This was the only time in the opera the crowd would be allowed to express their appreciation to her. They took it. That ovation was for her entire career.
I was there that night and nothing can describe what it was like to sit in the midst of that outpouring of gratitude. And great as she sounds on the video, it was even more magical in real space.
Has there ever been as amazing an opera farewell as this? I can't believe she kept her composure as long as she did. There are singers just starting who don't sound as good as she did at her farewell. Astounding.
Price's upper range was so beautiful and her technical control was astonishing. This is a beautiful excerpt and yet the endless ovation is what makes this video so extraordinary IMO. She remained in character and yet she also seemed to acknowledge the audience in a subtle way.
I burst out in tears every time I see this video. To say farewell to your life’s passion of performing. I am 67 years old and I have been blessed to have made a career of my passion which is engineering. Her composure and grace are incredible. A voice blessed by the sublime.
what a thrill. I had the good fortune to hear her sing this on stage many years ago (though not at this performance). But it was perfect then, and its perfect now.
So many great singers dread the approach to the high C. Dame Eva Turner, a great AIDA of her day, spoke of its difficulty. Rosa Ponselle dropped it from her repertoire early. Leontyne makes it look effortless here.
People wrote to me that I couldn't imagine the real atmosphere of that evening. That I can't imagine the beauty of her voice, her emotions, and her overall amazing appearance. They wrote that that evening could not be forgotten. She was very emotional. People wrote that she and Radames were competing over who would cry more. She reportedly won. I've always adored her. She is number one for me and always will be. Leontyne Price is the most beautiful soprano I have ever heard.
Fact check: 30 minutes was reported as the timing of the applause after this performance.-3 minutes after this aria. The ovation of 40 or 42 minutes was (reportedly) the length of the ovation at the end of her debut on 1961.
price-sings Puccini Why are people so sloppy? Her parents were long dead, God bless them. Her father had died in 1968 and her mother in 1972. However, they were both at her Met debut in 1961 and at the opening night of the new opera house in 1966.
Again, facts are needed. LP got a 42-minute ovation at her Met debut in 1961. This 1985 performance, her farewell, was rewarded with a half hour ovation, according to the New York Times.
She was looking into the past, the future, the Egyptian sky, and Heaven itself. (No, they didn't change the lights during the ovation, not that she would have noticed).
I cry every single time I witness this. The emotions just burst out - I cannot control it. This is glory or something very close to it.
Me. Too!!! Cannot contain it.
Me too! You're not alone!
This was the only time in the opera the crowd would be allowed to express their appreciation to her. They took it. That ovation was for her entire career.
The poise she has during the ovation is incredible. I'm weeping from the minute she starts singing!
In the Winter ‘85, I was there in the audience! It was a sublime experience that I will be always thankful for. Thank you Leontyne.
What a moment for you to witness!
@@hawby7mgh and they all nailed it especially Leontyne! Great audience too.
When she dropped to her knee I lost it. What a class act!!! They don’t make them like her anymore.
I was there that night and nothing can describe what it was like to sit in the midst of that outpouring of gratitude. And great as she sounds on the video, it was even more magical in real space.
Has there ever been as amazing an opera farewell as this? I can't believe she kept her composure as long as she did. There are singers just starting who don't sound as good as she did at her farewell. Astounding.
My queen
Price's upper range was so beautiful and her technical control was astonishing. This is a beautiful excerpt and yet the endless ovation is what makes this video so extraordinary IMO. She remained in character and yet she also seemed to acknowledge the audience in a subtle way.
I burst out in tears every time I see this video. To say farewell to your life’s passion of performing. I am 67 years old and I have been blessed to have made a career of my passion which is engineering.
Her composure and grace are incredible. A voice blessed by the sublime.
There is nothing in the world greater the a most deserved opera ovation. Nothing period. And Ms Price deserved nothing less.
One of the greatest moments in music history. The tight close up allows us to see every emotion cross her beautiful face.
what a thrill. I had the good fortune to hear her sing this on stage many years ago (though not at this performance). But it was perfect then, and its perfect now.
So many great singers dread the approach to the high C. Dame Eva Turner, a great AIDA of her day, spoke of its difficulty. Rosa Ponselle dropped it from her repertoire early. Leontyne makes it look effortless here.
Happy 97th birthday, Leontyne Price!
She was born for the role. Verdi would be so proud ....
People wrote to me that I couldn't imagine the real atmosphere of that evening. That I can't imagine the beauty of her voice, her emotions, and her overall amazing appearance. They wrote that that evening could not be forgotten. She was very emotional. People wrote that she and Radames were competing over who would cry more. She reportedly won. I've always adored her. She is number one for me and always will be. Leontyne Price is the most beautiful soprano I have ever heard.
Happy 95th Life Anniversary
To Her Royal Highness,
Leontyne Price
Grandest Of Them All!
Applausi meritatissimi per una grandissima ARTISTA come la Price. Amo questa donna, la sua voce. Meravigliosa Leontyne Price
There is nothing like an opera ovation! And if anyone deserves it more, it's Ms Price. Brava!!!!!!!!
Leontyne Price stands triumphant today, and for some time now, the world's greatest living soprano.
I could watch the entire 40 plus ovation she got at the end of this performance!
Fact check: 30 minutes was reported as the timing of the applause after this performance.-3 minutes after this aria. The ovation of 40 or 42 minutes was (reportedly) the length of the ovation at the end of her debut on 1961.
Words just can’t fully explain the emotion when watching this … the smiles, the tears, the CHILLS. Bless you, Ms. Price!
Wow!
I cry every time I watch her! Such an artist totally divine
Same here!
Bravo, absolutely!!
La voce più bella da sempre
Rule number 1: quit while you’re still capable of astonishing your audience.
Awesome singer...Wow!
Brava Mother Leontyne! I’m crying so hard!!!!!
I have never seen anything like this. Absolutely amazing. Stunning voice. And even when they're cheering, she never breaks character.
Thank you for uploading this beautiful memory.
A wonderful performer.
Oh my word! Goosebumps!!
Brava.
Absolutely wonderful my mom and I saw her in concert 🎵.
Excelente, de fato...mereceu cada palma...Deus a tenha em glória.
What a thrill for her parents to be there to hear such adoration for their own flesh and blood!
price-sings Puccini Why are people so sloppy? Her parents were long dead, God bless them. Her father had died in 1968 and her mother in 1972. However, they were both at her Met debut in 1961 and at the opening night of the new opera house in 1966.
Such a DIVINE gift to the world. The best soprano EVER!!! PERIOD!!!
Her voice was like velvet. No one sang this aria like the wonderful Leontine. Thank you for the beauty you brought us.
"Leontyne"
Bravo
She said her mom dad was timing it am so glad to kn they were around to see hear and enjoy
That’s what I always thought too. Have been told it was her debut in 61 when parents were present but deceased when she performed this.
Oral Ogarro. No, sorry. See above.
Eternal
She will always be the Queen of the Met to me
La piu' bella voce d'America. Il piu' bel Do regalato all'ultima recita perche' nessuno dimenticasse... Commovente.
Shooooo! What a performance!!!!
BRAVA!
❤❤❤
Power!
Divina!
Meravigliosa.
Fantastica !
There is a god who love all things
THE AIDA OF HER TIME! ❤️
A Goddess
The greatest in every way!!
Straordinaria ed irripetibile
She is Aida !
REGAL is the word that fits.
OMG
Were it not for Rudolf Bing and Peter Herman Adler…
no other woman in history had a 30 minute standing, standing ovation
Mme Rysanek aux US et en Autriche en 1996.
42min! lol
Again, facts are needed. LP got a 42-minute ovation at her Met debut in 1961. This 1985 performance, her farewell, was rewarded with a half hour ovation, according to the New York Times.
@@liedersanger1 boss regardless 👏
I’ve often wondered if the house lights were turned on for her or was she looking into darkness?
She was looking into the past, the future, the Egyptian sky, and Heaven itself. (No, they didn't change the lights during the ovation, not that she would have noticed).
w o w
mmmmmmmmmmm delicious