Joan Sutherland sings TOSCA Vissi d'arte

Joan Sutherland sings TOSCA Vissi d'arte

[@karleneblacker4219]

Mum worked with Dame Joan Sutherland many years ago & she was very approachable & friendly not afraid to have a laugh.

[@photo161]

From the first sound out of this great diva's mouth, I'm startled as if for the first time hearing her, by the size and beauty of her voice. This last time I heard her, in the House, a late-career Puritani, my reaction was the same but more so-....her voice, heard immediately on her entrance,simply flooded the entire theater...

[@TheWiseMonkey8888]

2:41 ... 2:52, all in one breath ... seated... the diamonds are real too... from a personal collection. The artist... superior to ANY diamond , eternal & flawless :)

[@photo161]

@@TheWiseMonkey8888 ...so true..!

[@faitesentrerlesmusiciens1532]

I just had the same suprise. The recording just started on my computer by chance. I was not looking, I was busy doing something else. And upon hearing that voice I stopped, saying to myself that voice is pure perfection and I went and looked and it was Joan Sutherland to whom I had not listened for years and I thought waouh! she is really unique. And remains unique in spite of so many fantastic singers one can hear today. Years and years ago, I was 18 years old, I used to listen almost exclusively to Maria Callas. In my opinion, no one could rival with her. With one exception! And that was Joan Sutherland. 55 years later I still feel the same... The same emotion...

[@fabriziogarzi9892]

@@faitesentrerlesmusiciens1532 , Callas e Sutherland sono stati I piu' grandi soprani del XX° secolo...e anche del XXI°.

[@user-zj7nh6ql6s]

There is only one joan sutherland. There will never be another Joan sutherland. She puts me in ecstasy. I'm an Opera singer myself.

[@MissWhiskers]

So beautiful! Not just the voice. Her face, her hair, her sparkling eyes, her entire being!

[@-Tesla-Live_]

OK, we all know Tosca wasn't ever going to be a role for Joan, but isn't it wonderful, nevertheless, to hear this aria such with such fulness, ease and pure voice? She is one of the few singers capable of approaching the climactic final Bb without breaking the preceding phrase for a breath. What a technique!

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[@keganpalmer4198]

She really is a queen!!! Beautiful singing

[@Mrrossj01]

Joan Sutherland’s magnificent talent transcends music.

[@mimidu1]

R.I.P. Dame Joan Sutherland (1926-2010)

[@Plowrightclips]

I really would not have thought this was for her before hearing this, but she is amazing.

[@nesherben-negev1345]

Good grief! Has anyone ever heard anything more beautiful?

[@dutchcub]

Yes , I did.. Callas.

[@gissellcarolina3475]

Yes, Maria Callas Tosca

[@richardkgoboko9616]

Yes Maria "La Divina" Callas

[@nesherben-negev1345]

Maria did a great performance of Visse d'arte, but I still like Joan.

[@Pilgrim06]

With Callas in this aria you get goosebumps and tears in your eyes, as she reveals the pathos of her entrapment; with Sutherland we hear deliciously floating notes devoid of the unfolding drama. Sutherland herself has said, during her talk at Wollongong University, that you go to the Opera to listen to a voice and that if you need dramatic performance one ought to go to the theatre! How wrong is that! Opera is vocal acting, and that is why Callas is not Callas, she was not projecting “Callas” but became the embodiment of Tosca, Violeta, Lucia, Norma, Anna Bolena, Rosina etc. Having said this, when Sutherland’s singing was not cutting out all the consonants, and when one does not seek a profound characterisation, Sutherland did have an angelic voice, so suitable for church masses…

[@jonasmooka5124]

I've listened to many versions....this has to be my favorite

[@Plowrightclips]

That realy is a stunning performance!!

[@ssoomee]

I bet she's giving those angelic choirs in heaven a run for the money with that voice. God bless her!

[@zhamiram6578]

I love her voice on this aria!

[@johnruggeri843]

Simply stunning.

[@debbiewoodburn6786]

I just love her voice. Heavenly!

[@alfredoloyola921]

Brava. Sutherland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@artdanks]

It's ridiculous to even compare these magnificent sopranos! They were all equally great, and each one was unique, magnificent, and one of a kind. As with any artist, they had their strengths, they had their weaknesses. But they all made a huge mark in the world of opera. Brava Sutherland, Callas, Price, Caballe, Sills, and whoever else. Thank you all for your greatness and for enriching our lives with your art and beauty!

[@renegaderunner332]

Agreed!

[@aljart]

@@renegaderunner332 Y Bravísima TEBALDI....

[@beachfanatic2010]

Callas is the only Tosca on that list. Surherland is not a Tosca. No sir period!

[@emitch9213]

Those good old days of the GOLDEN AGE of OPERA...that which will be a long long long time to ever know as then. My, how fortunate to have been enriched in our lives of a wealth money can not match.

[@FredONeil1]

A shame Callas could only try and scream the high notes . Her higher notes from the mid 50s onwards just wobble

[@crazyorganist1609]

La Stupenda. Happy 92nd birthday Dame Joan. We miss you

[@65attila]

I totally agree about Joan. The phenomenon I heard on stage in my lifetime. Regards-John

[@debbiejohnson2789]

You were lucky and smart to have set. And heard this great lady! Wow, I’m sure you’ll always remember that!

[@lafoa1971]

What a great Diva !!! She is amazing !!!

[@liloruf2838]

Joan Sutherland is the best!! Her voice is of such a stunning beauty❤😭

[@jayantaw1]

a wonderful artiste whose voice will always be remembered by those who appreciate great sining

[@MrGer2295]

Beautiful singing ! Brava JOAN SUTHERLAND !

[@canpete1]

heavenly..I never understood why she didn't sing or just record more Puccini than the Turandot recording, great as it is

[@Tenorbravo]

This is my first time seeing Ms. Sutherland singing that BEAUTIFUL INTERPRETATION. I sure enjoyed it very very much. Every Diva uses her own way..and that makes it FANTASTICO/AMAZING/OWESOME/ ETC. Thanks so much for allowing me to listen and enjoy every beatiful interpretation.

[@herrbrucvald6376]

actually, i love her acting here: vulnerable, womanly, simple....... what i wouldn't give to have been in an opera house in the 1960s w/ JS on stage.

[@jimjohnson7041]

It was fantastic. I saw her inn person six times. But not in Lucia, unfortunately. Traviata, Norma, Giovanni, Puritani and two recitals. All were fantastic.

[@operalover42]

Magnifique, comme tout ce qu'elle a chanté !

[@Gobbi2007]

joannie, I didn't know your portamenti could be so beautiful in verismo music. brava! rip. my dear.

[@wotan10950]

Very beautiful rendition. Sutherland didn't get much involved in Puccini, singing only a Turandot on record, and a few Suor Angelicas in Australia. She wisely turned her attention to bel canto, but this clip shows that she could sing a beautiful Puccini line as well.

[@herbertloscher514]

She recorded also suor angelica

[@davidallen508]

This is a gorgeous rendition of the most beautiful soprano aria ever written.Dame Joan's soaring voice supports the role of Tosca without the need to overplay the passion.Her heavenly vocal instrument gives this aria a unique and very moving quality. Divine !

[@crisha721]

well said

[@zuleikajardim2864]

Tosca é pura paixão. Ciumenta, intensa, instintiva. A performance de Joan não reflete isso, não traduz a angústia de uma mulher com tal temperamento, que está sendo torturada psicologicamente ao extremo. Que se debate entre o medo e o ódio por Scarpia. E que sabe atacar, como demonstra logo em seguida ao matar Scarpia. Ela é uma fera acuada, desesperada, não uma donzela indefesa. E Joan não transmite nada disso! Tosca pede paixão sim!

[@thomasmulroney9926]

Pavarotti said she taught him the most important thing in opera, how to breathe.

[@violetta47]

Right...

[@alioffe4321]

Too bad Pavarotti couldn't teach her how to enunciate!

[@fan2jnrc]

That's very comical, because she had serious problems to breath correctly... 😂

[@oliverdelica2289]

@@fan2jnrc whoops 🤭🤭😬

[@crazyorganist1609]

@@fan2jnrc no she didn't. She had throat problems but never breathing issues

[@ajhiflyer]

I wish someone would put all these fabulous clips on one dvd and release it commercially.

[@aliasconference]

wonderfull voice and woman

[@MrGer2295]

Beautiful singing ! Brava JOAN SUTHERLAND :)

[@debbiejohnson2789]

Stunningly beautiful!

[@flyboytim]

I would like to jump into the fray. All above so true but what an absolute joy to hear her singing this most gorgeous of arias. Leontyne with Karajan on disc probably one of the most thrilling, Kiri at her best sublime, Leonie Rysanek on her stomach heavenly, Lubja Welitsch out of this world and all the rest. Try the movie I live for art. Vissi D'arte with all the greatest including Tebaldi, Callas, Albanese, Olivero and more, truly transporting. A must for all lovers of the aria. Cheers

[@predickament]

Thanks for bringing these other Tosca’s up!! My favorite is Price! I forgot about Welitsch, of course Kiri (my cat’s namesake), I was introduced to opera with Callas doing Tosca (very dramatic, but I’ve always had trouble with her tone, couldn’t fault her interpretations though)! I’ll probably get backlash - Sutherland, Price, Te Kanawa, and Fleming are the most vocally beautiful in my estimation!

[@romearomeo]

Einfach großartig! Joan sei stupenda!

[@operaboy81]

I think this is a beautiful performance of this aria. It might lack some of the drama that other singers have given it (Callas), but like Callas, Caballe, and Ponselle it is being sung by someone who can sing the bel canto repertoire.

[@Sharplesss01]

Interesting to hear JS sing Tosca - not her usual repertoire by any means! I think she does it rather well. But it is her stunning bel canto singing which sticks in the memory -was lucky enough to see her as Lucia at CG in the early 80s: she was just sensational. Her voice filled the house like no other I’ve heard.

[@thomastmwc]

I can feel the echo the ring the resonance the power

[@grai]

fucking incredible

[@soniasalinas7034]

Wonderful voice Mrs.Suthterland .Live here forever ❤ .from Chile 🙏🇨🇱

[@loiseaunoir1021]

A masterful rendering no doubt. Wonderful!

[@jamesracioppi2574]

Otherworldly - an angel came from heaven to sing of art and love to us.

[@alieshsonoma922]

That is actual fact. Her singing could put you in a trance...relax and heal nerves

[@daysolful]

JSutherland le imprime una humildad y delicadeza que hace de esta aria otra "oracion",odría haber hecho como otras sopranos y aprovechar la partitura para mostrar todas sus fortalezas vocales,pero ella lo ha sacrificado en pos del sentimiento de la obra,una grandeza digna de esta gran soprano.

[@lidiascanferlato7774]

Che impostazione stupenda! Grazie. ❤️🌺😘

[@ian.marais1202]

Stunning!!!!!

[@barrymalkin9679]

Tosca, Suor Angelica, L'Oracolo: Dame Joan was very good at singing verismo which she approached with bel canto phrasing that worked so beautifully. Brava.

[@tyxikosgatpopoulos4004]

She was the GRESTEST!!! There will never be another one like her.

[@alieshsonoma922]

It is not possible ...even somoene who resembled( and that was almost unattainable in nature if you ask me) her and had a similar facial bone structure did not have the hand of GOD on voice like this humble gift of GOD did. He fellow stars said SHE WAS GOD GIVEN TO US

[@soniasalinas7034]

Dear Mrs Sutherland forever ❤ .from Chile southamerica.🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🇨🇱

[@carolynhall1302]

Perhaps the acting could be more convincing but what a voice, absolutely stunning!

[@levieuxpiano]

Oui "Perhaps the acting could be more convincing"; de ce point de vue, c'est zéro; le charisme d'une huître. Par contre, pour avoir vue JS en scène, je ne peux que témoigner que c'était une expérience incroyable, une voix et des moyens incomparables.

[@tamazpatarkalashvili2811]

Acting is as convincing and stunning as singing

[@crazyorganist1609]

@@tamazpatarkalashvili2811 I agree. Her acting as she said herself wasn't good because of her height. All that matters is her diamond like voice

[@danielkristianson208]

She acts supremely well through the incredible inflections and nuances of her voice -- her performance has remarkable intensity and at the same time is so very touching ...

[@fido652]

With Gobbi on the prowl behind her she doesn't need to overdo it!

[@Ursaminor31]

I really appreciate a different and unique interpretation, all are valid if they move you emotionally.

[@johnfalstaff2270]

You should say that she is here with baritone Tito Gobbi. One of the greatest Scarpias in vocal history.

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Tito, not Toto (Toto never sang Scarpia!)

[@johnfalstaff2270]

@@anne-louiseluccarini4530. I know. Look at the keyboard. Both letters (i and o) are close to each other. I misspelled it mistakenly. I know Tito Gobbi and Totò actor comedian since my childhood in 1950's. BTW, I like your beautiful Italian name, Luccarini...😊

[@blessOTMA]

I love Joan

[@gomongio]

OMG! Where the duol, passion and suffering of that part 've gone???

[@renepariente7675]

René Pariente: Magnifique interprétation.

[@PhilosoFeline]

I love the grumpy Scarpio in the background for the last few measures! His face is hilarious!

[@chatelaine7325]

Sensational voice.

[@LucasGomes-em2bk]

Say what you will about her diction and acting. Joan's voice was beautiful. I double dare anyone, especially from the Callas cult, to find a more perfect "Perche signor" than this one. That has to be one of the most beautiful B flats ever recorded.

[@Olshty]

I lived for art, I lived for love, I never harmed a living soul! With a discreet hand I relieved all misfortunes I encountered. Always with sincere faith my prayer rose to the holy tabernacles. Always with sincere faith I decorated the altars with flowers. In this hour of grief, why, why, Lord, why do you reward me thus? I donated jewels to the Madonna's mantle, and offered songs to the stars and heaven, which thus shone with more beauty. In this hour of grief, Lord, why do you reward me thus?

[@MU-ey3jt]

Super!!! Und die Rolle macht Sie auch extrem schön.

[@user-qi8wi2ty5w]

Gracias por esta gran presentación. Muy distinguida.

[@Zva26]

Sutherland is fabulous here. She WAS actually a full Dramatic Soprano who could negotiate the most intricate coloratura (which is not called for here), and she rarely sang this kind of music, yet she certainly could have. Like Callas, she was one of a kind.

[@beachfanatic2010]

She was a lyric

[@cbzagala66]

Grande entre las grandes !!!!,a sus pies SEÑORA !!!

[@vittoriapastorelli5011]

lei è meravigliosa e incanta!

[@emma41093]

RIP... An invaluable and unsurpassable DIVA, God bless :) xxx

[@user-ju6uy5zp6c]

Джоан Сазерленд, как всегда - ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНА!!!! Очень завораживающее пение!!! ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНА!!!! БРАВО!!!

[@miguelsalinas4143]

La más grande Soprano que he escuchado en mi vida. Viva la Stupenda!!!!

[@kiwikjk]

Divinely sung and doesn't Dame Joan also look divine here!

[@PedroLopez-db1ku]

Yes indeed, you are right

[@sergiovarela8030]

... NÃO EXISTEM , MAIS PALAVRAS , A SEREM USADAS , PARA JOAN SUTTHERLAND E O SEU CANTO PARADISÍACO !!!!!!!! .... APENAS , AGRADECE -LA , ETERNAMENTE !!!!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@andreagazza7611]

Una Tosca mancata... Straordinaria La Stupenda

[@dianaventura7999]

What's wrong with giving credit to the music? Is this not opera? Sutherland gives feeling and emotion through her beautiful voice. There is not one voice in the recording archives as spectacular as her's. Didn't Pavarotti said that Sutherland is the voice of the Century? Of course, Callas is TOSCA. And Sutherland probably would not have been a complete Tosca had she sung the entire role. But here, she is spellbinding. As you know, Tito Gobbi wanted her to sing this role on stage with him.

[@thomaslucia3059]

Î am not a Joan fan...but I found this to be very beautiful.

[@danarzechula3769]

I am a fan and find it beautiful;)

[@cliffgaither]

thomaslucia :: So beautiful, it doesn't sound like her !

[@-Tesla-Live_]

What amazing breath control. As far as I'm aware, no other soprano has ever sung the final "perche Signor" without a breath between the two words. Anybody able to challenge this?

[@gerardotovar87]

vocalissimo1 yes Montserrat Caballe.

[@Tkimba2]

Pobbe also. But I couldn't care less. They're much inferior to ms

[@joseapodaca6467]

Caballe by far the best with breath control.

[@alieshsonoma922]

@@joseapodaca6467 IN PIANISSIMI

[@Ursaminor31]

If you criticize it’s means you cannot do this yourself. Appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of each artist and let it touch your heart if you have one.

[@bellini7verdi]

oírla siempre es un sueño.............y por algo será.............

[@tamazpatarkalashvili2811]

The best performance of the air

[@dasingaman1]

As much as I love joan sutherland... there are way too many blinded admirers posting comments on this page... again callas and price were EXCELLENT SINGERS and should not be compared to sutherland... its not fair to any of them for they had different strengths.... price was the ultimate verdi and puccini heroine... Joan was an excellent bel canto specialist and Callas did both with great acting to boot! Stop trying to tear down ppl who have extraordinary careers under their belts...thanks ;-)

[@bellini7verdi]

MARAVILLOSA

[@bigjoetube]

She was extraordinary. Thank God for recordings and rest in peace Dame Joan.

[@darepow]

RIP dame Sutherland. We will miss you.

[@stevensmall6043]

The most beautiful and effortless high notes of them all.

[@TotalTennisGeek]

Over Price? No.

[@vettegaddia6234]

***** Apples and oranges. Both had fantastic high notes. But Joan kept them all the way to when she was 64. And that includes high D's.

[@TotalTennisGeek]

I respectfully disagree. Joan Sutherland had a beautiful voice. But, in my humble opinion, her high notes were not more effortless, floating, sustained, and beautiful than Price. BEAUTIFUL voice though. Love Sutherland's Casta Diva!

[@vettegaddia6234]

***** My dear, name a single singer who can sing this with more beauty. I understand Callas sings this with soul. I just don't think her voice is quite as gorgeous as Joan's. The contest is her and Callas. Caballe is not even in the picture. I prefer Joan's opulent tone, but I respect Callas's before she started to wobble on the Bb. I know this is not a role that Joan can be stupenda. But she is quite enjoyable..

[@TotalTennisGeek]

I honestly believe Price's Vissi D'arte was more beautiful. I respect that you are more passionate about and convinced of Sutherland's rendering. Just wanted to respectfully disagree that Sutherland had the "most beautiful and effortless high notes ever." In terms of Casta Diva, I call it a draw between Sutherland and Callad. Sutherland's is more beautiful in terms of pitch, but Callas sang it with more verve; I am literally more moved emotionally by Callas' performance. No question that Sutherland's is more beautiful. My Top 3 Sopranos are Callas, Sutherland, and Price.

[@LC-ig2jm]

Please don't compare Fleming to Dame Joan. It's all about the voice. Dame Joan is incomparable.

[@condessadesantar]

Magnífica e ETERNA....

[@andrewwalker3312]

incredible !

[@mildredgrossman5653]

Beautiful vocal tones.............!

[@fpngan]

Sad sad day for the opera world. What a great loss

[@mariarosaesergiomarycib2492]

Straordinaria,,,,straordinaria.

[@tomvernon2123]

I don't think I've ever heard this aria sung more beautifully. She was a true artist.

[@frankorantes4349]

The best

[@fan2jnrc]

Oh please. Don't be ridiculous, it's embarrassing.

[@tomvernon2123]

@@fan2jnrc don't show your ignorance.

[@johnb340]

bravo la stupenda, we miss you!

[@fares-kj4qm]

La stupenda 💙

[@gerardmignon700]

Exotique interprétation...

[@fredojoaquim4764]

Lovely Dame.

[@raigekimaru]

you can tell she's like "this is easy"

[@user-jt4js7ed3e]

Класс. прямо... если было бы возможно, при жизни стоило отдать свою красоту этой Тоске, как жерву ВЕЛИКОМУ искусству и таланту.

[@PinkyLadybird]

Good bye, Dame Joan... and thank you!

[@gvbrandolini]

Bravi.

[@ximenadore]

Quante bella!

[@dianaventura7999]

I think 1968. There is a video out there that also included Nicolai Gedda singing the sextet from Lucia and the quartet from Rigoletto with Sutherland. There is also the final trio from Faust.

[@bellini7verdi]

SUTHERLAND.......ES UNA VOZ DE OTRA DIMENSION.......MARAVILLOSAMENTE INDESCRIPTIBLE.......Y DESCRIPTIBLE....HASTA ESCRIBIR ETERNAMENTE LIBROS....INTENTANDO SABER.......MAS Y MAS ACERCA DE SU VOZ PRODIGIOSA........

[@alieshsonoma922]

otra dimension HEAVEN