Elizabeth Zharoff sings Verdi songs, Eytan Pessen, Piano

Soprano Elizabeth Zharoff sings Verdi songs:
Perduta ho la pace, Deh pietoso, oh Addolorata
Eytan Pessen, Piano
Semperoper Dresden
May 10, 2013

[@Tehinke]

Elizabeth Zharoff has single handedly made a bunch of metalheads explore opera. Amazing!

[@angeldogx]

Lots of us somewhat older Metalheads do listen to lots of types of good music. And you can't be a music aficionado without having listened to at least Pavarotti, Carreras and Placido Domingo, and Montserrat Caballé, Maria Callas or at least Sarah Brightman.

[@franzkozlik2026]

lots of metalheads play computergames too and love to listen to the original soundtracks of them too - and surprse, they are classic music ;) ...and to be honest: some operas could be made to a metal concert without any problems

[@laupstad]

@@angeldogx You can't legitimately claim to have good taste in music if you dismiss any genre. Good music comes in many forms. Metal happens to be closest to my heart, but that doesn't keep me away from classical, hip hop or techno and anything in between.

[@NPC-fl3gq]

...and we made her one of us!! \m/

[@mindlessfool42]

Good cross-promotion

[@jackhamm5554]

The whole metal community is in love with this lady.

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Ubetcha!

[@AudioVile]

So is the a cappella community!! 😄

[@SiusaidhMac]

Yes! Yes, we are! 🤩

[@MykelGLarson]

She's an amazing soul with a lot of talent. She is also very kind and gracious in her analysis of other genres.

[@dillonsronce2583]

Big time!

[@traveler8052]

Holy shit. this girl is not just another KZbinr😂😂😂

[@markrajfura4443]

Samething I was thinking, She is the equivelent of say Dio or Bruce Dikenson having a youtube channel criticizing an opera singer. She is a really cool person it seems.

[@RainDog327]

Yep Elizabeth is absolutely the real deal. BRAVO!

[@joshprice9508]

U read her bio ? The woman has sung in 18 languages, throughout major venues in Europe, Asia, and North America. She has multiple degrees in music and voice from the Curtis Institute of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music.. She is legit and what makes this even cooler is she isnt stuck up or someone who only listens and mingles with opera she is the friendliest kindest most down to earth sweet woman .. I mean she has sung all those languages for the highest societies and wealthiest people but yet enjoys listening to Lorna Shore or Slipknot and talking about the vocals and now even calls herself a fellow maggot ha ha ha she is cool as hell i love her personality and charisma and she also is very beautiful

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

I've watched Elizabeth'schannel for about a year now. Just today I wondered if she had any videos of her own performances. And then I found this vid and a couple others. I was *instantly stunned* by the phenomenal power and beauty of her voice. This woman can 'send it' to the back of the hall. No BS. Talent WAY beyond the majority of performances she reacts to.

[@SRG1966]

If she does an album of classic metal covers, it will go platinum.

[@matts.2959]

Yeah....and a bunch of burnouts are gonna have to learn how to tie a necktie, to get into her gigs...

[@badkatrising3918]

@@matts.2959 clip on’s and tuxedo t-shirts and waltz right on in. She would love it

[@vincentrobinson9325]

@@badkatrising3918 HAHAHA🤘🙂

[@cas9065]

Very true!

[@texmexkrazy2432]

Bro….If she still performs….it would be so badass to pack her performance out with metalheads!

[@Frankbecks04]

So I’m here, a guy from Parma (Verdi’s hometown) listening to Verdi because of an American singer who loves reviewing rock metal bands. Life is incredible.

[@dwhitman3092]

Indeed, It Is.

[@Tx1113]

She has a charismatic voice!!! ❤️

[@AudioVile]

I see what you did there!! 🤣

[@sdswood3457]

I would upvote but you're at 69. Consider this an upvote lol

[@aistov_inspace]

Damn I knew that comment would be here

[@manoloyloles]

Lol.

[@denniswade4998]

I've been enjoying her "reaction" videos without ever hearing her sing. Wow! What a great performance! Should have done this long ago! Now I understand why her "reaction" videos are so good.

[@ThaMetalz]

I want her to react to her own song now!

[@darkprofano2]

same here!

[@cra4512]

@@ThaMetalz soon

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Took me a while, too. 🙂

[@dpeaep]

@@ThaMetalz kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioCxgaePj8qCibM

[@lea-anne9133]

A vocal coach who can actually sing. So much projection and power😮 you know for sure she knows exactly what she's talking about when she does her reaction videos. Stunning!!

[@thirdgen377]

Top-notch professional indeed

[@bradclark22]

She is stunningly talented!!!

[@pchafe66]

Seeing her skill and talent here in her home world of classical singing just reinforces what I already felt about how generous and kind she is to the singers she analyzes in her reaction videos. They're typically not classically trained, yet she always finds something she likes and sees as praise-worthy in their music. That's a generous spirit.

[@irish73tjk]

Very well said!

[@davidwest5506]

She is a super hero amongst us. Humble, open minded, low key, then,Boom!!, I'm a classically trained opera singer in disguise!

[@markc811]

All I can say Elizabeth is wow!

[@mauricemyers3343]

I m 64 years old and have been playing in rock bands since I was 14. I have always loved all Genres of music. Except opera…But since watching Elizabeth’s channel and her reactions to Nightwish, Epica and other band fronted by powerful women. I am starting to really appreciate and like this music. Elizabeth is unbelievable funny and beautiful I love you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeffk1482]

Ditto. 60 here. My taste for and appreciation of opera has grown exponentially the last couple years. Elizabeth has a LOT to do with that.

[@jmwasp]

Unreal!

[@woodstream6137]

I would like it more if i understood it but i can appreciate the talent

[@benbermusics]

Like others, I arrived here because of Elizabeth's YT channel 'The charismatic voice' and her lively reaction on Nightwish and Floor Jansen singing. Wonderful to see her beautiful talent here. Standing in awe...😯😊♥️

[@mmklassen]

Same here! Am wowed by her voice. Her recording of Requiem on her website is absolutely sublime.

[@dereksaints]

Same! Respect.

[@bogdanisari4365]

And this is why she analyzes so accurately FloorJansen performance.

[@remoteviewingartistmusicia9010]

As a metal guitarist for over 25 years...one word.... Respect.

[@MiniLemmy]

Incredible! I had no idea she was this great a singer….awfully nice of her to be so positive in her reaction videos when her own voice is in a different league altogether to most of what she reacts to in terms of dexterity and skill

[@THall-vi8cp]

She did a reaction to one of her own performances and for the video she wore the same dress as she did for the performance. Was a kick to watch.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

Floor brought me here. I love Elisabeth too. :) What a beautiful perfomance and angelic voice.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

Sry. My enthusiasm made me post double.

[@maxmacpherson1957]

The way a singer of this calibre reacts to Floor makes you understand how special Floor is!

[@trmn8r677]

@@maxmacpherson1957 ...And how special SHE is!

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

@@maxmacpherson1957 she is special too and also a composer ...

[@crisspetersen5506]

Same though.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

9 years later...two KZbin channels and 1.1 million subscribers... damn, the woman is doing something right! 👍

[@brigamjames792]

I really hope our support helps her financially. This is one person who deserves everything in return that she gives to us.

[@jnwoodard8764]

She’s literally acting out the emotion of the song. It’s amazing

[@bradclark22]

Not an expert by any means, but a large part of my career has been learning to read people through body language and other tells that can be picked up...and I have had formal training on that skill actually. You are absolutely correct... Elizabeth puts her emotions out on her sleeve for everyone to see with her reactions and analysis of the music she shares with us all. Very cool that she does also because we all learn a lot from her about the music we like!!!

[@papparocket]

It helps that she is fully fluent in Italian, if I understand correctly. There are many opera singers who know how to say the words and might have good diction and so know how to say/sing them correctly, but don't fully understand what the emotions of the lyrics they are singing. But by really knowing the Italian language, Elizabeth knows what the meaning of the lyrics are and can reflect the emotions of the lyrics in her voice and body.

[@johndavemillet2795]

Elizabeth's vocal prowess is classical talent, yet she managed to appreciate singers singing other genres. Brava, EZ!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

There’re more similarities between opera & Metal than most folks realize, I think. 🙂

[@ilikewaffles3689]

@@grahamstrouse1165 ong

[@alecshroyer1569]

Pantera brought me here. This is amazing.

[@CAVENBASS]

me too

[@Gorila_Animations]

How?

[@NPC-fl3gq]

@@Gorila_Animations Lots of headbangers watch her youtube reaction videos. We got her into metal, and she got us into opera \m/

[@northstar8818]

@@NPC-fl3gq Fair trade!

[@EgoShredder]

So many 80s and 90s Metal singers are opera trained, and she has covered a few of them in her reaction videos. A lot of Metal is very Classical and Opera in origin, the musical structures in some cases too. So it figures that many fans will end up listening to some Opera eventually.

[@jasonbourne4865]

When watching her reaction videos I'm always mesmerized by all the facial expressions she projects across the screen - now I get where those are coming from! ;D

[@downeybill]

Same here!

[@katelynadams1993]

She is the absolute coolest person ever. Such a gem. And her voice is spectacular.💜💜💜

[@MrHerodoto]

Curiosity to see Elizabeth's at work brought me here. And I must say that I'm a completely satisfy to see how GREAT she is. My admiration now goes far beyond her charismatic personality and her striking beauty. Now I know that she's also a very competent singer. Long live Elizabeth Zharoff!

[@disneyforthewin]

perfectly said

[@Acewhip]

No mic, no amplification, just EZ HP... 🥰

[@paulrandig]

I love attending classical performances. Why? Here she makes the air vibrate with her vocal cords and you as a listener feel the air vibrating with the pure voice. If someone sings into a microphone, the voice moves a membrane, this is translated into electric impulses which are sent through electronic circits which add effects and send them to amplyfiers from where they finally reach speakers which set the air in motion for you to hear. If you ever felt a big concert hall vibrating from a trained unamplified voice you never forget that experience.

[@KingCorbinCosmos]

Wow what's it like

[@disneyforthewin]

theres no way this is the charasmatic voice....like 2 seperate beings of cosmic level loveliness and talent.....i walk away very happy hearing this

[@cesarurbani2294]

holy shit, this is charismatic voice...man, this give me the chills

[@bradclark22]

Absolutely stunning voice and an example of true musical talent here!!! I was literally speechless when I first heard Elizabeth sing and this is exactly what she does always. Absolutely Amazing!!!!!

[@zobazoba69]

She's gorgeous. What a voice! Her face is a World of its own.

[@tjcorso4]

Had to see The Charismatic Voice in action, she does not disappoint 🤘🤘

[@Is..4110]

Because of this lady and her channel I've discovered Opera and a legitimate interest in it.

[@pn1457]

I’m here for Elizabeth!❤

[@henryricker3285]

I never listened to opera until I was introduced to Elizabeth. Such a wonderful person with an amazing voice . Fan boy for sure !

[@allanm9913]

Popped in while waiting for one of Elizabeth's reaction premiers. What a surprise!! a singer who can really sing. Brava! You really have the goods.

[@Laura-ge2sp]

same here :) , what a glorious voice!

[@maxmacpherson1957]

Saying Elizabeth can sing is rather an understatement! Lol

[@paullatta]

She had one C note that was a little flat. Lol I'm joking. (Like I'd know). Love her voice and her videos. Would love to hear her do some metal! She would crush it!

[@clayrowden3916]

Elizabeth Zharoff is absolutely amazing. I recently stumbled onto her channel - The Charismatic Voice - and she does a great job!

[@luisnunes2010]

Brava, Elizabeth, brava! 👏👏🔥 To have a singer of your stature do reactions for us... the mind boggles.

[@sweet65mustang]

It's a little sad that she sings some of the best music at a world class level 7 years ago and in the time racks up 74k but listens to a Jijer song and in a year clears 1m.

[@jouniantero]

Well I would not be here without the Jinjer song watching her singing. And I am really happy to be here, it is amazing 😊 Though I have to wonder why am I here as a metalhead, but it is not about the genre I guess, it is about talent 👌

[@sweet65mustang]

@@jouniantero I agree that it's good that the Jinjer reaction introduced people to her talents. I also agree that talent transcends genre. I listen to just about any type of music, as long as it showcases talent.

[@fishinmusician23]

Blame the search engines. I've been listening to rock for 45 years and opera for twenty. Whatever I search for concerning opera I get a hundred pieces from Pavarotti. I discovered the Charismatic Voice by searching for Deep Purple.

[@UltromanTheTacoman]

Well, she was paid for this performance in ready dollars, instead of views.

[@sweet65mustang]

@@UltromanTheTacoman which one paid more?

[@joshuawaldran72]

Blown away.!!!!!!

[@p.gm.5040]

Closed my eyes, while hearing these Lieds of her, and didn't realise a tear run slowly

[@raymondcarrero7451]

I'am not a opera fan as a mater of preference. But this performance is exquisite. This lady is just a beautiful interpreter of a beauty. What a moving experience. I would attend her presentation. Really effects your soul.

[@jaymraider6607]

Damm, I have been watching her Yiu tube channel for years, and finally see her background is mind blowing she really has the credentials and skill to back up everything she says, What a gem. Love watching her journey and discovery into the metal world.

[@marktrader490]

When the Charismatic Voice audience is thinking.. This B... is talking smack about my fav... OH MY GOD... I get it, I'm sorry.

[@johnmullens2857]

my fav is Floor Jansen and she adores her, so.. thats good. But I get what youre saying lol

[@hannahremmel9550]

Lmao, perfect response. She’s incredible and executes so well.

[@davesipe8396]

OMG! Where are you pulling the extra-ordinary power and precision from? Effortlessly! Beautifully!

[@brigamjames792]

Elizabeth, thank you, thank you thank you for your analysis of the songs I love and for your personal gift to music. You bring me joy, and after this just pure amazement. Bless you.

[@woodswitchprints]

I'm always so astonished that it's even possible for a human to make such astounding sounds. Brava, Elizabeth!

[@trmn8r677]

...Just...WOW! (And Floor brought me here too)!

[@iggyfritz7150]

I don't understand a word you're singing but I do understand what an amazing beautiful voice you have it's making me teary-eyed. My Dad introduced me to Opera and listen to it a lot. Of course as children we used to make fun of it because we didn't understand it now that I'm older and wiser and understand it I am moved. Elizabeth you are a gem in this world and I wish you the greatest success and happiness thank you for sharing your gift with us. God definitely blessed you.

[@fredrickroll06]

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) from: „Faust“, original version, 1776 My peace has fled, and heavy is my heart - never shall I find it, never again. Wherever I do not have him is my grave - my entire world has been poisoned. My poor head has lost its mind my poor senses shattered to pieces. Only in search of him do I look out of my window - only in pursuit of him do I leave my house. His high gait his noble figure the smile of his mouth the force of his gaze And the magic flow of his speech, the pressure of his hands - and oh! his kiss! My peace has fled heavy is my heart, never shall I find it, never again. My womb is driven to him, could I but grasp him and hold him and kiss him to the fullest And die of his kiss!

[@dr.riversong6228]

I feel like 8-year old me is screaming at 28-yr old me now, like how do I not know this woman when I grew up listening to the music of Charlotte Church and Pavarotti??? I am sooo glad I stumbled upon her reaction channel. The metal and opera parts of me are both happy and satisfied. :)

[@johnrader]

I never knew a voice could do all that... Heavenly

[@williamcrooksvoncrux2989]

Hailey Reinhart and "The Charismatic Voice" brought me here (both of which, I enjoy very much). Although I haven't listened to much opera, Elizabeth's voice is beautiful and I appreciate that.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

If you liked EZ, then try Patricia Janeskova. EZ has done a reaction to her as well.

[@theetonster]

Love the power and control of opera singers. She's really good!

[@TheSeeking2know]

Me too. Often wonder how those skills can be brought into other styles. Singers that have a classical background (in the training) are usually among the best and longest-lasting (consistent performance) in other genres.

[@timothyboles6457]

@@TheSeeking2know the sisters from Heart were supposedly trained in the operatic style. And so was Pat Benatar supposedly

[@countstoneula]

Amazing! I'd like to see Elizabeth react to this video.

[@WowzaGuy]

How about “a metal singer reacts to Elizabeth opera” :)

[@GenXJames]

This Metal Head loves her voice but I’ve always loved opera but it’s cool she’s getting metal dudes into it

[@hoklavatbey]

Thanks to Nightwish and Floor, I found this excellent, dashing singer. It's such a joy to listen to her.

[@packerfan21157]

She is awesome! Checked out her reaction videos, especially Scorps Rock Believer, was impressed with her charm, expressions, warmth...very pretty...now I see that she is exceptionally talented as a singer! Makes her even more credible,on her reaction videos...

[@timcent7199]

Only now, in my mid 60s, have I learned something that's been obvious all my life. Before she launches into explosive vibrato she takes a ginormous breath but so subtly it could escape you unless you look for it. I had no idea how technical even breathing is.

[@ironmaiden4781]

Her reaction on iron maiden bring me here I was extremely interested about here own voice

[@nicholasbusch8552]

I want to hear her sing Ava Maria while playing hitman

[@Denien82]

This is the best comment ever. Period. 😂

[@ButterNutSqwoosh]

YES!

[@steelemoonsurvival2017]

The internet would implode.

[@Thomasissingle]

Wow... So I have been watching your metal and rock reactions and have so much enjoyed listening to you talk about the different talents. But then I come across this gem. So much talent. Thank you for your contribution to music, my favorite part of life.

[@rhollisfineartstudio]

Elizabeth, my soul delights in your performance’s. I’m lost for words which means I can only sit and listen. Remarkable.

[@bomartin5204]

Wow. Elizabeth has such a charismatic voice :) I’ve never listened to opera before. Reaction videos have definitely widened my scope of music.

[@michaelnelson1018]

Elizabeth, without the internet I would have probably never gotten to know you or heard you sing. Words fail to express how robustly enthralling your voice is. Whether you're singing or speaking, hearing your voice is a lovely experience. You are just the greatest

[@JimJurena]

Found her doing a reaction to Jethro Tull's Aqualung. Her explanation of the technical aspects of nasal palate and vocal range were fascinating

[@dianesparrow1592]

I am 68 yrs old, grew up listening to opera/classical/jazz/pop/country music. Elizabeth is tremendously talented, as well as having a very warm and generous spirit. Due to her reactions on KZbin I have learned to appreciate heavy metal.

[@MrJohnanson]

Elizabeth is as good as I had imagined she would be. What an amazing voice. She is truly passionate about music

[@jefft9595]

😢 My God! Such a beautiful voice!! 😊

[@robertkiger8602]

I'm just another recording/touring Rocker Stiff that watches Elizabeth's reaction videos...and at this moment I'm reacting to her....ASTOUNDING!!!! I'm floored! Time to call all my constituents to have a peek! Elizabeth actually is the ROCK STAR!

[@zachwalraven]

Incredibly well produced sound.

[@dondragmer2412]

Having watched her reaction/analysis videos in which she is so happy most of the time it is kind of weird yet very cute to watch her simulating such "agony" in her performances here. Bravissima Elizabeth!

[@peanutdaddy9350]

Once she releases her agony through opera on stage, her charismatic reaction analysts can last a few months. After the charisma is depleted, she goes back to the stage to release agony to gain charisma back. 😄😄

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@peanutdaddy9350 👍🏾

[@melissadavis4436]

Excuse my language but....you are f___ing Amazing !!!

[@michaelb1761]

I never really listened to opera (other than the music without the singing), and I first heard Tatiana Shmailyuk (Jinjer) a few years ago and was blown away by a voice unlike any I had ever heard before. Now I realize how any rock singer is amatuer hour compared to an opera singer (why an unbelievable rock singer like Geoff Tate was just another didn't make it opera singer). Unbelievable power.

[@deliriumcb5959]

Saw her do the Leprous breakdown, had to see what the fuss was about. Fuss was warranted.

[@shannonburgess2388]

I’m completely pulled into the performance at 2:23 and going forward. I found myself holding my breath and not even realizing I was at first. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnwilson4406]

Surprising and Amazing - I would love to hear her with something more recent.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Bellissima, Elizabeth!

[@stoneshack2000]

She is awesome!!!

[@sirkat344]

Just love her, so effervescent! Love her voice- would love to have a collection performances of hers. Thanks for posting this! Bravo, Elizabeth- my favorite diva. :D

[@timeout64]

a wonderful woman and artist and a wonderful ambassador of classic hard rock music.

[@SaffsVids]

This came across my feed because of the Nightwish reactions I've watched too. Elizabeth, your voice is wonderful! I appreciate the reactions more knowing you have the not only a great personality for that format, but also the background skills to back up what you're analyzing.

[@RRHUNGARIAN]

This is unbelievable. My god your voice is simply outstanding. You sound like my mother used to sing.

[@davidclark2826]

I can believe it when A.K. mentions her mother's voice as being very similar to your own LOVELY one. My mother used to sing with the Chautauqua Opera Company during their seasons and also played a piano in our living room in company with Jack Danziger and Laszlo Varga in duet formats. She was a Soprano who sang enough Opera that I developed a taste for it and music in general from my early years that has persisted for my entire life. I have always thanked God for my time spent with her and her albeit short life (51) but she was nonetheless an inspiration to me for the time she was alloted to spend with me.💔

[@danquartullo8677]

Watched her on KZbin do reaction videos of rock and roll songs. Had to hear her sing. Awesome

[@bogwife7942]

I understand why we sent opera into space now. genuinely one of our most physiologically impressive achievements, damn

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

It is very difficult to understand sopranos even when they are Italian first speakers but your pronunciation is pretty amazing.

[@oliviablinds6705]

Brilliant👍

[@Queue28]

Found myself here after watching a random reaction video to Blues Traveler (Thanks, YT algorithm!) I feel wrenched and gutted and am left wanting more. Amazing!

[@lyth.66]

This gave me tears. Her voice is incredible. 🖤

[@chelceafarrar-jackson8352]

Miss charismatic voice, look at you! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT AND AMAZING

[@bradclark22]

Metalhead myself but learned to like classical music because of Elizabeth. WOW is all I can say listening to her sing!!! Amazing!!!!

[@frasergavin9100]

I have been watching your reactions for sometime now , you are beautiful as is your voice.

[@LVXMagick]

What a talented woman! I love the theater she brings to this with her expression...that would be hard while singing such challenging pieces. Simply amazing! I hope my husband and I can see her perform some day.

[@xxshevilxx]

That was absolutely beautiful, you really have a great feel to your singing. :)

[@popokidoki9747]

I too am here bec of the Charismatic Voice...wow! accomplished & beautiful talented singer. It is no wonder you can hear her passion in her reaction vids.

[@ThoricAuthority]

Im here from here reaction videos! Wowww she sure can sing cant she!! Wowww

[@PeterWhite-q1k]

Wowzers! I really enjoyed this. Elizabeth with the beautiful voice, mind, and presence.

[@tonygauthier7452]

magnifique je taime encore plusss que avant bravo superstar

[@roy19491]

classical music and grand opera are heavy metal without electricity

[@thelandrethfarm4782]

Bravo Elizabeth bravo! Beautiful

[@revelgirl1742]

Melting my heart….

[@VierImageStudios]

You're astonishing. Beautiful.

[@johnmcminn9455]

Amazing how different pressures of fullness or lightness happen in true resonance in this style . My father sang in churches, but i never really listened to a female soloist . the projection and resonance are amazing

[@mathewharden4512]

Amazing...your passion for the music is thick and palpable...like we can feel your sense of it...stance...expression...facial... I am not a super-fan of Opera but you put it in there and now I know how deeply you feel the music... BTW...when chicks sweat it is really hot... I am German (built for the cold) and live in Florida...I sweat ALOT... Natural...not a bad thing... Anyway...BRAVO...BRAVO...BRAVO...

[@astrocreep5561]

You show such great emotion when you sing, it really adds to your performance I love it