Norma - Casta diva (Sonya Yoncheva, The Royal Opera)

[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

Join Royal Opera House Stream with your first month for just £1 to watch full length productions: www.roh.org.uk/StreamDF1 With our incredible ballets and operas, behind-the-scenes, Insights and exclusive series, Stream subscribers can watch the world’s greatest performers, emerging stars, leading choreographers and trailblazing creative teams from the comfort of their own home.

[@chantaltaille7391]

La Norma....que c est grandiose Je connais cet air légendaire offert par notre divine Callas , irremplaçable meme si cette Dame est eloquente, kes vibrations be le donnent pas les frissons habituels.... MERCIIii Avec respect.

[@tessamichael9766]

Yes …my sentiments exactly…. I go go into swoon when I hear Calls sing this… she is a goddess ❤

[@ЛюбомирДамянов-х3р]

With this performance, Sonya shows not only her vocal abilities, but also the incredible control she has over her beautiful voice in every moment of the performance. He deserves a round of applause and my bow to the ground for his performance..... Well done Sonya, you are amazing!

[@nadetomirkova4943]

Sonya Yoncheva IS The BRILLIANT Bulgarian SOPRANO IN The Metropolitan Opera !!! ENDLESS BRAVO Dear Sonya Yoncheva FOR The Your DIVINE PERFORMANCES IN " CARMEN " and " TRAVIATTA " IN The Metrpopitan Opera - New York !!! We ARE VERY, VERY, VERY HAPPY To LISTEN AND WATCH The Your DIVINE PERFORMANCES IN New York !!! GOD BLESS The Your DIVINE Bulgarian talent !!! Always with a lot of love and light Your eternal fan Nadya Mirkova and all my big family, and all my friends from Sofia - Bulgaria - Europe - Russia - USA and all World !!!

[@ninaalex664]

Согласна с вами, она Божественна! Одно из самых чувственных исполнений!

[@Nogah100]

This aria, Casta Diva, is one of my favourite music pieces. I have been adoring Montserrat Caballe in her 1974 performance. Then I come upon this. Sonya Yoncheva, a lovely lyrical soprano, and a soulful rendering. What joy!!

[@miguelangelgtz5725]

Después de lo que transmite Callas, me quedo con Caballé, que es hermosa en su versión.

[@tatyanaidayatova1469]

​@@miguelangelgtz5725 Но жизнь ведь не закончилась на Каллас и Кабалье. Соня - другая , и что? Она тоже дарит большую радость слушателям.

[@chantaltaille7391]

Oui Montserrat d accord! MERCIIii Admiration et Prières d AMOUR ❤️

[@agatamaglio5004]

Per me, diplomata in Canto Lirico, la migliore interprete di Casta Diva è una cantante dell' Ossezia dal nome Veronica Gioeva. Nel momento migliore della sua voce, che è stato alcuni anni fa, non teme confronti. Si tratta di un concerto dove lei indossava blusa rossa di raso e gonna nera. In quell'occasione anche il coro è stato strepitoso. Mi dispiace, ma non ricordo l'evento.

[@kathyking1694]

Don't understand why ROH hasn't brought this production back in recent years (and ideally Sonya Yoncheva). I'd been waiting a long time for a fabulous Norma and this was finally it.

[@stefaniadellabona9192]

E' una grande soprano, una voce stupenda con un tocco d'insuperabile grazia per questa giovane artista che la colloca indubbiamente tra le grandi soprano.

[@keesweijens2497]

wat is het toch een heerlijkheid om van dit soort muziek te houden.

[@rachelberrythegleequeen.3221]

Sonya sings ths piece with such grace and elegance. It thrills me to listen to her lovely bell like voice.

[@georgereynolds9528]

I hope the Royal Opera House are making a blu-ray recording of this production available for purchase because it was FANTASTIC!

[@alexadicocco]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrIgqKbfcSVqNE this is the full opera

[@fernandaceciliastangecatal7057]

@@alexadicocco no está disponible :(

[@ТатянаПопова-ш5ж]

Благодаря за душевната наслада на великолепното изпълнение !!!

[@JohnBlakeney-r7t]

only just come across this. this is a voice for the ages. timely aria too.

[@coffeeithbooks]

This was one of my greatest experience to be able to see this opera live in London 2016. We do not have to compare live with KZbin recording. These are totally different. Thank you Sonya and Royal Opera House. Now I 'm waiting for having the CD.

[@VRportal]

our Bulgarian Sonya is a phenomenal

[@kmlbnm]

Sonya , Sei stra ordinaria , merci pour ton art et ta générosité!

[@Hermes1548]

I love her singing. Her style. Her voice. Her acting.

[@keesweijens2497]

Wat een heerlijkheid om van zo,n stukje muziek te genieten.

[@Anonymous-ge3jb]

I just love her. She has a gorgeous voice! I just love it.

[@kristiyanpavlov6417]

I am so happy to see talented Bulgarians being appreciated! Sonya is a beautiful singer!

[@zlaticahoke355]

She is, but not a great Norma.

[@georgikotsev2772]

Marvelous, exceptional! Proud of You Sonya! Pleasure to listen to You! Norma reborn in London at last....

[@mikeg2924]

What a beautiful voice - so natural and unforced - and great production too!

[@ingmo9]

Oh my, so beautiful. Your Norma made me cry. ❤

[@ЗухраАртыкова-э5о]

Это...невероятно красиво и проникновенно!!! Вы поглащаете и окутываете ...Браво!!! Спасибо! Храни Вас Создатель!!!

[@enricoravaioli5724]

Eccellente realizzazione. Stupenda cantante. Ottima pronuncia italiana senza accenti. Bravi!!!

[@iliarusso1844]

Its truly amazing peace and absolutely outstanding singer ❤️

[@BulentBasaran]

This music is so potent. Moving. Emotional. Spiritual. That's all before I found out the meaning behind the lyrics (I sadly don't speak Italian). And then I read the notes from the channel. Such a timeless challenge. Thank you Sonya for the way you sing and act. And thank you to all who made this recording possible. Peace.

[@allisonjonessoprano]

Absolutely stunning, love her sweet bel canto style of singing!

[@CetinOzgul-g7f]

Such a beautiful voice can sing this Aria … Whenever İ hear this Aria İ get emotional 🙏🙏👏👏❤️🌺

[@operaforever13]

Thanks ROH for this unforgettable evening last year! Congratulations on your casting, conducting, performance, scenery and all. You've given us much joy!

[@icecap33]

What a setting! BEAUTIFUL!

[@operaforever13]

Amazing soprano - young velvety voice with great penetrating power, especially for those who were lucky to watch it live. Thoroughly enjoyable performance, majestic settings with a contemporary message. What's this nostalgia for paganism below... we've had enough religious inspirations(for the scene) in recent centuries. Reply

[@mapaezpumar64]

SIMPLE PERFECT, HER INTERPRETETION IS DIVINE. THE WAY SHE MANAGE HER VOICE AND AT THE SAME TIME REFLECT SO MUCH FEELING. I THINK IS ONE OF THE BEST INTERPRETATION OF THIS AREA IN OPERA HISTORY. BRAAAAVAAAAAA!!!

[@eduardooliverosanca4138]

Sorry to say this, but you should learn about singing and music before saying that this is historic performance. She did what she could and this is perfect, but common, she is one of today sopranos, and tenors, and baritones, and opera in general... Poor, please don't talk if you don't know what you're talking about. This performance is simply the best of what today you can get. Not even, but by far far far away the best performance. Acting is important in opera, but the voice and the technique, and musical accuracy is much much important.

[@jgjmulders]

@@eduardooliverosanca4138 dit is gewoon goed, daarom zingt ze dit ook bij een gerenommeerd operahuis. Maar het niveau van Callas en Caballé ligt nog net een stapje hoger.

[@ritaperez9551]

Beautiful !

[@leobourtsev5417]

I've loved opera since I was a kid, but I've never been a fan of "Casta Diva". Overly melismatic, long, too slow, too many yellable high notes. But then... I heard THIS. Sonya Yoncheva's interpretation is mezmerizing... beautiful resounding voice with no shadow of a yell. On "A noi volgi il bel sembiante..." I always melt like an ice-cream. (2:42) Masterpiece!

[@lefinlay]

Have you heard Monserrat Cabelle’s version? It’s stunning!

[@silviabaudanza7125]

Educata sin da ragazzina ad ascoltare i brani o le intere opere, di autori italiani o stranieri, li trovo possenti e al contempo melodioso. Ricordo ancora le parole dei Meravigliosi brani ascoltati !!! Grazie 🎼📚🌹👍

[@philglew-deval]

A beautiful rendition and an amazing production. Remember, no operatic production should remain the same. Nothing is bad; just different. That's what makes opera so exciting and embracing.

[@despertardelaconciencia369]

Es extraordinaria, no copia nada ni a nadie!

[@АнастасияЕфимова-ъ2у]

Паникадило только странно выглядит. И Соня копирует манеру Каллас. Очень слышно. Но поет чисто. Даже в некоторых пассажах неожиданно мощно для такого светлого и лёгкого голоса.

[@noblesetsentimentales]

"Nothing is bad" - nice one.

[@joeygodin9981]

This is wonderful!!

[@elenan7925]

Волшебный голос и проникновенное исполнение Сони Йончевой завораживают! Спасибо!

[@alexanderupward2516]

Just pleased to find a world where there are still people who care enough about this to think it matters, and to have an opinion they feel sufficiently worthwhile to bear expression. Of course Callas and Caballe and Dame Joan set a pretty high bar.

[@bettinabeckroge2808]

Wonderful voice and wonderful performance of "Casta Diva". The symbolism of the waving incence burner reminds me to a church service in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which I was able to attend at the end of a long pilgrimage. Thank you for this excellent recording and the sign of peace. 🕊🙏

[@cliveifsofactso2990]

Bravo Sonia . I also love her interpretation of Tosca. I think she's my favourite colouratura now

[@thabangsithole7648]

Ahhh... how soothing... Thank you for the offering

[@khaderach19]

that stage is amazing!

[@georgikalchev784]

The stage WAS indeed amazing and for some reason it looks even better on camera (OK I admit it I took one quick photo). It was phenomenal!

[@vincenzoazzarello6447]

C'è tanto fascino e tanta poesia in questo brano! Brava anche la soprano, che bene interpreta questo monologo alla luna, che rimane immortale e fa pensare tanto alla poesia del Leopardi...!

[@julioalencastroveigafilho1077]

I really like her performance. I’ve heard Callas. Amazing.Montserrat, Sutherland. Great, no question about it. But this feels more on point, with the text, the character and the moment in the opera. That’s how I feel. She seems to hold herself in a proper way.

[@kbhprinsesse]

More on point? That's simply nonsense. It is fine singing, but to say that it is "more on point" than Maria Callas? Nonsense.

[@anajuliafinezcarro3187]

@@kbhprinsesse Amen!!! No comparison to Callas, not bad for this era though jejejeje

[@lefinlay]

@@kbhprinsesse I dont actually like Callas’ voice for this aria

[@kbhprinsesse]

@@lefinlay no matter if you like it or not, objectively speaking on musicological terms, Callas' rendition of it is vastly superior to that of modern singers like Yoncheva, Bartoli etc., both on a technical and interpretational level.

[@lefinlay]

@@kbhprinsesse that’s objectively wrong 😂

[@michelcasavant4345]

I was lucky enough to see this production at the ROH. It was stunning. Don't forget that Sonya Yoncheva replaced Anna Netrebko that cancelled 2 months before opening night. It was a very gutsy move for Sonya Yoncheva. Now ROH time for a revival of this interesting production. Maybe Rebeka and Deshayes ?

[@benonimolete177]

Absolutely awesome!!!

[@gigibolani4712]

ces't fantastique ces't magnifique bel canto❤

[@paulbendorius5271]

Brilliant production. Thank you ROH.

[@grobanite4ever85]

She is fantastic!

[@olgakatherinesampson6693]

My favorite version of this aria... it's absolutely outstanding... ❤❤❤❤

[@fredericgarcia9703]

Le timbre est exceptionnel de toute beauté

[@Rassendhyl100]

She makes it seem so easy! Oustanding!

[@maurosmile741]

Bellissima Voce angelica !! Bravissima👑❤

[@katerinkot]

Talk to me, my angel. Talk to me. I could just dive in to this stream of bliss. There is a light in the end of the tunel.

[@bobk2966]

She makes us so happy and peaceful

[@Emililiev69]

gosh this comes straight from heaven. I mean her voice. I have watched all the others on KZbin. and she has the most wonderful voice of them all. it is is so spiritual and beautiful. thanks for she did it so emotional and didn't put all her power into it like the other great singers

[@adrymanero]

Tan bella interpretación es una exaltación para mis oídos y espíritu

[@roberthead2408]

This was wonderfully moving

[@mariezenaida]

She sang this beautifully. This part, especially....I melted: 3:31

[@vtaurusvenusray]

ediblemarie w

[@operaforever13]

totally agree!

[@tlotlo2390]

Healthy singing. Beautiful!😍❤

[@memeguaia]

Stunning😍

[@stefanskytt650]

Amazing!

[@santiagomendesesteves3511]

Excellent interpretation.

[@e.hesselkilde9391]

Bravo Sonya Yoncheva!!!

[@mariamincheva9543]

This performance is the best Norma I've heard in last 10 - 20 years

[@georgikalchev784]

I saw the performance on 4 October and it was absolutely phenomenal! Given the reviews (which clearly one must learn to ignore) I found the staging simply outstanding! Sonya's performance was breath-taking. I hope it will be released on DVD soon.

[@99LordRock]

Totally agree. I was at the 4 October performance and it was simply amazing.

[@operaforever13]

Wonderful singing! It was a thoroughly enjoyable performance. Cannot believe the 'educated troll' below!?! THANK you ROH and Yoncheva for the joy you brought to us. Looking forward for more

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosa escena y Aria..¡¡

[@onigbajamo]

A Catholic priestess praying to the moon. Yoncheva is amazing as always.

[@harvinsky]

you might see catholic priestesses in the near future

[@onigbajamo]

That isn't the issue here.

I get you, but I still like it.

[@phil2u48]

not according to this Pope

[@lifeisgood3087]

Just in your imagination Norma is a Catholic priestess. She is a Druid priestess. The staging is misleading.

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

Wonderful !

[@mnverrone]

mil millones de felicitaciones ROH. EXCELLENT!

[@katerinkot]

Divina Sonya! Divina!

[@ГалинаФедораева]

Великолепное исполнение! После Каллас очень достойно!!!! Браво!

[@operaforever13]

Absolutely wonderful singing! An interpretation that is mystical and enchanting. BRAVO !

[@milasch1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anXUZImcerN6rqs

[@tlstgrlnthwrld]

A beautiful, beautiful voice. The actual tone and sound of it is pleasant. (Half the time it seems like that's not the case for opera singers.)

[@davidstahl5707]

Wonderful singing. DREADFUL production

[@analeigh5908]

That is an amazing set.

[@konstantinosm66]

Excellent!

[@vegtamvanderveg]

she sings this with great ease instead of the great struggle it usually is sung with

[@nathandavis3002]

very VERY dynamic and musical, with a pleasant tone, and FOR ONCE FINNAALLLYY a singer who doesn't need to force to achieve a good dramatic volume.

[@TCt83067695]

Either that or she has a good mic...

[@roberttordecilla3253]

Amazing 🙌🏼

[@ЛюбовьКириллова-ъ8я]

Браво !!!Бальзам для души ваш голос !!!

[@Люблюиненавижу-р2ц]

Нежнятина, но внизу не звучит.

[@e.hesselkilde9391]

Love you!

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Espectacular versión de esta magnifica Aria

[@ΚαλλιόπηΣταμάτη-κ4υ]

ΕΙναι απο τις καλυτερες ερμηνιες που εχουμε ακουσει.

[@magnusjonsson1316]

She is a Maria Callas " light" very very good! The first singer in many years that don't over do it in Casta Diva. Brava!

[@ИванХаджидимов]

Прочувствено, емоционално и майсторски изпълнено! Гордея се че съм българка след това изпълнение!

[@Homoclassicus]

Since the likes of Sutherland and Caballé in their last performances of this role in the 80's, I'm pretty sure I have not heard a better "Casta diva", with such good dynamics, sensitive phrasing, even legato, youthful yet mature sound, solid voice from top to bottom, accurate vocal scales, and distinctive, unique sound and interpretation, no "wannabe". Yoncheva more than ever amazes me in this interpretation. "Casta diva" can be well sung by many, but it needs a great performer to make one sit and listen mesmerized.

[@SandrineAnterrion]

Homoclassicus what a name! Homo classicus

[@tonibisbal7256]

Agree!!

[@gaynomadic]

I thought I was going to be very impressed with this when she began, but as it went on I found her a little dull. There isn't enough life in her prayer, it seems formulaic and I have to disagree with you about the dynamics. In the high notes there seems to be not enough power in the voice. In the lower register, sure, it's there, and maybe she just needs more time for her voice to mature. Her acting is a little dull too, no matter how sincere she is. I'm not mesmerised at all by this performance. She does not seem to be sending up a prayer, but simply trying to sing correctly. Sorry to disagree but I can't get excited by her.

[@operaperu]

Sonya Yoncheva will be the next great diva of our generation. What a fantastic voice and interpretation! just listening she transmits so much!

[@99LordRock]

operaperu I totally agree. Singing ins about communication and this is why Sonya is such a great interpreter of the great opera roles. This season she has wowed the Met in la traviata and next season I am sure she will do the same in Tosca. When she returns to Norma at the ROH the tickets will be like gold dust. I might add that the video does not do justice to the stunning stage set and costumes that were equally breathtaking.

[@operabilia]

You must be kidding? Have you ever heard or better, listened to belcanto (any role) in the past?! Poor technique, poor phrasing. She is no drammatico-coloratura!

[@Samuel6969ify]

She doesn't understand what She is singing! Completly without soul. Listen to the great Norme, Callas and Caballè!

[@1NABUCCO1705]

Anita Cerquetti forever! Послушайте. Хотя и Соня Йончева тоже впечатляет

[@1NABUCCO1705]

Anita Cerquetti, послушайте!

[@Sandrah326]

Que voz linda!🙏❤️💐👏👏👏🇧🇷🖖

[@minicar47]

Wat is dit mooi zeg 🥲

[@ELZANATA]

piękna aria i ładnie odtworzona

[@MDellful]

Brava, Sonya Yoncheva !!!

[@danteguinhawa8201]

The scene also fits this amazing aria!

[@mapaezpumar64]

EXTRAORDINARY, BRAVA!!!

[@patriciapaape9238]

So beautiful.Thank you for posting♫♪ ॐ¸¸.•*¨*•♫

[@отец-молодец-ь5д]

Bravo 👏

[@angelmielke2016]

she is one of my favourite young sopranos. she makes everything seem and sound so effortless. :)

[@rubyedelman7775]

It is effortless, because she really did not put efforts to make the sound required for Norma. Effortless does not mean it is good singing......there is no character here, there is just nothing......at all......no color, no emotion, no character.......listen to Rosa Ponselle, then you'll see what means effortless but great. It is sad that many people mistaken things..and think this is a Norma....

[@angelmielke2016]

Ruby Edelman Oh Rudy, this is just my opinion. I love her voice and I like all singers, I try not to find fault in their singing because I think that what they do is so hard. They're under so much criticism all of the time so it's nice to just listen and enjoy the music.

[@rubyedelman7775]

You know I understand, I am just looking from a professional point.....it is sad that some singers have names and no quality. Everything nowadays became business.......the art form is gone....I don't judge anyone, it is just a fact, I wish it would be otherwise. And I don't blame the listener...it is a very difficult profession, and even professionals make many mistakes, so don't take personally...I just want everyone to know who were the real good singers, that is all I want.

[@bastianinicorelli]

You are so right! There is just nothing indeed.

[@Fidelio_M.]

Brava👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobbywong4964]

I was there! Front row and centre, so lucky to get that ticket.

[@mariaantoniettabenincasa2741]

Brava