Contralto Eula Beal sings Bach's "Erbarme Dich"

[@DonGarnett]

Eula Beal was my mother. Married William Garnett in 1942 who became a world famous areial photographer. I hope to post more information on her in the future. Her voice is missed by all of us.

[@beachfanatic2010]

This is the most beautiful contralto voice I've ever heard, every note is a diamond, perfect legato, rich, round, velvet-like sound...her voice flows so effortlessly.

[@Runningr0se]

When the melody rose, her voice broke up sweetly, following it, in a way contralto voices have, and each change tipped out a little of her warm human magic upon the air. - The Great Gatsby

[@suzannesadiiqa]

Thank Heaven we have all these great recordings of superb artists.....................and those who make the effort to download them onto KZbin. Thank You, all of you.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Really we have here three artists of immeasurable elegance, Beal, Menuhin and Dorati all intoning the greatest artist of all , Bach, at his most soulfully elegant. Thank you for this!

[@Evilbitch666]

I think Eula Beal is one of the most beautiful contraltos of all time, it's a true shame she didn't continue her career. She's one singer i aspire to be like, so inspiring! Though I have no idea what range I am, i enjoy singing her style, it's just too beautiful!

[@flutair]

Großartiges Zeitdokument auf diesem Wege der Allgemeinheit zugänglich gemacht! Danke !!

[@3232siobhan]

This recording breaks my heart..... it's not just her exquisite voice, but the total honesty and drama of the interpretation and with Yehudi on the violin.... wonderful. Thank you.

[@nudge2626]

This is the english translation if anyone is interested Have mercy, my God, for the sake of my tears! See here, before you heart and eyes weep bitterly. Have mercy, my God.

[@gondorado1]

Eula Beal (January 25, 1919 July 29, 2008) was an American contralto. During her relatively short touring career, she performed with distinguished collaborators not only in concert on the US West Coast but also in Concert Magic, a 1947 film billed as "the first motion picture concert." -Wikipedia

[@potatoskins87]

The look on her face is not blankness or boredom. It is the candid purity of a noble soul, renouncing any violent or extreme individuality, in order to become the conduit of the highest expressions of all humankind. If there is a God in heaven, and if he can hear us, then I am sure he granted her prayer.

[@larrynoble288]

What a class act this is in every aspect;singing, violin playing, even the setting. Eula is wonderful! Yehudi magnificent! Stand up and applaud! How fortunate to have heard this, thank you so much. Teachers, please develop more contraltos.

[@Paulkazey1]

Eula Beal had both an exquisite voice and great physical beauty. This is a very fine recital.

[@dreioktaven]

This is absolutly breathtaking. She sings this Aria so effortless. Love it.

[@McPorkyCheese]

I love how she sways as she sings. Like she's literally moved by her own voice in a non-snobbish way.

[@MrSetemil]

O momento que que Pedro chora amargamente haver negado a Jesus, é algo comovente. O nos leva a perguirir o quanto de Pedro existe em muitos de nós, cristãos ou não cristãos. Bach é impressionantemente inesquecível. Excelente interpretação de Eula. E como se a dor e choro de Pedro continuasse em casa um de nós diante de nossas faltas e pecados.

[@cirrusmike1]

I can think of nothing more beautiful on this earth than the combination of this woman,her voice,Menhuin's playing and this music,and I have been around longer than most.

[@ansalta47]

I cannot find the words to say How I love this singing of Aria from the St. Matthew Passion!!! thanks!

[@arvi595]

САМОЕ ЛУЧШЕЕ ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ, среди всего, что давелось услышать! Лучшая запись, даром, что такая ранняя. Поразительно!

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

I also love Mr. Menuhin's performance on the violin!

[@ealexbrower733]

I saw Eula Bea on a Classic Arts Showcase video 6 months ago. I was then, and still am transfixed by the beauty and power of her voice.

[@monicaymariovelasque]

Imperionante voz, que hermoso que canta esa mujer, que bueno habria sido escucharla en vivo...

[@OlDoinyo]

An amazing set of parents indeed! I have a book of W. Garnett's photos--splendid work which I have always admired. I knew nothing of his bride until hearing this; a wonderfully connected performance.

[@paulostroff99]

Two of the very greatest musical artists!

[@dreamersan1]

Мне так она нравиться!.. Эула Билл - восхитительнейшая, удивительнейшая певица!.. её редкий голос и тембр - тому исключительное подтверждение!!! :)

[@tibele1000]

She was the absolute best!!!. I understand she left to raise her family. Our loss, and what a wonderful gift to her children!!

[@HowardJohnstone]

This was the favourite piece of music for Yehudi Menuhin, and we all understand why, don´t we ? Eula Beaul with a very good classical interpretation of this work.

[@streetprotege]

She is so beautiful and her voice so lovely and enchanting. Love it so much. Thanks for uploading this gem .

[@sachmetixchel]

No sólo la belleza de su voz, la música y ella misma..también la gama cromática del video, la textura y el contraste me encantan!!!

[@tibele1000]

Beautiful to hear, lovely to see. She is perfect. What a gift to see and hear her. Thank you

[@amypermtz]

escuchandola a ella, estoy feliz de ser contralto

[@TheSmoshmy]

What a beautiful looking man was Menuhin! What a combination! Bach and Menuhin! Of course the contralto is equally wonderful!

[@CookieFavorites]

"...the candid purity of a noble soul..." You have expressed it perfectly, a most felicitous phrase. Thank you for this, it strikes right at the heart, as does this performance.

[@ЛарисаМерзлякова-я4ж]

Cry heart, soul fly! Live, love, do not fade, do not become a memory! Let the music of heaven will be always with you! Плачь сердце , лети душа ! Живи , любовь , не угасай, не становись воспоминаньем ! Пусть эта музыка небес всегда с тобою будет !

[@daschamaeleon]

Out of reach - beyond borders - the heaven on earth. Can ´t stop my tears...Greatest performance I know

[@bobzeschin]

(Continued) While raising their 3 sons, she ran the business end of his photo endeavors. "She was truly the woman behind the man," said a daughter-in-law. She continued to sing with local orchestras and choral groups, and in later life, she & Dr. G. ,who died in 2006, grew grapes for Napa Valley wineries. She said she never regretted giving up her career. Sounds like hers was a long, happy, and varied life, but, oh, the listening pleasure generations of music lovers missed out on!

[@ixsingxtenor]

It's not surprising to me that she has a nice high register. Some contraltos have a high c. To me, what we're hearing is that her high register is extremely free. This is the result of a singer who strengthens her entire voice rather than her preference.

[@artsong2]

Awesome. This wonderful singer had everything. Thanks to whomever posted this video here!

[@luxlunna]

Uma preciosidade este vídeo... maravilha!!! Grata pela postagem!

[@PIPZZZ02]

Supremely moving and beautiful. Thanks for posting

[@ernest671]

So beautiful, the singer is gorgeous.

[@glamkitten24]

Absolutely Stunning! Such talent is rarely seen, especially today.

[@alfonsomendez4811]

voz, violin y orquesta en equilibrio perfecto.

[@Andreaseye]

Sweet, simple, pure. So beautiful.

[@Youkali67]

Es una verdadera joya. Una maravilla.

[@monicaymariovelasque]

Que buenoooo!!! que caudal de voz que tiene Eula...IMPRESIONA!!!!

[@janinesolheim]

I wish this was in the original German. Eula has such wonderful tone and timbre...

[@whatsername669]

contralto voices shiver me even ..... amazing !!!

[@vijaypush]

Bouleversant aux larmes ! Un grand merci de nous offrir cet instant de grâce.

[@abracadabranque]

Très belle voix,equilibrée,une égalité de timbre sur tout le registre,tout à fait indiquée pour cet emploi.Je ne crois pas qu'elle ait chanté de l'opéra,il lui manquerait sans doute une nécessaire démesure.Vraiment très agréable!

[@HowardJohnstone]

This was the favourite piece of music for Yehudi Menuhin, or so he said. We all agree don´t we ? Eula Beal performs very well as part in the series "Concert Magic" from 1948. This is interpretation is common to most performances before the seventies.

[@paulostroff99]

Absolutely divine! Brava! Bravo!! TY

[@gabikollau]

watching in tears .....

[@kvonribbenburg]

Shivers down my spine.

[@lavr2010]

Thank you for this posting. It's really great. It's a real happiness not only to hear but also to see it.

[@mezzolaurice]

Just so eloquently done. Absolutely beautiful.

[@DjesVeda]

потрясающе красиво!!!

[@ichbineincoolcat]

My god the control and talent she has.

[@andigrim007]

Such a beautiful voice and musicality ! Thank you again for posting her. I just discovered her and look for more with her

[@francesca7564]

Magnifique document, merci beaucoup !

[@srverons]

how interesting Don. Your mother is wonderfully beautiful and her voice will live on!

[@abracadabranque]

@DonGarnett God blessed your mother for her voice and singing!Beautiful soul! Mitia.

[@ohiogal56]

@DonGarnett Please post more. I just recently (within the past couple of years) came across her. What a lustrous, vital voice she had. Exquisite!

[@Harlekinopal]

Einfach nur schön!

[@ItsNowAlways]

Thank you for posting this memory of divinity. It was also nostalgic to hear the sound of the needle on the vinyl.

[@vpo2g2]

A true and wonderful contralto. Listen to her phrasing.

[@tynzer]

beautiful with a stunning voice... *swoons* *sighs*

[@MariatotalTV]

Oui, bouleversant aux larmes !

[@nimroddavidpfeffer]

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

[@biswajitrcut]

Thank you very much for sharing and uploading A divine feeling... Greetings from INDIA GOD BLESS

[@pelikaaann]

Das rührt die Seele an....

[@acrossthelines]

I think they internalise the energy and intensity that would otherwise get lost in appearances and use it to the benefit of the music itself instead of their public image. Personnally I find both Yehudi's and Eula's facial expressions very soothing and captivating to see :-)

[@DCFunBud]

Just perfection! So effortless and unforced! Aside from the fact, Beal was a great beauty and Menuhin was quite dashing.

[@elisabeta13]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us !

[@mariapilarfernandezlopez7349]

Maravillosa ...

[@beachfanatic2010]

This contraltos middle sounds similar to Maria Callas' middle register in term of coloring and thickness.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Superb in every possible way!

[@SpogliedEsilio0]

I think her controlled facial expressions are amazing, and I'm not sure that she take pain, it seems like a natural thing for her.

[@MsBacellar]

Que lindo!

[@rmanzanog1]

Tempo is like heart beats from an stressed mind.

[@hanyuufurude13]

I like the violin just as much as the singer wooo I just love the contralto voice and I hope to have a similar tone and richness that so many others work hard at perfecting.

[@mdvymdv]

Pectacular!!! muy emotiva cancion y muy buena voz.

[@florencia60]

If you are really Eula's son, I tell you that your mother was amazing. Please post something about her soon, I would be very glad.

[@bobzeschin]

Every time I saw one of these clips on Classic Arts Showcase, I wondered why this beautiful woman's warm, luscious voice wasn't as famous as Marian Anderson's or Kathleen Ferrier's. Her obituaries told the tale: After a career lasting barely a decade, she retired to full-time wifedom & motherhood. In 1942, she married William Garnett, later a professor at Berkeley, and the man who turned aerial photography into an art form. His book "Extraordinary Landscapes" is exactly that. (More)

[@SMMHELDENTENOR]

wow! what a wonderful voice, and Yehudhi playing as well...ah to have such a peer goup [not to mention Dorati]

[@DMO589]

Magnifique.

[@prototropo]

What a transcendant bit of performance history. I'm proud Yehudi Menuhin was from San Francisco!

[@HiperSales]

Her vibrato is very perfect, his tone is beautiful @.@

[@RetroJenny]

@andangeles Me too. I love the richness and warmth. I could listen to Eula Beal sing for hours.

[@gahualli]

So wonderful!!, so moving!!

[@MrJotemwu]

@violetavalery Erbarme dich, mein Gott, um meiner Zaehren willen! Schaue hier, Herz und Auge weint vor dir bitterlich. Erbarme dich, mein Gott.

[@seahyimin]

thanks for uploading the full piece!

[@MousesInHouses]

Please do - I'd love to know more. Such honest and direct singing.

[@gmbohn1]

Increible tanto virtuosismo..

[@straumeeee]

Mio Dio!!! Che musicanti !!! Elohi!!!

[@starbreez3]

What a perfect tempo!

[@ekadams4609]

Gorgeous! Deeply felt.

[@egindin]

Обожаю Фериер и Хорн, но в этой арии Юла бесподобна!

[@benraelie]

Wonderful singing and beautiful singer too !

[@Andrey.Zoege.von.Manteuffel]

Даже не языке оригинала такое звучание...... до слёз.