Katherine Ciesinski & Jessye Norman in Belle nuit ô nuit d'amour from Tanglewood

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  • čas přidán 9. 04. 2013
  • Katherine Ciesinski and Jessye Norman sing the barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman, Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour, in a performance from Tanglewood with the BSO and Seiji Ozawa.
    Special thanks to NHK, East/West Productions, AGMA, the AFM, and the Boston Symphony for allowing this performance excerpt to be shared on the Internet as a news item.
    For more information: www.katherineciesinski.com
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Komentáře • 389

  • @evansercombe
    @evansercombe Před měsícem +5

    I just can’t believe that I’m studying voice with Professor Ciesinski. She is a living link to Jessie Norman, my favorite vocalist *ever*. I am simply amazed by this performance, as neither artist outmatches the other, and by the fact that I have the honor to know one of the two brilliant women present here.

  • @abigailhamiltonactor
    @abigailhamiltonactor Před 4 lety +223

    I stood next to her, in a concert interval once (she wasn't singing that day), but her sheer presence, was HUGE. So much so that when she smiled at me, I was reduced to a simpering wreck, (that's what it felt like). I shall remember that smile, for the rest of my days

    • @fr1424
      @fr1424 Před 2 lety +1

      Thats gonna be very few now if not 0

    • @soldemujer17
      @soldemujer17 Před rokem +1

      A cuál de las dos te refieres?

    • @leshaunda
      @leshaunda Před rokem

      ​@@soldemujer17 she talking about Jessye

  • @gianraoul
    @gianraoul Před 5 měsíci +4

    Maestro Seiji Ozawa . Magna Dame Jesse Norman. RIP

  • @jimp4170
    @jimp4170 Před 2 lety +30

    Jessye is so known for being a powerhouse but it's easy to forget how delicately and exquisitely she could sing. So many others would really go for the high notes here, but she resists that and the results couldn't be lovelier.

  • @MountTheodore72
    @MountTheodore72 Před 4 lety +270

    I swear, if there ever was a mother of all life, I believe she would look like Jessye Norman. This woman is (was) a God in my book. Such a beautiful and majestic woman.

    • @serious7179
      @serious7179 Před 4 lety +18

      She had an extremely graceful, stunning presence...I'll miss her

    • @chaqillenikita748
      @chaqillenikita748 Před 4 lety +19

      That’s such a great observation, Mt Theodore Alan 👍🏼. She really does have a beautiful “mother goddess” quality about her - an easy regality. She was amazing!

    • @leerhode1021
      @leerhode1021 Před 3 lety +8

      If I could LIKE this comment ten times, I would do so.

    • @williamhughmurraycissp8405
      @williamhughmurraycissp8405 Před 3 lety +6

      And I love the dress!

    • @williamhughmurraycissp8405
      @williamhughmurraycissp8405 Před 3 lety +6

      And wouldn't you just love to be as good as what you do as she is at what she does.

  • @anitaandrews9810
    @anitaandrews9810 Před 4 lety +50

    Jessye Norman truly your were truly our gift from God. Listening today Valentines Day Friday February 14, 2020.

  • @sarakurd872
    @sarakurd872 Před 2 lety +33

    This performance is just heavenly, amazing , beautiful, something out of this world !♥️

  • @leerhode1021
    @leerhode1021 Před 3 lety +49

    I never get tired of watching this video. I have watched it countless times. Ms. Ciesinski and Ms. Norman are a delight as is the orchestra and chorus. The demeanor of Ms. Norman is quite radiant, and it is compounded with the sadness of knowing we no longer have her with us.

  • @allenjones3130
    @allenjones3130 Před 2 lety +5

    Outstanding performance by two leading ladies of opera. May Jessye rest in peace.

  • @billyjenemusiclover667
    @billyjenemusiclover667 Před 2 lety +18

    The ease and relaxed way Jessye Norman is singing this song makes one think she is lip-syncing!
    Of course, we know that she is not. This makes her performance all the more beautiful to watch as well as hear her.

  • @katzparov
    @katzparov Před 4 lety +12

    This performance was Pure MAGIC.......Unbelievable.

  • @montmorency1950
    @montmorency1950 Před 4 lety +26

    RIP Jesse. The great diva has left the stage.

  • @vanessahawarden9028
    @vanessahawarden9028 Před 4 lety +22

    God bless you in heaven Jessye singing with your heavenly sisters...we miss you down here x

  • @MK-ok6xr
    @MK-ok6xr Před 4 lety +19

    Ms. Norman’s voice rocked my little 10 year old musical world when I heard her perform live. I had never heard sounds such as the one she created. I appreciate them and admire them even more now. These two voices together complement each other so well.

    • @MountTheodore72
      @MountTheodore72 Před 4 lety +1

      What an awesome privilege you had to hear her live!!! And it's sweet to know she was someone that had a positive impact on you musically.

  • @andrew4patrick
    @andrew4patrick Před 4 lety +45

    Everyone is praising Jessye, and quite so, but Katherine has an excellent voice too.

    • @numetutelare
      @numetutelare Před 2 lety +6

      Certo ma la Norman è una fuoriclasse assoluta e l'altra una buona professionista

    • @leshaunda
      @leshaunda Před rokem +2

      ​@@numetutelare Well said

  • @leocollins3823
    @leocollins3823 Před 5 lety +42

    Both have beautiful voice and well blended together.... Bravo

  • @astridgerecke3555
    @astridgerecke3555 Před 2 lety +37

    As I mentioned before: the two artists are singing TOGETHER! How rare! One artist does not overpower the other!
    I value this recording as a tribute to beauty and harmony. Just beautiful.

    • @africo9104
      @africo9104 Před rokem +2

      It's because Katherine is a counter soprano and Jessye a soprano.

    • @dezziliodevellini9533
      @dezziliodevellini9533 Před rokem +5

      Lady Norman was as well cultured as she was about social etiquette. Being the most powerful female voice in opera, she chose to be selfless and turned down her voice, in order to allow Miss Ciesinski to be heard. You are quite observant!

    • @jenniferbattiglia4237
      @jenniferbattiglia4237 Před rokem +1

      Finally! One of my favourite pieces sung as it is supposed to be.

    • @akrossmann1631
      @akrossmann1631 Před rokem +1

      Perhaps it is simply mutual respect for the sake of the best art performance! Manificent!

  • @heyandile
    @heyandile Před 5 lety +68

    Jessye Norman sings so effortlessly in a beautiful way.

  • @bootman26
    @bootman26 Před 4 lety +38

    I am, I am!! What a voice! RIP Jessye.

  • @nrynston
    @nrynston Před 4 lety +16

    The Queen has passed, long live the Queen

  • @skyhunk
    @skyhunk Před 5 lety +54

    Sublime!!! Wow! Katherine Ciesinski has a gorgeous lower register, IMHO unmatched by many of her contemporaries. Hers is a rich and round sound and unlike many of her fellows she loses no volume when she goes for the lower notes. Simply beautiful, as is Norman -- goes without saying. Thanks for the post!

    • @astridgerecke3555
      @astridgerecke3555 Před 2 lety +2

      They really sing together! Each singer is careful to the force of each other. It’s rare to hear that one doesn’t overpower the other. A rare delight and absolutely powerful.

    • @fr1424
      @fr1424 Před rokem +1

      Duh elina garanca

    • @skyhunk
      @skyhunk Před rokem

      @@fr1424 Thanks! I adore Elina Garanca -- I love her tone, she is definitely a fave!
      However, in this recording I think I have to give it to Ciesinski because of the power/volume she shows in her lower register. Mind you, much of what we hear is due to the recording engineers at the time. Ciesinski here might have been 'mic'ed' closer giving the illusion of stronger breath control/more volume. I guess one would have needed to attend both performances live in order to decide which was the preferred version. And I wasn't there.

  • @juliamartinezmaestro
    @juliamartinezmaestro Před rokem +5

    Es indescriptible.
    Es bello ‼️
    Son voces de Blanca Alma❤

  • @gill-e
    @gill-e Před 6 lety +36

    The voices complement each other's beautifully.

    • @quinnlewis2003
      @quinnlewis2003 Před 5 lety +3

      Jessye creates a spacial wall of sound and Katherine fills it with her haunting charm...

  • @humbertotovar695
    @humbertotovar695 Před 4 lety +86

    So sad to hear she passed away:) What an admirable classic singer!

  • @orvillelawton5057
    @orvillelawton5057 Před 4 lety +10

    I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her several years ago in Miami and she was very gracious. I listened to her often and was very saddened to hear of her passing. The world has lost another AMAZING talent. She will be missed.

  • @bernardcleary4330
    @bernardcleary4330 Před 4 lety +36

    RIP Miss Norman. :(

  • @THEDISH54
    @THEDISH54 Před 4 lety +12

    Magnificent...I had the pleasure of meeting her. A delightful person and my sorority sister.

  • @CherryBlossomskt
    @CherryBlossomskt Před 4 lety +20

    I love ❤️ you Jessye. Beautiful Diva. I just love the way she opens up.

  • @radicalbee
    @radicalbee Před 4 lety +23

    Me, me. I am binging and crying on Sunday afternoon.

  • @leerhode1021
    @leerhode1021 Před 3 lety +3

    One year ago, (9-30-2019), Miss Jessye Norman left us. I still grieve over our loss.

  • @leeparker6602
    @leeparker6602 Před 6 lety +39

    Katherine and Jessye are both spectacular

  • @leerhode1021
    @leerhode1021 Před 4 lety +6

    This is one of my favorite videos. This is from August 19, 1989. Almost 31 years ago. I have watched this many, many times. The singing by both ladies is splendid, their blend, sweet to the ear. Whenever I watch this video, my mind cannot accept the fact that Miss Jessye is gone from us. This video puts me a state of pure denial of that sad fact. She was so full of life, stature, and grace. She left us way too soon...

  • @iancaldeian
    @iancaldeian Před 6 lety +12

    This is a remarkable interpretation of this duet both lower voices. Pace everything. Wow!

  • @janneale3091
    @janneale3091 Před 4 lety +14

    RIP ....I saw her many times including her debut in 1969.....magic beyond compare....outstanding talent....it is a great loss!!

  • @serious7179
    @serious7179 Před 6 lety +31

    Jessye Norman's beautiful presentation and delivery always brings tears to my eyes... no words, no words

  • @gregoryludkovsky5185
    @gregoryludkovsky5185 Před 4 lety +6

    Madam Norman'S VOICE is angelic!!!!

  • @malcolmdods7466
    @malcolmdods7466 Před 10 měsíci +1

    We mustn't forget her outfits they were adorable.

  • @jandamskier6510
    @jandamskier6510 Před 4 lety +13

    God bless Jessye Norman, now and for ever.

  • @nohdz1
    @nohdz1 Před 3 lety +7

    Absolutely stunning performance!

  • @JayJury
    @JayJury Před 9 lety +68

    Simply amazing! How can anyone dislike such a pure form of art? Two dislikes from two souls that don't see the amount of talent, soul and passion that goes into an Opera. The voices themselves make me tear up, the lyrics are epic, and the instrumentals transport you to the scene.

  • @rydercj2239
    @rydercj2239 Před 8 lety +182

    I think Jessye Norman has a spectacular voice

    • @rohan212121
      @rohan212121 Před 5 lety +3

      And an enormous pair of tits.

    • @jeffodonnell7371
      @jeffodonnell7371 Před 4 lety +1

      @@rohan212121 not that huge for a woman her size actually

    • @tatjana9229
      @tatjana9229 Před 4 lety +1

      and beauty

    • @micarmo1948
      @micarmo1948 Před 4 lety +4

      Jessie had an angelical voice and presence. Thank you, Jessie for all the emotions you made us feel. You still do.

    • @connilane
      @connilane Před 4 lety +6

      I loved her; she was so regal and I adored her gorgeous voice,

  • @landoblu
    @landoblu Před 4 lety +301

    Who is here listening in 2019 upon hearing that Jessye passed away 😔

    • @cairnmoms
      @cairnmoms Před 4 lety +17

      Me. I have been binging a bit since I heard the news. RIP to a powerful, wonderful artist.

    • @jerimassi1889
      @jerimassi1889 Před 4 lety +13

      I am. Tears in my eyes.

    • @barbelhesse9210
      @barbelhesse9210 Před 4 lety +9

      Tears in my eyes...

    • @malkahgeller728
      @malkahgeller728 Před 4 lety +6

      @@cairnmoms Me too! So sad to have lost her at this young age..I'm 72!

    • @jeanmaslin6183
      @jeanmaslin6183 Před 4 lety +4

      me

  • @margaretnewman5855
    @margaretnewman5855 Před 4 lety +10

    Amazing. Brings tears to gear her

  • @cindyj5522
    @cindyj5522 Před 4 lety +21

    I know what it's like to sing in harmony with someone whose voice matches yours. It becomes an indescribable experience, unless you have also done it.

  • @LJK77777
    @LJK77777 Před 4 lety +6

    Wonderful performance of a favorite song. Jessye's voice here is the perfect transcendent overtone.

  • @michaelhall547
    @michaelhall547 Před 4 lety +43

    Rest In Peace Jessye.

  • @lejayarielle3877
    @lejayarielle3877 Před 4 lety +14

    What simplicity and what balance. Neither voice covers the other. It is very moving. Thank you for this. +modernmusicalarts

  • @stanibol
    @stanibol Před 5 lety +12

    This is absolutely perfect.

  • @panagiotachristara7122
    @panagiotachristara7122 Před 5 lety +8

    Norman is a great diva!!!

  • @r.zimmerman3838
    @r.zimmerman3838 Před 6 lety +27

    I'm such a wimp...i tear up every time I hear this. 😢

  • @astridgerecke3555
    @astridgerecke3555 Před 3 lety +2

    It is one of the most admirable interpretations ever! Ms. Katherine Ciesinski is gorgeous and overwhelming in her interpretation of the aria. What admirable stamina and vocal force, absolutely equal Jessy Norman! Any musician of feeling and beauty c’ant contest this performance. I applaud both artists or listen to each other and create a master peace of beauty. Thank you.

  • @patriciaweiss4446
    @patriciaweiss4446 Před 4 lety +7

    I'm listening! People pass on. Their voices and legacies live on!

  • @josianesouchon1646
    @josianesouchon1646 Před 4 lety +7

    Katherine Ciesinski sang very well also with Jessye Norman. Thank you for this video !

  • @gudrunhorst6289
    @gudrunhorst6289 Před 4 lety +8

    Rip she was wonderful

  • @MehlindaHeartt
    @MehlindaHeartt Před 4 lety +4

    very impressed, I thought Jessy floated her way through it, and the Mezzo matched her perfectly, Lovely thank you

  • @sandramartins6356
    @sandramartins6356 Před 6 lety +14

    Não consigo assistir, sem derramar uma lágrima. Maravilhoso.

  • @Michael-ch6fd
    @Michael-ch6fd Před 3 lety +4

    Absolutely stunning performance.

  • @ConstantinDV
    @ConstantinDV Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing! It is hard to believe that human beings are capable of such enchantment. It is like touching the divine.

  • @LuzHernandez-wk6dm
    @LuzHernandez-wk6dm Před 4 lety +6

    Es celestial!! Una bendición tener vida para verlas y escucharlas!!!.

  • @PauloSergio-hl7uc
    @PauloSergio-hl7uc Před 2 lety +4

    Mágico

  • @regand7830
    @regand7830 Před 3 lety +3

    What perfection....my ears are so happy!

  • @admirjuniorshow1
    @admirjuniorshow1 Před 2 lety +5

    Magnífico !!!!

  • @salvatorewongcastello564
    @salvatorewongcastello564 Před 6 lety +7

    So beatiful!! Just heavenly!!

  • @raquelgoncalves5180
    @raquelgoncalves5180 Před rokem +4

    Duo perfeito❤️

  • @sarakurd872
    @sarakurd872 Před 2 lety +1

    I will never get enough from of amazing performance . I listen it everyday day !

  • @numetutelare
    @numetutelare Před 5 lety +15

    La Norman ha una voce con un timbro incredibile ed una pastosità di suono che ricorda la mitica Marian Anderson

  • @meirefeliz9127
    @meirefeliz9127 Před 10 měsíci

    Her faces and expression!! Wonderful!!

  • @yanicallu2001
    @yanicallu2001 Před 3 lety +3

    Moon of Love look upon us 💜💫💛

  • @ardinsalim9048
    @ardinsalim9048 Před 3 lety +2

    they do it so effortlessly

  • @Olqa1955
    @Olqa1955 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Очень деликатное, нежное исполнение...

  • @bienvenulascony3544
    @bienvenulascony3544 Před 4 lety +1

    Inoubliable Barcarolle, éternellement inscrit dans mon cœur, moment de grâce indicible...

  • @user-oz8rz1nb8o
    @user-oz8rz1nb8o Před 9 měsíci +1

    Можно слушать бесконечно !!!❤❤❤

  • @wotan10950
    @wotan10950 Před 6 lety +10

    Surprisingly beautiful rendition. Rhythm and pitch spot on, singers and orchestra absolutely together. It’s so easy to mess this up.

    • @MusikPiratCH
      @MusikPiratCH Před 5 lety +2

      Dave Glo Why "suprisingly"? Does the names Jessye Norman and Seiji Ozawa guarantee something special? For me it does!
      Jessye Norman is outstanding here!

    • @wotan10950
      @wotan10950 Před rokem

      @@MusikPiratCH I guess I never saw your ridiculous comment before. Well, let's see, the F was probably the top of Jessye Norman's range at that time. But seriously, the Barcarolle is often an encore, and it's routinely sung in a scattershot rhythm and off-pitch. This is an excellent rendition. I can't imagine why you were angling for an argument.

  • @circlzero
    @circlzero Před 10 lety +11

    so beautiful I want to cry!! amazing!!

  • @jeromerichardson6306
    @jeromerichardson6306 Před rokem

    O how l miss the grand and stunning voice and grand talent of. Jessie. Norman

  • @DrAmericoPena
    @DrAmericoPena Před 7 lety +50

    This is the best version of all Belle Nuit' interpretations.

    • @jamesbachreeves
      @jamesbachreeves Před 5 lety +2

      Sorry, but I prefer this one. czcams.com/video/0u0M4CMq7uI/video.html

    • @hmph7865
      @hmph7865 Před 5 lety

      @jamesbachreeves
      Apologies, but I prefer this one czcams.com/video/3DVkGTbIBR0/video.html

    • @meryr6753
      @meryr6753 Před 2 lety

      @@jamesbachreeves and me too!

  • @erisberber3458
    @erisberber3458 Před 9 lety +33

    Jessye una diosa una Diva eres hermosa y celestial una Soprano con un color y registro inigualable Te Amo Jessye

  • @sakbrat1
    @sakbrat1 Před rokem +1

    Wow! What beautiful complements to each other's voices.

  • @lucianomorelli736
    @lucianomorelli736 Před 4 lety +4

    Jessye Norman was a Top singer. Very very sad she passed away. Nice people like her shouldn' t.

  • @raularango5973
    @raularango5973 Před 6 lety +7

    Great Miss Norman.

  • @marieponcet4890
    @marieponcet4890 Před 4 lety +4

    Magnifique !!

  • @2000wattz
    @2000wattz Před 4 lety +2

    The mezzo is really swallowing her sound. Jessye is divine 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ilynov
    @ilynov Před 4 lety +5

    This is real art!

  • @AButterflyinChrist
    @AButterflyinChrist Před 4 lety +4

    3:45 is my favorite part when she hits that beautiful note and then does it again, Jessye is spectacular ❤️🦋🎶🎶👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @MountTheodore72
      @MountTheodore72 Před 4 lety +1

      I think if they ever did a movie about Jessye Norman, Angela Bassett would definitely be best suited to portray her, at least in appearance. They seem to both have similar cheek bone structure.

  • @albuquerquejardinagem1893

    Bravo bravo bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @margarethbarthold
    @margarethbarthold Před 11 lety +2

    love this

  • @DNA350ppm
    @DNA350ppm Před 6 lety +6

    Jessye Norman - divine!!!

  • @lalomendoza3077
    @lalomendoza3077 Před 4 lety +3

    Bravo ! Bravo ! Amazing voices

  • @suzanabarbosadesouza3481
    @suzanabarbosadesouza3481 Před 4 lety +1

    Lindo! Maravilhoso❤️

  • @Rmacota
    @Rmacota Před 8 lety +4

    Magnifico!

  • @mabohemesoleiletchair6203

    Qué maravilla, Dios!!!
    Gracias.

  • @NickPis83
    @NickPis83 Před 11 lety +2

    for 4 seconds the stage stay in silence, is incredible, like they don't want to stop that magic

  • @daniel_5606
    @daniel_5606 Před 6 lety +4

    Beautifully

  • @ajrocks12x
    @ajrocks12x Před 5 lety +2

    Jessye Norman - tres tres magnifique!!!

  • @emilsenhuitron
    @emilsenhuitron Před 4 lety +2

    El Director...simplemente excelso...Que sentimiento

  • @juanpablonicolasgiancola4042

    Maravilllosoooo y gloriosas vocesss

  • @carol29carnegie
    @carol29carnegie Před 2 lety

    Only one word, Beautiful and none can compare 🥰

  • @klausmair2807
    @klausmair2807 Před 3 lety

    It's absolutlie FANTASTIC 🧡 i Love this so much 👏 💗👍!

  • @ITACHI_UC
    @ITACHI_UC Před 2 lety +1

    Perfeito 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jaumesastremarzal
    @jaumesastremarzal Před rokem +1

    Quanta bellesa!!!!