Cat Duet (Duetto Buffo di due Gatti) by Rossini & Pearsall | 1.9M Views |

Enjoy this performance of the Cat Duet, which Adrienne and I sang during our joint concert in 2012 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Maryland. 😁🤩💫 PS: I am now offering vocal coaching, book your FREE lesson here: chichienu.com/
Singers:
Chichi (Chinwe) Enu
Adrienne Ivey
Pianist: Michael Langlois
Page Turner: Wes Hunter
Director: Carmen Balthrop
Composer: attributed to Giaochino Rossini (1792 - 1868), likely compiled by Robert Lucas Pearsall (1795 - 1856)
Behind the scenes:
The great diva Carmen Balthrop, may she rest in peace, who was my voice teacher at the time, directed this performance. I don’t remember whether she gave us suggestion to interpret the duet as a cat fight, but she was a tremendous help. Her direction helped us make the most out of the performance.
Fun fact: Adrienne’s spectacular high note at the end genuinely surprised me. I can’t remember if she sang it at rehearsal or not but it definitely got me. I was so surprised…and jealous! Adrienne is technically a mezzo-soprano and I am a soprano, which means I had a higher voice and should have been able to do what she did. But I could not, at least not in 2012, I had a ways to go! 😊
Chichi
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[@tabithaormiston-smith590]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched this over the years, it is still the absolutely best performance of this duet I've ever seen and apart from the magnificent voices, it really highlights the difference it makes when singers can also act.

[@chichienu]

Awww that is so sweet! Thank you so so much!! 🥰🥰🥰😁😁😁🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ricklupert2222]

I'm always impressed by a professional singer's ability to memorize complex lyrics outside of their native language.

[@chichienu]

😂

[@MrPoneyrose]

1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 😅😅😅😅😅😅 1:00 1:00 1:00 54 1:00 t😮tr ttgtttttrt😮t 1:00 4h

[@The_Incredible_Voice]

😂🤣👍

[@ljck4066]

😂😍

[@vanessamorais381]

😂

[@AlmanzaColor]

love the lyrics, so deep.

[@theweirdotribeawesomeness8171]

+Martin Almanza lol

[@ChayaFradle]

Hahahhaa

[@madisonjeffreyxox4200]

CptSeagull Eight we did this is singing and our teacher said about a ball of wool... and not getting it

[@MusicalMissCapri]

Hehehehehehe.

[@honestyforever1964]

never heard of Rossini? Dumb ass.....

[@asa-of6qj]

These are the deepest and most meaningful lyrics I've ever listened to

[@chichienu]

Madison C. Lol!!! 😂😂😂

[@MichaelSpengler]

@@chichienu cats say so much with few meows..

[@nightknight5612]

The two boys in that choir sang this and make me feel like two cats are in love. These two women make me feel like two cats hate each other.

[@rebecca8525]

Those two boys were good CATholics and these women are just catty.

[@RekhaaGopinath]

It is a cat fight.

[@tipakongphan3250]

@@rebecca8525 😄😂🤣🐱

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

So true!😻😾😸 These women are really skilled singers. To sing this good and portray feelings is not easy! The boys are great too but they're just starting out!

[@LanChiaoPeng]

Therefore, these two women have the more realistic interpretation (albeit the boys were adorable)!

[@livx2760]

My teacher told me to listen to this. I'm now questioning my whole existence

[@reynhacoezy5510]

Meow

[@mariaeddycesario3067]

Just imagine leading your life through such amazing lines: meow, meow ...

[@luzdonaldson5666]

@@reynhacoezy5510 m e o w

[@cheese_cake3817]

Same

[@deathbitesxd326]

Same my friend far

[@19Lirael]

I am obsessed with this song and this version rocked the hardest. These ladies were not only talented singers but hilarious actors. I keep rewatching and cracking up every time.

[@chichienu]

19Lirael aww, you are making me blush! Thank you for the lovely feedback! 😊

[@darcybrummett7004]

I cracked up every time I got to the part when the woman on the left hissed.

[@robinholbrook6576]

FABULOUS! What gorgeous cats! I mean ladies! Lolol

[@tulesg2008]

HAHA Mi too! love the different styles and interpretations of each!.. amazing.

[@EXISTENTIALization]

@Daniel E. Definitely not drag queens. Adrienne was my vocal teacher. She's absolutely amazing

[@socksvalentine4268]

This is the best thing. It deserves rewards, awards, several medals, possibly fish.

[@nicolemiao2570]

I'm Chinese and my last name is Miao.

[@fatimasow6887]

😂😂 So we now know who they were singing about!

[@ジャン-j9h]

So it's you all along---

[@xinghuali2842]

Theme song of the family

[@iamlocked6148]

Definitely your family song

[@happygirl864]

@@fatimasow6887 😗😍😘😀😁😉

[@al35ex]

My favorite part is when she says Meow.

[@marsjaatelo5697]

lol

[@ChayaFradle]

hahahahhaa

[@darcybrummett7004]

Mine is when the one on the left hisses!

[@kallistaaldridge2534]

the whole thing

[@Crow_Box]

I prefer it when she says Meow

[@orangeankylosaur4036]

Not only do you ladies have a wonderful set of pipes, you are having such FUN with this song! You're bringing a lot of joy to the KZbin community, and I thank you for it.

[@chichienu]

Aww omg, thank you so much for this amazing comment!! 😍😍🙏🏾🙏🏾 Please feel free to share the video with others! 🥰🥰🥰

[@tehlime]

This is HILARIOUS, it needs way more views! Not to mention how crazy talented these women are!

[@chichienu]

tehlime thank you SO much!! 😁😁

[@deborahpickens8878]

best adult version to date!

[@magicmonkichi]

brat pickens Felicity Lott & Ann Murray also have a great version (from the '96 Proms).

[@deborahpickens8878]

magicmonkichi i look forward to checking it out

[@MusicalMissCapri]

Yes, I just came from there. Hilarious. BTW my rabbit's name is Felicity. :)

[@chichienu]

Thank you so much Deborah!!

[@chichienu]

Thank you Deborah!

[@RavenBaxter]

Tbh no one can beat those two boys in that choir 👌🏽

[@tadd8210]

My Comment Is Relevant: True

[@ms.woodard8714]

My Comment Is Relevant I don't think she was trying to

[@o-9126]

not even the legends themselves can beat their own masterpiece

[@chichienu]

Raven Baxter those boys ARE pretty funny. 😁

[@simplyme1568]

sooooooo true

[@SchupinPC]

both women have lovely voices and the comedy was great. A pleasure to light up a dark day and a laugh to watch!

[@chichienu]

SchupinPC thank you so much!! 😁😁

[@sarahcoleman5269]

I was looking for the classic Cat Duet with the two choir boys and I saw this one. While the boys are charming this is now my favorite version. You ladies really struck the impression of two cats having an argument, it was both hilarious and impressive singing.

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you so much! 😄

[@PhlippTime]

I like the part where she sings "meow". She has such a way with words.

[@IvanZivko]

No, the best part is where she sings "meow". These lyrics are deepest ones I've ever heard.

[@383KayKay]

My favorite performance of the Cat Duet!

[@chichienu]

Repunzelismyman thank you so much! Much appreciated!

[@vitalia6559]

my favourite too!! 😍

[@chichienu]

Thank you so much vitalia!!

[@Besyl]

I thought, "This is a really catty, dramatic version!" without even realizing. These ladies crushed!

[@Homoclassicus]

Both of them really got the "spirit" of this marvelous, entertaining duet by Rossini, who was himself a great composer with a wonderful sense of humor. You've got to sing well and to make this duet funny because of its interpretation and acting, and not because you're singing badly, and these two excellent - and beautiful - sopranos made everything sound beautiful and funny at the same time, as it should be. ;-)

[@catherineallegrini1299]

Génial. Jadore

[@chichienu]

Aww merci beaucoup! 😍

[@chichienu]

I don’t think I ever responded to those wonderful comment! My apologies. Thank you so much for this lovely and thoughtful comment, I so appreciate it! 😍😍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😊😊

[@v7ran]

I love this interpretation of it! Instead of a duet, it’s more like a duel between cats over territory, much like cats are in real life. 10/10!

[@chichienu]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@margaretcaine4219]

Absolutely! As any cat owner will testify.

[@chichienu]

😍😍

[@slavetothebobalu]

Definitely the most entertaining performance of this song I've ever seen I'm crying. I can definitely tell you both are having fun with it.

[@chichienu]

Riki Bell we had SO much fun! Thank you!!!

[@asa-of6qj]

All the dislikes are dogs

[@chichienu]

Madison C. Ha! It’s funny because I am technically more if a dog person, we have 2 dogs. Although I do love cats as well! 😁😁

[@minkwayy]

Lol, I’m a cat lover, dogs are cool. My favorite dogs are the Italian GreyHound.

[@homo_sapien]

😂

[@borishorv]

Mice and birds too

[@sabina2792]

😂

[@thebooboobus5391]

I havent always liked the cat duet, it can go on to long. but this had me in stitches! I loved it

[@chichienu]

leyla tanir thank you! 😁

[@natbb9]

These two have the best theatrics and best musicality of any of the many duos out there. Effortless! 🐈‍⬛

[@chichienu]

Aww you are so kind, thank you! 🙏🏾 😁

[@Blackberryfae]

I come watch this sometimes when I need a reminder that life can also just be silly and joyful, and there's value in that, two! Love this performance.

[@thaistamiozzo8682]

(4 years later...) I'm so in love with this duet! You go, gurls! Amazing, congratulations! Perfect work, perfect voices, perfect expressions. Absolutely wonderful.

[@chichienu]

Thais Tamiozzo lol, I hear on the 4 years ago. Here is my reply 2 years later 😅 Thank you SO much for your kind comment! Check out my other videos videos and subscribe! 😁😁

[@evabailey3860]

This one doesn't sacrifice ANY acting for musicianship or ANY musicianship for acting. Stunning vocals and hilarious visuals. Also made me think about the fact that the first part of meow is actually the word "me" lol you guys brought it out in the best way.

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you so much!! 😄

[@bensamson2744]

These two ladies are great singers and are great story tellers of the song.

[@liazorzoli2650]

Son geniales comediantes y cantantes. Felicitaciones desde Argentina me he reído con esa interpretación. Soy Lía y me gustan los gatos😅

[@chichienu]

Aww muchas gracias! ☺️🙏🏾😍

[@Backoffboogaloo]

I love this. These two ladies are so talented, beautiful and amazing singers. Perfect comic timing and acting too. They deliver the song with the.... cattitude it requires.

[@chichienu]

Aww, thank you so much for your kind comment !!! 😁

[@ascics4205]

The stage presence of the 2nd coming in really adds life to it.....

[@chichienu]

Aww thanks! So glad you enjoyed that! 😊

[@BestBeeBuds]

Why does this not have more views! This was the most entertaining performance by far!!!!!

[@phellic]

That ending high note it's perfect This performance is fire. It's really duet❤❤❤😂😂

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you, thank you, thank you! Yeah, Adrienne really got me with her high note, I was so jealous! 😁

[@phellic]

@@chichienu you both two bring the best performance I've never seen of this cat duet With all your reaction to each other, high notes. It's so funny 😂 I love it ❣️

[@chichienu]

Aww I love it!! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and please share the video/my channel with others. 😁🙏🏾

[@petra8134]

The best I have ever seen! Very entertaining! Watch it several times and I cannot stop laughing! Thank you both for your performance!

[@antonhosinsky3090]

I absolutely love this version. I´ve seen a few others but these girls add so enormously to the experience with their theatralics. And the freestyling at the end is just brilliant.

[@chichienu]

Hee hee aww thank you SO much!! Yes, Adrienne (the singer who freestyled really got me with that one! She was amazing!!) 😄

[@chichienu]

Awww, thanks Kelsey! Send the video to other people! 😄

[@ceciliekirstinesndergaard-5969]

You have talent

[@65NART]

Girl, you were both fabulous. What has happened since doing this? Gave you finished your studies. Whatever is happening, I hope you are well and enjoying it all. Neil xx

[@333Eriana]

Absolutely stunning - - -i just finished watching a boys and girls choir do it; with the added 'acting humour' - and sent that to a friend for her birthday. I was in choirs when i was younger and wished they'd given us something fun and challenging like this to do. Both you and Adrienne are perfect cats!

[@chichienu]

Thanks everyone!!!

[@floramolina8263]

Precioso dueto,hermosas voces... Divertidísimas!!!!😘😘 Nada mejor que oír estas preciosas voces que te animan el día como siempre,!!ni las vitaminas animan tanto como vosotras !!

[@chichienu]

Aww muchas gracias!! 😍

[@Zew]

This was so much fun to watch! And I loved how they managed to use so much body language to convey antagonism towards one another during the duet. Awesome!

[@chichienu]

Thank you so much!!

[@bibbybuilds1817]

Absolutely stunning, the best version of this by far

[@chichienu]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 😁😁😍

[@stefimandi186]

Ladies, your performance is a top 10. I love every moment of it. Thank you!!

[@salumbre365]

This is addictive. Anytime I need a boost, I just rewatch this.

[@an147]

Top Cat would love this video.

[@chichienu]

an147 Thanks! Who is Top Cat?

[@mathisbonvalet6853]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘💑

[@tabithaormiston-smith590]

@@chichienu kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2TCiYWpebVqm68

[@MorwenMcGregor]

Many years too late on this. I was looking up old youtube videos that brought me joy, saw another viral video of this song by two young gentleman and one video went to 16 others and I landed here....gobsmacked. Amazing. This is what internet should be. Going for the deep dive now because I need to see more. Total star eyes here for you both!!

[@biscuit1707]

Magnifique merveilleux quelle belle performance .... j'ai adoré ❤❤❤❤

[@astrologicallysound]

That was spectacular. The amount of movement that they're doing with their bodies, as well...and keeping perfect pitch and performance. It's just astounding. Such a cool performance!

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you SO much!! 😍😍🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pyglett]

Until I saw this, I thought no female singers could ever do ‘cats duet’ as well as Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and Victoria de Los Angeles. But these ladies have hit the spot combining character, ability, talent, attitude and performance into an unforgettable singing original. Move over Diversity! This is REAL talent moving in and taking over.

[@chichienu]

Aww what a wonderful comment, thank you so much!!

[@klisterklister2367]

What a meowsical performance 🐈

[@littlemissr18]

This is so much better than the choir boys. And these women are beautiful and have absolutely gorgeous voices! I'll be looking up Chinwe Enu and Adrienne Webster to hear more from them.

[@kcj6236]

I JUST learned of this piece today, and I am glad I found it.

[@chichienu]

Oh good I am so glad you found it too! 😊

[@ariadnesmclosingit]

This was so adorable I can't believe I laughed I was quite surprised.

[@mcapril291]

Love it! Beautiful voices and 'cattitude' to match you beautiful ladies! Meowww!

[@ChayaFradle]

VERY funny and AMAZING opera selection. Two wonderful voices and beautiful women!

[@alejandromontes1925]

They are soooooo fantastic.....performe and sing song very creativity....I LOVE THIS INTERPRETATION.........BRAVO....Oleeeeeeeeee

[@DaraLynn78620]

Simply Fabulous, ladies! So much cattitude being expressed here and so reminiscent of a couple of my furbabies.

[@persada6302]

Love it ❤ amazing powerful voice

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you so much! I am so glad! 😊 😁

[@operabilia]

Super cute with one lovely cat singing the cadenza of Rosina! Well done! Bravissime!

[@pattiellis6756]

Love these two ladies. They are the best!!!❤️😻

[@janeek91]

Loves that you two are able to sing classically AND throw shade at the same time! Bravo!

[@TransistorBased]

Wow, that got surprisingly technical very quickly! The harmonies are amazing and the end high note is almost superhuman 😯

[@chichienu]

Lol. Oh yeah, definitely. And that high note WAS superhuman! It surprised me so much! 😁

[@e.alexsandrvargas5861]

So much fun ! Loved the "attitude" thing. Hilarious !

[@jesusbello8734]

An exquisite feline classic at its Best!

[@chichienu]

Ha! Aww thank you so much! 😁😁

[@user-gq3vk4sq2e]

I like to think that's what cats in the rich fancy parts of England sound like

[@zeminder1]

Hilarious in one hand and amazing performance on the other. Enjoyed so much.

[@chichienu]

Aww I am so glad, thank you!! 😁

[@spoons7649]

I'm not sure why my friend sent me this, but I'm not disappointed.

[@donm7823]

love this duet -- and this performance was fantastic -- humor solid singing, lovely ladies! Bravi

[@malisevlhuma7582]

She need some milk

[@alenkiycvetochek]

Malise Vlhuma 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vitalia6559]

he she it das s muss mit

[@binaweide3543]

@@vitalia6559 😹

[@averiejohnson1669]

Lmao

[@parthoroy9141]

This is great! As I was watching this, my cat busted into the room looking for whatever "cats" were singing this duet

[@chichienu]

That’s awesome!! 😂😂

[@slavensmolcic]

Great performance!So amusing!Thank you ladies! :-*

[@Waywren]

Best performance of the Two Cats I've seen yet! You guys are AMAZING.

[@NenaMataHari]

This is a brilliant rendition of Rossini's Cat Duet.

[@AnonymousGHC]

love the attitude .... really 2 cats fighting great singing and great acting

[@chichienu]

AnonymousGHC Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment. I encourage you to check out my other videos and subscribe to my channel! 😁😁

[@constellations_0]

0:25 my older sibling when I enter their room without knocking:

[@chichienu]

lol

[@flordeamapolita]

I'm watching this again with my cats to give motivation. When I'm sad I watch this. It always makes me feel better. Meow with Love ChiChi❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@chichienu]

flordeamapolita aww I am glad this video gives you motivation! Why are you sad? I hope all is okay! Meow with love right back at you and hang in there!!! 🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@charlottemccall6856]

Love that strong Black woman attitude twist to this song. I have watched it over and over!

[@chichienu]

Charlotte McCall thank you so much!! 😁

[@hiroki_giyaru]

何回聴いても素晴らしいですね！！😊✨

[@PeachIntoxication]

Beautiful women singing beautiful notes. Stunning in every way.

[@chichienu]

PeachyPerns oh wow thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!! 😁😁

[@chloedelaubier357]

The best of the best of all Duetto di due Gatti !!! LOVE your performance !

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you SO much!! 😁😁

[@i.p.1780]

wow great voice. good perfomance, good job girls

[@anapaulavaldiviadeoliveira83]

Veré este video un millón de veces ❤️❤️❤️

[@Kenyaskeys]

I use this as a fun warm up for my vocal students. We love it!

[@chichienu]

Oh how fun!! What a great idea!

[@jadedeniro398]

Une des meilleures interprétations je trouve. Génial le final qui a été rajouté.

[@sufficientgrace9921]

Not a duet. Its a duel.

[@cherylalikhani5957]

The best version I've seen so far, and the funniest. Beauty and talent. 😊

[@chichienu]

Awwww! 🥰🥰 Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! 😊🙏🏾

[@TaRa0350]

When my cat talks this is what I see in my head.

[@marymaizee2263]

The most delightfully catty performance 😂❤

[@chichienu]

Awww, yay! Thank you so much!! 😻😻

[@echosiriusrumme]

I absolutely loved this ladies! Your voices are amazing, plus the performance was hilarious, I definitely needed this laugh right now. :)

[@vixenl1984]

This is definitely the sassiest version I have seen, definitely my favourite!

[@chichienu]

Aww yay! I am so glad! Thank you so much, feel free to share the video with others! 😻😻

[@alsoANX]

Это самое артистичное исполнение, просто шикарно! This is the most artistic performance, just gorgeous!

[@Inday_Yawa]

I am very moved. The message of this song perfectly fits the situation we are all in right now.

[@ИринаЗалевска]

Здорово! Великолепно и эмоционально! Брависсимо!!!

[@chichienu]

Aww thank you so much!! 😍😍

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I just wish the person holding the camera had panned out so we could see both cats as they interacted with each other. They were simply meowvalous!

[@jazzfull]

Girls! You're awesome!))) I have watched this video for three times ahead and my son is still goes "miiiaaauuu"))) Your version is now my favourite! Greetings from Ukraine

[@sesethepea7985]

i hope ur county is okay. love and support from all

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Sweden stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇸🇪 Hugs!❤

[@sarahmontrose4099]

I stand with Ukraine! Brave people who are saving democracy for the world.

[@chichienu]

Yay! Thank you so much!!!

[@uniQueKatt]

This version brings the battling cats to life. It's awesome!

[@lambchop.2773]

These women are gorge ,

[@wingolden]

Lovely meowing n performance , I can view it 10 times and won’t get bored

[@SinestrosMight]

Sounds like a typical debate amongst two members of The View put into musical form.

[@AlexanderAdamsVideo]

Oh fuck. Damn.

[@PoppingPOPcans]

Sounds more like an internet argument. You can see long phrases from the first woman representing a valid point, decent evidence, and actual intelligence, but the other woman does a short "meow", which represents someone just calling you a fag on the internet.

[@PoppingPOPcans]

yup :)

[@MusicalMissCapri]

Lol!

[@MusicalMissCapri]

Hahahaha! Oh dear, as if this music wasn't already funny enough. LMHO over here.

[@renjiehong]

Awesome! The best version ever! So cute you girls.

[@Backoffboogaloo]

Chinwe, I know I’ve commented before but I seem to have spent all evening watching different versions of this song, from those choirboys, to famous opera singers to school Choirs and everything else in between- and your version is the absolute best. You guys are so talented and funny.

[@chichienu]

Aww, that means a lot! Thank you so much for your kind comment !!! Sorry it took me two years to respond!! 😁

[@navas325]

Miauuuuuuuu, geniales los las gatoxs, que voces, qué trabajo vocal y físico!!!!!!