Nana Mouskouri & John Williams - Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras №5 (1968)

Well, the bit before the words, at least.

[@rezashia3135]

This is one of the most alluring and enchanting pieces of music and I am sure villa-Lobos would have been delighted to hear the guitar arrangement sung by such a beautiful lady, it's a shame that they did not perform it to the end.

[@joseluisariasbonel5268]

She can not to.

[@milavranjkovic7169]

La voz más bella del mundo. GRANDE NANA.

[@oniron8672]

I love her voice , so tender and pure.

[@aliciapedevilla6943]

Maravillosa. Gracias Nana. Desde Argentina

[@sologuitardeath]

Wow...on many levels. Also John Williams makes such a great sound with that spruce Hernandez y Aguado guitar. This video will get many replays. Thanks so much to mnemonyxx for sharing.

[@klebermauriciopinheirodeme1137]

Músic made in Brazil

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@Matt Van Dongen: The guitar Williams played in those days was a 1961 spruce-top Ignacio Fleta.

[@G6JPG]

@@klebermauriciopinheirodeme1137 Yes, that's what "Brasileiras" suggests 🙂

[@MyMagic111]

For those of you who find her performance of this beautiful piece distasteful or just plain wrong, please do not listen to her performances of other classical works, as you will most likely, not like them either. Nana has a deep love and understanding of classical music and tries to share this appreciation with us. I have been a fan of hers for over forty years and even to listen to her aging voice today, I can still be awed by her performance.

[@G6JPG]

Fortunately, I'm not seeing many negative comments here (none so far but I've not read all of them). As you say, for those who want more conventional performances, look elsewhere - Nana just used her popularity to introduce the odd bit of classical to people who wouldn't otherwise listen to it, and they might then look wider. (Mind you, since you wrote the above 12 years ago, her voice has aged more - like her friend Mireille, I think she should have stopped earlier. [Though Mimi did stop 2019-12-14.] But thanks to KZbin, we can still enjoy so much of Nana's work, from 1958 [!] to around 2000.)

[@heriltonhelio2349]

Grato cabível , lindo texto.

[@yuenkoi]

voice of an angel - that's Nana Mouskouri.... thank you for posting this marvellous clip

[@silviocezarhornoseartigas7755]

Two angels playing

[@Titedidas]

Achei linda a voz desta mulher, principalemente nas notas mais graves. Gostei muito!

[@seb1721]

Que c'est beau !.... Magnifique, BRAVO Nana !

[@acla9000]

Amazing duo. Nana's crystalline voice plus Williams' guitar. Thanks for posting!

[@antoniomarqueslopez5218]

Dos monstruos, dos artistas, dos grandes...🥰

[@camilacostajuridico]

Sou brasileira e o Brasil ama essa música

[@ronaldoferreira2110]

Com certeza!!!pelo menos a parte que ainda pensa!!!!!

[@jmdoretto]

Brasil nem sabe que música é essa, desconhece totalmente.

[@Brasileiro222]

Camila Costa Amamos !

[@astropgn]

@@jmdoretto É uma das obras mais famosas do Villa Lobos, como que assim que desconhece totalmente? haha

[@Wisewoman2008]

I already knew her, but I did not she was soprano. wow!!! Very, very nice!!! wonderful!!!

[@yonsong3605]

Wisewoman2008 km

[@G6JPG]

She started classical training, but was thrown out before completing, for performing in a jazz club or something like that. (1950s Greek academy, rather narrow-minded.)

[@andre1214g]

Ah this octaves jumps, Miss Mouskouri... superb John Williams, as usual.

[@magoulianitissa]

Andreas Hasenfratz ι

[@MyMagic111]

Further on my comment below: because of her great love of the Classics, Nana has always tried to expose to those who otherwise might not get the exposure, extracts from beautiful compositions like those of Villa-Lobos. Her intent was not to give a full performance of an entire work, but rather just a taste of the main theme or themes. For those who want to hear more, they can listen to other performers. The Classics are just one facet of Nana's broad repetoire.

[@guitar1050]

Awesome this beautiful composition always sounds good it's a masterpiece.

[@jsivanandham]

wow..quite a rare old (..but young nana & johns'..) duo, short and sweet as always of that crystal clear voice & cl.gtr touch Is so soothing..tks so much..warm regards..siva..india..(guitsiva)..

[@alainpeyroutet5888]

Super d'entendre un grand maître et une belle voix que je n'ai pas eu la chance de voir ou d'entendre durant ma jeunesse de guitariste... I learn a lot off..

[@stevefricker7005]

That is the sound I'd imagine entering heaven

[@tamerlaoalmeida7690]

Chorei com este vídeo

[@kevinlohguitar]

love it... kevin Singapore

[@afmth-sn6mt]

this made me cry...

[@solangebarros2049]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@gaetanocaccianini5600]

Nana Moskouri artista raffinata e poliedrica, qui accompagnata da un grande artista 🎶🎸🙂 Ho dedicato questo video e quello della Serenata di Schubert al ricordo delle vittime dell'11 settembre 2001 🌹😔

[@grace53523]

absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!

[@tychaton08]

Merveilleux, tout simplement merveilleux, merci de nous partager se vidéo exemplaire...

[@thierryfrancois7399]

Merveilleux

[@eduardogalindovillarroel8446]

Hermoso.

[@Fixmanius]

Wow! I'm a fan of both Williams and Mouskouri. And I never knew both of them have dueted. Thank you so much for uploading!

[@Swampzoid]

pure lovliness

[@mireyagarcia2331]

Ella es un Ruiseñor q trae mucha paz con su dulce voz

[@moniquevanmechelen6544]

beautiful nana !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@victorgomez91]

Es la versión por excelencia de esta obra tan magnífica del maestro brasileño.

[@MarceloAlmeida-mo7re]

Prefiero la versión de Bidu Sayão.

[@scileten]

Amazing voice

[@jelenabodrazic522]

Brava.

[@oterrivelivan]

Very good!

[@fragadelfin]

bella interpretacion con el acompañamiento de villalobos..nana que matices..para brasil.

[@josefilho1555]

A boa música não tem fronteiras e esta além do tempo.

[@paulostroff99]

Superb! TY for posting.

[@RenatoMachado91]

O Villa... O Villa tem uma importância né?! Eu sou fichinha do Villa, sou... tiete.

[@daversa01]

ass: Raphael Rabello (rsrsrs)

[@tih_henry]

Muito tiet kkkkk como jogar um estudo de violão na cara do amador kkkkk

[@augustowaskevicz9013]

Mano, o cara pega aquele estudo e improvisa um samba do nada cm aquilo

[@NemanjaGuitar]

merci beaucoup !

[@lawrencetendler2342]

BANANA Mouskouri and John Williams ,back in the days when he used to play a good-sounding guitar ,

[@ludovico2810]

Excelente, sensacional y un video de primera.... Grs.

[@raiodeindra]

Perfeição Máxima!!!

[@guitarlav]

Muy bueno... lastima que no la hagan completa!!!

[@jallyson90]

Lindíssimo! Brazil

[@edsonrpasquinellime1012]

Preciosidade ! 😍

[@vhernandezo]

Bellisima canción, dedicada a ti my Love...

[@carlosaroliveira5]

Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Ária (Cantilena) Heitor Villa Lobos Letra: Ruth V. Corrêa Tarde uma nuvem rósea lenta e transparente. Sobre o espaço, sonhadora e bela! Surge no infinito a lua docemente, Enfeitando a tarde, qual meiga donzela Que se apresta e a linda sonhadoramente, Em anseios d'alma para ficar bela Grita ao céu e a terra toda a Natureza! Cala a passarada aos seus tristes queixumes E reflete o mar toda a Sua riqueza... Suave a luz da lua desperta agora A cruel saudade que ri e chora! Tarde uma nuvem rósea lenta e transparente Sobre o espaço, sonhadora e bela!

[@G6JPG]

But Nana didn't sing the Letra here!

[@romeubarretoalmeida]

Impressionante a voz!

[@NABBANA]

Maravillosa !!!!

[@G6JPG]

Thanks for uploading this. I love her "thank you very much" at the end - it looks to be completely sincere. WHY do BBC4 persist in cropping such material to "shortscreen"? This example is particularly highlighting of the stupidity of that action; it either cuts off his guitar (surely the important part of such a well-known performer) or the top of her head. With the final frame almost beheading them both.

[@grace53523]

Nana you are an angel....

[@christiandietachmair334]

an angel of Death

[@maverick7873]

john williams que fez tantas trilhas sonoras, poxa. massa

[@DanielVaz90]

Acho que não são a mesma pessoa amigo, John Towner Williams (1932-) é o compositor de trilhas, o violonista é John Christopher Williams (1941-)

[@leticiahelenasilva8524]

Linda essa mas amo tb o trenzinho caipira do grande maestro e compositor Heitor Villa lobos

[@HuguinhoGuinho]

Let the world know that this is a song BRAZILIAN, a masterpiece composed by Brazilian maestro Heitor Villa Lobos

[@quartetodavebrubeck7079]

O mundo sabe disso. Quem não sabe quem foi Villa Lobos é o próprio brasileiro.

[@G6JPG]

Heitor Villa-Lobos ("-"), nonne? (Certainly it is so on the music at the start.)

[@mnemonyxx]

Je t'en prie

[@garcia2768]

Desceu uma oitava na melhor parte.... se não da conta não entra na brincadeira

[@catolicosolitario8292]

Brasil!

[@Michalkov81]

Bravi interpreti

[@evantaucher]

john williams makes me think wearing a turtleneck would be cool

[@yuxilong3366]

Isn't this the man, the myth, the legend, Evan Taucher?

[@evantaucher]

@@yuxilong3366 hahaha. sup

[@Orange1117]

Cool, young Williams :P

[@hernando46]

Nana de nana!

[@Amemusique11]

This is maestro John Williams. Not the same from E.T., Star Wars, etc... This John Williams is a guitar maestro from England. MAESTRISIMO! Great video!!!

[@hangemhigh63]

This is maestro John Williams. Not the same from E.T., Star Wars, etc... This John Williams is a guitar maestro from Australia.

[@Basilea.]

John Williams THE John Williams? The E.T. Star Wars, Indiana Jones John WIlliams? Cause that'd be fun. Oh, and as usual, Nana is extraordinary. That voice of hers... *sighs*

[@G6JPG]

No, the classical guitarist John Williams! Best known I think for his version of Concierto de Aranjuez, though of course he's done most of the classical guitar repertoire. He also used to play with the group Sky - their (version of Bach's) "Toccata" certainly blows the dust out of the pipes (I like to think old Johann Sebastian would have approved, though the drum solo in the middle might startle him!); there are a couple of versions of it on here (one from TOTP - yes, it got into the charts! - and one IMO better). I can't believe the two John Williamses weren't aware of each other, though I am not aware of any joint work. (Yes, _of course_ Nana is wonderful.)

[@user-vd5jf8fd6s]

Это может казаться прекрасным, если не слышал до этого Ольги Басистюк, Салли Терри.

[@sltomsik]

@607777777 The composer spent his young-adult life wandering Brazil and playing in cafes for tips & meals -- at length, he had collected a musical treasure from Amazonas, a region where many explorers lose life or sanity. Chants by Indians, slaves, miners, and farmers were heard through the his cello and guitar. This is one of them. Brazil recognized this, gave him a grant and a teaching position. Samba-cansão, Afro-sambas, Brazil's street music -- had a beginning with Villa-Lobos.

[@chantalvenushippocrate114]

fantastiquement iréel

[@aquiestamos3567]

achei da hora

[@danilorainone406]

album w salli terri martin ruderman laurindho almeida Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 - Aria

[@SusanSingsSongs]

well said joeocho

[@SusanSingsSongs]

well said 60moo

[@ronykappa5729]

Κοπελαρα μας

[@pannever76]

@Solnitron I believe that it is not always prerequisite to be an opera singer in order to sing a classical song. Artists can and must experiment, this is creation! Nana created something new, I agree that it is not their strongest performance for both artists, but I can understand the different character of this version...

[@G6JPG]

I don't think there's anything wrong with his performance at all. As for hers, I don't either: it's not _conventional_ operatic perhaps, but that doesn't make it bad - only different. (She started out going for that career anyway, but got thrown out of the conservatoire for performing in a jazz club or similar. And I'm very glad!)

[@fandefrancoisasselineau1696]

Bravo Kiri Te Kenawa

[@craigalake]

I don't consider "efficient" to be a quality that I would aspire to in musicianship.

[@misaelferreirasilva49]

BR ❤

[@wcavuca1946]

This is a shortened version...However, it was - up to the interruption... - well played. I like John Williams' perfomances in general, and his is quite good here; but this is a composition mostly for the soloist (soprano in the original). Its second part (an intermezzo, with lyrics in Portuguese) puts a big challenge to the singer and was not sung... I wonder how would it be...

[@juansegonzalezprieto7688]

creo que tiene que ver con sus interpretaciones personales, hacía como quería, y con el estilo medio pop medio clásico de los 60!!

[@mnemonyxx]

Sorry for my slow response. Embedding enabled.

[@WeiPan88]

Her voice is stronger but not softer than Salli Terri. This is not a complete version though .

[@Ahmetal]

this is amazinng. anything else with williams?

[@hotrodius]

@mnemonyxx No, it's John Williams. There's more than one guy named Williams.

[@Basilea.]

XD And I thought I was going insane.

[@sltomsik]

@607777777 So it's a primitive chant inspired by a primal, volcanic landscape so intense it takes away your breath and your words -- so when you find a way to express it musically, this is what it might sound like. And the guitarist -- taught by Segovia, provides a clear accompaniment. John Williams has an interest in modern and experimental forms -- very adaptable as guitarists cannot always be. I dunno, I've been there, felt the hot humid air, gasped at the volcanic up-surges...sounds like it.

[@777Brunosouza]

Essa interpretação passou longe do que deveria ser :(

[@jean-jacquessimon6703]

Les avis sont partagés sur cette adaptation d'une pièce musicale célèbre. Rappelons que Nana Mouskouri n'est pas une cantatrice, même si les premières années de ses études au conservatoire d'Athènes semblaient devoir l'y conduire. Lorsqu'elle a touché le répertoire lyrique en souvenir de ce temps, elle ne l'a fait qu'en tant que chanteuse populaire, avec tout de même un potentiel vocal bien au-dessus de la moyenne. Tous ceux qui l'ont entendue sur scène n'ont cessé d'en témoigner. La comparaison faite avec une autre chanteuse renommée ou avec la soprano Kiri te Kanawa me semblent sans objet ou relève d'un parti-pris sans aucun intérêt. Pour finir, je doute que cet enregistrement date de 1968. Nana a eu son fils aîné au début de cette année. On la voit ici lors de sa deuxième grossesse, avant la naissance de sa fille.

[@G6JPG]

J'ai un CD de Kiri, avant que quelq'un dit qu'elle peut être soprano (elle chantait in night-clubs etc.). Je la préfere tres. (Elle etait excellent soprano aussi, ca va sans dire.) Je suis tres heureux que Nana a choisi la route qu'elle a. (Avec - comme ci! - deviation occasionel a classique.)

[@jean-jacquessimon6703]

@@G6JPG Kiri ? Kiri te Kanawa ? Aurant dire qu'on ne peut faire la comparaison. Une remarque tout de même : en début de carrière, Nana avait une registre de Mezzo-Soprano. J'ai été témoin de son passage vers le soprano dans les premières années années en France.

[@G6JPG]

@@jean-jacquessimon6703 Kiri (yes, te Kanawa) started in night-clubs or similar, _not_ singing classical - and with a quite different voice. Which I much prefer, excellent operatic singer though she became after someone told her she could and encouraged it (the operatic female voice is just a _sound_ I do not enjoy - in the same way I do not like some foods, without saying there is anything wrong with them).

[@Boldstrummer]

Left out a whole section. . . but nice as far as it goes.

[@mschannigan8831]

is this the same john williams who wrote all the movie soundtracks?

[@AlexandrePorto]

É bom mas já vi melhores interpretações. Essa é bem diferente das outras.

[@antonio1581]

Olha onde está o grande Alexandre Porto, escutando Nana Mouskouri! heheheh Libertários são "cultura".

[@augustowaskevicz9013]

Carai mano, eu t conheço d algum lugar, e aliás, eu vim mais e pelo violão do John Williams doq pela mina

[@eddypfunk]

@Amemusique11 australia actually!

[@NemanjaGuitar]

wow... what's the guitar John played at the time? thanks

[@kentguitarclassics]

It is a 1960's Hernandez Y Aguado that was also owned by Julian Bream. The only guitar that had been owned by both of them.

[@mnemonyxx]

No - this is John Christopher not John Towner. Maybe I just dreamt that Wikipedia disambiguation article. Thanks for the chuckle!

[@leandro_fds5509]

Partitura?

[@luizcarloscordioli5641]

Gosto da Nana mas esta interpretação da Bachiana nr 5 foi deplorável.

[@sltomsik]

@Solnitron "One foot in the academy and you are changed for the worst!" -- Heitor Villa-Lobos, the composer. Villa-Lobos was an amateur folk-musician who played cello in cafes in marginal villages. He was known for doing everything a properly trained music professor would disapprove. So, I would ask you how you are so sure the self-taught street-musician who lifted this indigenous chants would have disdained re-scoring it within another folk-singer's limited range?

[@mariegrevor1018]

Deux talents, un dialogue. Mais ça manque - vraiment - de feeling. Dommage !

[@SonicArchives]

@missboulay Yes John Williams the world famous guitarist not the conductor

[@craigalake]

Obviously they went to the same optician.

[@itsInfusion]

Hi c: