André Rieu & Amira - O Mio Babbino Caro REACTION (IM SHOOK 🤯🤯🤯)

[@annkennedy1672]

James, don’t change.😉✌🏻the world needs more honesty and positive emotion.

[@emmajenkins7111]

So true, stay special and sensitive. The world needs you.

[@saflynn14]

Totally agree!!! James you have no idea how special, sweet and KIND you are. Some woman is going to be lucky to be yours someday! I hope you think of your subscribers....lololol. As I mentioned before......I truly and sincerely think you would make a wonderful pastor! Think about it. You understand human nature and feelings ....and you’re intuitive. This is just my opinion but I know one thing...or two....I love your reactions and have been following you for over 2 years.....and I would come to hear your sermon every week 😁😘🥰😍👍

[@JBLETHALTV]

Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️ I’ll love to be a pastor one day !!

[@JBLETHALTV]

Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️ I’ll love to be a pastor one day !!

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

@@saflynn14 he would b wasted as a pastor. The world needs more caring insightful people such as yrself helping people heal in other ways, grief councellors, therapists, psychologists etc even people going thru physical rehab.. whatever u choose to do I'm sure U will b successful. Also the world needs more people esp men to show that being emotional is not a weakness but a strength. Don't hide it, it helps no one

[@SueProv]

James the expression on your face is as beautiful as this girls voice. Holy cow. God bless you.

[@jimmyaye4204]

Amira Willighagen is a young woman now, and singing better than ever. She is truly one of the best vocalists in the world.

[@frandistabile4723]

Andre is absolutely amazing and so is his orchestra..Amira's voice is like an Angel..Just beautiful..Your expression is priceless!! You are awesome...

[@nancysexton545]

Amira won Holland's Got Talent several years ago, she learned to sing by listening to KZbin. Amazing talent!

[@saflynn14]

I saw that show too - no singing lessons. She said her brother plays violin so she wanted to do something and she taught herself - truly GOD given talent! You can't learn this!

[@bphlebotomist67]

That's what I found so amazing about her. Like I just watched some videos and then started singing like it's the most natural thing to do. I guess for her it was natural 💜💜💜

[@warrengwonka2479]

Listening and copying for two years. Maria Callas’s mouth movements. She got her lungs as a medal-winning distance runner.

[@danielhoover2790]

You're a special human being, James. Continue to be as open as you are. Your honesty is refreshing.

[@roberttschmelak6706]

James, I wish this world would have more empathic people like you. It would be a better world immediately

[@moodyb2]

When I first heard this i used to wonder how human beings could create something so beautiful..... Now I think great art like this gives us a glimpse of God.

[@bertbaur9810]

Amira Willighagen you tube ... enjoy !

[@alecneate76]

Aside from the god part it certainly is amazing what humans can do

[@alecneate76]

@Nicole Jessica hmmm not really

[@alecneate76]

@Nicole Jessica no the answer is that unevidenced lies offend me and to say that these people who have worked incredibly hard to achieve these talented voices didn't get it through hard work but from "gods gift" is very demeaning in my opinion.

[@alecneate76]

@Blackhole well I don't believe that and I didn't ask him to die for me anyway. The fact that he had to die because this psycho man in the sky made all humans sinners from birth is messed up anyway

[@Sobolady89]

Andre is conducting from her voice. That's why he is watching her the entire time.

[@Goenie2005]

Dude, your reaction is as precious as is her singing. It truly brings a glimpse of hope. Thank you. En bedankt Amira. 😁

[@chrismaggio7879]

I listen to her performance once a week to make sure I really heard it the way I think I heard it (over a hundred times at least)... and I did. It's phenomenal and the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@rachaelmartin1265]

Not a dry eye in that hall..stunning. thank you for this as well.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

She does have a beautiful voice, here at 10 years old. She is now 16 and still has an incredible voice. You said youth change the world. Amira from the start formed a foundation to help build play grounds in South Africa, for the schools. She donates a large part of earnings for this cause. I believe the number of playgrounds is about 15 so far. The girl puts her heart into her singing and to help the less fortunate. She is a class act

[@ferns4me]

She was only nine here!

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

@@ferns4me Sorry no. She was 9 in the performances of Hollands Got Talent. Which took place Nov- Dec 2013. This performance took place July 2014, four months after her 10th birthday March 27th 2014. I know there is a clip of Andre saying 9 years old, it was an error, probably why when he reissued this one when audience reaction in, he cut the age out. She will be 17 on March 27th

[@ferns4me]

@@passqualecaiazza7728 OH! OK,Thank you!...Hard to believe I've been seeing her all these years already!

[@jacquelinejob2766]

What a fantastic voice and what a great reaction. Thank you

[@donnaami7609]

This is unlike any kind of music that I usually listen to but I had to watch. The whole time I watched I kept thinking to myself this is what an angel would sound like in the heavens... She has been beyond blessed with that voice. If you can bring that many people to tears at once, that’s incredible! ❤️❤️

[@NoNoTheGreenOne]

I love that you like it. Let yourself fall in the KZbin hole, starting with anything by Maria Callas, or the Flower Duet sung by Anna Netrebko and Elina Garanca. You won't regret it. ❤

[@fritsyt2090]

Or the Flower Duet from Amira Willighagen and Corlea Botha. And what to think of Nessun Dorma, Amazing Grace, Nella Fantasia, Gabriella's Song and Sound of Music all by the wonderful angel Amira! ❤

[@joyparry9354]

I just love your reactions .... you are right about this young lady, she has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard - and best of all, she just loves singing :)

[@ericanderson8886]

Amira's still performing and having fun. Good for her.

[@GilbertHorn1]

Words become inadequate in trying to describe the ocean of emotion that overwhelms us in listening to the joyous sound of Amira. Your reaction is priceless.

[@realemiele.franco736]

Man, the passion this young lady presents her personality. She sang this song in an earlier talent competition in Holland I believe and she won it at 9yrs old. She's older now and hopefully she'll be one of the greats.

[@doc837]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul. I live with chronic depression every day and you inspire me.

[@loridyczewski6229]

I’m blown away at your openness. I really wish there were more people like you in this world. I can only imagine how we could all come together and live in a beautiful world.

[@cariaus3758]

Oh how beautiful what an angel, I cried through the whole song. Don't hold back your emotions James, that's what music is suppose to evoke. Love everything you do, it's so diverse.

[@jeanb.5405]

Lots of people get tears over this kind of performance. It is a GIFT FROM GOD to sing like this angel.

[@Stalled-wm3qd]

Indeed it is a gift from God!

[@steflondon88]

When I first heard and saw this, I cried because it reminded me there's still some purity left in the world. some beauty that cannot be touched.

[@AndySmith-lq2di]

So glad you found Amira an absolute star .

[@jamesbassett1484]

Sir, the audience is crying, I'm crying, so can you!

[@terriwynne8440]

I’m brought to tears... it’s so beautiful it’s incredibly emotional.

[@chrisroberts9755]

This performance was the perfect storm. A totally charming singer with an angelic voice. Wonderful orchestra and staging. And the perfect fit of the singer to the subject of the song. This aria is sung, many times, by a mature soprano. But the actual song is supposed to be a young girl telling her father about the boy she has met and that if she cannot be with him she wants to throw herself into the River Arno and drown. This performance was perfection!

[@Isabelmaxim]

Chris Roberts And she onlusten learned to sing from hearing opera on You Tube!

[@judybarrineau9575]

I think your reactions are beautiful. You’re feeling the music and it’s wonderful to see you so moved by the beauty of that music

[@michaelshafer5192]

OMG - thank you for finally finding AMIRA. She deserves so much more attention, and I've been a fan for years. She is either 9 or 10 in this performance Please listen to her performance of AMAZING GRACE when she was 14. Best live version I have ever heard.

[@cb2306]

In this video, Amira is 10 years old, she was born on March 27, 2004. Amazing Grace she sang in 2017 and she was 13 years old.

[@Bjarmarsson]

15.000 people and not a dry eye among them 😃👌 True Angel of Future Music Thanks for Your Honest reaction and support to this beautiful Soul 👼🌟😃👍 ~ OneLove ~ JBB

[@Kevin_Lyon]

My favorite video of all time of my favorite soprano of all time and Amira has only gotten better !!!! Also proof positive of your good musical Taste and passion for it !!! 🎤🔊🦁.

[@JenSeaGipsy]

That is my face and how attached I get to Andre Rieu's music... and flodded with tears...sublime

[@jimbojimbog1598]

James as others have said your face was a picture I think she was 10yrs old she had a 2week master class with Andre and his orchestra this was from the Saturday night's performance in front of 11000+ people in the audience look at some of her latest songs she is still stunning keep up with your reactions.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

She is literally an angel. Italian is the most musical emotional language. I love the conductor looking so fatherly at her. Mind blown

[@DuffAgainstPoaching]

I know what to expect, and every time she still manages to get me.

[@peterbothwell9005]

James, I had to watch and listen to your reaction to this performance for a second time and this time just want to say you are spot on with your statement...Protect our children, they can change the world. You are a star James.

[@geokaragiannis]

Opera pierces the soul as witnessed by the look in your eyes... She is beyond talented... Great reaction!!!

[@davidgoldstein1526]

Watch more of Amira. She is spectacular! Like Angelina Jordan, Amira cares. She is building playgrounds all over S Africa for all the children who don't have one. One of my favorites is her duet with Patrizio, singing O Sole Mio. Some have already mentioned her singing Amazing Grace. Also, you will do yourself an injustice, if you do watch her singing Flowers, in a duet. There are some amazingly talented people around the world.

[@jennywren7822]

She's 10 here, a few lessons, one from Andre. All natural talent, unbelievable. I've been following her for a few years, and it gets better.....

[@patricialopeznavarro4084]

Ese mensaje que has dado..... es genial. Protege a esa generación, son el futuro y las artes y la música es un baremo de nuestra mejora como seres humanos.

[@HavendaleGamer]

Whenever I hear this recording I always get tears in my eyes. Thanks for reacting to this beauty of a piece!!!

[@rayward9265]

It's a privilege to see your honest reaction of admiration of beauty. Thank you. As you gain experience you will lose your fear of the tears.

[@rf4120]

Your reaction to Amira is exactly like mine each time I hear her sing. I found her on KZbin about four years ago, have her CDs, and every time I hear her voice I try to keep my 73 year old manly demeanor intact.....I ALWAYS lose . She once said during an interview, when I think she was about 10, that she didn't understand why people cry when she sings....the child just didn't know the impact she has on our hearts. Again, when about 10, she was asked why she wanted to sing... and she said so that people could smile and applaud....such innocence...the dreams of a child ...and it still prevails to this day. Thank you for expressing your true feelings in front of the public, something that many of us have to do in private. Her voice, her demeanor and unspoiled sweetness will, I believe, follow her forever. Thank you for your honest reactions....you are an honest man.

[@morrisp.5583]

Terrific comment to a great reaction. This young lady (now 17) has a massive world wide following with some incredible performances on and off the grand stage. Her relatively recent " Sound of Music " medley is definitely worth a look. Cheers

[@heathermclean-smith5893]

You are so wonderful to have such a loving heart embracing classical music! I am so grateful you reacted to this performance of the beautiful child with the angelic voice because I probably wouldn’t have found this performance otherwise. Love the great work you are doing on your channel, JB!

[@bertbaur9810]

Amira Willighagen you tube... enjoy !

[@robertjessen1554]

James I'm blown away too. That voice from that beautiful little girl. I love classical music but this is amazing. Don't EVER apologize for your feelings, especially those that are brought about by this music. I get misty eyed listening to Moonlight sonata. Keep up this wonderful chanel.

[@bertbaur9810]

Amira Willighagen you tube ... enjoy !

[@TheCaptainKim]

How on earth is this possible? Totally flabbergasted.

[@bertbaur9810]

Amira Willighagen you tube ... enjoy !

[@eleSDSU]

And you haven't heard the version sang by Montserrat Caballé, I mean Amira is very good, but Montserrat is just simply sublime.

[@eduardovivanco8626]

I fall in love with opera the same way you did. Love from Canadá my friend 🇨🇦

[@mulatanyc865]

I seem this video a few year ago and I was blown away! What a beautiful amazing voice this beautiful child has. Love your reaction which was so emotional. I also had the same emotional reaction first time hearing her voice.

[@sund4wn137]

Unbelievable.. I welled up as soon as her mouth opened and those sounds came out, had to fight back tears every time she hit those high notes, still cant believe it. For another classic by André Rieu i would strongly recommend... O Fortuna (Carmina Burana - Carl Orff) - André Rieu Reason being is, it is such a powerful masterpiece, it will give you a whole new vibe within the classical music genre to experience. Peace be with you, always.

[@marcieharreld286]

Let those emotions flow!!! If not with this....then what else besides sadness!!! She exquisite!!!💜💜💜💜

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

This little powerhouse has an old soul...sung with so much emotion. Absolutely beautiful.

[@bertbaur9810]

Amira Willighagen you tube ... enjoy !

[@hiloc19]

Amira sings Amazing Grace when she was 13...the best rendition I've heard.

[@scottmcabee354]

I have listened to this multiple times and it brings a tear every time. Beautiful

[@kathyjam2482]

I love seeing the emotions on your face.

[@barrysimpson295]

I really appreciate your honest reactions. Be if you can't appreciate these new young prodigy's you have no soul. You are a good man. I'm an 83 yr old fanboy of Angelina Jordan and Amira. I cry! God is great..

[@mandilynn24]

Just watched this before I saw your vid. My fave! What a gift

[@lucveu]

Yes she is changing the world…. She is so full of love…….for her music …….. but also for other children…..from the start giving her money to share with them…… verry special lovely person…..

[@juliebowness3299]

How beautiful, this blew me away too. Sobbing here, music heals the soul, thank you for your honest and beautiful reaction James

[@wandaphillips9494]

It's totally understandable that you are going through emotions right now. Listening to such touching music and going through a loss at the same time would get to anyone. Beautiful reaction...

[@glynis7970]

It doesn’t matter if you can’t pronounce it,the fact that you are exploring the world is enough. I love to watch your face as it hits your soul

[@JonsTunes]

The look on her face before she started she knew she'd absolutely nail this. Pure confidence.

[@yasharrison4255]

WHAT!!!!??? She is amazing........and James, dont you change, music is a wonderful gift for all!!! enjoy every genre! or

[@annasaylor3566]

OMG! How awsomely beautiful there are no words

[@bertbaur9810]

Amira Willighagen you tube ... enjoy !

[@paulb.8592]

Very beautiful. Thank you for your spirit and honesty.

[@peterbothwell9005]

Fantastic reaction James. I am so happy that someone recommended this extremely talented and originally self taught classical singer to you. I’ve noticed some other people in the comments have also directed you towards watching Amira perform Amazing Grace live which is a must...please try do so as you won’t be disappointed.

[@jasonhendry8136]

You have such a sincere heart and so much energy, keep going bro

[@peppers8489]

Don't be afraid to show your heart. It's one of the things love about you and your reactions.

[@kayeaton1691]

She has a voice like an angel

[@lindariley5317]

Beautiful. This little girl blows my mind too. So perfect.

[@SuperMoofie]

Amira is a legend of our time. I have followed her progress for the last 3yrs or so since I saw her on YT on Holland's Got Talent. She was incredible even then, with her lower register already developed way beyond what a 9yr old would normally have. After she won, members of Andre Rieu's orchestra told him that he should hear this girl, she was incredibly talented. He invited her to sing at the outdoor concert he gives every year at Maastricht in South-eastern Netherlands. The vid you watched was about 6 months after she won HGT so she is about 9 1/2yrs old there. Andre Rieu gave her a masterclass before the concert which is also on Yt. Holland is very strict about the number of appearances in public a minor can make, so when Amira was a bit older she and her brother and mother moved to South Africa so she would have more opportunities there. Her father remained in Holland and joined them a few years later. Her mother is Afrikaan and her father is Dutch. She also donates a percentage of her income to build playgrounds for African children so they can 'be' children and have some happiness in their sometimes uncertain lives. She said that she feels like another person when she sings, and also loves wearing the dresses :) She is fabulous, she takes you on a journey, a very special skill which not many singers have. She doesn't just sing a song, she feels it, she lives it, and she expresses it to us through the power and purity of her voice, and the soul is so touched that we are forever changed by it in the most wonderful way. She has been likened to the great Maria Callas, and that is quite something. I've listed a few more links as well as her audition on HGT. The other links show a progression through her age, and some of the most memorable of her performances, though any of what she does is truly remarkable. The thing about classical music is that you actually have to listen to it - unlike the homogeneous cookie cutter sounds we hear and see so much of now, which rely heavily on the 'package' to distract from the lack of vocal ability. Opera and the classics often tell a story, and how well that story is told is down to the person who sings it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3XUhXWigLpneac - (2013) - 9 yrs - HGT Winner (The Netherlands) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGeZppd3gtJ2eq8 - (2015) - 10yrs - Christmas Concert (Canisius Church, Nijmegen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnasnnaAjK6Sl80 - (2015) - 11yrs - Christmas - (Reykjavík, Iceland) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJC6qp17n5p3jZo - (2016) - 12yrs - Classics are Great (South Africa) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZyUnWtqirxkpqs - (2017) - 13yrs - Concert (South Africa) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ_PXp17ndOZbK8 - (2017) - 13yrs - Christmas, (Utrecht, Netherlands) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6KunatrYtd1eLc - (2018) - 14yrs - Classics are Great (Pretoria, South Africa) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2bYn5StgNWsqdk - (2018) - 14yrs - Classics are Great (Pretoria, South Africa) The last one is from a Swedish movie and she sings in Swedish :)

[@morrisp.5583]

@SuperMoofie ..... This has to be one of the nicest, most heartfelt comments I've seen in a long time towards Amira and one of her reactors. Bravo to you SuperMoofie ! You should consider joining Amira's fansite. See .... Amira Willighagen:Fans .... on Facebook that has approximately 11,400 members. Fabulous friendly group with a worldwide membership. Cheers from Canada !

[@SuperMoofie]

@@morrisp.5583 Thankyou for your kind words, and for the suggestion :) I will follow up with the Fb page :) Greetings from New Zealand!

[@mikaelpeltonen96]

André Rieu is a Dutch violinist who helds annually these outdoor concerts in his hometown. People travel all over the world to see them, mostly from Europe. They are also sent live in cinemas and I was just there to see the best of clips from past years because big events are cancelled for now. Rieu is famous for bringing out surprise performers, sometimes they're known like Jermaine Jackson or David Hasselhoff driving the KITT car through the stage, but mostly the guests are total strangers who happen to be the best singers you've ever heard.

[@susanjewitt8783]

Andre Rieu shows are really spectacular. Let us hope he can get back performing with his orchestra soon.

[@Tilly-lo6uq]

andre rieu amazing grace with the bagpipes gets me

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

Wonderful. Wonderful reaction. Thank you on this gray Saturday. Andre Rieu is wonderful as are his shows. I always wanted to see him.They are shown on PBS from time to time. One time I was walking down the street in Boston and I look up to see huge bus coming by lettered in Andre Rieu filled with his people. Glorious.

[@reddevil3387]

Notice you had the same reaction as many of those in the audience - imagine hearing this in person.

[@kathystammen8774]

Beautiful. It’s truly beautiful reminds me of what heaven may be like. ❤️😚😍❤️

[@cheryljackson5659]

JB, you were not the only one moved by this performance, as witnessed by the video audience wiping away tears and looking on in shock. This was a beautiful performance, and even more spectacular in that it was done by someone so young. BRAVA to Amira and many thanks to the classical teachers who recommended this one. Great music should move you!

[@johnhodgson5313]

I just finished watching you react to Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma and this. You and I and the audience are decades apart, different backgrounds, different languages, different cultures, even different continents, yet I saw you and other people in the audience have the same reaction, the music spoke to our emotions and we all heard. Music is a universal language. Keep your ears and mind open. Thank you

[@warrengwonka2479]

Now listen to HER sing Nessus Dorma.

[@johnhodgson5313]

@@warrengwonka2479 Sorry for the delay answering, I agree, everything I have heard her sing is extra ordinary.

[@josephhuskins2029]

Great reaction James! Amira is an amazing talent and vocalist. Many consider Amira the best female vocalist world wide,, a 16 year old. Listen to O Sole Mio performed at 12 year old or The Flower Duet and Amazing Grace performed at 13 years old. It will be hard to hold back the emotion She is also quite the humanitarian setting up a foundation to help the under privileged in South Africa. A little research and I'm sure you will find Amira amazing. .

[@Jewriffic]

Thank you for introducing Opera to those who might otherwise never have the blessing of the experience. And thank you for your honest reactions. Letting people know it is perfectly OK to let the music take you away. That its purpose.

[@gerardoneill1513]

Never, never be afraid to show you're emotions, five seconds in and I teared up.

[@tigerwilliams7723]

James, your reactions are straight from the heart, so don't hold back. You feel the music (all genres)...that's reason I subscribed ❤️

[@stevefoulston]

A gift from the heaven's.love and peace

[@ade3628]

Shes done loads since. A real talent

[@stephenmetzler2587]

Keep doing what you doing my friend. Your empathy and sensitivity are great quality in a young man like yourself. Bravo

[@MsSherrydarling]

They sure knew how to compose music that just hits your soul. The notes, the words!! So spectacular!

[@dafyddllewellyn6636]

That's from the opera "Gianni Schicchi", by Puccini.

[@baldurelfensang9646]

When I heard Amira sing for the first time years ago, tears of joy shot into my eyes and goose bumps flooded my body. This physical reaction has remained until today, every time I hear Amira singing. Amira is definitely an exceptional talent. In every Reaction Video you can see stunned faces, there can be no greater compliment for Amira's singing.

[@michaelbarry8513]

you need to watch more of her stuff.....she is spectacular

[@saralucas1]

What an amazing young lady...your expression is priceless

[@mr.x-file3122]

Lovely ‘Old Soul’ in ‘our’ sweet Dutch Amira 🙌🏻😇🙌🏻

[@Pontius667]

I have heard this aria scores of times and every time I have cried. This time was no exception. Thank you, Sir, for showing this. ( I just hope my tears don't short out my keyboard.)

[@avril8918]

What a beautiful soul you have young man don't ever change

[@Hawks438]

That is the proper response my man....if you have a soul you cant help but weep.

[@teddtarr]

If you want to hear just how much Amira's voice has improved in just several years, I strongly recommend listening to her duet w/ Corlea Botha, singing "The Flower Duet" live from a venue in South Africa. Very possibly the most beautiful composition/performance I have ever heard.

[@warrengwonka2479]

Just listened to her performance followed by that of two great pros…she and Corlea are very close.

[@MegaWelshie1]

I'm sobbing right now. What a voice.....

[@jeanduttlinger]

Absolutely brilliant!! Amira has always thrown all of us for a loop - God Blessed her with a beautiful voice.

[@jetfromholland9638]

This is the most epic performance ever

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Your reaction is as it should be. She is truly amazing. Those people in the audience crying. Yeah, me too!!

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

True beauty makes you well up with tears...such sweet and pure talent.

[@rotkatzeredcat4284]

I am almost 70. Has anyone noticed just how many young children the world over have these angelic, super amazing singing voices? I am certain, this phenomena did not exist when I was a child. This little Dutch girl is one of so many have been 'discovered" on TV talent shows. Where would we be without them-the shows and the kids.

[@denisr2235]

James. I am overcome by your reaction. I see your heart man, and it is a picture of beauty. I think you are seeing what most never will.