Leontyne Price - Kennedy Center Honors, 1980

[@JJoeisCooking]

The greatest American soprano of all time.

[@tina8796]

Wow. She is one beautiful lady and her voice. She's still living, too. Hope she's healthy and happy 😇

[@samueljaramillo4221]

One of the most magnificent voices of this century 👏👏

[@sheroderickjohnson]

. Love her voice. The Ultimate Opera Diva to me. Voice is pure and beautiful. She is one of a kind. Opera legend! Glad she is still alive..Hailed as the greatest soprano of her era.

[@liedersanger1]

She was 53.

[@sheroderickjohnson]

@@liedersanger1 thanks I don't know where I got 37 from

[@Sakazhua]

The baddest ever at it! I grew up listening to Leontyne Price. Her voice is like the finest silk velvet.

[@SDSFG45]

...a vocal genius. I have actually been moved to tears a number of times, listening to that incredible sound, that comes out of her face. Its as if I really am listening to the "voice of the Creator" (whatever he, she or it, sounds like). When I hear her sing "Visse d'arte", I am always humbled and quiet....as if Im listening to something otherworldly, singing it.

[@ericholck3914]

Price may be my all time favorite opera singer. She really had the whole package... the voice of course, but also the grace and poise, the acting chops, the musicality, the emotional connection... I could go on and on. She was (and is) simply magnificent.

[@philipsmith3084]

What an incredible voice ... a talent for the ages!

[@MarkJones-g6j]

From a little boy, I was and still in awe of her sound. In 1975 I Heard her live at Dorothy Chandler. Then I realized that with all of our technology,we can't begin capture the human voice.

[@MrSwifts31]

One of the absolutely greatest sopranos of all time, and definitely THE greatest Verdi soprano ever.

[@SDSFG45]

...her Strauss interpretations aint chopped liver, either.

[@MrSwifts31]

@@SDSFG45 So sorry Laurence,I meant to include her Strauss repertoire.So good to know that she is still with us aged 95.

[@ChagoWilson]

Happy 95th Life Anniversary February 10, 2022 To Her Royal Highness, Leontyne Price Grandest Of Them All!

[@cappycapuzi1716]

utterly gorgeous singing and sincere words from Maestro Mehta!

[@emiliosalman6740]

As one critic said she come down from heaven !!!! No much to say. She was incredible ❤

[@dannydoc1969]

My dad loved Leontyne Price. How petty and sad, and racist that Southern TV stations refused to air her Tosca. Their loss. A magnificent voice.

[@arnoldamaral7406]

dannydoc1969 hello my friend bigotry and Prejudice is a satanic mentality I don't know if you know this but according to the Bible God's written word God is Not partial we are all equal in his eyes .it is man that creates hatred for other cultures races nationalities xcetera. For more information about God's view of mankind. And the purpose for the Earth go to jw.org there you will find true answers from God's word the Bible. Take care my friend Sincerely Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@charitygrant4542]

I'd love to shake your hand someday. My father introduced me to LP and shared your feelings---he died 3 years ago at 84.

[@robincarter8003]

How very sad.

[@maureenwagg5305]

Their loss is everyone else's gain. I love her.

[@arnoldamaral7406]

Charity Grant My Dad loved her as well.He & my Mom were dating in 1948 & They went to New York with my fraternal grandparents. Because in those days a lady. was always chaperoned LOL. They went to see Zinka Melonov in Trovatore my grandparents favorite soprano at the time. After they got married in 1949 they all moved west in the Bay Area California. And of course they were in heaven with San Francisco Opera. My grandparents retired there and they saw leontyne price I believe in the early sixties. After that it was history. We all flew there in the mid-60s and saw her in Aida. I was 14 my sister was 16. My mom and dad were blown away by her incredible voice. We saw her again and recital in 74 SRO. She was such a lady so beautiful and Regal. Great memories my friend. We saw her again in 85 after she retired from the Opera stage in recital. She was incredible as usual. Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@NycBeauty]

Often times,, black people who have the gift of voice from GOD! Started singing in church❗️ She is one of my QUEENS❗️

[@sonnyitaliano4158]

I'm very proud of Leotyne Price's journey, determination and perseverance despite how disgusting America's racism towards black people was. It only takes a bit of pride growing into a stronger light enough to repel the darkness of those trying to destroy her spirit and her mission. She makes me also proud to be black. Proud to know the level of greatness one of my own fellowed dark skinned people were that had such a massive impact on the world stages of grace and power of being self acclaimed. her contribution to Opera and the world of classical and vocal musical arts on a historical level is monumental. Thank you Leotyne Price for not giving up on you're dream and continuing you're passion God put you on this earth for. Now people like me and everyone else can look up to you as an inspiration and diamond icon of appreciation for such a rare extraordinary talent. Thank you with tears from my eyes. 😭 I dedicate my goals and pursuits in you're honor. 🌺 🌹 🌺 🌹 🌺 🌹 🌺 🌹

[@TheMusicalEmpress]

The Diva!!! The TRUE DIVA!!! The LIVING Legend amongst us. Over 90 years old and still standing regal and tall. I've been listening to her A lot lately. May she live to be a centenarian. 🙏🏽💞🎙🎙

[@chuckcissel1106]

The rare voice of a million angels. Flawless.

[@maureenwagg5305]

Thanks goes to my godmother and aunt Muriel and her love of opera. I'm glad she introduced the genre into my life. I appreciate it more now than I did then. Leontyne Price is the only Aida. I remember her voice singing that and those high c's are incredible.

[@peterpodol9206]

I first heard Leontyne in my dorm room at college in her first season at the Met in “Trovatore.” Despite the limitations of that radio I was thrilled. Her “ D’Amor sull’ ali rose” had me out of breath in tears. I was fortunate enough to hear her sing that role and many others at the Met over the years. I have3 already stipulated that her rendition of the Trovatore Aria be played at my funeral! Peter Podol

[@jeanettecook1088]

In my dull and impoverished childhood, I had rare opportunity to hear her perform while on tour. When she came to Medford, Oregon, I sat enthralled, listening to her, for two marvelous hours. I had never seen or heard anything like her. I was in tears the whole time, because I had literally never been exposed to such amazing beauty. I was 12. We had two encores... but I could tell she was getting tired. She did a brief third encore, then when finished she bowed slightly to the audience, saying, "And if you want any more, you can sing it yourself!" What an amazing and wonderful woman. 👏

[@arnoldamaral7406]

I feel ashamed & not Worthy😢. I just looked at my playlist for MADAME PRICE and I did not have this on my play list to my surprise. & I thought I was her number one fan LOL. The first time I saw Madame Price was in 1975 I went to see her with my wife and her best friend June . We sat in awe. for almost 2 hours totally transported. Her voice kept ringing in my head and the rest was history,We saw her again after her farewell Aida @ the Met.Same concert hall incredible acoustics design bye Frank Lloyd Wright. During her incredible performance Madame Price performed 4 encores. That is one of my wife's favorite aria for the female voice.From the GREAT composer himself Giacomo Puccini. After Madame PRICE sang un bel di she received a standing ovation. I felt so privileged to be there I was the first one to stand up during the standing ovation. she turned around so graciously and turned towards me & Madame PRICE acknowledged me. My wife got teary-eyed I got chills down my spine. Her playlist is now 97 and it will keep growing. TY FOR POSTING sincerely Arnold Bourbon Amaral 💕👱👴😳👑 REGINA PRICE PARA SIEMPRE👸😘🎼🎶🎹🎻🍷🍞 sincerely Arnold Bourbon Amaral P.S. my wife. Linda & I are now 68 years young 🌿🌍🌏🌎🌿

[@nthotomosikili1653]

How nice of The Great Zubin to be there for Leontyne ; and what a sumptuous heart-out by Mr. Gramm...

[@janiechien]

Oh...Wow....What a magnificent voice that Price has! It's a God given voice with a lots of blessings!

[@you2candoit]

Her voice--ethereal and beyond this universe!!!

[@instituttherapeutate4773]

She brings me to tears.

[@RB-pi9ls]

One of the greatest singers in world history.

[@ethicalhack2956]

Artistes whose divine gifts are never in dispute. What’s inspiring is their devotion to training and practising to the point that their performances are so effortless…artless yet polished! ♥️

[@wTrevorh]

Leontyne has such a beautifully unique voice--especially in her prime. Just lit up the opera house. Thanks for sharing.

[@vxhorusxv]

That note at 5:45!!! Every single thing I love about this woman and her voice!

[@sung94132]

I believe 'she has voice of the century'...

[@dennispearson9287]

The PRE-EMINENT Voice of The 20th Century !!!.....Only GOD ALMIGHTY Could BESTOW A Voice LIKE THIS !!!...

[@lalagonegaga]

Easily the greatest American soprano ever.

[@ВасилийНиколаев-т7й]

What about miss Norman?

[@direfranchement]

@@Marcus-xd8ux Callas had an ugly voice and it had a very short shelf life. Ponselle really shouldn't even be compared since her prime was over well before good recordings technology could capture the voice at its peak.

[@direfranchement]

@@Marcus-xd8ux Ponselle's career was over before WWII began. This isn't about Ponselle, long dead. It's about Leontyne Price who by God's grace is still with us. Show some respect.

[@arnoldamaral7406]

Jim JJ get over in my friend please. Like they said this is about leontyne price a great contributor to the world of Opera. Arnold Bourbon Amaral

[@michaeldslipp1078]

Absolutely not an eccentric opinion. I’m tempted to agree. Sorry to say that Jessye Norman is not nearly on the level of Price, Callas, Ponselle, Steber, Farrell and many others. Faulty technique, surprisingly short peak.

[@phyllishawkins9742]

Yes love you you are the greatest can't not find this today mama🙄😱💌💌💔

[@lorebay2593]

What the hell wrong with those thumps down, they must have hate between between their ears. This is a voice of the century. Exquisite!

[@shells500tutubo]

Haters gonna hate. I'm glad KZbin disabled that feature.

[@ChagoWilson]

Happy 91st Life Anniversary - Saturday, February 10, 2018 Grand Opera Soprano Queen Leontyne Price And She Shall Reign Forever & Ever!

[@MichaelNewberry]

Brilliant, Thank you John for posting this. Mehta does a super job honoring her!

[@TRACELHENTZ]

Tears are streaming down my face

[@WESTFREE2]

Courage.... What a word to try and tackle! She did.

[@tenorp7808]

I am so thrilled to see this. I spent years looking for this clip and I am very grateful for you posting.

[@iammarcnixon]

At 6:38 tears rolled down my face!!!

[@johnmusalo1545]

my voice teacher and her were class mate both studied with Mrs Kimball at Julliard me t her after a concert at orchestra hall Chicago very gracious and kind lady !

[@cubanbach]

FINALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!

[@bygojohn]

So glad this is posted. I have searched high and low for this. Thanks a lot!

[@jamesvandel2910]

Leontyne, a Diva.

[@donconhar]

Thank you for posting this. I never had the opportunity of seeing it. What a treat!

[@gerpoels9935]

4:12 - 4:16 is a mistake. Not around the country! (USA!) While she was performing (safe) throughout the world, singing in the best houses in Europe, meeting Kings, Queens and Presidents, sleeping in the best hotels and adored by her audience, she was not allowed to use a bathroom or suposed to sleep in a "white" hotel in the country where she was born. O yes... she performed in the White House, ( after paying enough tax). I worship her, she is LOVE ♥

[@liedersanger1]

No, no, no. In most states in the North and West segregated accommodations had ended by the late 50s... (We’re still working on discrimination and mistreatment, everywhere!)

[@glaucoma888]

Wow what a night. Leontyne and Lenny

[@xavierdh2000]

Whenever I see the clip of her singing made up looking like a Black Cleopatra Goddess and then sit back and look at the crowd I just get chills!!!

[@zellenesmith5695]

I just love it and what a journey to be traveling on in depth and height with her glorious boice

[@Jolene8]

I need to find the full show. 💜💐🎭

[@vwsmusic]

Thank you so much for posting this. She was stellar.

[@fabiofittolani5147]

Finally someone posted it. Thanks!

[@dantewalston2755]

What an artist!

[@RUTHE1ONE]

I visited her hometown of Laurel, Mississippi last year. I was in awe!!

[@Flower-v8w]

Leontyne, the greatest.

[@TheCocina15]

Thank you so much for posting!

[@lazeezee]

Magnificent nothing short of thee best ⚡️💛⚡️💛⚡️

[@chefpaul9244]

Her last clip (Vissi d'arte) brought me to tears! Love you always Leontyne!

[@JewelsR4ever]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@mylesburris3063]

Well deserving...plus some! She make me so damn proud!!!! Today is November 23rd 2017

[@TheTerryE]

It was a strange -- and star less -- tribute to the great Leontyne.

[@asayudwhaddameant8346]

Couldn't agree more.

[@Uknowho9967]

Just Lovely....🌹

[@karenalexander8362]

Leontyne Price As The Queen In Cinderella Thurdays At 7:00 On Lpb!

[@1968KWT]

Happy Birthday, #LeontynePrice95! 🌹🌹🌹

[@rudolphwatson1737]

wooooooow!!! Brava!!!!!!!!! What a class act!!!!!! ☺👍👏

[@christianlibrul]

Leontyne and Lennie. You're welcome, planet Earth.

[@Me-pp4dk]

I love this video 😍🤗🤗🤗

[@cjordan99]

Thank you, John Randolph!

[@LeontynePeck]

I met her at this event and have a photo of the two of us!!

[@leekoenig2160]

WOW so did I! My piano professor and I had our pictures taken. I wish I had that picture!

[@LeontynePeck]

@@leekoenig2160 Cool!

[@germanquintero10121946]

MARAVILLOSA

[@corneliuswhite5139]

23 people who don't know what achievement truly is.

[@yolalicious5426]

lovely. just connected that she was Whitney Houston's cousin.

[@joliegarrett]

Great voices obviously run in that family. Dionne Warwick is Whitney's cousin too.

[@direfranchement]

They are very distant cousins and had no relationship.

[@robertmonthe9750]

Hahaha yes they are related

[@puppetoz]

@@robertmonthe9750 no they are not!

[@robertmonthe9750]

Ruxton J go and research then you’ll see an know

[@kyraocity]

3:50 NBC Broadcast of Tosca but not in Mississippi

[@100_Percent_PURE_LUV]

BRAVA 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@OsekahTikaani]

Beautful!!!!!!!

[@BigShinelover]

THE GREATEST!!!!!

[@slayyshawdee1843]

Whitney's cousin 😍😍❤❤

[@gretchenking5952]

She was also a great beauty.

[@TheRemixstress]

This is Whitney Houston's cousin.....WOW.... The musical/vocal stock that Whitney comes from is just OTHERWORLDLY🥰🥰

[@pianoronald]

Donald Gramm sings beautifully too! 👍🙏🏼

[@nedimhasanagic759]

WERY SUPER SOPRAN DRAMATIC Praice,VERDI,PUCCINI,DONICETTI

[@CwjrB3]

I wonder if there is a taping of her performance of Cleopatra and if anyone could find it and post it.

[@johnrandolph6121]

Someone put this on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXyZqYh-lNmtiJI and I know the CD is available of the premiere.

[@KateKahn]

The voice of the century...No kidding.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

we share the same birthday February 10th 😀

[@MarkCexplorer]

Bravo!

[@ernlwjr2]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nightowl6260]

Wow,Wow, Wow!!!!

[@sandraelder1101]

10:28 Wow! That’s Bernstein next to her!

[@Melchezidicque]

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

aria at 4:40? I can't put my finger on it...,

[@YortOK]

"Di tale amor" from Il Trovatore.

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

yes! Now i remember :) ... many thanks for your prompt reply!

[@АлександрЯрков-ш2з]

Bravo

[@jordanthomas6394]

can you upload the 1996 kennedy center honors full show

[@johnrandolph6121]

Sorry, I don't have that. You might be able to find that available online somewhere though.

[@jordanthomas6394]

can u upload the e true hollywood story of all in the family and dynasty

[@Zashorigin]

Fabulous!... Thanks!... btw, couldn't they find a soprano to sing something of her Repertoire????

[@nealhurwitz]

fab

[@Twentythousandlps]

What does Donald Gramm singing from The Marriage of Figaro have to do with Leontyne Price?

[@perrybelcher8880]

Aria at 5:40?

[@fineartsstringshouston3983]

Samuel Barber - Antony and Cleopatra, "Give me some music"

[@helenbourn8604]

After High School Leontyne attended Central State University in Ohio. Then she went Julliard.

[@kadavionroberts1322]

Is she still alive

[@liedersanger1]

Yes! At 91!

[@richardbullis6263]

Marian, Grace, Jessye, Marilyn, Joan, and Leontyne are the greatest opera singers. Maria Callas soars above all of them.

[@jairsings]

Richard Bullis don’t forget Kathleen Battle!!!!

[@asayudwhaddameant8346]

Perhaps, perhaps not, but what is definite is that Callas ruined her instrument. In that regard, she was vocally, but a shooting star; brilliant and captivating, but rather brief.

[@frogmouth]

Callas very dramatic but I don't like the voice much compared to Price or Sutherland or Fleming.

[@happygucci5094]

@@frogmouthexactly

[@sundiata365]

Please...can someone tell me the the name of the piece at 6:20?

[@johnrandolph6121]

Puccini Tosca: “Vissi d’arte”