Rachel Willis-Sørensen: Donde Lieta Uscì (La bohème)

Rachel Willis-Sørensen performs ‘Donde Lieta Uscì’ from Puccini’s “La bohème” at the Bayerische Staatsoper opposite Jonas Kaufmann as Rodolfo.
December 2020
Footage courtesy of the Bayerische Staatsoper
photo by Wilfried Hösl
American soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen is known for her diverse repertoire ranging from Mozart to Wagner. A regular guest at the leading opera houses around the world, Le Monde enthused, “…the American soprano has without a doubt one of the most impressive voices in the opera world. The timbre, of marmoreal beauty, is striking, the projection telluric…”
Ms. Willis-Sørensen opens the 2020/21 season at Opéra national de Bordeaux with her role debut as Violetta in La Traviata, followed by her house debut at the Gran Teatre del Liceu as Leonora in Il Trovatore. At the Deutsche Oper Berlin, she sings Elsa in Wagner’s Lohengrin, and makes her debut as Elisabeth in Verdi’s Don Carlo. In November and December, she sings Mimi in La Bohème opposite Jonas Kaufmann and Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus at the Bayerische Staatsoper.
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[@JacquelineLanceTenor]

I absolutely love a dark, velvety voice for Mimi. The first time I ever heard this aria was years ago at a YAP and the soprano had a wonderfully dark and warm voice. I've been enraptured by that sound for this role ever since.

[@nancyrevzen7798]

The first time I think Kauffmann is over shadowed by her magnificent, dark huge presence on stage

[@danafripp4120]

In my heart, I believe Puccini wrote this role for voices of real depth and expanse like yours. Thank you, Rachel.

[@philliplosquadro2885]

it sounds like every note is placed perfectly, and it's performed with so much affection!

[@scottishlore]

How you don't have a plethora of solor recordings is an absolute crime. Your voice is sublime.

[@lukasmiller486]

She just started recording this year. Give her time.

[@liliacristinapohl4905]

Preciosa voz , un registro amplio de generoso caudal .Una Bellisima Mimi como pocas en estos tiempos .Fantastica Rachel Willis Sorensen ..💖💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🕊

[@pasqualeperrone1560]

I’m so glad you finally got to sing Mimì 💙💙💙 do you want to sing any other Puccini heroines? I think you’d make a wonderful Butterfly

[@wiesawrudnicki5303]

lzy ciekna z oczu i skora cierpnie sluchajac takich artystow wlasnie tak to powinno brzmiec i na dodatek jakze prawdziwe aktorstwo szacunek i wdziecznosc za cudowne doznania

[@a.s.9207]

Mein Gott, danke das wir hören und fühlen können. Wir sind wahrhaft gesegnetes. Danke Rachel Willis Sorensen 🙏

[@erikanicolealatorre]

Just gorgeous and heart felt 💝

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

Thanks so much!

[@ngatihine6072]

Amazingly beautiful voice

[@42bwawa12]

Your facial expression at the end is so heart breaking😭😭😭😭

[@wiesawrudnicki5303]

BELLISSIMA DONNA VOCE BELLISSIMA LE LACRIME SCORRONO E LA PELLE SOFFRE ASCOLTANDO TALE CANTO

[@mackabrack]

Geez your lower register is so dreamy! And what you said about her pink bonnet makes this and the final scene so incredibly poignant🖤

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

Thanks for being a part of my instagram community! :)

[@munequitodeebano3920]

Your voice is just sooooo delicious. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@constanzamonsalvegonzalez8252]

Maravillosa! Hermosa voz en todo su registro, timbre perfecto! ❤️

[@C5films]

Divine......

[@valentinapuskas1996]

As a true mimi should be ! Braaaaaava, Godess !!!! 🌺❤

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

😘😘😘

[@Julianelotta]

Sehr berührend. Und fantastisch gesungen. Toll!

[@operadoc]

Best I've heard since freni

[@leonardogiacobbe5422]

Voce bellissima.Una Mimi emozionante e nobilissima.Grande interprete.Sara' una grande Manon lescaut e una grande Cio Ciò San.Splendido il suo Wagner

[@mmgmom]

Absolutely sublime ! Bravissima!

[@tylerresto]

So beautiful... and DAMN! What a legato line!

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

Thank you!

[@andrewtiddfigarotravels4972]

Amazing performance, thank you for sharing.

[@janicevanrooy]

I look forward to each new video 😭😭♥️♥️ a true treasure you are to modern day opera. I love you so 🥺♥️

[@elsalohengrin7777]

Sehr geehrte Frau Willis-Sorenson, Brava,!. Sie sind ein wunderbarer Sopran! Für mich, da Sie nicht nutbtechnisch sehr gut singen, sondern Emotionen bzw. Text in Ihrer Stimme und Mimik, Gestik Transportieren! P.S. ich bin seit 80iger Jahren Oper "obsessed" gewesen, Wagnerianrin (wie an meinem Pseudo Namen , nicht zu übersehen :-)) und habe hier auf YT eine kleinen Kanal , mit meinen Erinnerungen und Geschichten, hinsichtlich, der Oper, aufgemacht.

[@samitobribiesca6320]

EXTRAORDINAIRE, VOIX , COLORATURE, PRODIGUX MERCI MADAME !!

[@mariocarfora5814]

Meravigliosa❤️👏👏👏

[@linstantlyrique8591]

Wow! We can't wait for you to sing your L'INSTANT LYRIQUE!

[@user-cy8eb6xp3y]

So toching voice...I also love your acting! Sorrowful but beatiful.💕

[@mckaylaferguson3096]

Simply stunning and full of emotion. Thank you for sharing your talents. ♥️

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@juanwu9328]

exquist Emotionen！Brava！

[@aliciasarramida]

wONDERFUL rACHEL ♥

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

[@ciociosan]

😭😭😭😭 Beautiful! BRAVISSIMA!

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

Thank you!

[@philipbriggsmadsen2647]

Fantastisk flot, skøn stemme som altid❤️❤️

[@user-jd8bz4st6c]

Very nice voice, thank you!❤️

[@louiseguenter]

❤️ Wonderful

[@ellavoslinsky_flute]

Gorgeous!!! 😍 Brava!

[@Richiili]

Brava!😍

[@oleksandradiachenko3257]

So schön♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

danke!

[@AnaLuiza-rl9ee]

Bela produção....onde posso assistir completa??

[@musicislife4184]

Simply marvelous! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

❤️

[@tinacarvalhoBodyandHealth]

Encore

[@clarissedalles2468]

❤️

[@OliviaKahler]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheeKhayaMadlala]

❤❤❤❤😭

[@sethtack2955]

Thank you for uploading this masterful performance!

[@RachelWillisSrensensoprano]

Thanks for listening!

[@charlesbeloved7951]

S U B L I M E joder que voz más espectacular 🥲!!!

[@lukasmiller486]

Dang. Every soprano these days wants to sing with Jonas Kauffman.

[@teresamogollon9242]

Es que le gusta cantar así,sin vuelos dinámicos,o es que le tocan esos directores que arrastran las líneas?

[@gerlindwaldow7540]

Suche diese Oper als Mitschnitt aus der Wiener Staatsoper, kennt ihr helfen,,??

[@jjlungdoc7472]

Arroyo was superb. A true Verdian soprano. Her voice was larger than Price or Caballè’s. It was difficult to capture her greatness on records. I think Price and Caballê recorded better. MA was second to none.

[@thenoble39]

Will you sing happy birthday to me on my birthday?😛

[@raynardi7243]

Ci vorrebbe un po' più di luce e di altezza al canto

[@sanfordpress8943]

Intonation is off a bit