Jessye NORMAN "The Bohemian girl" - M.W.Balfe

[@jackomahony5924]

The one and only Jessey Norman.

[@ruffomaldito]

After replaying it 5 times in my laptop, my only question is: "How can a mortal sing like this?".............Thanks for such a treat!

[@hrhargyll]

The most amazing singing of the 20th Century.

[@nkteinert]

My vocal instructor told me to look her up, since I'm a soprano and, like Ms. Norman, I don't have that tiny tinkling soprano voice, either. (As my teacher would say, my voice will never be a tiny bird fart of a sound.) =) I've never heard her before tonight, and I'm in awe. She's beautiful and her voice is divine. If I only end up with half that talent, I will be content. She's amazing.

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

The only one who gives the aria the delicacy of a young girl. Perfect rendition. Many singers can't make the simple melody sparkle and give a dull performance with too much force.

[@JTonson]

Both Jessye Norman's version and Enya's version are beautiful in different ways. Miss Norman's diction is so crystal clear that you can easily understand every word. A great artiste.

[@roderickchildermass]

This is an example of how a comparatively plain and simple aria can become extremely artful through magnificient musicianship.

[@erichale6557]

A perfect example.

[@rodneyjones1541]

How 30 people (at the time of writing this) can dislike this performance beggars belief! Rant over.. Wow, Miss Norman's performance here is exceptional and as near to perfection, as you will hear. Power, combined with wonderful control, diction and the most amazing technique make this recording exceptional. Please Lord, make the angelic host sound as good as this!!!

[@paulineellison422]

When you see my dad in heaven his name is lewis sing this to him it will make his day.

[@suetheotherbruce759]

What a beautiful thought! I bet your dad would like to hear the Berceuse de Jocelyn too. My voice is no good but hopefully, if I meet your dad, we can hear some music together.

[@AustrianAdrian]

With that voice and diction Miss Norman could sing almost anything and make it beautiful and touching.

[@sueblackman3709]

AustrianAdrian i realy like this song the words are so meaningful lf you just listen

[@gamekilleuse9185]

Great ...!

[@ev4875]

AustrianAdrian well, not Lucia! Lol. Jk. So beautiful. I always enjoy her!

[@gothamelliott]

Jessye lifts this simple air to the realm of the divine!

[@andrewclerkin3635]

The most gracious and wonderful rendition of The Bohemian Girl by the fabulous, the greatest Jessye Norman

[@ian.marais1202]

What a voice. I cry uncontrollably when I listen to this shining gem. RIP dear Jessey. Sing with the angels and charm heaven with your heavenly voice.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sanval1a]

Yes

[@siegfried923]

Perfection Tone Diction all superb Beautifully sung Such power in that voice

[@Bahia82]

Why is Jesse Norman not seen as the greatest opera singer of this era? She surley has earned it

[@josephmosikili1902]

She truly earned it....

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosa canción y voz.!!

[@crankbv1]

This woman's voice just bowls me over. It's like liquid gold.

[@nbeaulieu56]

Magnifique !!!

[@Brace67]

Absolute perfection. This beautiful song from “The Bohemian Girl” is made even more lovely by Ms. Norman’s performance. She has left us now but her recordings and filmed performances remind us all of what an amazing talent she was. The incomparable Jessye Norman.

[@sanval1a]

Yes

[@JoFrSc]

The beauty of this little gem just becomes more and more improbable over the years.

[@SeenThisDoneThat]

Brava!!!! What a voice she had. Such a sad loss to the world of music.

[@123grly]

I am currently a music major who is struggling with the transition into classical music and Music Theory....but watching HEARTWARMING gorgeous performances by my hero Jessye Norman gives me so much motivation!!!!!

[@Dulcimertunes]

More than 100 years after this music was written, it still moves us. Bravo!

[@richmerne3593]

My God! she looks like some kind of Goddess - and when she sings!!!

[@annedonnellan6876]

She manages to combine a majestic presence with delicacy and humility

[@jjlungdoc7472]

She was…..

[@Stellamarie123]

I've never ever heard any other rendition of this beautiful song than Joan Sutherland's as I grew up with it playing in my home. This one is also beautiful and very pure and her enunciation is easier to understand. I think it's ok to love more than one rendition of something so beautiful for different qualities.

[@tessgregory987]

+Stellamarie Kruize But Enya's? How has she got the cheek to attempt an operatic aria? She can't sing!!!

[@Stellamarie123]

I come from a long line of music teachers, singers, dancers, dance teachers and fine artists etc. My personal feeling when it comes to any kind of art, is there is such a wide range of personal taste and ability that really, as long as someone likes it, it's art. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Like wine. It could be vinegar, but if someone calls it wine, then to them ... it is. Personally, the cheaper and sweeter the wine, the more I like it. ;-) I like amateur art because not everyone gets to that high point in their lives and if we all had to wait until then, there would be no art. If I didn't enjoy amateur art, I would have to quit my job as a ballet teacher because I would be so hard on my students, they would completely lose the love of it. Enya isn't my cup of tea, but apparently many others love her. Joan Sutherland is mine

[@tessgregory987]

And Cecilia Bartoli is mine. And Jessye Norman. And Angela Brown etc etc etc but not, never, ever, Enya or people like Enya who attempt to sing operatic arias. It's an insult to the composer.

[@Stellamarie123]

No problem. Each to his own. Maybe I just have a higher pain threshold especially since I have a son studying a Music degree and I have had to endure a lot more "pain" in this regard. He's also a fabulous tapper but while he was learning it was a nightmare to listen to. The composer is dead. He doesn't care who sings his stuff. I'm just happy when I hear people trying to sing instead of not singing because there are better voices than theirs.

[@tessgregory987]

Crumbs! I have four musical children and I've suffered, too! Nobody can like exactly the same music as another person, but I really do think that operatic arias should be left to trained singers. Enya, indeed! It's as ludicrous as Nina Simone singing 'My Man's Gone Now' from Porgy and Bess, which obviously you will know is one of the REALLY difficult arias. But, nothing loath, Ms. Simone did indeed record a frightful version of this. OOOOOOH you listen to it and then listen to Angela Brown or Audra McDonald singing. You know what I mean. LOL

[@freddyzify]

I saw Jesse Normans performance on television and it sent cold shivers up my spine- itstill does. Since then I have tried to obtain a recording of it, without success. imagine my delight when I saw the link on utube. Thank you for giving me that thrill again - whata wonderful voice! fred

[@mercefitelabaila5735]

MARAVILLOSA !!!!!

[@m.antoniosims342]

Stunningly beautiful!!! What a feast for the senses!!!!

[@orlandomoore4325]

Until I discovered this song by Jessye and Elina - Joan Sutherland is the only other person I had heard sing it. I loved the music and Joan's trills but I couldn't understand the words. Now that I have heard Jessye, Elina and Enya - it is now my second favorite aria. Naturally Jessye singing Delilah's aria from Samson and Delilah is my favorite.

[@voicemad]

Omg this must be the greatest interpretation of this song. Must say, there are some wonderful versions around, but this ?? Wow !

[@richio44]

Superb aria from a truly great singer a lovely melody by Irishman William Balfe a long forgotten composer who is now sadly overlooked so this aria is his legacy. Thank you for posting.

[@charleswebb8230]

I love Jessye Norman. What a singer! Henry Webb

[@ohmy5650]

When our love of perfection imbues the art we flourish in.

[@operadog2000]

Beautifully placed voice. Very elegant!!!

[@margarethousen7559]

Beautiful. What a voice!

[@sebolio]

Most beautiful interpretation of marble hall I've ever seen.

[@roseannereddy9687]

Magnificent!!!

[@Jan96106]

I had the great good fortune in the 80s to attend one of her recitals.Her voice and precision are incomparable.

[@Dragonjuicefly]

That was so magical, it took me to another place!!!

[@singerjen212]

This brings tears to my eyes - GORGEOUS!

[@lindahunt4828]

So moving, brings tears to the eyes. Just beautiful.

[@theodorebiele5201]

Somewhat more than magnificent! Exquise, merveilleux, celestieux et plus.

[@wonieblue1657]

No words for this She's so wonderful

[@acitipo]

QUE EMOCION, UN TEATRO LLENO QUE "SE VIENE ABAJO" POR LA BELLEZA DE ESTA GRAN SOPRANO, SU VOZ ES COMO UN HURACAN DE ARMONICOS.

[@MrAndredekock]

I just LOVE this aria and Ms Norman is sublime in this rendition and encapsulates all that the composer was trying to create. Her diction is perfect and every word can be clearly heard. I love Dame Joanie in this too, but you really need to have a libretto to follow the words if you don't want to just listen to the glorious sound she makes. But BOTH these incredible divas move me to tears when they sing this beautiful music. Brava Ms Norman.

[@amandedeux6657]

My favourite.

[@jesschristiansen2523]

Oh, superb; what an angelic voice.

[@clambondingla]

This woman was a superior artist and her voice did not belong to this dimension.

[@lorrainehenneberry1078]

This song was a favourite of my Dads. Beautifully sung.

[@tenorclaudioneipenha1768]

Wonderful

[@divox9pqr]

Brings tears to my eyes. She internalized the words so effectively. Brava Jessye Norman Brava!!!!! One day this opera will be performed complete.

[@Theresnowtqueererthanfolks]

She brings such exquisite individuality to everything she does. Lovely to hear Miss Norman singing such a beautiful aria by a sadly neglected composer.

[@BellaFirenze]

Exquisite. Bravissima!

[@ahay241]

Absolutely fabulous !

[@Liriki3]

Bravo Jessye Norman. Magnífico

[@grantes4969]

How she can pull back such a huge voice to do the most exquisite appoggiaturi and trill is simply amazing! 😍

[@leonardilaurenti9819]

Awe-inspiring! Exquisitely lovely! Oh, THERAPEUTIC!

[@paulsanger3482]

Facts.

[@AustrianAdrian]

WOW ... what a great artist can make of a simple song!!! Brava la Diva

[@jorgealbertojoselettera4829]

Maravillosa e insuperable Jessey Norman. Descansa en la paz del Señor.

[@paulineellison422]

This has brought wonderful memories of my late father it was his favourite song.

[@cantanteporsiempre]

wonderful excellent, jessye norman sings always outstanding, one of our divas from the XX century

[@flouraki]

angelic voice.....when I die I want to hear this....!

[@spacepersonhoho4982]

lovely! Totally beautiful!

[@godivapaw]

Joy!!!! What a joy!!! Thank you for putting this on.

[@teddybaerli1]

Just awesome and wonderful, thanks so much!

[@stephenkenlam7128]

I fell in love with this song in 1960 in London. It was not until a few years ago did I listen again with KZbin/Internet. Thanks

[@TheGman1004]

Stunning. By far the best version up here

[@silvia59able]

She made me cry beautiful!

[@Bivolari]

It isa very rare to hear a voice of this size and hue singing this piece. She does a beautiful job.

[@stephaniedrown203]

oh, how heart-breakingly beautiful!

[@operaebonyinc]

Incredible!!

[@solbrea7699]

Llena de emoción todo con su voz rica, solemne y llena de matices

[@bassbaritone313]

Jessye Norman is so brilliant!!!! I aspire to perform, if even an ounce, as magnificent as this inspirational woman!!!! I LOVE HER. I am not usually much of a fanatic but for Jessye Norman I am.

[@jordimedallomunix442]

Bravisima!!!!

[@magdamaritz4947]

I loved her version of the most beautiful song ever

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Simplemente hermoso, gran interpretación de Jessye Norman...¡¡¡

[@nwdixieboy]

She looked fabulous in that dress. Great performance.

[@alanshoemaker4953]

Omg. Didn't she?!

[@aDogNamedHandsome]

Thanks for posting.

[@SandraPlamenats]

Wonderful! Amazing voice and the dress is sweet!

[@rickos1915]

A rendering that would put tears in the eyes of Sir Michael William Balfe.

[@newhotmailit]

oh my gosh. i've never seen this before. thank you so much for put on this...i can't believe...its so beautyful. brava jessye. again, again and again...

[@linwooddaughtrey8035]

Oh yeah,that struck me as well. Simply Beautiful.

[@wolkowy1]

Beautiful and elegant aria and voice. Brava!

[@MLamarmusic]

this is delightful. how wonderful!! thank you for uploading this.

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosa

[@augustinebekaert2700]

wAT EEN MOOI LIED dat Jessye Norman hier brengt. Prachtig, heerlijk en nog veel meer superlatieven voor alles van Jessye!!

[@grantalfredo1]

Sweet music to my ears!

[@anne-marievreman7457]

Wonderful!

[@rickos1915]

She sings it the way it's supposed to be sung.

[@tessgregory987]

+Ricko s Absolutely right. It is a soprano solo from an opera, after all. I love this performance.

[@Geekella]

wow what a beautiful, graceful voice

[@geoffbabirecki]

What a delightful woman with a delightful talent!

[@williamchapin1483]

A truly operatic rendition of this famous song.

[@tyxikosgatopoulos3094]

God gave her a great gift and with it she made the world a more beautiful place Thank you wonderful lady

[@mariajosecastillocandela2637]

Que maravilla.....preciosa

[@alworkedup]

Beautiful

[@leonardilaurenti9819]

FLAWLESS in DICTION! This song, Bohemian Girl, makes BELIEVE in things that I do not even know! How beautifully sung!

[@silveriosierra1258]

Incomparable.....

[@lababoc]

BRAVO !!!

[@romee4722]

She literally sounds like an angel. This must be what the cherubim & seraphim sound like in Paradise.

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Un placer escucharla.!!