En Svane (A Swan) | Aksel Rykkvin & Marina Kan Selvik

[@MichaelStBede]

Listening to this, I am remind so strongly of the old recording by Jussi Bjorling of this beautiful song. The poise and sweetness of this performance compares very favourably with Bjorling's.

[@tenpas-klijn8659]

When you lost your soprano voice, I was rather depressed. It is so cruel that such a beautiful voice is only here for a short while. But now you've developed your bariton voice I am enchanted again by your musicality and sensitive voice. Thank you for so much pleasure!

[@hanslick3375]

Well, there is a way ... ✂️ Buuut, it's to late now anyways

[@blessingo7449]

@@hanslick3375 LOL

[@Alexander_Goosev]

@@hanslick3375 It will never be too late for you. ✂

[@eileentimmins6541]

​@@hanslick3375 in pl TV ex

[@Hud.Alexdavenston]

I was through the music I know that are most listened now & I felt that I know a music thqt is much better than the songs, the voice, pitch & everyone..... And it was this song😄❤ God I love your music, they're so peaceful & calming🤗😇

[@ngatihine6072]

A brilliant sound ringing with ease

[@sarah01291]

You are the best baritone. Because your voice heals people's minds. So I am always a pan of you.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much!

[@influencer8757]

@@AkselRykkvin _____this is what a singer wants to do_____

[@influencer8757]

Aksel, you was one of the first of my singer friends, meanwhile I have many. it is nice to see all your colleagues in the various countries.

[@jacquelinevauthier2938]

La voix de bariton est aussi agréable à écouter mais,il faut s'y habituer ! Après la voix de : soprano : tellement magnifique cela change vraiment et aussi pour les œuvres à travailler.courage à aksel pour la suite de sa carrière de chanteur !

[@veronikabeci7844]

Hervorragende Arbeit mit der Stimme! Eine sehr sensible Interpretation - Bravo an Sie und Ihre kongenial begleitende Pianistin!

[@PrinzOtto]

My health has declined recently. Walking is very painful. But your incredible voice lifts my soul and for a moment gives me wings. I fly in that moment and forget my pain. Thank you your voice is a gift from God, not only for you but for us who hear you. Bra gjort!!

[@JoseighBlogs]

You heal us all of our varied maladies with such thoughtful words. Thank you. Methinks, when Aksel presents his next sung piece, even more rounded and resonant of a developed throat and palette and more fulsome of the mature tone, we will find we'll be able to 'throwaway our crutches for good' :-)

[@AkselRykkvin]

I am sorry to hear that. Good thing that music and singing can be enjoyed nevertheless! I wish you all the best.

[@cuentaeliminada3838]

@@AkselRykkvin your angelic voice then and now give wings not to walk, but to fly to the soul

[@cardinal411]

My 11-year-old daughter and I have watched and loved all your videos. Your new voice is fabulous. My daughter, Emmy, said, watching this one, "He's very handsome, Mama." ;-)

[@AkselRykkvin]

Blush* Thank you :) All the best to both of you!

[@homagetogorto]

What a lovely piece, and so sensitively sung. Thanks for these occasional glimpses into how you're progressing. They'll have to do until we can buy tickets to see you at the world's great opera houses.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Wow, thank you, my pleasure! I hope you will be right, some day :)

[@julianmello6570]

Oh God! How Aksel Rykkvin grow Up! I meet you since when was a little soprano boy... In "Miserere" chant... Congratulations.. He grew in stature and in wisdom! A real pride for music! In addition to having a beautiful voice and soul, it boasts an angelic beauty! Send a kiss to Brazil!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you for those really kind words! Miserere, yes that's so many years ago now :)

[@nigelbryan7312]

I'm proud of you I'm sure God is more. You've come far...much love from Ghana!

[@danielkitanisi]

Bravo ...

[@miloszmaczynski1485]

Pure beauty

[@barrybullough4181]

Its lovely to hear your voice now that you are becoming the master of it and it is becoming your friend

[@alexanderseliga2261]

You have a beautiful voice! Thank you for your songs and for your passion for the music.I love your music and your concerts very much.

[@АнтонСычёв-у3о]

Thank you, Aksel, for revealing the piece. A discovery! A sweet and dreamy melody. Thank you, thank the pianist!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Yes, this song is quite something! Thank you!

[@kitlingyau5811]

Good voice you have always since a boy。happy for you ！🥰🥰👏👏👏💪💪💪

[@4Topwood]

Absolutely marvelous! As beautiful as your voice is--and incredibly it's becoming even more beautiful--it's your abilty to convey the text so movingly that overwhelms me. I'm just delighted by this. Thank you!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Truly wonderful to hear :) I am so happy that all my teachers always wanted me to understand and interpret the lyrics, whatever the language. Easier in my mother tongue, of course ;)

[@АнтонСычёв-у3о]

I join the words you said!

[@robertfletcher3421]

That was so beautiful I wish we could hear more of you.

[@imALLears1]

I love what the few years of maturity has done to that wonderful instrument. In some ways, still the voice of a 17-year-old, but one of tremendous artistry and musicality. But the rawness of the teen years is being tempered by a silk overtone, and I'm waiting to hear you as the years go by, doing Schubert and Bach, and thinking, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau lives.

[@jm2389]

Beautiful ❤️ I can feel the genuine emotions behind the lyrics. Thank you for bringing healing and beauty into this world!

[@cattycorner8]

Beautiful!

[@richard.cameron8780]

My goodness, what a beautiful tone! And very sensitively done!

[@brendamann6106]

I loved your soprano voice as a child but your baritone promises to be so much more! It is becoming more powerful and lovely. Blessings

[@mattbod]

Still fabulous hope to see you in recital in the UK soon.

[@wagnerpolveiro]

Wonderful my dear Aksel, something melancholic and sad, but deeply beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

The voice of an Angel .

[@kishstark7938]

I love watching you grow up long distance! Your growth with your voice is amazing & inspiring. I am so proud of you sticking with & nurturing your God given talent. Give my best to your grandparents.... honestly I was just thinking about them today. My best to your parents too! All your family too! Cousin Kish in USA 🇺🇸

[@robertolsen9327]

This is the best recording I have heard of your baritone voice. It has developed so beautifully, and your interpretation, as always, is so sensitive. Thank you, Aksel, for posting your music. God bless you and your future.

[@salvatoremannina717]

You have incredibile great voice. Excellent jiob 💯

[@MrBseb33]

Yesterday i offered Aksel! and Light Divine for the anniversary of someone i love so much and today there is a new video... that must be some kind of reward ;) As always so emotional, so beautiful !

[@AkselRykkvin]

Oh, that's great! Fortunate :)

[@alaingauthier72]

Une pureté qui parle aux anges. Je suis un résident du Québec si un jour, vous venez chanter au Québec j'y serai.

[@trevormichell558]

So nice to see your video pop up and give a glimpse how your voice continues to mature and grow. The musicality has always been there since the soprano (treble ) days. The subtle tones and vocal expressions are a joy to hear. Thank you!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much!

[@amyhaleeb5527]

It's so lovely to watch you grow and continue to use the gift God has given you. You are touching many souls, I am sure! God bless you dear one and Our Lady protect you!

[@Alexander_Goosev]

Aksel, a thousand congratulations!! I think You are very happy with Your performance. I've never heard such a pure male voice. You'll probably be a tenor-baritone after all. The image of the white swan is now always Yours! You are a White Swan! 👏👏👏

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much! Yes, I think this went well. Very emotional piece to sing. I read about the swan imagery artists often used, the dying song etc, it's quite beautiful :)

[@lornaperryman489]

so lovely. it moves me to tears.

[@luciobarbosa6139]

Eu me pergunto até onde vai o dom do Aksel de nos surpreender e hipnotizar com seu talento. Um refrigério para a alma! Bravo!!!!

[@peterbaettig4837]

Grosse Freude und Dank für den Beitrag-

[@susanneepple4730]

My sincerest appreciation and respect for your musical integrity, the love and immense joy you are creating and most of all your lively aesthetic spirit!

Lovely, amazing, deeply touching.

[@franlawren4143]

So beautiful, Aksel! I agree with Ann that your voice is becoming even more beautiful as you mature. I am so very grateful that you share your wonderful gift with us. Thank you!

[@jewelrobillard8854]

Your voice is amazing and you sing so beautifully! Where I’m from, people discourage others who want to sing in opera, broadway, etc... Seeing you sing with such passion and emotion is truly inspiring to me. Thank you.

[@AkselRykkvin]

That's too bad. They are missing out.

[@TheShamuraja]

Go join the choir. Somewhere where they'd practice Bach for example. Just something classical. You will be delighted.

[@Vochallensis]

What a wonderful voice! Thank you for the music!

[@AkselRykkvin]

You are welcome, and thanks!

[@MichaelLiningMusic]

Very nice - your baritone is coming along and you sound relaxed, and your tone color is getting richer and warmer. Good work.

[@manuelumlivarum7605]

Wow magnific. Good voice.

[@franciscolopez1385]

Marvelous! Lovely voice and signing. I’m happy to hear the amazing change of your voice. Congratulations Aksel!

[@audreymontifalcon3846]

What a wonderful voice, it just draws me whenever I hear you. Happy to see that your transition is going well. Excited to see what the end result.

[@tally1604]

What a rich baritone you have, Axel. God only knows how many hours each day it has taken you to hone your baritone after your lost your soprano voice.

[@elangeldelamusica6450]

bravo!!!!!!!

[@mstreepnegron]

Bellísima voz. Muy hermosa expresión. Felicitaciones y mis deseos de muchos éxitos!!!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much!

[@ТатьянаМухортова-к8н]

Прекрасно ! 💖🌺👏👏🙏

[@samuel9271]

Its really nice to hear you singing, your voice conveys peace and warmth :)

[@faustobettoni3119]

Bravo bravissimo. I enjoyed this piece. Thanks so much for this gift

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you!

[@swimmermusician2012]

Your voice has never ceased to amaze me! Keep up the great work!

[@carlomestigesi7692]

Bravo Aksel! Bella e possente voce, grande sensibilità interpretativa: congratulazioni e auguri anche per il tuo recente 18° compleanno!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Grazie!

[@МефодияЛебедева-ж1ъ]

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐 Благодарю, Аксель!

[@Allan45865]

Show! Como você cresceu!!! Está lindo!!! Parabéns! Continua encantando.

[@mikaelaalmeida3498]

You charmed me... Thank you. I can’t even imagine how wonderful must have been in person. Hopefully I will get the chance very soon to go to any event you sing in, after the pandemics. Greetings from Brazil!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thanks! Yes, crossing fingers for the pandemic to end soon, everywhere. Greetings from Oslo

[@leudysalazar]

muy buen trabajo espero continues publicando videos como estos para seguir escuchandote muchos exitos para ti y tu familia. saludos desde venezuela

[@epincion]

Thanks Aksel that was wonderful. Your voice has developed beautifully.smooth and rich.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you.

[@galletitainglesa937]

I like a lot a lot your voice, thanke you for this🎶💙

[@kristinawillner3984]

Underbart!

[@michaelp7250]

Amazing!

[@jdmitchell6559]

Thank you, .Every note so perfectly placed. So many spectacular boy trebles go on to become just ok singers when their voice changes, but you go on getting better and better. All that hard work behind the scenes has definitely paid off !

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you!

[@christopherjardiolin3038]

Bravo!

[@yvesjlv.8788]

Aksel, tu nous as laissés longtemps sans vidéos, une merveille, bravo pour ton immense talent !

[@AkselRykkvin]

Merci beaucoup! Hopefully shorter time until the next video

[@musicaaosteusolhos-musicin4381]

Beautiful😢

[@templodorock1360]

Muito bonito. Acompanho o Aksel desde muito criança e suas apresentações são impecáveis. Lindo vocal. Sou fã. Abraço. SÃO PAULO - BRASIL.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Marvellous, thank you!

[@templodorock1360]

@@AkselRykkvin Obrigado por me responder. Aliás você sempre me responde, o que me deixa feliz. Sempre público seus vídeos no meu canal no KZbin e no Facebook. Obrigado pela atenção. Um abração. SÃO PAULO - BRASIL.

[@TAPPERWIJN2]

I don't understand a word but the sound of your voice touched my heart. Your Canadian fan, Theo.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Good! (PS Check out the English subtitles, click cc on the video window. The lyrics are still quite mysterious though :) )

[@albertoponti6620]

Bravissimo Aksel! A welcome return to a live concert (after this difficult period...)! An increasingly pleasant vocal timbre and a remarkable musical sensitivity, perfectly suited to the repertoire of your choice. Hope to hear from you soon (maybe again with Schubert)! Greetings from Italy!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thanks. At the moment I am often asked to sing Norwegian repertoire, but I will no doubt return to Schubert!

[@jocelynroussel7282]

Félicitations Aksel

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

It seems that you are really taking care of your voice, and that we can expect great things. Best, Tesfu

[@torresfloresaurora9477]

Siempre tan maravilloso 😊 deseo de corazón que tu voz siga creciendo y sigas cantando. Espero un día podamos cantar juntos.😉

[@AkselRykkvin]

Hehe, maybe one day! Gracias!

[@Maria-ry2ny]

Voz maravilhosa!

[@litoboy5]

great voice

[@valentinotaormina8657]

Wow Aksel! I admire you!

[@fernandoperalta5174]

Que hermosa voz de este hombre 😍

[@etiennenobel5028]

Beautiful ! Please sing more Schubert

[@AnjaHuebel1]

Lovely, Aksel!

[@haccuk]

Really good Aksel. I enjoyed that. I hope to go to Norway next year, when the pandemic is completely beaten, and perhaps catch you live somewhere.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thanks, I hope so too!

[@AntonioMusic]

Hi Aksel, love your tone. I hope when my voice changes I end up with a nice tone too :) This is a very nice piece.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you! All the best for your treble career, you have a beautiful voice!

[@AntonioMusic]

@@AkselRykkvin Thanks Aksel :)

[@Matthew-et1ns]

OMG Aksel I've been waiting for a new video for ages, your voice sounds like its heading towards tenor. Your voice is always getting better.

[@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042]

Uffff aplausossssss aplausossssss y de pieeee

[@Meeko4eve39]

You've obviously been working hard on developing amazing technique and sing with great passion as well. And all of that certainly pays off because your voice is so rich, melodious and mellifluous, Aksel 😊 It's always a treat listening to your performances ☺️👍

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you so much! I do work hard, can't deny that :)

[@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042]

Muy bien muyyy biennnn myyyyyy biennnnnnnnn

[@escolaniasds]

Gratulerer. Den musikalske forbedringen er imponerende, både i sangteknikk og i tolkning. Du jobber med en vakker stemme. Alltid foran. Takk for innsatsen og for at du delte med oss. Enhorabuena. La mejoría musical es impresionante, tanto en técnica de canto como en interpretación. Estás trabajando una hermosa voz. Siempre adelante. Gracias por tu esfuerzo y por compartir con nosotros.///// Congratulations. The musical improvement is impressive, both in singing technique and in interpretation. You are working a beautiful voice. Always ahead. Thank you for your effort and for sharing with us.

[@frogmouth]

what a beautiful poem .

[@mansambuukaka]

Parabéns!

[@waihoong11]

Hey wow! What amazing progression! Your voice has colour has become more sonorous. You've been working hard. Congratulations! Keep going!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Glad to hear that progression can be heard! Thanks :)

[@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042]

Saludos y aplausos desde argentina

[@federicofaido7215]

Great voice. I have always followed you since you were a soprano (really magnificent) and even now as a baritone you are very very good. Given the excellent voice, the sensitivity demonstrated, the experience accumulated since childhood, I give you my advice: study thoroughly and perform Bach's cantata BWV 82 Ich habe genug. I'm sure you would interpret it admirably ... - from Italy.

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you! I know the cantata, of course, it's beautiful, but I haven't yet thought about it as possible repertoire for myself. Maybe I should!

[@stefanotorelli55]

Yes,I think you should as well.

[@melindaengstrom8910]

Hej Aksel, du sjunger fantastiskt vackert! Hälsningar från Sverige

[@AkselRykkvin]

Takk!

[@kryscall4544]

great job. you've still got it.

[@MADZIA0606]

💛👏👏

[@johnbradbury4000]

Your talent is developing beautifully.

[@johnbrown9588]

Thank's Aksel, nicely sung, a pity this wasn't published on April 11th, in any case Belated Birthday wishes.👍👍🥂

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thank you! Yes, missed that opportunity. But had a nice day, anyway :)

[@АнтонСычёв-у3о]

The festival was on the 30th of April, as stated. So it couldn't be published on Aksel's birthday...well yes, a bit a pity, but it's great it's become anyway published! :)

[@fedaarashad2872]

Beautiful 💖💋🍓

[@juanheredia]

Aplausos ♥♥♥

[@therightmusic7639]

Gorgeous, and so peaceful... What have you been feeding yourself with, Ak? You are really tall and strong now. Healthy food and regular workout yeah, smart... And your voice and musical sensitivity keep climbing, no doubt. Just what the world needs, mostly in these times... 🌎 Bravo!!

[@AkselRykkvin]

Thanks! I enjoy sports almost as much as I enjoy music, and I try to have time for both :)

[@therightmusic7639]

@@AkselRykkvin It’s one of the advantages of being a singer; instrumentalists usually worry about their fingers, hands, arms. I’m not too fond of competition myself, to be honest (let alone when it comes to Arts) but exercising is definitely good for your body and mind. You look great, anyway. Saludos