Voice Teacher Reaction to Almira Willighagen - Nella Fantasia
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Vocal coach, Valerie White Williams, reacts to Almira Willighagen performing Nella Fantasia during an 'Afrikaans is Groot' concert staged in South Africa in November 2016.
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The one thing that you and others who do reaction videos of Amira don't mention is that Amira is a "Natural". She has been given a wonderful gift and she has chosen to follow her gift. Although she was self taught in the beginning she has coaches to help her refine her gift. That's why every time she performs it so natural. From her first performance on Holland's got Talent you can see that she immediately connects with the audience. This young lady is a gift to the world!
I thought this girl was the most beautiful voice I have heard when I listened to her about two years ago. Now I have back and listened to all the âoldâ stuff and I am just as amazed if not even more. The reaction videos just help to understand a little more each time. Itâs beyond the technique. Itâs greatness. Itâs excellence. Cant ever put your finger on it but itâs a combination of tons of ability.
Iâm not sure if I have ever seen a girl so sweet that is so remarkably intelligent and focused.
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Amira is also a Dutch singer, she lives now in SA her mother is from South Africa. My three favourite singers from the Netherlands are Floor, Glennis and Amira, they all three sing Holy night on there own special way but all beatifuul. Amira and Floor were born only 40 miles from eachother. With your Swedish heritage I recomend you to listen to the beatifull Swedish song "Gabriellas sang" by Amira
Amira's singing voice is so pure, so beautiful and wonderful! !
She compares her with Paverotti, that's a huge compliment. And i agree on that 100%. This young lady is very special. Her parents did a great job by not pushing her.
When I die, I want her Angelic voice welcoming me up to the light.
How beautiful , this is the best response to AMIRA so far great just right, she is the best now , thanks for this comment , everything she sings is just beauttiful
I totally agree. This is my favourite performance by Amira amongst many other great ones. This, notwithstanding she was then only twelve years of age against her present late sixteen's. I have used Microsoft Snipping Tool to capture the camera shot of her here at 8.21 which I have saved to My Pictures under her own folder. For me it encapsulates the effort she applies to find perfection in her performances. I loved Amira as a child performer, I loved her here and I love her as todays beautiful and extremely talented young woman. Amira you are truly blessed. Please God keep her safe as the world cannot afford to loose this wonderful girl.
Normally I do not listen much Opera but Amira Willighagen I can listen to every day all day she is probably the best living Opera singer on the planet today a pure Angel like Angelina she renders Perfection every time she knocked me of the chair from the start go... Love Your reactions as always, Thanksđ alot for reacting to the Angel of Opera and I'm so happy You decided to Keep reacting to her songs đI promise You will be Amazed đđ
~ OneLove đ ~ JBB
You obviously don't listen to much opera. I have followed Amira since her start. To say she is the best living opera singer is a huge statement. There are many very hard working young ladies dedicated to opera like Amira, one of my favourites is Patricia JaneÄkovĂĄ a very talented young lady who has worked very hard from childhood to achieve her dream.
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@@greyhairedphantom4038 I have heard Patricia many times Yes she is very "trained"
exceptional skilled and talented but could I listen to her everyday the answer would be No for me it's not enough I need to hear some Soul come through so I can Feel the song aswell and Amira gives me that.. many singers have great Talent and Voice but wery few Artists have that special soul-connectivity to the Audience I look for Thats why I compared her to Angelina Jordan though Angelina covers any other Genre but Opera, her Soul connection to her Audience is off the charts.. when You can Feel the Music that gives You Joy Goosebumps Shivers tears happiness and hope for the future that is the greatest "Skill" of them all that is What Artists like Amira Willighagen Angelina jordan and Alma Deutscher give me every time they perform.. there are thousands of great Singers/Musicians but very few that touches my Soul like they do đ€
~ OneLove đ
@@Bjarmarsson Perfect description of a great singer.
And adult singer who really touches tour soul is Lara Fabian, especially her performance of Caruso and Je Suis Malade.
If you aren't familiar with her give her a listen I think you will really enjoy her.
@@Bjarmarsson You nailed it! Even included Alma Deutscher. There are so many talented, well-trained youngsters around the world. The only way to name a favorite is to declare "This is who I prefer to listen to". Even my favorite veterans, like Lara Fabian, are losing my listening attention to the three you mentioned above. My number one is Angelina simply because I'm not an opera or classical music fan. But, it's a testament to the appeal of Amira and Alma that they have drug me, kicking and screaming, into their world anyway. Not only that, they have placed themselves in my top 3 list. I hope they are all legends decades (even centuries) after I'm gone.
@@ShanLiB Yes what they also have in common is that they take the Greatest tones from the past and bring them into the Future that's why I call them " The Angels of Future Music" đ
Another favourite singer of mine.Like Angelina sheâs singing so naturally itâs absolutely stunning. đđŒđ€đŒ
She won Holland Got Tallent 2013 only 9 years old. Father is Dutch and Mother South African.
Try Amira in concert singing âGabriela songâ. She sings it in Swedish but she does not speak Swedish. A real challenge. And you will see the Amira wave! Just captures your heart.
She doesn't speak Italian (O Mio Babbino Caro, Nessun Dorma and this one) or Latin (Ave Maria) either. As a trained operatic baritone myself, I can tell you it's actually easier to do it phonetically. Her Dutch accent could have detracted from her early performances in English were it not for the fact that the sheer purity of the voice made it cease to matter. It took a bit of work to erase the nasal Australian twang from mine.
Coaching has given her the breath control to support the contralto register without losing the coloratura top notes (she always had the lung power as a distance runner, but lacked the control), her phrasing is smoother and the diction clearer. Thankfully they haven't burned her out as I feared might happen if she was pushed too hard too early.
You should listen to Amira perform the flower duet with Corlea Both a at the age of 13, just 7 months after this performance of Nella Fantasia.. It would be very interesting to see what you think. They worked very hard on it. Very beautiful and very moving, a shocking perform and for one so young.
kepingin tau prestasi amira
This song was first sung by sarah brightman in 1998
She was 12 years old here, only 3 years after winning Hollands Got Talent. Voice lessons started after her tryout. You should really she see her concert at 10 with Andre Rieu. She was given a master class with him after the tryout. Nice your reaction
nope voice lessons started way before tryout because guess what.... her mother is a classical vocal coach by profession.... it was just scripted for the tv show to start saying she learned it all from 'youtube' just for more ratings and free viral promotion....
@@robertrijkers4923 I do not know where you got that info. First and foremost i do not care if she did , but I think you are wrong. Funny though, although Amira did a beautiful job for the tryout, Here breathing Italian was not right on. So if her Mom was a coach how come she did not fix that. I understand her Mom was into some sort of legal aid. I was wondering why you are saying these thing. Is there not enough hate in the world that you need pick on on a kid.
@@robertrijkers4923 her mother was not and is not now a vocal coach. From what fevered dream did you come up with that story. You a Jackie Evanch fan by any chance. It's the typical type of BS they love to post. Don't know why. They seem to feel that praise for Amira somehow takes away from Jackie. Strange reaction.
@@robertrijkers4923 No idea where you got this information, the facts are some time before she became visible Fincent her brother was going to perform at Queens Day in Holland, Amira being left out decided to "teach herself" Operatic voice.
Over the following time period before HGT, Fincent helped her navigate the family laptop pursuing both Pavarotti and Maria Callas videos, the rest is history.
Her mother did not teach her to sing, she received almost zero vocal training until right about the ages of 12-13, she did that period herself until she decided to get the vocal coach.
I have never heard her state anything about her mother teaching voice, ever.
Your post is fiction as she has related all of this in personal interviews long after HGT, the girl isn't a liar, you?, well, the information you are providing cannot be found, because it doesn't exist.
@@robertrijkers4923 ,.... Another TROLL misinformation comment I see. A nuisance, but easily fact checked. A mosquito in comment land.
Amira is the best female singer I have ever met and is a woman of great natural talent and kindness. Amira sings like an angel and the moment listening to Amira's pure and beautiful voice is blissful and eternal. from Japan.
Natural talent, not fabricated at all! She will probably study opera music after finishing school. The best is yet to come...
Your evaluation regarding Amira's Nella Fantasia is truly right on. Thank you for your perception of true talent.
THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE AMIRA SONG. HER VOICE IS SO ANGELIC nella fantasia
Amira is an exceptional talent who first appeared on Holland's Got Talent in 2013 at the age of 9. Her brother was learning to play the violin and she didn't want to be upstaged, so see decided to teach herself how to sing. She had never received a voice lesson, but taught herself to sing opera by listening on CZcams. In case you haven't seen/heard her audition, here it is: czcams.com/video/ocnqRuSyoOQ/video.html Of course, she blew the judges and the audience away. It is said that Andre Rieu heard this performance and was very impressed. He contacted her and gave her some pointers moving on in the show, and how to protect her voice. Of course she won the competition by a landslide, and the rest is history. She is 16 now, and while I am not a big fan of opera, I do like some of the more famous arias. And for my taste, Amira's tone is the most pleasing I have ever heard. And she has very good technique to protect her maturing voice. She is also a delightful person. I'm glad you decided to react to her. Wishing you a safe and happy Holiday Season. đđ P. S.: Here's Amira in the finals (still 9 years old) singing Nessun Dorma. czcams.com/video/r8KrpwqxE4g/video.html Her posture and overall technique improved immensely just in the short time she was on this show. I'm always amazed when a true prodigy finds their niche. And just look at her now. She has a worldwide following, and well deserved.
This girl would bring tears to the eyes even if she were only singing the telephone book.
Be sure to catch her magnificent "Amazing Grace" in a tartan-themed gown, great hall, bagpipe lead-in, GB. Check THAT one out!
I've been meaning to. Thanks for the reminder.
this girl is singing naturally she allowing us to hear her beautifu voicel, i call her angel amira there no pretending. what you hear is a angelic voice. i predict, she going to be the best singer of this age
Thanks Valerie for the most in-depth & informative critique on this delightful & talented Soprano. Itâs great to hear from a reactor who has the knowledge & experience to explain to us , the viewers , what the artist is doing correctly or otherwise.
Itâs also great to hear that weâve âwon you overâ & that you intend to follow up on further of Amiraâs performances.
What has always intrigued me is that regardless of what range Amira is in, she does so effortlessly & is never our of breath.
I have now subscribed to your Chanel & eagerly await your future Amira reactions.
I am gratified that Amira is recognized for her talent. When I first learned of her I searched for references to her career and came across a lot of home videos. Shocked to learn she entertained herself singing in the shower. Another shocking revelation came when she acquired notoriety she was asked about voice lessons and she responded she had not had any. The questioner was floored. As I recall she may have been between 10 & 13 at the time. She is the epitome of "I did my my way.."
Yes Dan that did happen. She was nine at the HGT contest that she won
I already commented on this reaction. Just to add a note. I just got finished watching her new African Christmas concert. Her voice so much stronger. She is now 16. The microphones were almost 1 1/2 feet away from her. Microphones needed for recording sound. What I see is a pro in Amira
A pure angelic voice! I've watched her every achievement on You Tube from the very first day of her winning Holland's got Talent. I've listened every night and I mean every night to all her songs since 2013. I keep searching for new songs from her. The "Our Father" a more recent version in concert, is breathtaking. I truly love her voice ad I wish her a very bleesed career. I'm In my 86th year and long to see her live in concert. In my wheel chair I listen to her daily, over and over again. Listen to all the people who react to her. Her medly of "The Sound of Music" is magic. I can go on and on. Just appreciate and live this young lady. Her gift she uses to fill the joy of young African children by setting up play grounds at many African schools with the money earns through her singing. What an angel đ đ
@@marciawelch7936 Totally agree. She brings joy into my life too. Listen to her every day. I am 59 and on dialysis. Listening to her while on the machine 4 hours 3 times a week makes me feel relaxed. I purchased DVD's from her Classic is Groot concert appearances, plus every CD. You might want to watch for notices of reissuing her last 2 Streaming concerts. Then purchase a ticket and watch online. They were fabulous. Price of the tickets reasonable. One was like $7.50 US dollars plus a fee from my bank , for currency change . The other was like $10.50 plus fee. It cost more for a fast food hamburger. I would pay a lot more to see Amira
Amira singing Amazing Grace at Classis is Groot (great) 2018 in South Africa. Absolutely stunning.
She also has a heart of gold and does a lot of good things in SA.
Play when she. Was 10 yrs Ava Maria in Iceland she sang a duet the Tenor was amazing the sang words cannot describe how fault this was and the tenor he was watching her brilliant â€
Very beautiful voice and when I first heard her at Netherlands got talent, I was convinced that she would keep this voice. Almira is very relaxed and composed and I just love her composure, and I am not saying this because of my Dutch heritage, I just believe that she is a very composed, energetic and fluent singer. I play the pipe organ but really have followed her from the start and I wish I had her talent but then on the organ, she choose singing over instrument because she couldn't be bothered learning to play an instrument. Her mothers origin was South Africa and Almira was born in Holland, she has become an advocate for the poor in Africa and is a very kind hearted un selfish person. I'd love to meet her in concert one day. Many blessing Amira and may the Lord God walk with you and direct your heart.
Almira is coming to who she wants to be, special young lady. You said that some has asked why are you reacting to Angelina Jordan, why not? There is plenty of room to appreciate all types of special singers and what better than the variety being offered to us. Great reaction Valerie.
What a voice!!! The voice coach is right on target with her analyses of Amira's vocals. I've always loved this great Morricone(RIP)song.
Listen to her 1st audition performance on Holland's got talent from 2013 when she was 9, singing " O Mio Babbino Caro."
And, the final Nessun Dorma ... wow! Still at age 9!
Amira is from Holland, born to a S.African Mother and Dutch Father. They felt she could get better classics vocal training in SA and so moved to S.Africa not long after she won 'Holland's Got Talent' at age 9.yrs old. (Self taught watching youtube). Dutch law prevented her from developing performance skills and technique. In S.Africa there is a sophisticated musical culture and they moved there when she was approx 12 yrs old. She is an apprentice in SA learning and honing her skills with expert tuition with the top orchestra in SA where she is being trained and performing very sophisticated pieces. A good performance to watch is her singing at age 12 with Patrizio at the Classics is Groot concert which I believe may be in Johannesburg, SA.
Hello Trisha
Three singers who bring me to tears with this iconic song are Sarah Brightman, Jackie Evancho and now Amira Willighagen.
Sheâs unique. Exceptional.
Your reaction videos are always on point. Such a discerning eye!đâ€
Thank you so much!!
Items to review: Gabriellas Song, Your Love, Ave Maria (Lecce, Italy),
Sound of Music Medley, I Feel Pretty, In the Stars, Amazing Grace, O Mio
Babbino Caro (Andre Reiu), Caruso....and many others
What a gift from the Ord Gd, I love listing to her, she make me cry.
I'm so glad you reacted to this young lady; she is wonderful!! I'll have to listen to more of her now that I am aware of her. Like Angelina, she seems to have a very natural style and a beautiful voice! I'd love for you to react to another of her songs..... (BTW, Angelina has a 'live' version of Million Miles out as of today).
You will find many videos of Amira's to enjoy Richard. Also visit her foundations webpage Gelukskinders. Very heart warming what such a young person can achieve.
Others singers are too demonstrative in their facial expressions and exaggerated arm movements to try and accentuate there performance......Amira doesn't do that, her heart is what is coming through in her voice. Unmatched
hi there this is jacob israel . have you heard amira singing YOUR LOVE it the most beautiful sound ever she leaves thousands of people in tears the feeling she put into he singing it melts your heart singing this song
I remember her sing in Holland Got Talent such a young talent and beautiful girl with beautiful voice. She has grown up. You should watch it.
Finally, a voice teacher is reacting on Amira. Been following her since she joint Dutch singing contest. Please react to her Ave Maria -Bach/Gounod and her Amazing Grace please. Sheâs been in concert mostly in SA and once with Pavarotti. Really love that texture of her voice, crystal. Thank you.
I think that what they said at her audition at Holland's got talent that she have a "old soul" in her. Do you agree? đâ€
Completely! Otherwise, how would she born almost already singing so maturely and with such developed technique? It's almost as if she has already had another life/lives where she developed this gift.
When I showed to my parents her video performing in Holand's Got Talent, when she was just 9, they both said that her voice seemed like an adult one.
@@someonewithaj and she was only 9 years old when she won. She also learned from watching youtube. quite amazing and a voice one can't ever get tired of.
@@phlotographer if I
@Majo Flinterman To who do you mean?
Of course!
Very nice reaction!!
Amira is amazing.
She is going to be a super star soon. She is amazing. I have never been a fan of classic music, but I am now.
Andre Rieu and Amira singing O Mio Babbino Caro, a 9 yr old reducing grown men to tears
Hi Valerie,
Amira is the bestđđand not only her angelic voice but also her sweet appearance is calm and peaceful to listen tođtx for your reaction and greetings from the Netherlands đłđ±pls react more to Amiraâs videosđ
Hello Zerrin
Amazing breath control.
Amira Amira Amira alwais fantastic wonderful magnificent Amira is not real she is an angel of God Amira is a gift from God she is absolutely fabulous incomparable Ave Amira the most wonderful and perfect voice in the world Amira is definitely the best of the bestâ€â€â€
She is very special.
Elle chante avec un naturel hors du commun et cela depuis sa toute premiĂšre apparition Ă du talent Ă revendre. Elle est belle, dĂ©licate et a une voix pure, une voix d'une enthitĂ©e qui a un jour chantĂ©e, et a choisi cette magnifique jeune fille pour revenir chanter. Elle est diffĂ©rente de toutes celles que l'on entend. C'est agrĂ©able et je lui souhaite une longue carriĂšre avec moins de jaloux autour d'elle. Laissez Amira ĂȘtre et rester celle qu'elle est aujourd'hui. Aie une belle route belle ange et merci d'ĂȘtre lĂ avec nous. Du QuĂ©bec Merci
I totally agree with you as to the natural sounds that come from her chest or body and not just from her throat.
Having lived now 37 years in the Hague with family, it was special to hear Amira on Dutch TV sing, "O Holy Night,"), "O Holy Night, (at the Jacobs Street Church, The Hague Xmas Concert 2015), when she was 11 years old.
Theres no effort at all, she runs long distance so her lung capacity is very good.
At the end she stands there like she's done nothing at all.
Really here she's magnificent.
Her age 12...
Hello Jenny
Die beste SĂ€ngerin aller Zeiten.đđđđ
Thanks, Valerie, for very good and informative reaction, I adore Amira, but you are very regal and beautiful woman!
Thank you! đ
She continues to tell a story with her songs.
She is from Holand. She Hollandâs Got Talent at tbe age of 9. You need to watch that video
Hello Gloria
All you will need to know about Amira, watch Hollands got Talent 2013 where she performs age 9yrs.
Look how she smiles when she finishes her song.
Angelina and Amira are my favorites. I wish there was a way they could collaborate. Anira is now 16. Her voice has matured greatly. I think they have Similarities in their personalities.
Mine too. And Charlotte Church too.
Both exceptional talents, and both terrific human beings. Laura Bretan is also exceptional and a terrific person. They make the world a better place.
Agreed, both are incredible, unique!
@@monalee4562 I had not heard Leah. She's wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I followed Emanne from the beginning. Her audition blew me out of my chair. So unexpected. What she did in the semifinals with the Bryan Adams song "Everything I do...." was just wonderful. She did great right up until the finals, when I believe her song selection was ill advised. I think she would be 12 now, and is living the life of a normal kid while continuing to take voice lesson. Thanks for sharing Mona. Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year. đ
@@monalee4562 I believe Andre Rieu is the one who reached out to Amira after her stunning audition on HGT. He supposedly gave her a "master" class, and helped her with her poster and how to sing without hurting her developing voice. Amira had never had a voice lesson, and taught herself how to sing opera by watching YT. That just blows my mind. Watching her performance in the finals, I could see improvement in her posture and her delivery. And just look at her now. At the young age of 16 she is a Super Star. WOW!
Amira Willighagan is Dutch, I believe she is almost 18. She resides in Africa with her mother, I think her first language is Dutch, she is also fluent in both Afrikaans and English. I think she is superb.
The difference between Angelic Amira and other singers is 'Amira' she lives every song and it's so natural, I hate listening to manufactured voices. I think you can tell I think Amira is very special. When I was young my dad's favourite singer was Jeanette macDonald singing Ave Maria (On youtube) and I believe this young lady is the best since then and with a special tone to her voice. Just my opinion but I think she's the best in the world at the moment. Brings tears to my eyes every time she sings as I'm sure my Dad can hear her in heaven.
good lady, Amira is known opera singer , first class and she learned to sing opera by watching CZcams đđ
AMAZING GIRL
Spot on, Valarie! Thank you. I get the sense Amira has her "stuff" together. Her technical growth, now seven years since stunning the world as a nine year old is delightfully and impressively improved. I agree with your guess she'll be a lyrical soprano. Her "Sound of Music" medley reminded me of a young Julie Andrews (Miss Andrews was 19 when she made that motion picture). I think Amira actually has a more robust voice (for her age), although I don't know if Amira has that notorious four-octave range Ms. Andrews had. Amira's presentation is almost completely "The Voice" -- very similar in physical presentation to Andrea Bocelli; physically quiet, with no distracting animations. While this works well for lyrical singing, opera will demand she be a dramatic actor physically. Princess dresses won't be enough. I think all of us Amira fans pray she and her team (manager, mother Frieda, her coach, et.al.) protect her instrument as it is still a very fragile thing, and will be for a few more years. Again, spot on, and thanks. To confirm your suspicion of her settling into a lyrical soprano, review her "Sound of Music" trilogy (here: czcams.com/video/DmU9srYbvz0/video.html). I think the most technically impressive CZcams recording is the Flower Duet czcams.com/video/utWBGCVGLK4/video.html -- superlative, I think.
Her teachers are making good choices, which makes me happy! I've sung the Flower Duet many times so that should be fun!
@@VocalSplendorStudios My sense of things is "Team Amira" is pretty savvy. Her recordings on CZcams and social media are years old, except for promotional clips. These clips reflect the vocal maturity and trajectory she is on, for example her September 2020 streaming concert promo czcams.com/video/GM8JV7GjC8U/video.html and czcams.com/video/5eS1VsHEOyE/video.html (Age 16!!!!). This year's Christmas concert ($10 USD) is excellent (Promo: czcams.com/video/F_ojtDdxZ4I/video.html). Her voice is growing richer, as one would expect (yea!) and she's maintaining that remarkable resonance that suggests she will, indeed, be able to sing opera professionally. If she keeps this up -- this incremental improving, she'll be on par with Marni Nixon (one of the greatest operatic/lyric soprano's ever, of course [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marni_Nixon & czcams.com/video/8gHWroo5F84/video.html). She certainly has Ms. Nixon's sparkling instrument and the soul that animates it.
Amira is not an stage actor -- yet, so (IMO) it's apples and oranges to compare Amira to, for example, Julie Andrews, who grew up in professional vaudeville. Miss Andrews at age 12 sang four-octave colouratura! czcams.com/video/iV2-YGGn0y4/video.html. (Noted, she said she could not do it after age 17).
All that to say, I hope every young aspiring soprano listens to your advice. I wish these "talent shows" would listen to you and, in fact, prohibit attempts to sing full-throated opera without professional permission, especially under age -- say, 14? I hope you get a boat load of new students from your kind and sage reviews.
@@josephlrosenberger ,I agree with you wholeheartedly mate. Valerie is really top line in her profession.
Amira Willighagen impressed as a 9-year-old with the background that she had taught herself the song on the show via CZcams. She has yet to gain a foothold in the classical world. I think the mother plays a role here.
Me perdoem quem discordar, mas para mim a voz dessa menina Ă© puro deleite
The River and Gabriels Oboe are from the Film the Mission the choir singing the River.Pestered by Sarah Brightman the composer Ennio Morricone wrote the lyrics and called it Nella Fantasia. Amira was twelve here
Sounds like a young Sarah Brightman. Sarah was so captivated by this song by Ennio Moricone
in totally instrumental form that she repeatedly begged to be allowed to have words applied to
it and eventually he gave in.
This performance is from the 2016 "Africaans is Groot" ("Afrikaans (language) is great") concert given by Coleske Artists in the Moreleta Park auditorium in Pretoria (the Capital of South Africa), in November of that year - i.e. 5 months after her performance of "O Sole Mio" to which you have already reacted. Amira demonstrated at the earlier concert that she spoke Afrikaans fluently; she made such an impression that that concert, originally advertised as being a nine-concert series, had to be extended to eleven concerts. To meet Dutch school requirements, her parents had to take a tutor with them for the duration. If you watch carefully, you will see that she was wearing a bracelet on her wrist - which mysteriously disappears for about ten seconds - so this recording was evidently made using tracks from several of the 11 concerts. An artist does not get that amount of attention to detail unless her promoters value her highly - as her part in the subsequent "Classics is Groot" concerts in later years clearly showed. Coleske Artists were quick to offer her a fresh recording contract early in 2017, after her contract with SONY ran out. However, by 2019, the nature of the "Classics" concerts had changed, so Amira did not renew her recording contract with them in 2020, and of course Covid 19 has changed everything since; she is now exploring the medium of streaming concerts; the next one starts on December 23, 2020, and runs to January 3, 2021 - See Optog.co.za/Amira Christmas Concert
Watched the concert this morning. Delightful. A spirit of infectious joy and generosity, as all net proceeds fund her charitable foundation. Her operatic skills continue to impress. It's wonderful to see she does not select material that over-stresses her instrument. She reminds this former military guy of a pilot in a fighter jet that could, but will not hit the afterburner. One gets a hint of her instrument's power. She is either wisely holding back and/or disciplined to never exceed her limits. I encourage anyone who wants to get a sense of where she's at now to watch the concert.
@@josephlrosenberger I congratulate you: you wrote a beautiful comment and with your magnificent example you reassured us about the future of Amira's voice.
Our Princess does well not to strain her wonderful voice beyond the limit that could damage her.
Amira is the eighth wonder of the world and is now a world heritage site.
It would be a great pity to spoil his voice and not allow men around the world to be able to fill the heart clean the soul with this wonderful sound!
@@josephlrosenberger Yes Joseph, thank you for the intelligent and informative comment.
@@leandropancrazi5128 Never a person has ever described Amira as the eighth wonder of the world. I perceive this adjective is the most appropriate and the best expression of the affection for Amira in the hearts of her thousands of fans. So I have to say that you are literally a great genius inventing this most beautiful adjective that I have never thought of.
@@cheungcheung5812 Thanks Cheung!
Amira is this and more. Words are not enough.
I have never seen a purer heart than hers. His voice heals the ills of the soul.
I recommend, if you haven't done so yet, to buy a ticket to his Christmas concert for sale on the Optog website! (optog.co.za).
The concert will be available online until January 3 and the ticket from right to 72 hours of viewing. If you need help with your ticket, write me here.
Here is for you a wonderful "Our Father" of this wonderful concert. Watch your heart, the emotion may be too strong! đ
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Her name is Amira....a name that can never be forgotten...her voice is beautiful and always brings me to tears..
Hello Zhan
13 years old.
Started at 9 years old. No training. Pure nature.
Doesn't matter where she comes from.
With such voice she's probably not even from this planet.
Just enjoy it....
Iâm probably a little impatient, but Iâm hanging out for your next Amira reaction.
Iâve already suggested two performances that I consider the best to show her natural voice without straining,(although she doesnât strain in any of her songs) . These two also show her powerful voice and her great range.
Iâm sure you wonât mind if I keep on reminding you of why we love Amira so much.
Thanks for the reminder!
Grandiosa Amira voz angelical
I think being a long distance runner also help in her voice endurance
Hi Valerie, there is one particular Amira performance that Illustrates the points you have raised in your reaction, & I feel it would be remiss of me to not bring it to your attention. I think Amira was 11 in the following performance & it is so evident that every note she sings is done without effort or strain. It is just so natural for her to sing with her God given voice ,that there is no need to try to create a more mature sound.
The performance is: Ave Maria Gomez (Canisius Church)
The violinist is her brother Fincent & the lady in red playing the recorder ( albeit very poorly) is her Mother.
I cannot fully comprehend how an 11 year old can display such passion together with an understanding of the lyrics in such a detailed manner.
This , in my opinion, should be your next Amira reaction, as Iâm sure it will confirm , without any doubt, that her voice is as natural as the sun coming up in the east each day. Then perhaps, the Sound of Music medley, Dec. 2019 at the age of 15.
Here it is obvious that Amira has learned so much from her vocal coach, as her diction & presentation are superb. Iâm not sure , but I think it is about 1 octave higher than the Julie Andrews version, and WOW, I canât wait until her voice is fully matured given that this performance is simply awesome.
Waiting patiently (should I say impatiently) for your next Amira reaction.
Thank you!
Yes, I would have to agree. There is a purity of tone in that particular 'Ave Maria' (the William Gomez version) that is quite remarkable. Can't quite put my finger on why that may be, unless the comfort level of having family present and involved (and performing in a church near home) allowed her to somehow feel even more relaxed than normal. That's just a guess on my part but everything she sang that particular evening seemed somewhat special. Proof that she's one who doesn't need the big budget performances to enthrall. It's that voice ... not the trimmings. Cheers.
Amira is from Nederland and her mother has an African connection
Both pieces are thematic music from the score of "The Mission" (Ennio Morricone). It isn't South African. It's South American. The set opens with "On Earth as ti is in Heaven". The lyrics are a version of The Lord's Prayer. Amira then sings Nella Fantasia which is actually "Gabriel's Oboe" with lyrics that were not part of the movie score.
She so beauitfull
I would love to hear your review of Amira singing "Amazing Grace" and "In the Stars." Soul moving song renditions by Amira!
Lord God beautiful voice
She is Dutch and was a star at nine
Another quick update: I'm writing this in April, 2022; Amira just celebrated her 18th birthday, on 27 March with a streaming concert, which is not available to the public yet, as far as I know, so I can't give you a link. The concert was named "On My Own", and so she is, since she is now an adult. I hope someone will send you a link, when one becomes available.
Thank you for your reactions, they help me to understand her a little better, and I enjoy sharing her with someone knowledgeable.
Thank you so much. Keep me posted!
@@VocalSplendorStudios This popped up earlier today, it's a link to one of the songs Amira sang in her 18th Birthday streaming concert I mentiond in my above comment - czcams.com/video/_z8fP642sQA/video.html
A couple of quick things, which I"m sure you've already heard, so this won't be long.
1. "Classics is Groot" is a once-yearly show in South Africa, and it isn't all about Amira, though she is a featured singer. That's why the big venue, the big chorus, the many musicians.
2. Amira isn't a one-trick pony. Before she bagan singing, she ran cross-country, and won a couple of big races in Holland. So she has the athletic build and breathing to handle these difficuilt songs..
Ok, I'm done. Thanks for the reaction. I remember you being rather dismissive of her in your first reaction to her, but I knew she'd get you, sooner or later. There is no mistaking her talent and work ethic.
You're so pretty and fun to watch. I here you guys saying Fantasia many different ways. It's a very famous classical piece. Music by Ennio Morricone. It's said like "Fawn tah see ah".
The Dutch soprano i refered in my comment was Miranda van Kranlingen .
Fun fact: The king's birthday is a national holiday in The Netherlands. On that day every city and village has a type of huge garage sale where lots and lots of people put a tarp on the pavement in designated streets and sell their obsolete stuf. It is a day full of fun and games and eating and drinking. Also lots of children perform something (like buskers) to earn some money. Amira's younger brother wanted to perform with his violin and so Amira - 9 years old at the time - also wanted to do something. She chose to sing, looked on CZcams for a song .... and decided that O Mio Babbino Caro by Puchini would be a nice song. The rest is history. She also perfomed this song at Holland's Got Talent and won. When asked she said: No I don't take singing lessons. She just listens and then copies what she hears. Here is her Holland's Got Talent audition: czcams.com/video/_NfnSgYqM4M/video.html
if you would like to see another example of a child classical crossover singer that matured well, please checkout Hayley Westenra singing âI Dream a Dreamâ recorded live in Belfast. Some children just have natural voices that support such songs. Now in her 30s, Westenra is #3 for classical recording sales this century.
Her mother was born in South Africa they use to visit there granny every year
She came to school
And was with a private teacher . She was not treated differently to other students she played hockey in winter not sure what sport she played in summer , so yes a very normal child up bring.
QUESTION. Was that written for the film, "The Mission" ?
She is a wonderful singer. Where can one find the translation of this song?
Ms. Williams, may I suggest some other Amira sings so beautifully : "Your Love," Jan. 2019, "Gabriella's Song" ( sung in Swedish by Amira) Jan. 2019, or "Amazing Grace, " July 2020.
Thank you!
@@VocalSplendorStudios And also "O Holy Night" 2015 in St. Jacobs Church, The Hague.
From Holland.
AMIRA , FLOWER DUET . thats beautifull .
Hi again Valerie. I meant to mention the African Christmas concert where she sings The Lords Prayer. Now 16, she displays the ease with which she produces magnificent tone in the most stunning & powerful voice. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to react, but please watch it anyway & let us know your thoughts on, say, your next reaction on Amira.
It really is worth the time. Hope to hear from you soon.
One additional comment, if I may, is that your spirit shines. Your projects tell me your very ambitious and worthy to be noted. Thank you
Hello Sharon
Amira is coming from the Netherlands
You might find her rendition of Nessun Dorma interesting (the 2017 CIG version)_.
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