One cold night in New York, with snow still on the ground, I left a wonderful performance of Barber of Seville via the underground passage from the lower lobby of the Met under the Lincoln Center plaza, out to a ramp leading up to Broadway. Well, about halfway into the passage, I started to whistle Una Voce Poco Fa. I heard it repeated behind me. So I tuned as a rather tall woman wrapped in a wool coat with her hair covered by a wool knit hat came up along side me. 'It was great, wasn't it,' said I. 'It was fun,' she said. At that instant I realized it was Isabel. 'Ah, Madama,' I replied. After she declined to join me for a late supper, citing a cold, and some pleasantries, Ms. Leonard went up the ramp and headed north on Broadway. There she was. No retinue, no private car, just a New York girl at the top of her form, walking home from work into the cold night. She is the finest Rosina and the finest Cherubino one can remember. Daughter of New York, never forget it.
Jason Gettinger I haven't see her live yet, but the sensation I have when I see her is that she is a really transparent, down to earth, committed artist. She really bring each line to life! Thanks for sharing this anecdote with all of us.
Great interview, questions and very inspiring. The freedom of her answers and her sensitivity is remarkable. I wish this channel and Isabelle all the best and more success. Thank you for sharing and producing this. Cheers for opera and its artists :)
Spiegami il segreto della tua morbidezza e naturalezza nell'ottenere lo stesso timbro vocale cosí bello e pieno per tutta l'estensione vocale 😃😉....semplicemente fantastica!
What an extraordinary woman. Once in a great while, God gives someone....everything. I love how she uses her hands. I'm a little sad however, because the odds of my having a child with her are slim.
One cold night in New York, with snow still on the ground, I left a wonderful performance of Barber of Seville via the underground passage from the lower lobby of the Met under the Lincoln Center plaza, out to a ramp leading up to Broadway. Well, about halfway into the passage, I started to whistle Una Voce Poco Fa. I heard it repeated behind me. So I tuned as a rather tall woman wrapped in a wool coat with her hair covered by a wool knit hat came up along side me. 'It was great, wasn't it,' said I. 'It was fun,' she said. At that instant I realized it was Isabel. 'Ah, Madama,' I replied. After she declined to join me for a late supper, citing a cold, and some pleasantries, Ms. Leonard went up the ramp and headed north on Broadway. There she was. No retinue, no private car, just a New York girl at the top of her form, walking home from work into the cold night. She is the finest Rosina and the finest Cherubino one can remember. Daughter of New York, never forget it.
Jason Gettinger I haven't see her live yet, but the sensation I have when I see her is that she is a really transparent, down to earth, committed artist. She really bring each line to life!
Thanks for sharing this anecdote with all of us.
Jason Gettinger that the kindest thing to hear. Thank you
Great voice; unsurpassable acting.
Great character; unsurpassable charm.
I've been searching for a series like this for so long!! Thank you so much for producing this. It's so helpful watching this.
she is a Godsent to her art. But what stands out in this very beautiful interview, is her incredible wisdom & humility & openness. Kudos to both.
I can hear her amazing placement in her speaking voice.
Que mujer tan adorable y con tan interesante conversación. Me gusta muchísimo su arte y su persona!
Such a great interview.i respect her so much.she is an inspiration for me as a young artist,young woman.
Great interview, questions and very inspiring. The freedom of her answers and her sensitivity is remarkable. I wish this channel and Isabelle all the best and more success. Thank you for sharing and producing this. Cheers for opera and its artists :)
Thanks so much for your kind words, Rabomdi!
Thank you for watching!
Such a wonderful artist and person. God bless you, Isabel.
She actually looks like the HRH Princess of Wales. She's so beautiful 😍
This is so inspiring! Thanks for uploading! :)
Excellent for students and teachers
I love this channel.
This is is great! Thanks for sharing!
¡Admirada Isabel Leonard!
For a gay man, like me: THIS is rude. Finally I've accepted my orientation why I should question it because of Isabel? 😂😂😂😂
Lovely! Inspiring!
Spiegami il segreto della tua morbidezza e naturalezza nell'ottenere lo stesso timbro vocale cosí bello e pieno per tutta l'estensione vocale 😃😉....semplicemente fantastica!
Great program
I think i'm in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yuss... fell in love with her tonight. So pleased to know she went to my high school ❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful wife and magical voice.
i think i'm in love
Me too!
What an extraordinary woman. Once in a great while, God gives someone....everything. I love how she uses her hands. I'm a little sad however, because the odds of my having a child with her are slim.
yes...
I would sing Bella Siccome un Angelo to her.
What is the melody at start?
ValvtaSilent Beethoven piano concerto 1, MTV 2
Kind of Jennifer Lopez in the world of opera.
Minnie Driver look alike. I admire her singing, but this is one of the sexiest singers around. Apologies for the shallowness.
More beautiful.
You are not alone. I am stunned by her beauty.