistr]

!!!! MERRY MERRY XMAS AMIRA !!! we thank god he brought you to us, voice of an angel , what a beautiful young lady you have become, i have watched you in most of your concerts, and yes seems you are a little weary , take care and rest , !!! BUT YOU ARE STILL THE BEST !!! we all love you, thank you for your soothing music. BRAVOOOOOOOOOOO !!!

[@natalianatalia383]

Amira, you are doing absolutely outstanding job! I love you!

[@AvidFlyer1928]

Amira that I know, came straight through “Space’’ !!! - she has more than Humans Voice - authentic, Innocent, Unstoppable!!! (I am 90 years oldrecog

[@TheSamer17]

Amira - a gift from heaven breathtaking voice

[@ИгорьЁлков-я5я]

Чудное создание слушать и смотреть!!!!!

[@user-dx5il5ts4x]

I love how Amira has appeared to remain humble, that is, unaffected by all the fame and glitter. Still the lovely girl who won the singing competition. Well done Amira.

[@GaressiAngie]

Amira, is undoubtedly one of the greatest kid voices ever. Thank you Ray for an extraordinary Christmas gift.

[@joyclark7530]

I don't hear a "kid ." I hear an Angel

[@ЗинаидаДзугаева]

Чудный Голос у Амиры !!!! С Ней Меня Познакомил Тоже С. Хаусер. !!!!!!!!!!❤

[@timothyjohnson4176]

Thanks very much, Ray. It appears you were working hard, on Christmas Day, this year, to provide the rest of us with more delightful and lovely posts. Merry Christmas to you, and thanks again for your undoubtedly considerable work, in putting this together.

[@RayVandenburg]

Timothy; thank you for the kind words. Let's say I like to entertain and to show the world that precious gem, called Amira. It doesn't cost me any effort, even on Xmas Day. Have a wonderful 2018 and stay tuned.

[@ingridakkermans9074]

Betifol song very good love it good day thanks jou ingrid akkermans

[@onabush4966]

Amira made my Christmas that year, I just love her, God bless her and her familie

[@haroldseneker7280]

Her voice has gotten even better since she first exploded into public view in 2009, and I did not think that would be possible.

[@emanuelschweikert]

Harold Seneker You mean 2013

[@anniedill43]

She actually won Holland's Got Talent in 2013.

[@francelinatorresalbuquerqu4350]

Aplausos mil....Parabéns Amira linda....talento nato!!!! Parabéns à todos.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤💛❣💓💜💛💚💖💟💗

[@jacobisrael100]

GOD BLESS YOU AMIRA, THANKS RAY. HERE WE GO AGAIN, A PURE CLEAR VOICE. SHE WILL BE THE BEST. SHE ON HER WAY.

[@ЭлинаИльина-д5ъ]

Fantastish voice from heaven (fron himlen)

[@sparrow3473]

oh amira miraculous voice--such a blessed talent !!!!!!

[@1234567890lksj]

you were great Amira.

[@dafyd242]

BRAVO!!, Amira, wonderful performance. always the beautiful voice, beautiful smile and of course the wave.

[@samwyz69]

I hope she stays on this path and not fall into modern singing like others have done and spoiled their beautiful God-given talent. We have enough modern singers.

[@belkismartin7019]

Esplendida. Precioso!!!!!🌲Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo.👍

[@onabush4966]

I love when Amira sang with the men's quire

[@antoniojoseverdunavarro8771]

Prodigiosa voz la que Dios ha dado a esta niña. Será de las mejores cantantes de ópera de toda la historia, y agradezco a Dios que me haya permitido escucharla a través de youtube

[@thomasmiller9273]

Amira is Magnificent - in every way!!

[@schmoonkie]

Thanks for sharing this Ray. What a fantastic young talent Amira is! She's getting better and better as she matures. It's pure joy listening to her.

[@yvonnedenisepiade7262]

Amlra tres belle voix

[@Tranquility32]

Beautiful!!!! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas & wishing everyone a blessed new year!

[@scarsonlashans2774]

Amira still love her from her very first time until now ..love her...excellent.. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@doctorshoot]

I cannot believe that just as her beloved family are being placed under such stress that Amira still rises to her commitment - all love and hope for this lovely young woman who sings with feeling and soul, even in the midst of troubled times.

[@frankyvienna]

Amira you are do wonderful

[@leecoryassociatebroker6869]

What troubled times?

[@lauramorgan7661]

@@leecoryassociatebroker6869 I assume it's referring to her move to South Africa and her parents' divorce, which I believe happened around this time?

[@leecoryassociatebroker6869]

@@lauramorgan7661 Thank You!

[@nachoag8678]

@@lauramorgan7661 I didn´t know her parents got divorced. Amira is such a strong woman. Good to know, thank you.

[@labrat7357]

Still technically perfect but where is the joy and passion she has shown before? I hope she is OK and the people around her make sure she is. Performing as she does would be very demanding for any adult performer let alone a young girl.

[@trevortapia9325]

Cuanto me emociona verte crecer amira cuanto fisica como artisticamente ...tienes un talento sin igual ...bendiciones desde ecuador ....

[@arnovenanciodepaula4511]

...meus parabéns ao Ray Vandenburg pela bela ideia de ter montado este vídeo sintetizando as interpretações maravilhosas da Amira...

[@auskiwi1569]

Her voice development has been extraordinary

[@rafaeltamares3670]

Estoy admiradoro de esta niña. La sigo desde que tenía once años y me asombro de que va a más, por cuanto se avanza en la edad es.muy posible qué, al ser mujer, pierda la maravillosa voz que goza.

[@kitandamodamatosinhos]

Ninguem deve ficar AdMIRAdo com esta voz celestial.Nao vai faltar muito para ser a proxima Maria Callas.Que o Criador lhe mantenha a voz e a beleza por muito tempo.

[@rosaespinoza2016]

Absolutely wonderful

[@belkismartin7019]

Que maravillosa niña. Enhorabuena tienes una voz preciosa, cuídala mucho!!!!!!!!! 🌼🌿🌼🌿🌼🌿🌼🌿🌼

[@annamaedevlin1713]

How can you, not, LOVE HER!

[@mozartdamasceno9766]

Amira um grande talento e uma linda cantora. Deus te abençoe hoje e sempre

[@rei-rn3zo]

去年のクリスマスまで共にお祝いしてきた母を亡くし、悲しみの中にありましたけれど、AMIRAさんのクリスマスソングをきいて、感激して、本当に慰められています。

[@jacobisrael100]

TERRY AMIRA SINGING NUMBER 3" ON VADER" SHE SHOWS THE TECH; OF HER VOICE IN THIS SONG.

[@lauramorgan7661]

I love how the guy behind her is just grinning so widely at the best points when he's not having to sing. Like the ending of Jerusalem, for instance!

[@mariannewarradijn1084]

Amira sings as beautiful as ever, but......to me she seems tired

[@wepilco]

Excelent, she is great and very talented...

[@rainieresguerra7486]

Fabulous, Ray. Happy Holidays. This is truly a very wonderful Christmas gift.

[@joyceyancey553]

Just Wonderful!

[@mariabarbosa2k23]

Amira Christmas HAPPY NEW YEAR LINDA CANTORA

[@mirabai79]

Ela é simplesmente maravilhosa. A acompanho desde a sua primeira aparição pública. Alma abençoada com uma voz incomparável. Que Deus a abençoe e a todos nós pela grande oportunidade de sermos seus contemporâneos.

[@silvioalejandrovillegaslar7277]

Celestial,sublime,tesitura angelical.

[@manuelsegundomarinperdomo9144]

34 millones te aman amarian y saven como as nacido con ese talento tan grandioso y el mundo te quiere pero el peru quiere conocerte por que tu esres una diosa de la musica

[@bettyspearns8341]

Oh so beautiful! Talented beyond! ❤️🤗🎄🎄👏👏👏👏

[@amigaamor]

Gracias por compartir estos conciertos, ame esta colaboración de tu voz y la del coro masculino, hermoso. Saludos de Mexico.

[@manalopanalo5745]

PRETTY!!!

[@mariagerrits8440]

Prachtig.... Amira, koor, Veron Jongstra. Bravo Dion Ritten!

[@cherylsmith908]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@jorgecastaneda3289]

Hermoso regalo de Navidad. Gracias Ray por este video. Amira es grandiosa.

[@belkismartin7019]

Hermosisimo!!!!! Maravillosa voz, que bonito!!🌲

[@MrFwmn]

Absolutely incredible !

[@alicjabojnowska4044]

Amira wyrosła na śliczną nastolatkę,,,,,,,,,, talent prosto od Boga,,,,,,,, powodzenia Amira........