BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2015 Lauren Michelle/ Ain't it a pretty night

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2015
Lauren Michelle Soprano
Ain't it a Pretty Night from Susannah by Carlisle Floyd

[@joanbloomberg1737]

She is full of love. This is a penultimate performance and a delicious voice! Thank you.

[@SusanSingsSongs]

What I love about Lauren is that she totally has her own individual sound. So many of my generation Xers wanted to sound like Kathleen Battle or Leontyne Price. Now there is enough time and distance and a larger pool of Singers/Influencers to draw from so that younger Millenials can create their own unique Voice.

[@shannoncrane4131]

I mean, I'd kill to sound like Leontyne Price or Kathleen Battle, but short of a genie in a bottle, it's just not gonna happen for most of us 😅 better to cultivate what you have.

[@opheliahamlet3508]

My gosh what a voice.

[@sophelet]

Very moving and irresistible and gorgeous. R.I.P. Carlisle Floyd

[@JamesMorgan-zp1ue]

WHAT a beautiful & "authentically her own" voice - wonderfully natural, beautifully cultivated. Surprised her name didn't also bring up the STUNNING recording of Poulenc's Gloria (really sublime & one of my favorites this time of year - - hearing it, I had to hear more of her!) Brava!

[@loveisasound8851]

Such a natural and organically beautiful Voice. There is a lot of strength here in this gorgeous Woman. A lot of purpose and intention in her singing and in her person.

[@charlesedward5216]

Wonderful performance! BRAVA!!!!

[@johnconway3834]

Wow. What a voice and what a song. Both beautiful. Open throated, relaxed, free, and easy. No veins popping out on the side of her neck like you see with lots of other singers.

[@peduzzi89]

OMG I want to see her as Susannah *rip my heart out why dontcha*

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@Nicolesdiaries1234]

she's beautiful

[@chachaassatadeveraux]

empire brought me here 🙏😍

[@coolt128]

Same

[@billmar6401]

Just stunningly beautiful! What a voice!

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@MelissaMarieShriner]

That was such an incredibly moving performance! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful voice. You moved me to tears and gave me goosebumps!!

[@breeelauren]

Honestly this is my favorite version ❤️ You're so talented!!

[@nylap6546]

empire so brought me to her 😍😍

[@reanabennett270]

Yaas

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian, "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@marissam6259]

absolutely beautiful, Lauren. So glad to meet you tonight. Best wishes on your next project. Very exciting! hello to Sakey 🐰

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@William-Hurwitz]

incredible. glad I watched this

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@caitlinturner2606]

wowww she’s fabulous

[@PranaMassage]

Absolutely stunning...brava!

[@billmar6401]

Just so beautiful!!!

[@Rosannasfriend]

What a gorgeous face this woman has.

[@monwagray5873]

Mss Michelle you are Good. You and Leontyne Price are the best.... Keep doing it heals inside 👌👌👌

[@josephcollins6033]

Leontyne Price!!! Are you deaf?

[@johngillanders9694]

Beautiful!

[@jazzhuman]

Remarkable.

[@marissawilson4644]

Guys she's on Twitter as @thedopesoprano !!!

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian, "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@amandagreaves2597]

empire brought me here and I am glad💖🙃

[@eddyzonejack2172]

woooow

[@UgolinoV42346]

The microphone doesn't reach her mouth!!!

[@McCeighty]

I'm pretty sure it's a recording mic. Opera singers don't generally need mics because of the natural projections with our voices

[@DaevydPepper]

LOOL found you Caitlin!

[@vincec8218]

Kasondra Kazanjian "Ain't a Pretty Night" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzNkGV7mNl5Z7c

[@johnrondeau8500]

No, not buying it.

[@josephcollins6033]

Oh dear. Pretty lady, probably a fine voice in there, no support, middle is already a slight wobble problem. Loud, high, resonant yahoos do not make fine singing. I guess she is gone now? This was 5 years ago.

[@RyanFrenkrealme]

No she performs regularly internationally. Google is your friend. She would've had a full US season this year if not for Covid.

[@josephcollins6033]

@@RyanFrenkrealme Thanks, but I was referring mostly to the way she sings and the fact that it won't last long. I don' t doubt that she is still getting some engagements; she is pretty and she is black. I do wish her luck. Trust me, unless she really learns some things, it will be gone soon.

[@RyanFrenkrealme]

@@josephcollins6033 yeah not convinced and i'm just saying you sound pretty racist cut and dry and also just genuinely rude to say this about a living person's voice. You can also keep your dumb opinions to yourself.

[@josephcollins6033]

@@RyanFrenkrealme Buddy, before you spar with me you want to work on your reading skills and touch on the grammar as well. I said that she had a fine voice; technique is not about native (talent?) abilities and is often the result of bad teaching. I complimented her. The racist thing is comical now, used by idiots who do not observe and think. My opinions are based on quite a few things I won't get into here; I know about the voice and singing. You sound like a typical opera queen which always means being a "buff". Enjoy your recordings and realize that your listening skills and scientific knowledge of the human voice (and how it is used for a great art ) are slim to non-existent.

[@RyanFrenkrealme]

@@josephcollins6033 Nah I'm good. My reading and grammar skills are fine. I still find what you say appalling, judgemental (with shades of racism), and rude. Is that clear enough?

[@eddyzonejack2172]

woooow