Willemijn Verkaik's Vocal Range (D3 - A5 - C#6)

Some appreciation for one of the most iconic Elphaba's EVER! Interpreting the role in THREE languages; german, dutch, and english! Also starred in many memorable roles such as Donna in Mamma Mia, Amneris in AIDA, Queen Elisabeth in Elisabeth, Molly in Ghost, Killer Queen in We Will Rock You AND provided the singing voice for Elsa in both the German and Dutch versions of Disney's 'Frozen'
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[@lindidepater2328]

Never ever heard her sing a bad or dodgy or even kind of wobbly note. Such a hard worker!

[@MisterGolightly]

It's Wille-uh-mine Ver-kaik btw :)

[@MisterGolightly]

@Sarah Hamilfan really I watched ppl pronounce her name and the W sounded like a V. I'll fix it

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

Sarah Hamilfan What?! have you heard her say her own name? I've never heard the 'w' sound when she's said it ever. What are you talking about?

[@justess797]

@Sarah Hamilfan that's a beautiful breakdown!

[@TurapAktay]

@@MisterGolightly Hi 😊 Can you help me to find 12:50 full version

[@moriahsuarez6347]

*We stan such a stunning singing sister*

[@grodjigoli9509]

You look beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@choochd]

Wow i had never even heard of her!!! The fact that she is not world famous is a crime!

[@meowingwool]

Well she isn't from an English-speaking country... So yeah. (I mean people not from North America aren't even as well known as the Americans)

[@vsstud]

She is world famous.

[@anarchoshaggy-ism3925]

What amazing low notes. I hate people who half ass low notes. She is definitely not one of those people.

[@resurgingflame]

or maybe, they simply can't do it. This woman has natural strong connection in her chest voice down to the lowest of her range in this video. Most other female singers can't do that bcuz their voices usually were built to project & support higher notes better. or they can, but in the expense of pushing down their larynx & creating tension.

[@chloecohensound]

Those aren’t even low though? I can hit a C3

[@resurgingflame]

Chloe Genevieve C3 is considered pretty low already for mezzos. By standard, C3 is an ideal low range for tenor.

[@chloecohensound]

Andreanata Noivan I knew it! lol. The altos made up names for ourselves since we have to switch with the tenors sometimes or support them in certain phrases. The alto 1s are the tenorettes and the alto 2s are the bassanos

[@MegaThexmaster]

@@chloecohensound it's also only the vocal range she showed in songs. Maybe there are also notes she can sing that are not included here.

[@choochd]

Also I keep seeing her as Rebeca Furguson in The Greatest Showman

[@sanneyh1411]

David C so happy I’m not the only one who sees the resemblance 🙊

[@grayk7455]

This was in my recommended for a few days now, and I kept thinking it was rebecca ferguson until I read the title.

[@sophiek.8837]

They really look similar!

[@disuwa7500]

SAME

[@daveclariondaing597]

Her final Wicked performance especially the finale of Defying Gravity was *BEYOND THIS WORLD!* 💖💖

[@oddisch1006]

My favourite Elphaba, she makes me proud to be Dutch! Awesome compilation!

[@zarah5475]

Jessie Lim yesss I’m Also dutch!!!

[@cathelijnetilanus6130]

Jessie Lim I’m Dutch too ^^

[@sarahjaneschaddelee8243]

Me too

[@gwendolynrice4271]

Yes me too! Another Dutchie here

[@rishabhrox1]

In-fucking-sane! For a mezzo soprano to belt A5's and even reach anywhere near that damn 6th Octave is epic!

[@kidkrowtaylor.ৎ]

I'm a soprano and I can barely belt an A5 or reach the 6th octave to save my life. My range is only G3-A5 so I'm well....normal

[@madisonsadler6850]

Her head voice makes me want to cry (tears of beauty)

[@SMAnthonyW]

she's an absolute inspiration and a master class vocalist. love her.

[@saranotsarah]

I've never heard of her but I'm glad I have now because wow she's so talented omg

[@vsstud]

Never heard of her?! She is one of the biggest musical stars!!!

[@officialjayi]

nothing but respect for MY elphaba thropp

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

Now this, this is beautiful.

[@leslieyost9973]

Willemijn Verkaik, a true vocal athlete. I hope she gives master classes! Thanks for posting this, very enjoyable to say the least.

[@Highmelaningod]

Her F5’s are amazing

[@andkyrmar]

I'm in love with this woman.

[@fwoggymcfwoggert]

She’s always slaying it!!!

[@MegaThexmaster]

Sustained Eb3-G#5-C#6 impressive. And I heard one recording where she was hitting C3 or B2, I don't exactly remember anymore...impressive!

[@KieranP-wr9nl]

I’m pretty sure she voices Elsa in Dutch and German in Frozen

[@roosandringa4]

It's true, but she only sings Elsa in the German version

[@Lynn1109]

She is

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

Just the singing voices but yes

[@justess797]

@@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x in dutch she is the speaking voice too

[@lineschneider]

This video made me cry, she's such a star ♥️

[@vsstud]

The best Elphaba EVER!!!

[@moriahsuarez6347]

It's been a moth but it's felt like forever!! I needed this video thanks for being Iconic

[@MisterGolightly]

Thanks for waiting!! 💜

[@marlowemiller7585]

Literally the REASON I'm doing musical theatre. What a QUEEN

[@cosmicroyale]

*we Stan a queen* 👏🏻❤️💯🔥

[@moriahsuarez6347]

*Barbara Streisand's wig has been thoroughly snatched*

[@ahmarabbasi602]

Don't compare these ladies. They are best in their own genres of singing.And no doubt Barbara's belting has been technically approved by many critics.Villemin is good enough.

[@moriahsuarez6347]

Ahmar Abbasi I didn't compare as in one is better, Barbara is my queen and I stan her I just think Barbara (being the queen) would definitely approve.

[@babs51]

Barbra

[@babs51]

@@ahmarabbasi602 Barbra

[@greenmousewitch]

I never realized how high the “FIYEROOOOOOO” at the beginning of no good deed was 😮

[@Haittavero]

We stan hard work!

[@littlecat0908]

I'm so glad that you made this! She is amazing :)

[@thephandmphamilywithalvefo3307]

I think it was Willemijn who I saw went I went to see wicked. She is incredible!! :)

[@cinnamonroro]

You're so lucky! I barely missed her (Alice Fearn was my Live Elphaba!)

[@kidkrowtaylor.ৎ]

I saw Stephanie J Block as Elphie before

[@Shy.coffee.bean.]

Holy breath support, Batman.

[@ladybundlebrent3562]

I'm in love with her voice for the past 12 years. Can't wait to see her in Rebecca.

[@leni3152]

You really have to. I've seen gmher four times (easy since I live in Vienna) and she truly astonished me and the people I went with. That's vocal masterclass to say the least

[@ladybundlebrent3562]

@@leni3152 I lived close to Oberhausen and I remember how disappointed I was when Tanz der Vampire was replaced by Wicked in 2010. There was a little Willemijn mania among the musical fans I knew back then and like usual if someone or something is hyped like that I'm kinda anti. I thought she couldn't be that good, but I also had to give Wicked a chance. Willemijn got me the moment she started to sing The Wizard and I. I don't know how often I saw Wicked with her - stopped counting at 12 😂 I saw her in other musicals as well and I've been to concerts. Always perfection. She never disappointed. Not once. When it was announced she'd be Mrs. Danvers it was a dream come true - I really hoped she'd do it one day. Needless to say I booked a flight to Vienna already and I plan to go more than once this year. Can't miss this opportunity ^^

[@leni3152]

Viel Spaß! Das Stück ist toll und sie singt wahnsinnig eindrucksvoll

[@kidkrowtaylor.ৎ]

I love Rebecca The Musical!

[@anarchoshaggy-ism3925]

Can you do one for a Male broadway star? I would like Ramin Karimloo.

[@MisterGolightly]

Love Ramin!

[@andkyrmar]

Vastly more West End, than Broadway.

[@ceebee2]

To add that Ramin’s not even professionally trained and can’t read music. His chest voice is okay, belts are unbelievable and falsetto is absolutely angelic, but getting up into higher ranges like Valjean’s “took my FLIIIIIIGHT” break him.

[@biancaboaventura7861]

over a year and i'm still rewatching this video

[@deenadallas2802]

Fun fact: Willemijn Verkaik was actually the Dutch singing voice of Erika in "Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper."

[@mr.bernji]

This Lady can really sing! Awesome!

[@moorhua]

She is honestly amazing.

[@despairingleonardo]

This lady has insane belting and stamina

[@simeonkalvin6534]

You should do a male broadway star like Ben platt

[@MisterGolightly]

I am going to do Ben actually. He's next!

[@simeonkalvin6534]

Mister Golightly OoOoOOOOoO I’m hyped

[@emeraldcity7150]

I came for the abundance of F5's from wicked

[@Jukka70]

Holy crap C#6 are you kidding me, and a 3 octave range, the woman is incredible

[@TamaraXena]

Im so in love with this woman! ❤️

[@lilyevans2442]

What.the.hell. God? God can I please sing like that? God : "Her voice is not even from this heaven, it's from another heaven. I can't help you sry" 😂 WOW this woman is so talented and I hate the fact to know that untalented singer or just people without any talent are much more famous than her. That makes me just.. ARRRRRGGGHH😂❤️

[@marieclairesanchezmedina2589]

She's a queen

[@daveclariondaing597]

Please do a compilation of Jeremy Jordan, Sierra Boggess and Lea Salonga!!!

[@ohwow6640]

Dave Clarion Daing YES to all of those!

[@jennychan99]

Sierra Boggess!!!!!

[@DiontaeBlack]

I warm up with this video every day before i have to go sing.

[@sophiehd4044]

Can you Vocal Range with Pia Douwes?? :D

[@liesewies.9895]

Please?

[@MegaThexmaster]

Yeeees!

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

Her B4 and F5 amazing

[@luker.918]

The best😍💚 Love her so much

[@MauritsVeen]

9:00 fun fact, the girl next to her was the dutch OG Glinda

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

Ugh my queen 😍😍 slay my love!

[@myrtovrentzou2820]

Where are those amazing, clean Wicked clips from? Asking for a friend 😜

[@helmermussell7072]

She has fantastic pitch

[@likelykathleen2136]

Yeeeeeees!!! I’ve been silently waiting lol

[@moriahsuarez6347]

*Glenda has left the chat*

[@Tara-qg3gi]

THAT B4 OH MY GOD IM SO SHOOK

[@rinzepoelstra]

Any chance you will do Pia Douwes?🙈

[@bradfordaveritt5931]

OH MY GOD THANKYOU

[@cocoapuff_x]

She kinda reminds me of Celine Dion. (Like her appearance at 3:30)

[@studyyy1801]

Willemijn Verkaik ，an angel👼🏻💕

[@davidbaptista4785]

Slay me with those E3's godamn!

[@mtvrhj]

please pia douwes!!!

[@nvyou101]

She looks exactly like Rebecca Ferguson!

[@sophiek.8837]

Omg yes!😱 two of my fav people💖

[@disuwa7500]

RIGHT?!

[@resurgingflame]

Ok so consistent support range of E3-D5/Eb5-G#5 with good stamina & breath control? She's queen! a great vocalist definitely & have almost the same supported range as Gaga. I'm curious of her fach, she sounds like a mezzo.. Are you gonna just do broadway singers? If not I hope you'll consider Jeffrey Lewis? He's a beast but sadly doesn't have a single video about his vocal range :(

[@SMAnthonyW]

yes, willemijn is a mezzo.

[@giannis_tar]

Soprano, although probably on the lower end

[@orchishmamukherjee5250]

Is there any note she can't sing??

[@blackblossomjojo4599]

According to this video: the notes above C#6 and below D3

[@manelinium440]

Is it just me or does she look a bit like Rebecca Ferguson?

[@laurenjcoates]

Would you do a vid comparing pop stars when they sing pop vs when they sing broadway? Like Brendon Urie, Ariana Grande, etc

[@MisterGolightly]

Yesss! I had this idea for so long. I have a few singers tracked down

[@09yulstube]

Brendon urie has done some pretty cool vocal work live

[@inactive51]

Best video u made

[@nathanglover2253]

can you please do a at the ballet maggie climax from a chorus line please??

[@MisterGolightly]

The high E?

[@nathanglover2253]

at the ballet at the ballet at the ballet That part yes please ;)

[@MisterGolightly]

@@nathanglover2253 got it :)

[@moriahsuarez6347]

YAS!!

[@kendall4790]

Could you do one of these for Taylor Louderman? (I'm not sure if I spelled her last name right, but the lady who plays Campbell from Bring It On and Regina in Mean Girls.)

[@cinnamonroro]

K everyone, hand in your passes. Nobody's allowed to sing B4 anymore, it belongs to Willemijn now! Edit: Forget it, sis owns the whole damn scale. I quit 😂

[@nasirroper4011]

Pls do Jessica vosk !!!

[@TheVioletOwl94]

Do one for Patti LuPone please!

[@chookiemoombra]

can u do stephanie j block next

[@SupremesVideos]

What's the name of the song at 18:06? That High C was beautiful

[@cheyenneillegems6431]

The Supremes Archive it’s from Elisabeth the musical, it premiered in Vienna. It’s called Ich Gehör Nur Mir, amazing song!

[@TurapAktay]

@@cheyenneillegems6431 Hi i couldn't find the full version 😕

[@jelli_17.02]

@@TurapAktay kzbin.info/www/bejne/oInJlalmg9SMqtU it starts at about 4:45

[@TurapAktay]

@@jelli_17.02 I found it but thank you to help me 🙏😄

[@sneakabeer4410]

This has been answered, but that’s from the Thun, Switzerland production of Elisabeth back in 2006! Elisabeth is a really great show that I’d recommend to everyone! The costumes in the Thun production were a bit odd though… especially the one that Der Tod wears… Willemijn is great though!

[@zachmolyneaux_]

Yes finally

[@xxdarkknight420xx2]

Please do Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes or Lea Salonga!

[@AliceCristalHeart]

Thanks godness!!!

[@ElvaZ04]

rock diva❤❤❤❤

[@tyrakristiansen7188]

I have a bigger vocal range than her, but she is a WAYYY better singer than me jesus christ My highest belt is a C5, and hers is an A5!!!

[@orchishmamukherjee5250]

Nope hers is like F5 or something

[@meowingwool]

@@Cumulonimbus17 me to lol...I can sing high (d6 I think) no belting really...and I can only sing down to a b3 to be comfy

[@bellatrixlestrange3212]

For me It's a G3-A5. I'm one note above a mezzo-soprano

[@MegaThexmaster]

@@orchishmamukherjee5250 it's G#5 I think

[@yentepan]

She can probably go higher in head, but there are no clips from.. or she doesnt use those notes because it's not necessary for the songs she sings

[@alyssac5415]

😭❤️

[@eddieferran5471]

How did you find that footage of her in Songs for A New World?? Is there a full show version

[@sneakabeer4410]

I’m super late, but yes! A full version does exist (to my knowledge) It’s from December and Dominique Aref, DMJ, and Mathias Edenborn were also on that night! It’s quite shaken, but it’s pretty cool

[@ashleyhabel2643]

I can barely hit a E3😂

[@TurapAktay]

Can smo help me to find full link of 12:50

[@alyssac5415]

Woah. Where is that For Good clip from? 😭

[@annej.9433]

Well here I am commenting again! I sent this video to a friend of mine (because it is such a cool video) who studied musicology and understands music a lot better than I do (I cannot really read musical notation lol) and I would swear Willemijn sings the lowest notes at the harmony 'I do believe I have been changed for the better' at 2:19. But this friend pointed out that Glinda usually sings the lower notes in this harmony. (Although this performance doesn't sound like a normal performance). Can anyone help me out? Who is singing the lowest note here? And if it is Willemijn/Elphaba then why is it different than usual?

[@MisterGolightly]

It is Willemijn singing the low notes! Usually, in the musical it's Glinda. But that was a special performance/concert of hers.

[@annej.9433]

@@MisterGolightly Thank you so much for the clarification!

[@liampatterson153]

Since its closing next year could you please do who sung the kinky boots climax the best (just wanna see how brendon compares)

[@annej.9433]

Okay first of all this is amazing and secondly: can anyone tell me where I can find the full video (or only the audio) Sinn für still that is on 11:44?? I only know a very poor quality video but this looks goooood and I want to listen to the better quality

[@MisterGolightly]

I think it was a small portion of the clip. The poor quality one is the full. But if anyone has it, share it if you can!

[@annej.9433]

@@MisterGolightly That's too bad, but thank you for replying and making this compilation!

[@orchishmamukherjee5250]

MY KRYPTONITE!

[@ari3454]

she speaks german??

[@MisterGolightly]

And dutch and english

[@zalua]

Fluently

[@Eleithya]

Omg Mark Seibert 😍

[@emeraldcity7150]

Is there any way you could link me to the part at the beginning of the video where it's just the ensemble singing at the end of defying gravity? I would love to use it in a recording. I'll give credit for sure!

[@MisterGolightly]

Which part? The audio of No One Mourns The Wicked?

[@emeraldcity7150]

Mister Golightly the part where it says “look at her she’s wicked, get her!” all the way through “bring her down!”

[@MisterGolightly]

@@emeraldcity7150 I can do that little part quickly and upload it to MEGA so you can download it if you want. It's the og cast without the main vocals

[@MisterGolightly]

Here: mega.nz/#!Js00ESKD!ylnpgSy71fnaVtPR2BaBN9_pLqdKB_laVCxirpiUBf8

[@TurapAktay]

@@MisterGolightly hi can i ask a question please 🙏🙏🙏

[@rachelgorman4928]

Rachel Tucker next??

[@casey_morand2621]

Does anyone know what song she is singing at 16:31?

[@SupremesVideos]

Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

[@MrDeas98]

Please do one on ramin Karimloo!

[@muzicalzrlife6024]

Does anyone know what song she’s singing at 5:16

[@alguemnainternet2666]

Just One Step - Songs From a new World

[@ctrainrox5151]

Please do who sang the high note at the end of Red Ryder Carbine action BB gun from a Christmas Story Please!!!

[@ragbolt1]

What show is 15:37 and the real long one at 5:15

[@zalua]

TJ 15:37 is Songs For a New World

[@noone2563]

Can you do Who Sang The 'At The Ballet' climax the best?

[@sjorsdevrede3210]

Whats the name of the song at 12:10