Jessye Norman Samson and Delilah Improved Sound

[@lynnereynolds866]

There are at least two versions of Madame Norman singing “Mon Coeur...” on the Internet but this is the one wherein she absolutely slays. Her loss is nothing less than heartbreaking to all lovers of great vocal music. Rest in power, queen.

[@neallydeedeleeuw1861]

You were always my favorite soprano

[@eugenoogainza2278]

❤The best singer in the World

[@janickrei]

RIP. primadonna. Our hearts are broken. You will always be loved, admired and missed.

[@susanthomson6868]

Her beautiful voice brought tears to my eyes. The best rendition ever.

[@vonciamoneake4119]

Jessye Norman voice is so therapeutic!! My escape!! I Love it!! ❤❤❤🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@sethdylanhunt3523]

I’ve heard this aria for years and this is the first time I’m really hearing it. What a towering talent.

[@Durchlacht]

Gives me chills. I never get tired of listening to her singing this. Absolutely incredible!!!!

[@davidgamache3035]

I wish I was allowed to like this more that once. Sheer magic. It makes me proud that such people exist.

[@orlandomoore4325]

Stop it Jesse! Stop it! I give in - I can't take anymore - here is my heart.

[@Boringkip]

Best comment!!!

[@drezuil]

Jessye Norman is beyond words! I have seen other sopranos sing this aria and NONE has delivered as brilliantly as Jessye. She is incomparable! A living legend! Superb!

[@philrobertson2904]

I hope I live long enough to hear a comparable voice. Rest in Peace, Jessie - you are preserved in music history.

[@cmjcj2ktn]

I have never been exposed to Opera in a way that attracted me. Today KZbin suggested this video, and my life will never be the same. It is exquisite. It is almost painfully beautiful. Brava!

[@cmjcj2ktn]

That moment when she hits the last high note gives me shivers and is exhilarating like jumping into a fresh cold body of water. So beautiful.

[@cmjcj2ktn]

***** Thank you sir, and I thought I was verbose, but encomium was a new one for me, so bravo to you to :)

[@danielferrero6070]

Need to admit that this particular interpretation from Jessye Norman is quite spectacular. Her immense talent is particularly visible at 3:05 and 6:25

[@hectordavid4201]

Welcome on board dude! :) You are right, she is truly captivating in this role and what an articulation and power.

[@cmjcj2ktn]

Lately the thing that's really been getting me going is Bach's compositions for the Lute and Harpsichord. Simply awesome.

[@gustavotbf]

This is definitely the best rendition of this aria I've ever listened to. I've never seen a soprano with such big lungs who can sustain the notes for so long and her interpretation is so expressive compared to the rushed version of Callas you can find on youtube with millions of views. I'd love to see this video in high quality. Thumbs up for great Jessye Norman and conductor Jane Glover!

[@ericscam2]

+Gustavo Fernandes I agree. Astonishing.

[@thisusernameisstolen]

+Gustavo Fernandes Took the words right out of my mouth! This is breathtaking.

[@canalsoloparaverunvideodem8451]

it's a CATASTROPHE she didn't record it in studio, this and "d'amour l'ardente flamme". I wonder how much better a sound quality could be obtained from broadcast tapes and if we'll ever get to listen to them

[@danielthomas8432]

She’s always exquisite but I prefer Denyce Graves’ interpretation of this piece because there’s more of a sense of urgency and desperation in her version. I adore Jessye Norman and her ability to sustain incredibly long lines and she seems to always end her phrases with the utmost care and sensibility but for me, this tempo seems to work against the playful accompaniment. Ps, if you haven’t heard Jessye Norman sing Four Last Songs by Strauss under Kurt Masur and the Gevandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig...it’s a must!!

[@anthonytaylor4968]

Gustavo Fernandes i

[@MySensualWorld]

Her facial expressions, she was really acting this out better than most other singers have been seen to do.

[@davidwhyberd7612]

I was very sad to hear of the passing of this great artist. There are voices that thrill me such as Tita Ruffo and Enrico Caruso, but I cannot think of a female voice that can match Jessay Norman's: In fact I consider it to be the greatest voice of all. It's rich and voluptuous mezzo soprano, the dramatic soprano top, the sheer power and depth surely, will never be surpassed. I sang with the Philharmonia Chorus in 1983 in a performance of Oedipus Rex by Stravinsky with the Philharmonia Orchestra under Seji Ozawa. Jessay Norman, Gwyn Howell and Robert Tearsere the soloists and Alan Rickman was the Narrator. When Jessay Norman walked on stage to sing the part of Jokasta, there was a beautiful, rich and sumptuous sound from bottom to top. Her ringing top register was spine tingling and I could hear the octave below that. It was an utterly thrilling and unique experience. I queued to meet her afterwards and have never experienced charisma like it. It was like an electric charge. She was very gracious and my time speaking to her very short, but I will never forget it. RIP. Ms Norman.

[@radkemariacristina]

I Love you madame Norman

[@MzFive5Planets]

Thank you for this very moving anecdote.

[@TheJohnpandy]

She had a voice like a Rolls Royce. John Sivorn

[@andygerong3033]

A breathtaking performance...Ms Norman's voice is amazing....i love that grimace, or grin, or is that a smile.....been replaying the song since i discovered her...pls listen to her other arias, i love the finale of Tristan and Isolde, then, L'amour L'ardente Flammè etc.

[@almavorhauer8910]

Oh my giddy aunt! Such fantastic breath control what a wonderful voice and she used her precious gift as a gift for us!

[@albertoalvez8940]

She has got an overwhelming commanding presence on stage: voice, face, gestures. And she brought those operas which were forgotten or not so "commercially easy to sell at ticket offices". Dared to sing Wagner which always posed a controversy when sang by non-German vocalists. Von Karajan, in her last concert with her (Tristan und Isolde Liebestod), kissed both her hands after her performance of the aria. Her gifted voice let her sang several pieces of an extended repertoire either in the German, French, American opera music.

[@AndrewRudin]

Rest in peace, Jesse Norman. There are few if any like you... ever.

[@52chatnoir]

Astonishing. You will never hear this done better. Not by anyone. Not ever.

[@Altonahh10]

It´s a wonderful rendition but I know some others who are equally good. And different. Superlatives are not helpful here because they only state the writer´s opinion, not the facts ;-)

[@giovanniarioli3021]

Gregoricus Maximus a gyant voice, meravigliosa.

[@arlenehathaway3076]

Rise Stevens is my favorite, but this is definitely on the list at #2

[@michaelellis8263]

Marilyn Horne gave a wonderful performance for he Met's 100 anniversary concert but itis not a mezzo part at all when sung like this.

[@jotaone]

This is one of the most interesting, enchanting and imppresive renditions of this aria. I always loved Ms. Norman, and here we can see her artistry. I can't stop listening to that beautiful piano in the second part of the aria and how easy she breaths and controls the phrasing masterfuly. This is a class of singing of the highest level. La Norman, a diva in the old style which is so hard to find today and most of us long for! Aguante la Norman!!

[@hollyklarsen]

no words ... there is no one that has ever sung this as perfectly as she does. a dramatic soprano singing a mezzo soprano role has such an amazing affect. every hair stands up on my body. i weep that this is not available as a formal recording.

[@giovanniarioli3021]

Holly Larsen che dolcezza

[@BikerBabeDK]

Rest in peace. ❤ Thank you very much for the wonderful songs you interpreted so beautifully for us to enjoy. ❤❤❤

[@TheYokeIsh]

6:26...a moment of magic and great theatre coupled together

[@thomasbrian3227]

go Howard University,,,,:)

[@janetridgnal9328]

I have watched this multiple times and every time, she just pulls me in. I just love her ! A beautiful voice stilled, there will never be another. Rest well my sister.

[@NashAndreLouisWNorat]

One of my absolute favorites on KZbin ! What an awesome amazing performance, would love to have been there. God I miss New York City Lincoln Center and the great Jesse Norman !

[@billandhelenpowell6816]

This is beyond compare! I grew up listening to Marion Anderson singing this beautiful area - but - THIS - is just something else! Thank you, Jessye Norman - and Rest in Peace. You have given the world such wonderful memories! xx

[@NashAndreLouisWNorat]

I’m mesmerized every time I see and hear this wonderful video, and what a fantastic memory to save ! And Yes, she totally deserves that standing ovation ! One of the most beautiful arias in all Opera ! Genius !

[@victorrugo1131]

Encore une lumière qui s'éteint....Merci, Madame, pour tant de bonheur et d'émotions, vous nous manquerez tant. Reposez en paix.

[@luisrossetto5247]

Absolutamente increíble. Que interpretación tan magistral como convincente! Sobre todo Jessye Norman despliega una belleza en el canto y en la actuación incomparables. Vi el video miles de veces.!!

[@raaadja99]

Heavenly voice with a pure artistry of Norman's blended in this masterpiece! BRAVA

[@JWP452]

Every time I listen to this... BLISS!

[@likelake111]

Her facial expression seems to tell a lot of details of this opera. :) I love her expression. Brava !!

[@brianchambers1508]

a wonderful interpretation a truly remarkable voice. thank you miss norman

[@thomasbrian3227]

Exquisite artist! I was there via this presentation, I was entralled and I cried. Bellisimo!

[@NashAndreLouisWNorat]

She's up there with Joan Sutherland , Beverly Sills , Maria Callus , Monserat Caballe , Pavoratti , Mario Lanza and all the other few beautiful greats we have lost !

[@DIVOTENOR]

Love this aria and this rendition!!

[@avesraggiana]

The last great, great DIVA...they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

[@guyritchie7504]

nope. they don't.

[@pecero12]

You are just right!

[@operviva]

She is in heaven now .... singing with angels ...... R.I.P queen

[@lucianobezerra4380]

Fantastique ! Bravo ! Excelent !!!

[@andrewhillis2269]

I am speechless ! ! ! Truly A-W-E-S-O-M-E Performance ! ! !

[@zeynjenkins2073]

Wow... best intepretation I've seen. beautiful singing.

[@Tdubsish]

Her dedication to the character and the story is absolutely stunning.

[@scottparsons7228]

RIP MS. NORMAN. The most beautiful voice and the most beautiful performance.

[@rhonesilva]

What I really love about this performance is that we are seeing Dalila's SOUL. This is her underneath all the beautiful aesthetic features. I love this.

[@anti64]

But isn't she deceiving Samson during this song?

[@061219631]

Bravo excelente esa interpretación y que voz tan celestial no hay palabras para definir.

[@jamesdunn7186]

If this great lady had never sung another aria in her whole life, this one performance puts her with the immortals.

[@j.louisv.123]

Genius ! The only singer to ever to come close to Callas, EVER !

[@meto2854]

This is one of the greatest things I have ever witnessed....and I am not an opera newbie, I have been listening as long as I can remember. This still remains simply sovereign singing!

[@levisidney4750]

Sempre que escuto está musica, me emociono, é inevitável às lágrimas no rosto. E na voz dessa Diva maravilhosa , Jessye Norman ficou perfeito , maravilhoso 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@PhillipLWilcher]

"Fill me with ecstasy." Ms Norman has done just that. I bow my head with love in memoriam.

[@rickyiffy]

oh my god ... the culmination in the final two minutes, when you see Ms. Norman's face and neck stretch to the extreme, her muscles tensed, the words "Samson, Samson, I love you" totally engulf you. Oh to see this live! thank you for the posting.

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

COLOSAL INTERPRETACION

[@mysticoversoul]

1:00 Such emotional power in her singing. Brings tears in my eyes.

[@MrsNewguy]

I have yet ... YET... to hear this beautiful aria performed better. Norman is a marvel!

[@paddydesetoiles]

Je me souviens d'un soir au Théâtre des Champs Elysées dans les années 80, parmi les bis qu'elle nous avait proposés cet air de Samson et Dalila figurait en bonne place et je me souviens aussi de ma grande émotion. Merci pour cette évocation.

[@copanationdie]

Female conductor? I love it!

[@barbaranorthwood]

She is Jane Glover, a much respected British conductor.

[@kashania74]

This was part of a concert of famous women in literature and myth. Jessye Norman wanted to ensure that a female conductor was on the podium. Back then, female conductors were much more rare.

[@gorgeous6737]

About time...!

[@davidwhyberd7612]

Why not. My male voice choir has a female conductor and she is superb.

[@joaosousaoficial2562]

The best! Very beautiful performance! Brava Jessye!

[@flyinghow1]

Of course the singing is exquisite, and Jessye is nothing short of first class, but almost better than the performance is her stance at the end of the aria where it takes her so long to break character and acknowledge the audience. Love it!

[@taliketz]

R.I.P, my queen.

[@bigjoetube]

If you hear Jessye Norman you MUST fall in love with her.

[@TruthSerum101]

Yes, she is just that brilliant. She defies your conventional expectations. And you, whether you'd like to or not, will bow at her greatness and know your place.

[@Vera511]

"Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises Faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone that is living and exercises Faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?"(John 11: 25, 26) Rest in Peace Jessye Norma

[@alfredoloyola921]

Vera511 amen!!!!!!

[@graziasporty2539]

❤️

[@sheltondk43]

Transfixing and breathtaking. Magnificent.

[@soniasalinas7034]

De una voz grandiosa !!! Felicitaciones sra Jessye Norman Los Ángeles Chile.

[@drewy412]

Brava! Amazing interpretation. Complete command of her vocal instrument. Acts the hell out of the aria. Amazing breath control!

[@ephana1]

it´s the best performance i´ve hheard of that aria Great!!!!

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Incredible. This is how this aria should be sung. And her expressions support what the music conveys. Brava Mme. Norman

[@lacibal3634]

Nobody can sing this song like her,she is Delilah to the full extent,Callas was good but nowhere near as much passion and feelings like Jesse got God bless her!

[@79roller]

OMG! What a spectacular voice! I am in love!

[@craigsmith6468]

I think this is the most beautiful and honest performance I've ever witnessed. RIP, DIVA!!!

[@enolamsamoht]

I just can't stop listening to 8:08

[@johnellis6755]

Our wonderful angel and diva has left us

[@bonnies1234567]

@victoriamadeus -- Yes, I agree. Jessye Norman is amazing. She takes great care in perfecting everything she sings to make it as the composer intended and more . . . !!!

[@061219631]

Sigue siendo una grande de la historia de la ópera es la mejor interpretación de Sansón y Dalila canta hoy para los angeles.

[@divox9pqr]

Jessye had me in tears.......Oh my goodness

[@zeynjenkins2073]

I'd give anything to live in the days of Ms Norman or Callas...

[@zuri2002]

Zeyn Jenkins er, Jessye Norman's still alive, ya know. Haha

[@zeynjenkins2073]

@@zuri2002 yes, I do. I meant I would of loved to have lived in the days when I could see performances like these. This is history. There'll never be greats like these. Opera is now hype. No talent.

[@tyxikosgatopoulos3094]

Few voices have had such power and beauty

[@maxgor-rus8838]

Sa voix? Surnaturelle! Ses merites? Universelles! Reposez en paix, vibrez dans vos coeurs petrifies et reconnaissants, LA GRANDISSIMA cantatrice Jessye Norman, sans peche ni reproche.

[@jmballestra7607]

Air sublime , magistralement interprété !!! Pourquoi ne pas l'entendre en version duo , avec Samson ?????!!!!!

[@edgarrossano2608]

Descansa en paz Jessye, mon cour s'ouvre a toi voix

[@sheldonplankton9719]

Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix comme s'ouvrent les fleurs Aux baisers de l'aurore! Mais, ô mon bien-aimé, pour mieux sécher mes pleurs Que ta voix parle encore! Dis-moi qu'à Dalila tu reviens pour jamais! Redis à ma tendresse Les serments d'autrefois, ces serments que j'aimais! Ah! réponds à ma tendresse! Verse-moi, verse-moi l'ivresse! Ainsi qu'on voit des blés les épis onduler Sous la brise légère Ainsi frémit mon cœur, prêt à se consoler À ta voix qui m'est chère! La flèche est moins rapide à porter le trépas Que ne l'est ton amante à voler dans tes bras! Ah! réponds à ma tendresse! Verse-moi, verse-moi l'ivresse! Samson! Je T’aime

[@zahrasi-youcef8593]

Point de chauvinisme, mais Jessye a une diction parfaite du français en plus de sa voix inégalable. Merci pour les instants de plénitude que vous nous avez offerts.

[@christiaandhooghe]

@1marcelo This performance is PERFECT! Jessye has a low soprano and high mezzo, and even able to sing contralto....Mahler 3. She does not even hint the chest voice, just all in the middle register. Not pushed, just legato....and as an EXTRA instrument to the orchestra..and she takes the tempo down....so sensual......and THE LOOK...4.45 min...making Dalilah such a TRAMP!!! Ha ha ha!!!! BRAVA Jessye.

[@p.w.e.2374]

Sorry, you CANNOT criticize this at all! Damn Jessye...Kudos to Jane Glover...on the floor crying here...

[@serious7179]

Chillingly beautiful

[@monicacruvinel7115]

Essa é uma verdadeira Diva. Mulher Lindíssima, voz unica!

[@clarklambert]

I must have worked. . .NOW look who has the most hair LOL. Superb, as usual, Jessye. Consistent back placement elegant piani and pianissimi.

[@jorgegs41]

The breathing in some places may not be good by she made a very excellent aria and is unsurpassed. Very good and so unforgettable performance I have seen. Cheers to you Jessye Norman...

[@orejarota]

Gracias!!! Unica e imprescindible!

[@67artemis67]

At 4:44, though! You see Delilah's mask slip. Jessye Norman slays! Oh how I love her. How I miss her.

[@marishkamarelli4295]

bellisima BRAVO¡¡¡¡

[@pinkyfloydyfan1]

Heard this song from many voices: here's the best!

[@BrunoACFernandes]

Damn, that's great!

[@davidgamache3035]

It's insane how good she is. unbelievable

[@ALEale1231]

AMAZING ! AMAZING AMAZING !📸🎶❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏

[@richardfeynman4315]

An amazing performance from an amazing woman.

[@sergiomendoza392]

¡Exquisita! ¡Formidable voz e interpretación!

[@gromiting]

How can someone have so much power and placidity at the same time?

[@quetzalcoatltopiltzin2423]

Simply beautiful and amazing

[@MrCuddlyable3]

6:18 - 6:30 is superhuman. After hearing this aria, silence is painful.