Samuel Ramey in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah

[@jmccracken1963]

There have been two OUTSTANDING exponents of Olin Blitch: Norman Treigle and Samuel Ramey. Thank you for posting this wonderful example of Ramey's way with this role, especially with the best ever conductor of the opera, Julius Rudel, conducting.

[@rojp08]

Best basso of my generation. Saw him on the same role at the Met years ago with the late Jerry Hadley and Renee Fleming. Top Ten performance.

[@erizabeta]

I saw him sing this at the Lyric...gave me chills

[@FireStar32005]

I did this scene in school. It was awesome..

[@sea1song]

NO, that was perfect. It gave me amazing chills!!!!!!!!!!!

[@primobaritono]

Thanks so much for this ! I need to see this opera ! It must be great !!!

[@harriswmu]

so excited Western Michigan University University Symphony Orchestra is accompanying him with this piece today at 3pm!!! This piece is so fun to play!!

[@Arashi110]

Bravo!! What a dynamic stage presence!

[@BaritoneDeLaTorre]

Estoy seriamente impresionado! seriamente lo digo pero esto fue IMPONENTE. Bravíssimo Maestro Ramey.

[@Agorante]

I had to speak at some conference in LA. I took my wife who went to see Susannah instead of listening to me. Smart girl. She was blown away by this new guy - Sam Ramey.

[@LouisMenchise]

Classic hair helmet.

[@lobo81865]

Wow, I am envious.

[@vigwig]

I was there, it was even better in person.

[@raigekimaru]

sam ramey is from Kansas

[@dandefikon]

huh, didn't know that juan diego florez played the cello ^^ 1:25 down in the right corner

[@Agorante]

@arpeggio1358 Beats me. I can remember the wife (some) but not much more.