The art of Belcanto - Edita Gruberova

A 54min documentary of Edita Gruberova preparing for her Lucrezia Borgia debute (at age 62!).

[@nenechonlisboa4127]

My heart broke when I heard you passed away. Rest in peace sweet nightingale.

[@RechtmanDon]

I'm studying her bel canto as a composer. The statement that she doesn't see coloratura as a sport but as an expression is now going to have a major impact on my writing... 🌹

[@dot8605]

Frau Gruberova erschien mir unglaublich sympathisch, diszipliniert und bodenständig in dieser Dokumentation. Schade, dass sie kürzlich verstorben ist und ich sie erst jetzt "kennenlerne".

[@GarethBretherton]

I can't believe I only just discovered her via this documentary on the very same day she died. Amazing artist!

[@opera93]

Thanks.. Interestingly, me too…… Though, I,generally lean to Opera BUFFA, so much of times…..etc…Seems quite the Artist….

[@denniskinski8601]

Better late than never :)

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Same. Extraordinary, just found her!

[@adeeo]

Good for you, heard them all... Had the luck, she was so many times in Bratislava... From 5 y. Old till 35... Many times... Never heard anybody more precise and flat. Technique absolute perfect till 68... She was the last Diva from the old generation...

[@mimiradjab5359]

How could people put thumbs down for her?🤔 She was absolutely amazing, Rest In Peace angel diva 🕊✨💗

[@rbarrowclough]

They were for Go Brandon

[@lisaanselmo326]

@@rbarrowclough lol

[@normanzurich2781]

Détester est un peu fort. Arriver à son niveau est un exploit qui suscite la jalousie ❤❤❤

[@AndrewG304]

Rest in peace, dear Edita. You granted us so many moments of happiness and love to music.

[@Bzcenci812]

Amén!

[@freshname]

I just knew from your comment! It is so so wrong. She was so perfect in every single way

[@soavemusica]

Please, would someone kindly share the full song of the "Dolina, Dolina" (1966), we heard only a minute at the end, as always. Where is it?

[@soavemusica]

​@@freshname She got to celebrate 50 years singing, because "Lieben Gott erlaubt". It is written: JOHN 11: 25 "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."

[@user-qg5wt7cl5c]

@@Bzcenci812 Imissseingher

[@notirabronet]

Edita ist die größte lebende Koloratur - Sängerin der Welt. Sie ist Musik. Sie produziert keine Töne, sie lebt sie. Man spürt ihre Menschlichkeit, ihren Charakter und ihre Disziplien. Sie hat den Ruhm einer Emmy Destinnova schon weit übertroffen. - Wir können viel von ihr lernen. Danke !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lublondon]

She passed away today … unforgettable great singer.. ganz und gar einzigartig RIP , die beste Königin der Nacht Posledne Zbohom ! RIP

[@sergiyslyzhukorganmusik7764]

amazing voice and talent bravo I am delighted. greetings from Ukraine!💙💛

[@lublondon]

@@sergiyslyzhukorganmusik7764 Слава Украине ! 💙💛🇬🇧+🇺🇦

[@lazysingledaisybronwyn8105]

She never hurts the ears. An impossible feat. Thank you for this documentary. ❤️

[@Freddy1428]

she was one of the greatest singers of our centuary, perhaps the greatest! I met her 1 time and it was a pleasur! I am really sad about the news of her death because just last year she gave a goodbuy R.I.P. we will allways think of you, Queen of Coloratura!

[@Smile6784]

I love her, she is so lovely, speaking so nicely, singing so beautifully

[@wickiebowman1]

This artist has had an incredible career. Yes, the voice doesn't have the security it once did, but what she does is astonishing. A true artist.

[@Alieaz]

What an inspiration. To sound so fresh at her age is a testament to her amazing technique and sensible repertoire choices. Long may she reign!

[@biolaloucosmeceuticibioeve4846]

Scegliere di cantare Norma?

[@victor148b]

You were an amazing and phenomenal singer and performer, Edita. ❤ I will never forget your performance at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, on that memorable night of triumph, in the role of Lucia, in 1988. What a night that was at the Opera. May you rest in perfect peace and light. We shall miss you. 😢

[@user-vj2wy2zp1l]

I was very impressed. As I am Japanese, I watched this video while reading the English subtitles with my little knowledge. I may have only understood about half of the content, but I could feel how wonderful a singer she was. I have loved her since I was a little girl. I fell in love with opera after watching a videotape of a 1992 performance of La Traviata at a very young age and being drawn in by her powerful and beautiful voice and being mesmerized by her performance. I wish I had been born earlier so I could have heard her singing live. I am grateful that even now that she is gone, I can still learn about her accomplishments in this way.

[@barbaragauhl6175]

Egal wie oft ich Frau Gruberova höre , ihre Stimme berührt meine Seele . Ich hatte das Glück sie in Zürich sehr oft live zu hören und zu sehen . Unvergessen ❤️

[@renskevanwaveren9439]

Heard and have seen her today for the first time and after that the announcement of her passing away. How sad !

[@elkesanders4503]

Eine große Sopranistin hat uns verlassen. Ich habe Edita Gruberová einmal in Salzburg gehört bei einem Liederabend. Welch ein Erlebnis! Der Applaus nahm kein Ende - zurecht bei dieser Stimme mit hervorragenden Koloraturen. R.I.P liebe Edita Sie bleiben unvergessen!

[@jcee6886]

Those clips from the 60s are adorable.

[@Pilgrim06]

A bright ray from heaven, her vocal beauty and artistry goes on living, beyond time. May she rest in peace.

[@felim8938]

Ein unglaubliche Frau! Unendlich begabt und so klug! Danke, dass ich Sie erleben durfte, Frau Gruberova.

[@user-ye3ys4ep2s]

I can't express fully how sad I was when hearing about Edita's leaving!!! She has been my most favorite coloratura soprano for a long long time. She remains unequalled in her exquisite singing voice and expression. We will always remember her. Rest in Peace, Edita!!!

[@deboraleticia8761]

She's been an eternal source of delightful inspiration. I've fallen in love with her voice and way of singing since I first heard her about 30 years ago. May God bless her life, her career ,and her lovely voice, keeping her able to sing and taking as to Heaven for years and years to come.

[@ameliaaroca8290]

Maravilloso documento! Muchas gracias por compartirlo

[@aspibillimoria3382]

I have always admired Ms. Gruberova's singing (possessing her recordings and videos) and this you-tube really blew my mind - making a debut of a very difficult role at the age of 62!!! Stupendous!!

[@corneliusbates460]

That voice it brings me to tears. I never got to see her live but thankfully with the internet she will live forever. Amazing

[@sopranosoprano747474]

Please do not compare Gruberova with anyone else.She is a Legend..!!

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

Like Maria Callas, she's a singular Star!

[@LC-ig2jm]

right, a legend of dreadfulness.

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

Liu Cheang surely you've got no understanding of musicianship!

[@Luka1180]

@@LC-ig2jm The problem is her voice completely changed from her younger years. She used to be able to hit extremely high notes flawlessly.

[@yangsimon9080]

You truly smell dreadful. You should have your ear wax dug and mouth shut before Mrs. Gruberova.

[@SingYourselfWell]

Tears. Fly high, and sing with the angels beloved Edita. You gave your all here on earth. 💖

[@stellamarisbenitodevera643]

Que gran soprano ,siempre la recordaremos su entrega y sus virtudes inconfundibles .

[@violingirl2]

Her piano high notes are sooooo good!

[@hackwhiteful]

Wow. This was wonderful. Her subtlety is amazing.

[@kralik2002sg]

I am neither nationalistic nor overly patriotic, BUT... For a country like Slovakia, population 5 million, to produce Gruberová, Lucia Popp, Beňačková... to name just a few... That's pretty impressive!

[@Hupjeflupje]

And don't forget Orgonášová, Breslik and the brother Dvorský (and many more). Indeed a very musical country!

[@nikolaydimov6893]

An outstanding documentary! I am so grateful that I came upon it! I had no idea what an artist and a legend miss Gruberova was! Such a blessing and a gift to the world she is! Really inspiring to watch.

[@tomyk49]

SHE IS ONE OF THE GREAT VOICES.I LOVE WHEN SHE SING MOZART .SHE IS THE BEST MOZART SINGER EVER.BUT SHE IS FANTASTIC IN BELCANTO.

[@teoctn1]

40 years of hard working with such a great instrument ...THE VOICE!!!! i discovered Gruberova in this documentary! she has something different in her voice and personality that brings her in the international opera stages!!!!

[@biolaloucosmeceuticibioeve4846]

Ha la voce per il bel canto ma non è drammatica per queste opere

[@user-ov2lo9qh5x]

Потрясающая певица,Это не просто уникальный голос, Вся её физиология создана именно для колоратуры. Техника умопомрачительная. Согдасна с Карин- этот фильм- подарок для вокалистов, Это- бесплатный мастер-класс. С таким голосом можно петь до100 лет. Дай Бог ей здоровья!

[@callastoujours]

I love this woman!!! Bravissima!!

[@irmapalagina8701]

Being sad about her life as a permanent traveller, how much happiness, joy and surprise She gifted to millions of people in different countries! I always feel happy when listening Her!

[@arielandy2286]

Beautiful woman and a legendary voice.

[@whatever4929]

This lady was a force of nature! What great artist ... one of the last great Bel Canto sopranos. People criticize her, but she was just amazing! I have never seen a performance of hers on KZbin, where the audience have not gone crazy!!! I wish I had had the chance to see her live..... Let’s hope her future masterclasses are recorded!

[@adeeo]

my dear friend, when I say, that live, it was even 10x better, it is no underestimation. She always makes me cry, because the level of artistry is just unimaginable. As written I was there, 17 years old, she always gave concerts in Bratislava her homecountry in Slovakia. Had the luck to hear hear many times. Last time was a concert edition of Norma where she was about 70... Still great!

[@Huaimek861]

Absolutely Amazing !!! I have enjoyed this film so much !!! I didn't know that she was country girl from Czechoslovakia , a country dear to my heart . I have a preference for Belcanto singing .

[@gwirgalon3758]

because when it's sung as it should be, as she does, it is indeed the only way To sing...and I sing Wagner. Same technique though...

[@jancedricmicheler6122]

👌👌👌👌

[@JamesKoenig]

An incredible artist with a stunning technique-- I have all of my female students listen to her and I'm happy to find this longer offering that shows her working and gives insight into the way she thinks and works. Brava!!

[@gabrielabordea774]

No words to express my admiration !!!!

[@stebene63]

Wunderschoene Dokumentation, Ich bin als Slowake sehr stolz und zugleich heute traurig dass sie schon nicht hier ist...R:I:P:!

[@ignaciapeixinho8275]

Edita Gruberova, você é uma cantora maravilhosa e ao ver esse trabalho, me encheu de idéias. Muito obrigada 💝Um grande abraço desde🇧🇷

[@agustinaescudero3919]

This is beautiful, that ending left me crying

[@frogmouth]

She has a delightful personality as well as beautiful voice. I loved her Gretel with Brigitte Fassbaender: very funny with some fleeting tender moments. Wonderful actress. Emotionally true , convincing.

[@CagedWind]

Спи спокойно, дорогая Эдита. Ты принесла этому миру столько прекрасного.

[@birgirkarl]

Such a lovely documentary, such a phenomenal soprano

[@fanufanufan]

oh my goodness! I feel so sad that I didn't discover her before! so beautiful! tears!

[@gustavocancela7407]

Edita ist unglaublicht!! Ich Liebe ihre kunst. Ihre Leben Sie ist ganz Gross Vielen Dank Amie Ich bin Gustavo von Uruguay

[@deusexmachina1421]

I first learned abt Edita in my first year of college. That was more than a decade ago. I think that she's so magical, her ability, what she brings to every performance.

[@CAROLIVERDI]

Bel canto at its best and she can still sing so beautifully in her 60's, and never suffered vocal nodes like a lot of modern singers, who abuse their voices.

[@marybarratt2649]

Thank you for uploading this. I am sorry that she passed away recently. What a lovely lady and what a legacy to leave behind.

[@alvaroriccardi]

Una gran artista! Excelente documental. Me sorprende que algunas personas tan livianamente critiquen a una gran artista que indudablemente ha trabajado tan duramente durante toda su vida. Creo que debería existir más humildad y respeto.

[@fiorellavelez754]

Alvaro Riccardi Que mucho "experto"

[@biolaloucosmeceuticibioeve4846]

Norma non è il suo repertorio, ora comunque riposi in pace!

[@adeeo]

​@@biolaloucosmeceuticibioeve4846 have heard her norma when she was 65... It was unfuckingbelievable and absolutely stunning...

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

At 62, to be doing Norma, is truly a Herculean feat. God bless her, and god keep her well!

[@kbhprinsesse]

Only if you do it well!

[@gwirgalon3758]

unless you know the technique that it was created for...and then it is the work, simply. A good steak and espesso helps though!

[@marcocampus7943]

Like dame Joan and Mariella Devia

[@kbhprinsesse]

@@marcocampus7943 Comparing Dame Joan to Gruberová is ridiculous!

[@marcocampus7943]

@@kbhprinsesse obviusly i talk only about the age. Dame Joan is the best.

[@bobinobaker]

Gestern 5.12.2017 war sie in Berlin zum 50 Bühnenjubiläum.......wunderbar

[@joseluissierravalencia8570]

Diva! Thank you for your art

[@urbaniak913]

JADORE !!! Uwielbiam Pania, Panie Edyto; Maestro Piekna !!! Czule wspominam. The most beautiful VOICE.

[@engelaleroux4899]

Sublime !!!!!Edita Cruberova ,Enjoyed every second !

[@Aurika1110]

Великая певица! Просто уникальный самородок! Покойся с миром, великолепная Эдита!

[@gagagugu379]

A great, an exceptional singer! Rest in peace, Edita Gruberova.

[@Sochilinda]

It's really beautiful to hear her speaking her own mother language.

[@ComeOnGe]

One of the best preserved voices. I’m heartbroken. RIP queen Edita. 😞❤️

[@mradaChris]

She is simply amazing! I actually love her voice now than when she was in her 20's. So rich, so full of depth!

[@WotanKlingsor]

❤️Ewa Podles + Edita Gruberova❤️ in Lucrezia Borgia must be like heaven! 😊

[@jotge.3444]

....wunderbar, eine der wenigen Karrieren, die ganz lange gingen.

[@karinevahofbauer5960]

Mille grazie Editha Gruberova for your Love and your SEIN ETERNA. grande Momenti🙏💐❤ RIP

[@pawgotik18]

Thank you very much for sharing this video!!! I loved it!!!

[@owenpackham9836]

Edita is truly a modern virtuoso. She is so inspiring to musicians worldwide.

[@Hupjeflupje]

She just retired as a singer (actually due to Covid her last recital was on 20 Dec 2019; all 2020 concerts were cancelled). Hope she'll accept to give some masterclasses in the future.

[@enzo0660]

How wonderful - truly, a great artist.

[@KarinWettig]

Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic video. There is not only her true soul and character in this film, but also a lot of intimate scenes where you can learn from her as a singer. I really love this film. I saw her on stage in Munich and was blown away by her charismatic appearance and voice. An incredible woman.

[@lidialisovskaya5905]

Совершенно уникальная певица и музыкант. Редкое сочетание нежнейшего изумительной красоты тембра голоса с лёгкостью и подвижностью.

[@martinsmrek208]

Ďakujeme!

[@siglinde86]

R.I.P. Edita Gruberova thw Queen of Bellcanto.

[@writeract2]

Wow this was extrordinary - what a master lesson.

[@danafripp4120]

"It doesn't have me. I have it." That's the full substance and the highest objective for any singer. Within that simple truth lies full freedom of vocal expression. 62. Lord, let me be doing the right thing enough to be singing half this well at 62.

[@cleanmyroomforme]

Dana Fripp riiiiiiiiight? So many of the great singers, especially sopranos retire sooner. Even Renee Fleming!! But the way she can still pull back and float makes me melt.

[@CrinaPopovici]

Dana Frip

[@namaskaren_]

What's the name of the aria that's at the beginning of the video?

[@gwirgalon3758]

@@namaskaren_ The first one on stage, is Norma's Casta Diva.

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

It is written: Psalm 92: 1 "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound."

[@user-qk8xo1me8o]

Это Великая певица 20 века. Мастер именно бельканто. Многие партии в ее исполнении просто неповторимы, и смотрятся по другому, потому что не упускается не одна нота!

[@freddykido6067]

This is so so so so so so so soso so so so so BEAUTIFUL> This lady is Perfect!! Those High C's are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexanderzamora5930]

She is a great Lucia de Lammermoor! Such a sweet voice!

[@antiquecordovaensamble]

Gracias por tanto Edita... aunque no tuve la posibilidad de verte nunca en vivo, he disfrutado de tu ARTE por casi 30 años... fuiste, sos y serás mi soprano favorita... te escucho e inmediatamente me conmueves hasta las lágrimas... que Dios te bendiga siempre, y te repito... GRACIAS POR TANTO🙏🏻❤️

[@TotalSinging]

a properly trained and maintained voice can sing for a lifetime.

[@janwar68]

Absolutely CORRECT!!!! I’m almost 80, and still sing! Thanks to my teachers, Portnoj, and Jani Strasser! Exceptional teachers! 💞

[@maurizio888]

Golden... Pure and the most finest GOLD... At Sing!!!! BRAVA EDITA EVERLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Estevarium]

Thanks for uploading this! Really enjoyed it.

[@niloofar4318]

Am ende wollte ich weinen

[@Radha57]

Tausend Dank für das Posting dieses wunderbaren und informativen Videos...........

[@jeffkerzner6254]

My grandmother Blanche Powell and great aunt Greta Rausch emigrated from Vienna to the USA, and used to book all the acts at the Met in NYC and were in that crowd. As such, I was often surrounded by famous opera singers and ballet dancers growing up (e.g. Beverly Sills was my babysitter, and Laurence Melchior and Mikhail Baryshnikov were friends of the family). My cousin Lawrence Shadur also sang baritone in the Swiss national opera. I'm pretty sure they knew Edita. Unfortunately, all of them have passed away. Next week I have the opportunity to see Edita perform in Beijing. However, after watching this video, with such pure beauty emanating from her soul, reminding me of all those I've lost, and being moved by the music, I'm worried that I might break down in tears during the show and embarrass my girlfriend.

[@Hupjeflupje]

Lucky you! Enjoy the concert in Beijing and realise it is one of her last performances (she just stepped down from the opera stage 27 March 2018 and would continue aria concerts and lieder recitals but there is nothing planned/known after December this year).

[@adeeo]

So how was it?

[@anpaglia]

Magnificent artist/singer. Bel Canto with all the bells and whistles!!!

[@24062004Fidel]

...unendlich schön, danke 🍷 Herzliche Grüße au Berlin

[@Apriluser]

Amazing that she was able to sing so beautifully long after the usual age of retirement for female singers. Good for her and good for her listeners and admirers. Peace.

[@jfujiwara777]

Thank you ! Precious up load .

[@elaineduncan1929]

Her piano and pianissimo remain incomparable.

[@turitsa]

Thank you for posting!

[@katherinereichelt879]

She waa one in a million, rest in peace dear soul.

[@SheylayamGullath]

Madam Gruberova is unique as are the other great ladies of opera. I have not heard anyone else do the coloratura marvels M Gruberova did. That's why she was and will be L'Unica.

[@janiakowska]

a fantastic and charismatic artist !! phenomenal

[@DabneyJonesSoprano]

THANK YOU THANKYOU!!! for putting this on youtube! now she can teach us all how to be utterly breathtaking! Vielen Dank!

[@athb4hu]

I really enjoyed this, thanks so much.

[@federicoviena]

una meravilla, le vi en viena muchas veces. el ano pasado cantaba Donizetti. Increible esa mujer!

[@gattocanoro]

unica e splendida !!!

[@lioneldemello9707]

No hubo ni habrá nada igual. El final conmueve hasta las lágrimas! Su canto es mucho más que notas...es arte. Gracias Edita!!!Qepd