Boy soprano Aksel Rykkvin (14y) sings Purcell in the funeral of his "mother"

[@JoseighBlogs]

The theatricality accompanying this Purcell pion during a funeral service is stunning. How well Aksel and the other singer-players convey the heartfelt and sad moments that brings their Purcell funereal-piece so beautifully to life? Makes you wonder how many other sung pieces, one thinks of Robert Schumann and others, that could also similarly be 'theatrically sung'. Thank you

[@hectorpascal]

I'm not a great lover of Purcell's music, but no-one can deny that this was a superb performance, both musically and visually.

[@lunoxmos7623]

This is very touching, Aksel. You have moved me deeply.Please enjoy your last several months of singing with an unbroken voice; I think your voice is going through the process mine went through earlier this year and there is now no doubt that it is changing. I look forward to being able to hear your 'grown up' voice in the future.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Lunoxmos Thank you for this, and good luck with your own voice!

[@jacquelinevauthier2938]

Je venais de découvrir Aksel et sa voix merveilleuse ! Lorsque cette vidéo m'est apparue et,mon cœur ❤️ a été serré que l'ont puisse " obligé " ce jeune homme à chanter devant le cercueil de sa chère maman. C'est lnhumain et,je comprends sa réaction. Il a manifesté un courage exceptionnel en revenant chanté ! Cher Aksel ,je pense bien fort à toi en cette période de Noël et te souhaite courage et forces.

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

C'est un opéra, pas la vraie vie. On dirait que les guillemets n'y sont pour rien.

[@jamesbawden8676]

Dear Aksel, I feel so heartbroken for you and your family, at the loss of your Mother. Thank you, for singing, at this most difficult time in your life. It took great courage to be able to perform...when you just wanted to cry.

[@epincion]

You do realise its an opera? All make-believe.

[@SG-2999G]

@@epincion I don't think he knew it was an opera.

[@LucaDiStefano-q3h]

Wow! Perfect voice 👏🏻

[@lottewied1937]

How, sad am I that he has lost his mother at such a young age. I pray for you Aksel.

[@lottewied1937]

And now Aksel is about 19 and studies in London. He is a magnificent baritone.

[@colingilbey9799]

Alsel used his voice so sensitively to convey the feeling of the boy cruelly forced to sing at such a painful moment.

[@АделаХаралампиева]

Още една важна стъпка към изграждането ти като артист със прекрасно мислене и великолепно пеене! Bravo .Aksel /!!!! Поздравления.......

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you. I learnt a lot about drama during this time.

[@miquevandijk7463]

Beautiful, very touching. You are also a good actor !

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you! I love these challenges on stage :)

[@pietermoonen]

Wat een schitterende stem op 14 jaar. Zal dat nog zijn op 15 jaar? Zeer benieuwd, maar nu genieten wij nog van deze heldere stem! Tot nog, lieve jongen, en veel moed en succes!!!

[@mhikl4484]

So moving. I have what I can find of Aksel Rykkiv's music. What a gift he has, and I thank him for sharing such joy. I sang in choirs as a child and youth, certainly not to Aksel's calibre, but those times in choir are sacred memories to carry and remember.

[@tyxikosgatopoulos3094]

How difficult it must have been. How sad. How brave he was at this extremely painful moment. May his mother find eternal rest and joy in the loving embrace of our Lord. And may His blessings be with this boy all his life and beyond.

[@cognitogrrl]

Tyxikos, he was portraying in a film a boy who lost his mother.

[@josephhnicholsonjr]

Deep Condolences on the passing of your Mom. However, even under heavy grief and duress, your sound is simply impeccable!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Sorry if it's misleading, but it's my character in this opera who lost his mom. But I felt sad, and I am glad it's convincing!

[@cosia5072]

When I watched this I could understand how that boy felt. Cause when my dad died 42 years ago I was a little child myself and found me in exactly that situation. I hat to sing in front of an audience - a song not of love but the text was about that we have to pass away some day and that our Lord will still be our savior. But that day I didn't feel anything while singing. No fear, no hate, no angry ... but afterwards I was so terribly sad that Icoudn't move anymore. I stood still, pale and in die end shivered so bad. I whished to run away but coudn't. I hadn't thought of this for so many years but it all came back just the second that boy went in front of all the people there. And he became me and I became him, that lonely and grieving child again. I thought never to feel that way again.

[@thomasromano9321]

@@AkselRykkvin It certainly is convincing! The music is so beautiful, I recognize it as "Now that the sun hath veiled his light," by English composer Henry Purcell.

[@circa1720]

Wow. I just saw this on the KZbin app on the AppleTV box, which didn't show the complete title; I had no idea this wasn't real-I thought that woman might have been his voice teacher, since many of the attendees were excellent singers and knew the aria. Needless to say it was very convincing and emotional, amazing performance.

[@donaldrispens1880]

Splendid performance and a magnificent voice ! Much thanks for bringing us so much beauty dear Aksel !

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much!

[@HPDevlin]

A beautiful, tender, and sensitive performance. Very well done. I much enjoyed it.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you!

[@PrinzOtto]

Schönheit und Aufrichtigkeit. Vielen Dank für Ihre Stimme mit uns zu teilen.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Danke schön!

[@jeanpaulgrant7485]

Aksel à une belle carrière devant lui entouré de grands professeurs de Musique et chants lyrique dèja connu à travers le monde ....il étonne , il émeut , sa voix c'est de l'or

[@pheyup33]

Very touching and beautiful... outstanding performance... bravo.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much.

[@Jiheme]

Bravo Aksel c'est magnifique.

[@ruirovadoski7916]

Oh my God, what a wonderful presentation! Thank you Aksel.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Glad you liked it!

[@diannevanderwelle8326]

So beautiful and moving.... well done!

[@haccuk]

I didn't think that you could get any better Aksel but this is superb and you will undoubtedly make a very fine actor as well as a top tenor.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Bill Wileman Thank you! I really love to create something on stage together with such quality singers and musicians, and I hope to do more of this in the future!

[@erminiadilucia868]

Caro Askel La tua passione x il canto è meravigliosa. Caro è un dono che ti ha fatto la tua mamma e tu l hai ringraziata in questo doloroso momento. Lei ti ha dato la forza, lei aveva coltivato in te questa passione è bello che tu l hai ringraziata in questo modo sublime. Sei.un ragazzo, lei ti sosterrà, vedrai, mentre canterai, lei ti sarà sempre vicina È la tua mamma per sempre

[@MrMRAF]

Always perfect, Aksel. Tusen takk.

[@gabrielaarmijogatica8640]

Extraordinario , era difícil mantener el vibrato de la voz con tanta emoción. Y más encima el Sr.que le grita .

[@teresacristinapadilhadesou4203]

Dear Aksel..... Remember me? I am so heartbroken and, suddenly, I got a message informing about this new video. I decided to write and say that my dear father, Mozart, of whom I told you about, who enjoyed so much classical music and played the violin, passed away last October 6th and, as we are Catholics, his 7th day mass was yesterday, October 13th, his 87th Birthday..... When he was ill, but still at home,, I showed him your videos and he admired you so much, not only for your voice, but specially for your care in answering our comments. Thanks for having granted him some minutes of good music. I am sure it was very good for his heart and his soul.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Yes, I remember. I am thankful to hear that my songs can give some comfort. I hope the mass was a good farewell to your father!

[@gigig2492]

God grant rest for his soul. God bless you and comfort you.

[@LueYee]

@@AkselRykkvin may the Lord bless you.

[@reginaluginbuhl4609]

Fantastisch, grossartig, wundervoll!!!

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Bravo, belíssima apresentação. Emoção e teatralidade na semi-ópera ´Miranda`. Gratulerer, parabéns Aksel!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Mario Ribeiro de Azevedo Neto Thank you!

[@alfredjosephanderson6832]

Aksel Rykkvin, his song, his voice reaches every part of those who listen, every dimension of feeling and thinking, exquisitely what music can be in greatest perfection, to approach, in this life, hearing the Word, the sound of God.

[@carlamariazipfelcerna8307]

Good actor,great performance! 😃

[@robertolsen9327]

Aksel, thank you for adding this video clip to your site. As usual, your singing is sensitive and warm. It is a delight to hear you sing and to watch the performances that you post. I look forward to your "new voice" when the change comes. I am sure that your singing will be as beautiful then as it is now. God bless you.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you or this. It is definitely geetting harder to sing as a soprano, and I am also looking forward to my new voice, I hope it will be fun to work with!

[@Utred2012]

Best of luck to you with your voice change, Aksel. One piece of voice change experience I will offer is that I found that during the change the lower end of my treble range was actually weaker than the higher end - there was a while during my change where I preferred to sing Soprano over Alto because the notes around middle C just were not there. It straightened out by the time I was singing tenor, though. The SATB boychoir (yes, they exist) I joined after encouraged tenors and basses to develop and use their falsettos, so I managed to not lose it entirely. So it may not be quite the same, but you might not necessarily have to lose ALL of these notes.

[@robertolsen9327]

I am so glad, then, that we have the recordings of your younger voice on video, on the CD that is already made, and on the one that is coming out soon -- I hope. It will be like listening to Placido Domingo when he was a boy.

[@Utred2012]

tampanativeson Same with mine.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Utred2012 That is how it has been for me lately as well. I actually sing in a SATB boychoir as well (Oslo Cathedral), but I probably won't sing alto there.

[@JeanMichelMeuley]

Merci de ce partage magnifique.

[@jeanpaulgrant7485]

Merveilleux Tragédien et soprano de 1ère classe

[@Timeshifter77]

Brilliant singing as usual Aksel & what fine acting also. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful & uplifting videos.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you!

[@cassiofagundes4610]

Aksel thank you to share this video wirh us, at such heartbroken moment into your life. I know its been 4 or more years ago. My thoughts are with you . Bless you and your family.

[@jantigercat]

Comfort trumps death! This is so sublime.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Maybe you will enjoy the whole opera also :) www.arte.tv/fr/videos/078266-000-A/miranda-d-apres-henry-purcell-a-l-opera-comique/

[@franciscomerino8544]

Really amazing, Aksel. Congratulations

[@AkselRykkvin]

Francisco Merino Thanks!

[@thomasromano9321]

Gorgeous music, gorgeous singing. The jerk telling the boy to sing when he didn't want to, I didn't think much of that man for doing that. Thank goodness it took the women the courage to come up and sing with the boy and support him.

[@ernesttownsend3825]

thomas Romano you are so correct; that man was a jerk.

[@thomasromano9321]

@@ernesttownsend3825 By the way, the music piece they were singing is the beautiful "Now that the sun hath veiled his light" by Henry Purcell.

[@edjopago1]

Aksel Rykkvin...OMG.....Purcell.......................................BRAVO!!!!!

[@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042]

You broke mi heart... i lost to my mom this year

[@mnalbayrak]

It is getting AWSOME.i liked it so much

[@hamzaki01]

Bravo, Brilhante

[@morganljungstrom7440]

What a fantastic voice you have Aksel! You have such a talent and skills. Do not worry about you're new voice, it's going to be great. I'm sure about that. Morgan from Sweden! Norge och Sverige är bäst! 😊

[@AkselRykkvin]

Morgan Ljungström Hehe, veldig glad i både Norge og Sverige :)

[@morganljungstrom7440]

Aksel Rykkvin Jag lyssnar varje dag på din nya cd skiva, din röst och musik betyder så mycket för mig. Fortsätt med musiken, du är så fruktansvärt bra! Morgan Ljungström.

[@federicofaido7215]

Thank you. Every new video is a gift! All the protagonists are very good.

FROM SPAIN.... Muy cerca del Cielo y con Mama.....BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO

[@javieralcantud986]

No encuentro.palabras para tanta emoción que perturba mis centros Aksel estoy en otro planeta

[@nicolealbert1526]

Toutes mes félicitations à Aksel pour sa voix, sa sensibilité et son courage

[@MrMASSEYJONES]

Bien écrit; spécifiquemen, le courage; avec obligation de chanter, durant sa peine!

[@ThePatrizioargiolas]

Magnifico. Celestiale.

[@hinlee4610]

This video shows that you have the potential of being a great opera singer.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Hin Lee Thank you! If I can work in opera in the future I will be so happy.

[@antonr1767]

I discovered your videos some days ago and I can't stop being amazed by your performance....don't stop singing !!! :) greetings from Mexico

[@AkselRykkvin]

Ma R Thank you! I won't!

[@franciscogarciameabe7449]

Que, DIOS ALTISIMO, te conserve esa bendita voz.Ese es mi deseo, gracias por darnos alegría al corazón y al alma.Artistazo

[@catharinabellekom2013]

My tears are for you Aksel. xxx

[@KlauBen612]

Hey Aksel your boys soprano video embraces my soul. I watched it several times and listened to your amazing Soprano and your professional way of singing. I am deeply moved.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you, glad to hear it!

[@Christel-2]

Nanu Aksel Warum wolltest Du nicht singen?? Zum Lobe Gottes und Freude unserer. Du bist doch mein Engel mit der goldenen Stimme. Früher und jetzt. Gott segne Dich ❤️🙏🕊️👍❤️

[@AkselRykkvin]

Danke schön!

[@Christel-2]

@@AkselRykkvin danke lieber Aksel mach weiter so ich freu mich immer riesig auf Deine Gesänge Text und einfach Alles auf Dich. Gott beschütze Dich 🙏🤗🕊️❤️

[@xyBoyMusic]

Awesome!

[@j4samsung567]

The Video made me Cry. 😭but in Christ There is hope to meet again Amen

[@reaumurg423]

Wonderful! And thank you for the German subtitles. It is always a bit difficult to understand English in operas (and semi-operas) - so thank you! You are magnificent in this role! And especially the ending (from appr. 4:00) is very touching! Your voice fits completely with the others and so a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere is generated!

[@AkselRykkvin]

I think Katie Mitchell and Raphael Pichon really did something special with how they created this scene. A privilege for me to be part of!

[@frogmouth]

I am an English speaker and I too found the German subtitles useful. I find English words are not clear in singing except in American musicals where speech intonation and rhythms is more closely followed than in church music or opera .

[@LucaDiStefano-q3h]

Wow ❤

[@juanchaves4740]

Si su voz ilumina momento tan sombrío, ¡cuánto más iluminará el corazón divino! "Entonces a tu descanso, ¡oh alma mía! Y cantando, alaba la misericordia que prolonga tus días". ¡Aleluya!

[@litoboy5]

lovely !!!

[@waihoong11]

Love it!

[@annadanielatravaglio2196]

bravissimo

[@patriciabroadbear1160]

anna daniela travaglio y

[@jozefrozwadowski3715]

W Polsce też masz wielu fanów śledzących rozwój Twojego talentu. Czekamy na drugą płytę CD.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Great to hear!

[@eduardosabeh5301]

Fantastc

[@Hlnodovik]

Now, now that the sun hath veil’d his light And bid the world goodnight; To the soft bed your body we dispose, But where shall my soul repose? Dear, dear mother, even in thy arms, And can there be any so sweet security! Then to thy rest, O my soul! And singing, praise the mercy That prolongs thy days. Hallelujah! and we could in turn adore his daughter even if we have suffered a lot for your power, My love, like yours,

[@kolias33]

Hi Aksel, So many time I have said to myself, what a pitty that Bach is not here to tell him how many moments of joyfulness he have giving me. I guess that artist are moved by a carriage that they do not control. They simply have to give expecting that the applauses are persuaded by the heart of the reciver. I have had the opportunity to watch this entire opera and wow, class! As soon as I finish it I tought of Michael Haneke (another great artist) i am sure he would love it too! (Well, you might wonder why I said that!…..) :-) My aplause and thanks to you!

[@AkselRykkvin]

TPerera Thank you so much!

[@thomasromano9321]

The composer is not Bach but English composer Henry Purcell. The work is called, "Now that the sun hath veiled his light." Yes, I would agree that Aksel Rykkvin has a beautiful, very sensitive voice. I have not seen this movie, but it looks so sad.

[@gillesdebelut3314]

TPerera ....

[@TheAngelsong1]

For a moment i thought i thought this was real until you were announced as antonio ,Excellent performance all the best to you in the future

[@sufficientgrace9921]

Truly beautiful !

[@Rosangela161]

Beauty and sensitive. Warm regards.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Rosa Angela Thank you. It was very emotional for me to play in this opera.

[@stephenbest7370]

Rosa Angela y

[@jacquelinevauthier2938]

Toujours le même sentiment de tristesse à ce moment si douloureux de la vie dAksel et de son cher papa !

[@jarraxes]

Very nice. Enjoyed it very much!! 😊

[@revjonathan3166]

An extremely moving occasion. It made me cry and reminded me of my own dear mother whom I miss so much. She was a brilliant pianist and encouraged me to become a chorister and play the piano and Pipe Organ. Your video reminded me of how much I miss her. Thank you for your video.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Glad that I could help bring back some good memories of your mother. Thank you for telling me.

[@СветланаЕмельянова-н6й]

Очень нравится это слушать.... Прекрасный этот Аксель... Поздравляю...

[@alicebui5285]

Splendide émouvant et d’une tristesse à fendre l’âme 😭😭♥️♥️♥️

[@Austin-if4ht]

God Bless 🙏🏻

[@claudiaschuttler7858]

Sehr berührend!

[@miyap966]

It looks so real

[@AkselRykkvin]

That’s the style of director Katie Mitchell :)

[@mattbod]

Beautiful Aksel and from memory too! Your control of a voice in transition is phenomenal. I look forward to your uploads always. I am going to watch the whole thing. It looks beautifully produced and performed by everyone. I love Purcell and especially his operas: The Fairie Queen, Dido and Aeneas etc. He died of a fever at only 36 after his wife locked him out of the house after an argument so they say.He was a genius in my opinion up there with Bach and Handel.The very best to you and your family as always. The Evening Hymn is one of my all time favourites: the words, the sheer emotion of the final halleluljah always brings a lump to my throat. I can't wait for the new CD and your new career as an adult singer. Sweepstake betting on whether Aksel will be counter, tenor or bass anyone? :) Anyway I will follow your progress with great interest. You are not only a great musician but seem a very nice, down to earth guy as well!

[@AkselRykkvin]

mattbod Thank you for this! I haven't heard whole operas by Purcell yet. Maybe time to do that. If you like "Evening hymn", you should find the version by another Norwegian treble, Benjamin Isachsen. He is older than me, but sang in the same choir.

[@mattbod]

Aksel Rykkvin Do give them a listen they are great. I have found Benjamin but that track is unavailable. I'll look for his CD.Best wishes Matt.

[@mattbod]

@@gillesflorchinger2241 Oui mai c’est la vie: Aksel est un Bariton marveilleux maintenant.

[@maurinodosreispereira2163]

Muito bom!

[@larakhv6616]

Аксель сказал свое веское слово в этой опере. Красиво, романтично, душевно...

[@justabby1306]

Very nice job xx

[@j4samsung567]

Dear Aksle GOD LOVE❤❤❤ you n one day you will get together with your mother again. Amen .🙏🙏 remember 💐be joyful always pray continuity give Thanks in all circumstance, for this is GOD's will for you in Christ Jesus 1Th 5:16-18

[@reaumurg423]

It's an opera, not reality

[@classicbird2627]

Well, let's say it so: I am very much looking forward to discover your "new", your "man's voice", Aksel ;-) I think that it can't be denied anymore that there's a change in progress.

[@AkselRykkvin]

ClassicBird 262 You're right about that :) I hope it changes quickly!

[@classicbird2627]

It seems a bit, as you were already singing in your headvoice a lot in the video. So maybe - you would make good countertenor too :-)

[@maestrovoci7214]

I had a marvelous boy soprano student who said the exact same thing. THANK YOU for all the wonderful videos you have provided those of us who have been blessed over the past few years of hearing your superb talents. We will always have those to enjoy again and again. Please be patient with the period of change. Maybe a few years even, but be easy. THANK YOU!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you, I will be patient - if necessary :)

[@AkselRykkvin]

Countertenor would be fun, but I hear the repertoire is limited.

[@mariemoudio3857]

Bravo Aksel. Courage courage pour la perte de ta maman. Que Dieu te benisse abondamment !

[@aristocrates2157]

EXELENTE Y MUY EMOTIVA PUESTA EN ESCENA DEL DOLOR DE LA PARTIDA DE UNA MADRE. SUMA PERFECTA DE MÚSICA, CANTO DOLIDO Y ACCIÓN. ESO ES LO QUE SE ESPERA DE UNA VERDADERA INTERPRETACIÓN . No sabemos el futuro de Aksel como cantante pero sería muy bueno que en su registro de adulto fuera tan brillante como boy soprano. Pasta de actor la tiene y lo más deseable es que pasara a esa reducida elite de cantantes actores a los que no les importa sacrificar un toque de bel canto para hacer vivir el personaje sobre el escenario tal cual lo hacía la Callas. Buen y hermoso futuro Aksel; borra en nosotros el amargo dolor de perderte como níño con una más brillante aún carrera como adulto, en la música o en lo que sea pero siempre ligado al arte. Siempre estaremos atentos a ti.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you for appreciating this so much. I am really looking forward to develop as a singer even though I am not a soprano any longer, but it's great to have the memories!

[@JoseighBlogs]

So impressed with his 'trilling intonations' to the phrases of this and other period musical pieces he's sung. Shows relentless coaching and his own resilience and maturity to get it right really does pay off. And, to think there's a million other lads out there with just the same singing potential if only they were coached off our ugly musak streets.

[@jean-claudelecoultre2716]

Anon A. Mouse h

[@philippevenet6402]

Il faut être protestant pour avoir l’indécence d’une telle « performance » !!!…

[@HugoFernandezLanguasco]

Maravilloso!..pero...tengo una duda muy seria: ¿Esto es real? ¿Es el funeral de la madre el niño?.- Entonces: ¿Quien fue el insensible (por no llamarle de otro modo),l que le increpa de ese modo en semejante momento?

[@HugoFernandezLanguasco]

I.Alanis: salud! Qué alivio anímico me deja su amable respuesta.- Porque de haber sido "real"...Dios mío! Cuánta "animalidad" hubiera tenido ese "individuo"...que vuelve al sitio de "señor"...¿verdad que si? Un saludo cordial!

[@moxiangtongxiu4787]

You have accomplished so much in so little time. My son is also interested in these stuff, history etc. He is 13 now. I wish he watched this a year before. He also has a good voice. He can speak even better than us I confess. I feel very sorry that he had not seen this a year or two ago. He would have been very inspired by this. By the way where was this done ?

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you for this, yes it's been a rollercoaster ride :) Best of luck to your son! This was recorded at the Opéra Comique in Paris.

[@gillesdebelut3314]

Great to have this video of you singing. I have seen the all opera Miranda on Arte Concert and I am asking me why the director have decided to make a so tragic drama ! But the two times you are singing are beautiful but your voice is going to change. So it's why, I think, you have to work with your voice teacher romantic lieds. By the way when your second cd will be disponible ? Enjoy. 😊

[@AkselRykkvin]

That's true, and actually my voice teacher just gave me some barytone songs by romantic composers Chausson and Fauré that I will start looking at soon.

[@justinalee509]

WHAT DID HIS MOTHER PASSED AWAY FROM, MY PRAYERS TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

[@JoseighBlogs]

It was Purcell's mother ~ wasn't it?

[@rodriguejourdain2287]

Bravo! C'est tellement beau. Magnifique interprétation. Si j'ai bien lu, malgré mon faible niveau d'anglais, tu es venu à Paris pour cet enregistrement?

[@AkselRykkvin]

Yes, I lived near Oberkampf in Paris for six weeks while we rehearsed and played performances at Opéra Comique. Had a great time! Came back to Oslo last week.

[@10Dora01]

Aksel Rykkvin m m

[@10Dora01]

Rodrigue Abba musiikki

[@10Dora01]

Mamma Mia musiikki

[@10Dora01]

Mamma Mia musiikkia.

[@guacamole6479]

Hello I can't find this beautiful opera on internet... can you help me? Thank you. You are the best as always :)

[@AkselRykkvin]

Ita banana Hi, the link is in the video description - enjoy!

[@guacamole6479]

Aksel Rykkvin Thank you!!! Bye

[@thomasromano9321]

It can be found just under its title on the internet. The name of the piece is "Now that the Sun Hath Veiled his Light." The boy is singing it in English, even though the subtitles appear to be in German. Choral music by 17th century English composer Henry Purcell. Listen to the men's choir Chanticleer do it on the internet.

[@Christel-2]

Bist Du traurig?? Gott wird Dir die Tränen von Deinem Gesicht wischen🙏🌹🕊️

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you! Actually, this was part of an opera, so it was not my real mother. But it felt quite real!

[@LauraMonteros]

What is the name of this opera, please? Is there a synopsis? (In German is OK.)

[@xjinn3150]

Is it true?

[@41Anaz]

ohhh Mi dios pense que era real casi me muero!!!

[@joannelavigne2272]

Ce jeune homme en peine se voit dicté froidement de chanter tandis qu'il souffre et voudrait peut être laisser de côté le vedettaria une journée. ..je trouve cela choquant et espère qu'il trouvera la force en vieillissant de s'affirmer et ne plus se laisser manipuler......talent magnifique mais en sourdine colère et souffrance. ....tres triste

[@AkselRykkvin]

JOANNE Lavigne it was not real, if that is what you mean? Only opera!

[@ruthgies498]

Warum hat man das dem Jungen angetan,ihn in einem sehr harten Ton aufgefordert bei der Totenfeier seiner Mutter zu singen? Das war würdelos. Es tut mir sehr leid, dass er seine Mutter verloren hat. R. GIES

[@AkselRykkvin]

If it was real, I agree it would have been harsh, but this was an opera performance made to seem real. They were all very nice people :)

[@geoffjelly4959]

What production is this?

[@AkselRykkvin]

Geoff Jelly It's "Miranda" at Opera Comique in Paris. Everything is in the video description :)