Kiri Te Kanawa - O Danny Boy

[@Tracey-v4q]

Dearest Dame Kiri, you have been my inspiration for so many, many years. Every time I wanted to give up on my singing, I just listened to you and my passion was reignited. How I wish I could meet you in person to thank you - that has always been my dream. I was not fortunate enough financially to study at university or at a conservatory, and subsequently was unable to enjoy a career in opera. It's a sad thing, but perhaps it was not my destiny. Now I'm a bit too old for anyone to give me an opportunity, but I am training with a world-renowned opera singer and teacher, and I have the blessing of being able to improve and sing with all my heart. It's also my gift back to God for giving me my voice through my very special parents who both had such beautiful voices. I have had the honour of listening to you for so many years, and I know that you will continue to inspire budding singers to realise their dream. May you sing forever and continue to share your precious gift with all of us. To me, you truly are the best there ever was. Thank you so much and God bless you. ❤

[@elsaesteves]

You are Divine, my mum was dying with cancer and she listen to you you everyday. Thank you Ms. Te Kanawa , have many of your CDs

[@RobertSJHu]

I first heard this song while I was a teenager born and raised in Hawaii. I love the way how Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sang " O Danny Boy." Thank you so very much for this superb gift of song !!!!!!!!! Am now 80 years old and love this song !!!!!!! Robert S.J. Hu August 9, 2022.

[@DivineSimply]

One of the more favored interpretations of this song is that it's about the Irish diaspora, when so many Irish sons from the 19th and early 20th Century had to emigrate to Australia or America to find work, since their British rulers, who controlled and oppressed them with an iron grip, had denied them any opportunities for work, advancement or prosperity in their own land. And the song is sung by the mother saying goodbye to her son as he leaves the house for the last time - quite often to never see him again. In this light, the following lyrics are painful indeed. But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying, If I am dead, as dead I well may be, Ye'll come and find the place where I am lying, And kneel and say an Avé there for me. And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me, And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be, For you will bend and tell me that you love me, And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!

[@divamartinsdacunha9479]

Danny boy é uma canção de lamento Irlandes , que ainda hoje sofre as tristezas dos conflitos, agora entre o país dividido, politicamente e preconceitos religiosos, já ouvi várias versões uma delas com Mário lanza,

[@ChrisEbbernMusic]

Kiri's voice is simply perfect. Such a beautiful, controlled, warm tone. Also, a lovely person!

[@deedeedevlin5666]

I love her Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. She’s such a humble woman and great soprano!!! My favorite soprano ever !!

[@lawrenceallen6508]

Kiri's singing is beautiful and may I add and so is she.

[@keekim59]

Dame Kiri sets the bar and no one comes close.

[@waynegilchrest2703]

My brothers favorite song. He sang it at a wedding once. He passed away several years ago. I see this as a tribute to him. Jeff.

[@ahmadfahad4786]

its so sad your brother passed away .

[@warongratratanawarang3057]

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa the great soprano i love this beautiful song Danny Boy 19 Sept 2019 10.30 p.m. thank you

[@donmcpherson6587]

A simply superb voice I remember watching kiri on ATV 2 on the Mobil song contest many years ago which she won probably New Zealand best ambassadors said she retired a national treasure thank you for the beautiful music and I hope you have a wonderful retirement however your music and beautiful voice will never be forgotten

[@joyciejd9673]

I love Dame Kiri and what a wonderful rendition of Danny Boy....she brought tears to my eyes...

[@gerrymcardle9319]

Absolutely beautiful

[@pega17pl]

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is one of most gifted Lied singer both kinds Art Lied (esp. German Lied) and folk Lied (English as well as Maori). Every time she sings you believe her. I think it's the greatest compliment to a singer.

[@patrickmaughan]

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is a beautiful singer and person. I love her.

[@paulom9737]

This is heavenly!!! Brava Kiri. I know Magaly is listening to her favorite soprano from the heavens. Dedicated to her memory.

[@mladen.mntenkahlina2943]

And, what to say to Diva as you, just a compliments and compliments and so on... Thank you Kiri!

[@bjsteinhoff9810]

Wow! Dame Kiri belies the fact that singing isn't easy. 🎉

[@jorgealbertojoselettera4829]

Hermosa y maravillosa Kiri!!!!! Qué dulzura!!!

[@nellahashimoto1342]

Beautiful. Words fail me. Wonderful lady in every way

[@mladen.mntenkahlina2943]

From your voice pure love come out! Thank you! Thank you for all!

[@mlckfip]

Thank you for posting this. What a privilege to hear this beautiful, heartfelt performance

[@gesakrieg2139]

Thank you, Kiri Te Kanawa, you remind me to happy times at Deutsche Oper Berlin. Your wonderful voice -unplugged!-is young as ever❤️❤️❤️

[@bsm9035]

Simply beautiful, thank you for your beautiful voice Dame. God bless

[@bilit26]

she made me cry and this is my favourite interpretation of this song luv it xoxoxoxo

[@mladen.mntenkahlina2943]

Greetings for Christmass to you and all arround you. Merry Christmass from Zagreb, Croatia

[@alwaysnew189]

Happy birthday Dame KTK 2022 🙏💗🎶🍀💎🌟💕🥺😊

[@brunoeickholt5680]

She was here in Cologne, I loved her specially singing Maori songs

[@emileickholt5918]

She is a awesome singer I appreciate this sytle of music!!!😊😊😊

[@davenova850]

Class. Pure class.

[@lindanorris2455]

MAGNIFICENT.

[@asaphlin4468]

So touched! I tears.

[@maxwellworldwidehistorical3801]

Tremendous! Artistry personified!!!

[@baritonebynight]

She's still got it!

[@jonz5470]

It makes me cry

[@MrStpendouslvforjo]

Talk about perfection!!

[@ferrisburgh802]

Always lovely!!

[@michaelwieler6587]

So great!

[@virginialopesbalau7815]

Que presente poder ouvir e ouvir muitas vezes a preciosa voz de Kiri Te Kanawa nesta delicada canção.

[@margieormsby3686]

Beautiful! Perfect! Bravo! 🙏👏

[@eldagarza1628]

You are great, love everything you sing. Thanks a Million

[@AssafKacholi]

my favorite soprano

[@Slowlondon]

Still beautiful!

[@makukawakami]

this is my first time hearing her. and it's glorious

[@KiriOnlineDameKiriTeKanawa]

Great! Our KZbin channel is dedicated to her. There's many other performances of hers here. Enjoy!

[@edwardamosbrandwein3583]

@@KiriOnlineDameKiriTeKanawa God bless you forever, Dame Kiri!

[@thadeu7977]

Simply wonderful!

[@minosima100]

Oboe beautiful tone!!

[@Wavewolfaroha]

Well, this is the way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day--thank you!

[@georgebarnes8163]

Why would anyone celebrate St Patricks day with an English folk song, I thought the Irish hated the English?

[@Wavewolfaroha]

@@georgebarnes8163 Irish melody, Englishman wrote lyrics. Channel posted on 3/17. Do you find that incongruous?

[@georgebarnes8163]

@@Wavewolfaroha The melody is credited to Jane Ross who was Scottish.

[@Mauricio-bn1bf]

Preciosa versión y excelente voz.

[@kirsil7471]

Damn, lady. Gave me chills!

[@BFPINHO]

Uma voz magnifica, sempre um prazer ouvir.

[@EduardoCifuentesayucar-mh6rf]

Admirable !!

[@stevekonefal7990]

As good as can be done by non-irish...forgive me kiri...you are still great

[@georgebarnes8163]

Danny Boy is an English folk song.

[@66FKC]

I cried.

[@germanquintero10121946]

PRECIOSA INTERPRETACION

[@dalman82]

Beauty!!!

[@vanizebrown961]

Grande voz!

[@bobi986]

BRAVA!

[@MrMaximusQuintus]

Went the Same school Termicanus limavaday ...

[@chrissyk3783]

She sang at Princess Diana's wedding 1981

[@blockchain8575]

Be my nightengale in heaven...

[@ahmadfahad4786]

Danny boy (opera in English ) / very good / thanks .

[@alfredbernasek861]

WUNDERBAR

[@janvanmourik6470]

prachtig

[@heavenfxeyesforsale]

i was wondering whether she ever sings in English

[@jozefvissers5644]

for Angela Lansbury ? yes so i think now

[@janicemacintosh5804]

I love Dame Kiri, but I love Eva Cassidy’s version of this song much more.

[@Alisa_25]

She is toooooo old to sing this song.

[@jeanpierredevos3137]

She went on far to long. This voice is just a leftover from what was once one of the most beautiful voices of the world. So said.

[@katerinakemp5701]

Lol so why are you here being the critic.

[@norarafferty4702]

Singing so beautiful. Orchestral arrangement very disappointing. Also...WHO told her to try phony Irish accent.. "comin'" etc...dropping final "g". Embarrassing to actual Irish people. As distinct from IrishYanks.

[@georgebarnes8163]

Well since the song is an English Folk song I fail to see what the Irish have to do with it.

[@charlesmcfadden678]

@@georgebarnes8163 Relax George

[@charlesmcfadden678]

Take it easy Nora

[@georgebarnes8163]

@@charlesmcfadden678 LOL Excellent.

[@norarafferty4702]

Charles…I don’t know what your comment means….but I’ll interpret it as a friendly pat on the head. Thanks, Charles. You’re a prince!