Katherine Ciesinski & Jessye Norman in Belle nuit ô nuit d'amour from Tanglewood

[@abigailhamiltonactor]

I stood next to her, in a concert interval once (she wasn't singing that day), but her sheer presence, was HUGE. So much so that when she smiled at me, I was reduced to a simpering wreck, (that's what it felt like). I shall remember that smile, for the rest of my days

[@fr1424]

Thats gonna be very few now if not 0

[@soldemujer17]

A cuál de las dos te refieres?

[@leshaunda]

​@@soldemujer17 she talking about Jessye

[@jimp4170]

Jessye is so known for being a powerhouse but it's easy to forget how delicately and exquisitely she could sing. So many others would really go for the high notes here, but she resists that and the results couldn't be lovelier.

[@raquelgoncalves5180]

Generosidade ❤

[@sarakurd872]

This performance is just heavenly, amazing , beautiful, something out of this world !♥️

[@MK-ok6xr]

Ms. Norman’s voice rocked my little 10 year old musical world when I heard her perform live. I had never heard sounds such as the one she created. I appreciate them and admire them even more now. These two voices together complement each other so well.

[@MountTheodore72]

What an awesome privilege you had to hear her live!!! And it's sweet to know she was someone that had a positive impact on you musically.

[@malcolmdods7466]

We mustn't forget her outfits they were adorable.

[@anitaandrews9810]

Jessye Norman truly your were truly our gift from God. Listening today Valentines Day Friday February 14, 2020.

[@MountTheodore72]

I swear, if there ever was a mother of all life, I believe she would look like Jessye Norman. This woman is (was) a God in my book. Such a beautiful and majestic woman.

[@serious7179]

She had an extremely graceful, stunning presence...I'll miss her

[@chaqillenikita748]

That’s such a great observation, Mt Theodore Alan 👍🏼. She really does have a beautiful “mother goddess” quality about her - an easy regality. She was amazing!

[@leerhode1021]

If I could LIKE this comment ten times, I would do so.

[@williamhughmurraycissp8405]

And I love the dress!

[@williamhughmurraycissp8405]

And wouldn't you just love to be as good as what you do as she is at what she does.

[@leerhode1021]

I never get tired of watching this video. I have watched it countless times. Ms. Ciesinski and Ms. Norman are a delight as is the orchestra and chorus. The demeanor of Ms. Norman is quite radiant, and it is compounded with the sadness of knowing we no longer have her with us.

[@astridgerecke3555]

As I mentioned before: the two artists are singing TOGETHER! How rare! One artist does not overpower the other! I value this recording as a tribute to beauty and harmony. Just beautiful.

[@africo9104]

It's because Katherine is a counter soprano and Jessye a soprano.

[@dezziliodevellini9533]

Lady Norman was as well cultured as she was about social etiquette. Being the most powerful female voice in opera, she chose to be selfless and turned down her voice, in order to allow Miss Ciesinski to be heard. You are quite observant!

[@jenniferbattiglia4237]

Finally! One of my favourite pieces sung as it is supposed to be.

[@akrossmann1631]

Perhaps it is simply mutual respect for the sake of the best art performance! Manificent!

[@allenjones3130]

Outstanding performance by two leading ladies of opera. May Jessye rest in peace.

[@vanessahawarden9028]

God bless you in heaven Jessye singing with your heavenly sisters...we miss you down here x

[@evansercombe]

I just can’t believe that I’m studying voice with Professor Ciesinski. She is a living link to Jessie Norman, my favorite vocalist *ever*. I am simply amazed by this performance, as neither artist outmatches the other, and by the fact that I have the honor to know one of the two brilliant women present here.

[@dawonwashington5503]

You are so blessed, I am happy for you and I wish that you have the most amazing life and career. Many blessings to you. This is one of my favorite performances. 😊😊😊

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

The ease and relaxed way Jessye Norman is singing this song makes one think she is lip-syncing! Of course, we know that she is not. This makes her performance all the more beautiful to watch as well as hear her.

[@skyhunk]

Sublime!!! Wow! Katherine Ciesinski has a gorgeous lower register, IMHO unmatched by many of her contemporaries. Hers is a rich and round sound and unlike many of her fellows she loses no volume when she goes for the lower notes. Simply beautiful, as is Norman -- goes without saying. Thanks for the post!

[@astridgerecke3555]

They really sing together! Each singer is careful to the force of each other. It’s rare to hear that one doesn’t overpower the other. A rare delight and absolutely powerful.

[@fr1424]

Duh elina garanca

[@skyhunk]

@@fr1424 Thanks! I adore Elina Garanca -- I love her tone, she is definitely a fave! However, in this recording I think I have to give it to Ciesinski because of the power/volume she shows in her lower register. Mind you, much of what we hear is due to the recording engineers at the time. Ciesinski here might have been 'mic'ed' closer giving the illusion of stronger breath control/more volume. I guess one would have needed to attend both performances live in order to decide which was the preferred version. And I wasn't there.

[@leocollins3823]

Both have beautiful voice and well blended together.... Bravo

[@andrew4patrick]

Everyone is praising Jessye, and quite so, but Katherine has an excellent voice too.

[@numetutelare]

Certo ma la Norman è una fuoriclasse assoluta e l'altra una buona professionista

[@leshaunda]

​@@numetutelare Well said

[@katzparov]

This performance was Pure MAGIC.......Unbelievable.

[@janneale3091]

RIP ....I saw her many times including her debut in 1969.....magic beyond compare....outstanding talent....it is a great loss!!

[@winstonscott4195]

Jan Neale you are a very fortunate person.

[@serious7179]

Jessye Norman's beautiful presentation and delivery always brings tears to my eyes... no words, no words

[@gianraoul]

Maestro Seiji Ozawa . Magna Dame Jesse Norman. RIP

[@bootman26]

I am, I am!! What a voice! RIP Jessye.

[@gill-e]

The voices complement each other's beautifully.

[@quinnlewis2003]

Jessye creates a spacial wall of sound and Katherine fills it with her haunting charm...

[@humbertotovar695]

So sad to hear she passed away:) What an admirable classic singer!

[@miriamzeltzerfialkow8017]

Por favor reprise a apresentação da voz de Jesse Norman para podermos nos maravilhar com. Está divina cantoram

[@williamlucas586]

😲

[@orvillelawton5057]

I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her several years ago in Miami and she was very gracious. I listened to her often and was very saddened to hear of her passing. The world has lost another AMAZING talent. She will be missed.

[@juliamartinezmaestro]

Es indescriptible. Es bello ‼️ Son voces de Blanca Alma❤

[@CherryBlossomskt]

I love ❤️ you Jessye. Beautiful Diva. I just love the way she opens up.

[@leerhode1021]

One year ago, (9-30-2019), Miss Jessye Norman left us. I still grieve over our loss.

[@THEDISH54]

Magnificent...I had the pleasure of meeting her. A delightful person and my sorority sister.

[@astridgerecke3555]

It is one of the most admirable interpretations ever! Ms. Katherine Ciesinski is gorgeous and overwhelming in her interpretation of the aria. What admirable stamina and vocal force, absolutely equal Jessy Norman! Any musician of feeling and beauty c’ant contest this performance. I applaud both artists or listen to each other and create a master peace of beauty. Thank you.

[@MehlindaHeartt]

very impressed, I thought Jessy floated her way through it, and the Mezzo matched her perfectly, Lovely thank you

[@jeromerichardson6306]

O how l miss the grand and stunning voice and grand talent of. Jessie. Norman

[@leeparker6602]

Katherine and Jessye are both spectacular

[@marciahernandez2870]

Lee Parker

[@nohdz1]

Absolutely stunning performance!

[@iancaldeian]

This is a remarkable interpretation of this duet both lower voices. Pace everything. Wow!

[@heyandile]

Jessye Norman sings so effortlessly in a beautiful way.

[@sarakurd872]

I will never get enough from of amazing performance . I listen it everyday day !

[@montmorency1950]

RIP Jesse. The great diva has left the stage.

[@JayJury]

Simply amazing! How can anyone dislike such a pure form of art? Two dislikes from two souls that don't see the amount of talent, soul and passion that goes into an Opera. The voices themselves make me tear up, the lyrics are epic, and the instrumentals transport you to the scene.

[@LJK77777]

Wonderful performance of a favorite song. Jessye's voice here is the perfect transcendent overtone.

[@josianesouchon1646]

Katherine Ciesinski sang very well also with Jessye Norman. Thank you for this video !

[@nrynston]

The Queen has passed, long live the Queen

[@leerhode1021]

This is one of my favorite videos. This is from August 19, 1989. Almost 31 years ago. I have watched this many, many times. The singing by both ladies is splendid, their blend, sweet to the ear. Whenever I watch this video, my mind cannot accept the fact that Miss Jessye is gone from us. This video puts me a state of pure denial of that sad fact. She was so full of life, stature, and grace. She left us way too soon...

[@margaretnewman5855]

Amazing. Brings tears to gear her

[@lejayarielle3877]

What simplicity and what balance. Neither voice covers the other. It is very moving. Thank you for this. +modernmusicalarts

[@rydercj2239]

I think Jessye Norman has a spectacular voice

[@rohan212121]

And an enormous pair of tits.

[@jeffodonnell7371]

@@rohan212121 not that huge for a woman her size actually

[@tatjana9229]

and beauty

[@micarmo1948]

Jessie had an angelical voice and presence. Thank you, Jessie for all the emotions you made us feel. You still do.

[@connilane]

I loved her; she was so regal and I adored her gorgeous voice,

[@regand7830]

What perfection....my ears are so happy!

[@wotan10950]

Surprisingly beautiful rendition. Rhythm and pitch spot on, singers and orchestra absolutely together. It’s so easy to mess this up.

[@MusikPiratCH]

Dave Glo Why "suprisingly"? Does the names Jessye Norman and Seiji Ozawa guarantee something special? For me it does! Jessye Norman is outstanding here!

[@wotan10950]

@@MusikPiratCH I guess I never saw your ridiculous comment before. Well, let's see, the F was probably the top of Jessye Norman's range at that time. But seriously, the Barcarolle is often an encore, and it's routinely sung in a scattershot rhythm and off-pitch. This is an excellent rendition. I can't imagine why you were angling for an argument.

[@stanibol]

This is absolutely perfect.

[@bernardcleary4330]

RIP Miss Norman. :(

[@ConstantinDV]

Amazing! It is hard to believe that human beings are capable of such enchantment. It is like touching the divine.

[@radicalbee]

Me, me. I am binging and crying on Sunday afternoon.

[@jandamskier6510]

God bless Jessye Norman, now and for ever.

[@cindyj5522]

I know what it's like to sing in harmony with someone whose voice matches yours. It becomes an indescribable experience, unless you have also done it.

[@gregoryludkovsky5185]

Madam Norman'S VOICE is angelic!!!!

[@Michael-ch6fd]

Absolutely stunning performance.

[@salvatorewongcastello564]

So beatiful!! Just heavenly!!

[@svetlanamonosova3238]

Я могу смотреть и слушать это бесконечно. Великая Джесси!

[@sakbrat1]

Wow! What beautiful complements to each other's voices.

[@LuzHernandez-wk6dm]

Es celestial!! Una bendición tener vida para verlas y escucharlas!!!.

[@landoblu]

Who is here listening in 2019 upon hearing that Jessye passed away 😔

[@cairnmoms]

Me. I have been binging a bit since I heard the news. RIP to a powerful, wonderful artist.

[@jerimassi1889]

I am. Tears in my eyes.

[@barbelhesse9210]

Tears in my eyes...

[@malkahgeller728]

@@cairnmoms Me too! So sad to have lost her at this young age..I'm 72!

[@jeanmaslin6183]

me

[@patriciaweiss4446]

I'm listening! People pass on. Their voices and legacies live on!

[@sandramartins6356]

Não consigo assistir, sem derramar uma lágrima. Maravilhoso.

[@r.zimmerman3838]

I'm such a wimp...i tear up every time I hear this. 😢

[@circlzero]

so beautiful I want to cry!! amazing!!

[@DrAmericoPena]

This is the best version of all Belle Nuit' interpretations.

[@jamesbachreeves]

Sorry, but I prefer this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqaTfmd5gtZqq6s

[@hmph7865]

@jamesbachreeves Apologies, but I prefer this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXW5nHqKl651iJI

[@meryr6753]

@@jamesbachreeves and me too!

[@lalomendoza3077]

Bravo ! Bravo ! Amazing voices

[@bienvenulascony3544]

Inoubliable Barcarolle, éternellement inscrit dans mon cœur, moment de grâce indicible...

[@meirefeliz9127]

Her faces and expression!! Wonderful!!

[@panagiotachristara7122]

Norman is a great diva!!!

[@ardinsalim9048]

they do it so effortlessly

[@erisberber3458]

Jessye una diosa una Diva eres hermosa y celestial una Soprano con un color y registro inigualable Te Amo Jessye

[@carol29carnegie]

Only one word, Beautiful and none can compare 🥰

[@marieponcet4890]

Magnifique !!

[@numetutelare]

La Norman ha una voce con un timbro incredibile ed una pastosità di suono che ricorda la mitica Marian Anderson

[@gudrunhorst6289]

Rip she was wonderful

[@leshaunda]

I would never sing beside Jessye. No way man. Woman is waaaay to AMAZING

[@admirjuniorshow1]

Magnífico !!!!

[@lucianomorelli736]

Jessye Norman was a Top singer. Very very sad she passed away. Nice people like her shouldn' t.

[@pequenowilly5703]

Cuando ves a una Afrodescendiente y a una Eurodescendiente, dirigidas por un Asiaticodescendiente, sabes que la cosa se puso seria, y simplemente maravillosa...

[@ajrocks12x]

Jessye Norman - tres tres magnifique!!!

[@raquelgoncalves5180]

Duo perfeito❤️

[@kayhighfield1376]

Just sublime ❤

[@robertobarriosgarcia5183]

No cabe duda, reúnen todas las cualidades canoras y sonoras;;;;; bella interpretación. Vivan per SEMPRE!!!!! Le sua Voce e di los Dioses!!!!!!!

[@klausmair2807]

It's absolutlie FANTASTIC 🧡 i Love this so much 👏 💗👍!

[@ryszardkulesza6912]

Dzięki za taką pieśń i WSPANIAŁE WYKONANIE dla ŚWIATA to jest bardzo.wskazane i mądre aby móc komentować oceniać się cieszę i gratuluję KOMPOZYTOROWI o czym świadczą te wszystkie wpisy ale i zachowanie LUDZI w interesie Polski i Europy spasiba spasiba dla ludzi którzy są zainteresowani współpracą z nami w interesie Polski i Europy spasiba spasiba dla ludzi senk JU

[@michaelhall547]

Rest In Peace Jessye.

[@goldielocks5252]

Just outstanding

[@АлекпероваОльга]

Можно слушать бесконечно !!!❤❤❤

[@raularango5973]

Great Miss Norman.

[@ilynov]

This is real art!

[@stephenreynoldson7917]

When I saw the Garancha and Netrebko video of this beautiful music I was moved. Now I've seen a Mezzo who goes down to the top end of Baritone and a Soprano who sings efforlessly with absolute grace I am doubly moved to a quivering wreck.

[@florentpeleman7248]

What wonderful voices ! ! ! Regards from Florent . ( Belgium ). Ciao.

[@albuquerquejardinagem1893]

Bravo bravo bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BeachyGal1]

Actually, Bravi.

[@2000wattz]

The mezzo is really swallowing her sound. Jessye is divine 🥰🥰🥰

[@vincentlanuto4414]

breathtaking

[@robertorrvilaformosa3437]

SENSACIONAL...MEU DEUS COMO PODE? QUE PERFEIÇÃO! BRAVÍSSIMAS

[@emilsenhuitron]

El Director...simplemente excelso...Que sentimiento

[@wendylewis4591]

SUBLIME!😍

[@daniel_5606]

Beautifully

[@juanpablonicolasgiancola4042]

Maravilllosoooo y gloriosas vocesss