Found her classical performances like this one here because I am a metal music fan and her "Charismatic Voice" channel popped up on a search I did for a metal song I liked with her professional singer evaluation of the metal song I loved. So of course, I had to look up her work as a professional singer. I actually run the entire spectrum of music that I like or dislike and have been to several live opera performances over the years so I always appreciate them and the true talent it takes to do that. Elizabeth is a stunning talented vocalist so I appreciate her work and am glad we get to see and hear it!!
Shes indeed very humble and dont talk from personal experience a lot, but not avoid it so much that her explanations are not good. Shes just lowkey, bubbly, bright, and expressive. So much so that we dont realize she is THIS GOOD. What a quality in professionals. This is what differentiates amateur, non legit people in their field, such as singers, chefs, martial artists, from the legit one. Most viewers realize this sub-consciously, which is actually how professionals gain respect from just working without showing off trying hard to be cool and stuff. And of course, not just professionals, but ordinary people experienced and knowledgeable in their field. ps: The other equally good way of knowing someone is legit or not, is how much they get defensive by an insult, which is a sign of anger, but most of the time that anger is caused by a sensed threat to ones self esteem.
The woman. The myth. The legend. The opera singer turned metalhead who has given so much support to the Rock and Metal community in recent years. Expanding the point of view of many and increasing acceptance and understanding on the art and beauty of harsher genres. The one and only Charismatic Voice!
She has also helped drive the a cappella scene to more popularity, too. She is just a lover of music; where good vocals dominate. I had honestly never listened to her sing opera, which hearing this truly gives me even more respect for her kind words toward other singers.
❤ Oh my goodness! I’ve been watching the Charismatic Voice for soooo long, but have NEVER seen Elizabeth sing until now! I am overcome with emotion and blown AWAY! Wow and wow and WOW! 💕❤️💕
Same. I saw this on the side as a recommendation, figured what the heck, after watching her reactions/analysis for a while now, finally got to hear her. She's amazing and has the same fun and passionate facial expressions.
For those that don’t realize how physical a performance like this is, look at her at beginning and end. By the end she is sweating pretty hard. She worked that piece and it was awesome to watch. Elizabeth we so appreciate your performance and we love your enthusiasm in all you do.
Okay that was very very amazing she can really sing😂 I still think she's better at metal she should be a new metalhead yes sing some metal😅 but seriously she does whatever she wants and it's great go get them girlfriend ❤ love you God bless you, I'm a super fan forever 😊
@@thomson765 high level metal vocalists live are a sight to behold, raw vocal power just as much as opera tbh. And if we're talking studio recordings of opera, to make an equal comparison, there is, in fact, audio mixing.
Wow. Didn’t know she could sing like this. How humble of her to always say something positive about every singer in her reaction videos and she always appreciates how every artist uses their own toolset in their own way. Especially when she is leagues above them in skill.
Been watching her reaction videos for a while now as I like her quirky shyness but also it was obvious she was musically trained , but I had no idea she was at this level . Brought me to tears !
I knew she looked familiar…. Holy shit! Lol she’s so fuckin good! I’ve had a couple of vocal instructors and never got to hear either sing so it’s awesome seeing someone in music education actually perform.
@@aavalos7760 you’re not wrong. Likewise, the idea of sitting through a Shakespeare play seems daunting until you’re 25 minutes in and completely lost to the production. And I would DEF love to see her perform, both in this capacity and the dream, with Will Ramos.
So amazing to see her practicing what she preaches! So many opera singers just focus on the technique and look like robots or mannequins up there singing. She conveys real emotion! Enough to even get a little bit of meaning in spite of not knowing the language.
Ehhh the really good ones are definitely expressive. Most of the time they are conveying a story and have to have to show specific emotions at certain times.
At that level, they do study in the primary languages in which the operas are composed. it is necessary for proper form and pronunciation. I am always blown away by the abilities honed to perfection demonstrated by artists of all kinds, but especially vocalists.
@@horscategorie Yes! It's that very process of honing to a standard of "perfection" or at least aiming towards it, that I enjoy from much of classical music. I hope it never loses support.
This woman is amazing. Her reactions/opinions on other artist performances are entertaining to watch because there is just something about her ability to express untethered emotional thought. She can also speak French and German and sing Italian like nobody's business. If it turned out she knew martial arts I'd start seriously thinking she was the new 5th Element or something.
Queen Fabiola of Belgium gave you a standing ovation and applauded with the utmost enthusiasm...that says it all!!!!!!! She was an aristocrat and loved and KNEW Opera very well. That itself if amazing!!!
@@TheSeeking2know You need to find the video where she is asked to sit in with a musician who is trying out guitars at a convention. Little ol Elizabeth, goes sure, and there is a microphone there, and her first note, creates massive intensity and scares the living hell out of everyone there. Almost immediately a hand reaches out and starts to pull the mic away, as Elizabeth kinds of smiles, then apologizes that she has never used a microphone before, etc etc.
Arguably one of the most difficult opera to sing and Elizabeth nails it while making it look easy. She not only has the song memorized, but memorized in a German with the correct pronunciations! Bravo!
Started off as a 'Charismatic' fan, then looked for her education/career info and found THIS video. Was flabbergasted. Became familiar with opera in 1976 while working lights backstage in New York. This is MAJOR talent. Anyone starting here , look for 'Reaction' / The Charismatic Voice. Popular music, sanctified.
Just came here from her reaction to "Poet and the Pendulum". I totally agree. One of the best performances I've ever seen. Not just singing, Her acting was also spot on.
Yeah she also has more power than Tarja and an exquisite vibrato. Judging by this video, if she wanted to she could easily sing all of Tarja's repertoire from Nightwish including Wishmaster which is usually considered the hardest to perform due to the very high tempo but with her agility it shouldn't present a problem.
I am such a fan of Elizabeth. I grew up in a home with a father who was a famous American classical composer and pianist. My mother was a classically trained singer, but most of her career focused on composing. At the age of 5, I started studying voice, piano and several other instruments. Nobody pushed me to do it, but my love of music was so strong by that age. I had no choice but to pursue it. Over the next 15 years, I studied classical guitar, drums and became a good singer. Good. Not good enough to make a living, but good enough to work in studios, backing up other artists, etc. I've been to operas and classical performances in Vienna, Hamburg, London, New York and Los Angeles. Elizabeth...you are as good as any I have seen or heard. Why? Because many classical singers are so focused on technique that they fail to reach their audience with emotion and passion. In the late 1980s, I was in Vienna and saw Kathleen perform. She was amazing and she did a terrific job connecting with the audience. Her control was stunning. Her pronunciation was perfect. She was at times playful and at times serious. Her ability to sing intervals on pitch with no deviation was stunning...all while changing tempo or intensity. Strauss must have risen from his grave to congratulate her. Well, Elizabeth, you are, in my opinion, her equal. But what I love most about you is the fact that you can appreciate and review pop or rock music, where the singers don't begin to have your skills. My parents always looked down on rock or pop music. They were too damn caught up on pedigree. You on the other hand bring expert analysis, passion and joy to most people who don't know what a chromatic scale is or why it matters. You bring great joy to the masses with your videos and I thank you for what you are doing. I'm a big fan.
Kathleen Battle had way less emotional performance delivery power than Elizabeth! Elizabeth ROCKS the classical world! Also I heard horror stories of how big of a diva Kathleen was. It turned me off of her.
Absolutely love your review and I hope it gives others encouragement to reach beyond their abilities whether it be Opera/Pop/Rock/Folk or otherwise Thank you so much for your review 💙💜❤🧡💛
This is her performance in the Finals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2011 here in Belgium. I'm not into opera at all, but love her TH-cam channel The Charismatic Voice because of her enthusiasm in reacting to a wide diversity of songs and musical styles. She definitely shows that classical musicians can also be very open minded in music.
Ms Zharoff, I have to apologize! I have become a fan of the charismatic voice because i learned more watching your videos than other critics and from years of practicing in church... but many other voice critics or reactors often have "meh" talent themselves, and I'm not proud of it, but I made assumptions... This performance knocked my socks off! That was a clean, bright, and beautifully resonant! You brought fire!!!
She sure did! Hope you have found ways to apply what you learned from her in your church performances. You are so right about many vocal teachers lacking the level of talent or training to match those they are reviewing (especially the high-level singers). I do feel that an adequately trained teacher can critique but it is a rare delight to see a vocal coach reactor who's also a world-class singer herself.
And that's the PERFECT example of the difference between singing in an operatic style and true opera. Pure projection, no mic required!!! And damn, she's almost metal! I half expected to see her windmill or something...
@@csillaj.6714 Quite something, isn't it??? True opera, performed in an opera hall *never* uses microphones and amps. It's all vocal projection technique and a bit the design of the hall.
@@codymoe4986he means that it may help opera to be more mainstream. Opera may have been around for 500 years and it is famous indeed, but it is not popular by any means.
I have this weird smirk on my face watching certain other "vocal coaches" on YT nowdays. Like, i've found humble gold in Ms Zharoff aka The Charismatic Voice and its given me trust and superpowers to spot all the fakers and pretenders out there.
An old metal-head here…and I’m utterly shredded by your rendition, Ms. Elizabeth! I may not understand your words, but I can feel your emotion! Thank you for your contribution to the world of music!!
What an absolutely incredible performer. Been a fan of Liz and The Charismatic Voice for quite some time, and _this_ is my introduction? Floored. Absolutely floored. Also, eleven years ago? Woman hasn't aged a _day_ !
Wow! This performance IS metal! \m/ Elizabeth might not have realized it at the time, but she WAS metal before she listened to her first note of the genre.
I maintain that metal has taken the mantle of the most creative of the musical arts from opera. I think any metalhead given a decent introduction to opera will become an operahead in no time flat. Like Wagner. You like heavy metal? HOW ABOUT 900 POUNDS OF BRASS!? HEAVY ENOUGH FOR YOU!? 🤣
The normal saying is Classical music is Rock/Metal unplugged. The same can be said for Opera. Think about it. How well does a a symphony work backing up a Rock or Metal band. Doesn’t work as well with other genres. Hell you have a Symphonic Metal genre.
I finally found Elizabeth doing her operatic thing! Try to imagine being in the room with her voice. I can barely. She’s a true gift to all of us. She’s taught me to appreciate life in a whole new way just by watching her unabashed responses to metal songs. Her fluttering eyelashes, her gorgeous smile, everything about her is mind blowing. I loved what she said about Randy Rhoads in particular. I’ll be a forever fan of The Charismatic Voice!
Wow. Now I understand why our girl Elizabeth, aka Charismatic Voice, can react to Floor Jansen's singing with such passion and knowledge! Funny to see a small channel like this getting overrun by the Nightwish Army. 😁
The best part of the video is definitely the first 15 or so seconds where you can see her mentally preparing for the task ahead and then softly nodding to the conductor with a "lets do this" look in her eyes. Also at the end i dunno why but it looks like she just wants to give everyone a hug but has to restrain herself and only handshake. Fun fact, elizabeths video of her reacting to herself has more views then this one.
As a former concertmaster, I would have loved to perform this piece with her. Elizabeth has an incredible set of pipes. Love her reaction videos, but her operatic voice blows me away 💜🖤
This IS 18th Century heavy metal - Mozart, Beethoven, et al were the Ritchie Blackmores and Eddie Van Halens of their era. It's no wonder at all that Elizabeth has developed such a love for the modern masters of metal - her influences were theirs as well.
“10 minutes of ghastly scales, arpeggios, whizzing up down like fireworks at a fairground.” - Salieri "There are simply too many notes." - Emperor Joseph II
This is very much a way to show your voice. You don't have to enjoy the music but you have to appreciate the skill and sheer power it takes to sing it.
THE DIFFERENCES IN VOLUME touch me. She is very emotional in her singing. Powerful lungs. Very physically expressive. The time and effort it takes to get to this level of expertise eludes most of us. Notes I only hit when I stub my toe in the middle of the night. Love her! 😃❤
Phenomenal woman. Found her as the charismatic voice on youtube reacting to Floor Jansen. Then switched to her website and came here. This extremely gifted woman is a class of her own. I am extremely impressed. Totally blown away. Such a lovely woman, what a charisma, and what a voice. Out of this world. I hope she will sing a duet some day with Floor. That would be an absolute blast.
Wow! I’ve watched quite a few of her reaction videos and knew that she knew her stuff, but I didn’t imagine her voice to be this professional!! I’m thoroughly impressed to say the least!!
Elizabeth, every time I listen to this, I am awed and overwhelmed by your singing talent. I cannot express my appreciation for your talent, I know you career leads you in different directions these days , but you must get lots of requests from your loyal fans to provide us with songs from you. Hears wishing that happens soon. Not having your voice heard makes humanity sad. You bring joy with your voice.
When she's analyzing others, Lizzie expresses so much with her eyebrows and glances: more than anyone I've ever seen! It's totally alluring! That is her soul peeking out !
After hearing The Charismatic Voice reactions, I just HAD to hear her sing opera. I was NOT disappointed. I am a classical music fan but generally not an Opera fan. However, finally hearing E.Z. sing is a sheer joy!
OMG!!! I have followed CV for years and this is the first time I've heard her !!! 😍 Besides that It's in German. She's making German sound like Angels.
WOW 😳 Holy...wow. I mean, I knew she's an opera singer, but I had no idea what to expect. Well, she's definitely a true soprano!! Absolutely stunning and breathtaking. WOW.
Can watch this over and over again and am still stunned by her voice. Fellow metalhead that learned about Elizabeth from her channel evaluating some of my favorite songs also
Another metalhead here wanting to hear her sing. Very much not dissapointed. Elizabeth, you have an incredible charismatic voice! I absolutely love it!
Not only is she gorgeous, but her set of pipes...oh my God 🤯 💖 Her husband is one of three luckiest men on the planet. I've watched her reaction videos, but this is the first time I've heard her soul.
Elizabeth is truly the voice of an Angel here on earth that gave me goosebumps for 8 minutes straight. Bravo She is a Legend and now the Charismatic Voice!
Damn! I have been watching her reaction videos for awhile and decided on a whim to see if there were any of her singing. I had no idea! She is absolutely amazing...
Ok…i have not the slightest idea as to what the hell i just watched/listened to… as tears roll down my cheeks, i am absolutely speechless! That voice! It’s incredible! Her facial expressions, range, tones & fire in her eyes! Again, not a clue what i just witnessed, but i am fascinated to say the very least!!! Wow!
If you are looking for provenance you couldn't ask for more. When they invented the term "practice what you preach" I'll swear they were referring to Elizabeth Zharoff.
To get tickled at her reactions and facial expression while reacting to so many different metal and rocks songs, and then actually not only hearing her but really listen to her sing…literally in tears right now! What an incredible, amazing, and absolutely beautiful singer and performer!!
I came across her channel 'The Charismatic Voice' only yesterday. Have since binged and re-watched her metal reactions - I have never before been into reaction videos ... Not that I needed any proof that she knows what she is talking about! But damn, what a performance! Einfach nur großartig! Would love to see her and Floor (or Simone of Epica) nerd about singing and about complex symphonic metal music!
@@leone.6190 Sie hat eine Zeitlang in Deutschland gelebt und war hier und da auch Mal im Kulturteil einer Zeitung 😀. Daher kam sie mir bekannt vor als ich ihren Kanal gefunden hab. Sie weiß wovon sie redet wenn sie über gute Performance spricht!
@@jo_g.germany ah, achso. Das ist natürlich noch besser. :D Ich bin mir auch ziemlich sicher, diesen Auftritt im Fernsehen gesehen zu haben. Ich erinner mich aber nicht mehr 100%ig. Is ja schon wieder ein bisschen her. 😅 Ihnen eine schöne Woche!
Metalheads Unite! We have transformed this elite talent into a true metal aficionado. Elizabeth is truly one of the best
Hahahah....I was thinking the same!
No serj tankian😊
She is so metal 🤘
Found her classical performances like this one here because I am a metal music fan and her "Charismatic Voice" channel popped up on a search I did for a metal song I liked with her professional singer evaluation of the metal song I loved. So of course, I had to look up her work as a professional singer. I actually run the entire spectrum of music that I like or dislike and have been to several live opera performances over the years so I always appreciate them and the true talent it takes to do that. Elizabeth is a stunning talented vocalist so I appreciate her work and am glad we get to see and hear it!!
@@bradclark22 Same here. If I get my Rock Opera completed, I should see if she's interested.
Holy shit is this charismatic voice?
Yep!
Adds some serious cred to her reactions, doesn't it?
@@jeffk1482 definitely!! I'm in awe listening to her sing, no wonder her reactions are incredible, she knows her stuff!
ahhahahahaha
Shes indeed very humble and dont talk from personal experience a lot, but not avoid it so much that her explanations are not good. Shes just lowkey, bubbly, bright, and expressive. So much so that we dont realize she is THIS GOOD. What a quality in professionals. This is what differentiates amateur, non legit people in their field, such as singers, chefs, martial artists, from the legit one. Most viewers realize this sub-consciously, which is actually how professionals gain respect from just working without showing off trying hard to be cool and stuff. And of course, not just professionals, but ordinary people experienced and knowledgeable in their field.
ps: The other equally good way of knowing someone is legit or not, is how much they get defensive by an insult, which is a sign of anger, but most of the time that anger is caused by a sensed threat to ones self esteem.
The woman. The myth. The legend. The opera singer turned metalhead who has given so much support to the Rock and Metal community in recent years. Expanding the point of view of many and increasing acceptance and understanding on the art and beauty of harsher genres.
The one and only Charismatic Voice!
She has also helped drive the a cappella scene to more popularity, too. She is just a lover of music; where good vocals dominate. I had honestly never listened to her sing opera, which hearing this truly gives me even more respect for her kind words toward other singers.
@@johndeeregreen4592Absolutely! Makes me love her giddy enthusiasm for popular music that much more, knowing she can do _THIS..._ 😲🤯😍🥰🤩
Truly... she's a _GODDESS!_ 😍🥰🤩
I have no idea what the words mean, but watching her facial expressions as she sings them is priceless.
exact fucking Ly!!!!!!! In love.
❤ Oh my goodness! I’ve been watching the Charismatic Voice for soooo long, but have NEVER seen Elizabeth sing until now! I am overcome with emotion and blown AWAY! Wow and wow and WOW! 💕❤️💕
Same. I saw this on the side as a recommendation, figured what the heck, after watching her reactions/analysis for a while now, finally got to hear her. She's amazing and has the same fun and passionate facial expressions.
She is amazing and thankfully we get to hear her sing and also enjoy her insight on all of the other music most of us love and listen to
Definitely has them Pipes!
Elizabeth, Floor, Eivor, Aurora..
Same here
I think that Floor Jansen should do a reaction video to this ;)
And then react to Elizabeth reacting to her!
Nice one hahaha Agreed
I love this idea so much!
Yes Floor should definitely do that :)
Yeees! Lol that would be so awesome.
For those that don’t realize how physical a performance like this is, look at her at beginning and end. By the end she is sweating pretty hard. She worked that piece and it was awesome to watch.
Elizabeth we so appreciate your performance and we love your enthusiasm in all you do.
Yes, someone made a flippant comment that she was lip syncing it, but no way she could work up that sweat just by lip syncing!
@@ryanw1433go watch her reaction of this she was participating in a competition in Europe
@@ryanw1433 You cant lip sync and do vibratto. Watch her vocal chords. She is belting it.
Please.... she's GLOWING. Horses sweat, men perspire, women merely glow.
Okay that was very very amazing she can really sing😂 I still think she's better at metal she should be a new metalhead yes sing some metal😅 but seriously she does whatever she wants and it's great go get them girlfriend ❤ love you God bless you, I'm a super fan forever 😊
I’m a metal guy but I think she just made me an opera fan too!
metal and opera are very similar in a lot of ways!
@@honeynetaloveexcept for the part there is no audio mixing in opera, just raw vocal power.
@@thomson765 high level metal vocalists live are a sight to behold, raw vocal power just as much as opera tbh. And if we're talking studio recordings of opera, to make an equal comparison, there is, in fact, audio mixing.
I'm a die hard metal guy and I agree with you . Absolutely awesome singer and the standard everyone else should chase because this is exceptional!!!
Difficult to be good enough to set the standard for everyone else but Elizabeth sets the standard here
Wow. Didn’t know she could sing like this. How humble of her to always say something positive about every singer in her reaction videos and she always appreciates how every artist uses their own toolset in their own way. Especially when she is leagues above them in skill.
Leagues... universes... _lightyears_ above them in skill! Makes me love her own appreciation of popular singers just that much more.
@mek,yes,several leagues.
Shocking that this was 10 years ago... she's aging like fine wine.
@@Mr.Ekshin Yeah, she was 27 when she performed here, so now in 2023 is 37 years old, looks nowhere near 37, if you ask me.
I think her humility is a huge reason why all us Metalheads embrace her.
The Charismatic Voice should react to this!
Thanks for the advice. I just did! Video releases this Friday.
@@TheCharismaticVoice We Were Here!
She did‼️
@The Charismatic Voice - Did you win this competition?
@@lesterawilson3 I think 💭 she got third place 🥉
That little smirk and nod to the conductor like... “yeahhhh, I’m ready to kill this.”
She looked so nervous before that, like she wasn't sure if she could do it. Absolutely slayed it though! =)
And then she did!!!!
and at 7:03: she is like "It that was enough of a Soprano for you"??!!!
Yeah lmfao she killed it there for sure 😁
Been watching her reaction videos for a while now as I like her quirky shyness but also it was obvious she was musically trained , but I had no idea she was at this level . Brought me to tears !
🎯💯 Seriously... still struggling to pick my jaw up off the ground! 😲🤯😍🥰🤩
She said she came in third in this competition. Third. Third?
Who were her competitors?
Me too.
I knew she looked familiar…. Holy shit! Lol she’s so fuckin good! I’ve had a couple of vocal instructors and never got to hear either sing so it’s awesome seeing someone in music education actually perform.
Omgosh, she is amazing! Love her reaction videos!!
Elizabeth Zharoff is a goddess of all music genres. Truly amazing.
I'm not an opera fan, but I think I'd pay to see her perform. Wow.
Imo, its hard to appreciate until you are there in person.
@@aavalos7760 you’re not wrong. Likewise, the idea of sitting through a Shakespeare play seems daunting until you’re 25 minutes in and completely lost to the production.
And I would DEF love to see her perform, both in this capacity and the dream, with Will Ramos.
My Ex... performed in classical music shows. Im a metal head. IT WAS FUCKIN AMAZING!
I'm a metalhead (bassist) who went through university for music. Seriously, go to an opera if you can. More than worth it.
@@ferox965 Yep. Dated a chick that was in college symphony. I went to an opera with her once. As a metal head I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was awesome.
So amazing to see her practicing what she preaches! So many opera singers just focus on the technique and look like robots or mannequins up there singing. She conveys real emotion! Enough to even get a little bit of meaning in spite of not knowing the language.
Kind of like an Operatic version of Lara Fabian.
Ehhh the really good ones are definitely expressive. Most of the time they are conveying a story and have to have to show specific emotions at certain times.
@@toddstevens13 Loved that comparison.
At that level, they do study in the primary languages in which the operas are composed. it is necessary for proper form and pronunciation. I am always blown away by the abilities honed to perfection demonstrated by artists of all kinds, but especially vocalists.
@@horscategorie Yes! It's that very process of honing to a standard of "perfection" or at least aiming towards it, that I enjoy from much of classical music. I hope it never loses support.
This woman is amazing. Her reactions/opinions on other artist performances are entertaining to watch because there is just something about her ability to express untethered emotional thought. She can also speak French and German and sing Italian like nobody's business. If it turned out she knew martial arts I'd start seriously thinking she was the new 5th Element or something.
INCREDIBLE, AMAZING !!
Queen Fabiola of Belgium gave you a standing ovation and applauded with the utmost enthusiasm...that says it all!!!!!!! She was an aristocrat and loved and KNEW Opera very well. That itself if amazing!!!
Here from the Nightwish army. Stayed because holy crap our girl can sing! Elizabeth, you must have worked SO HARD for this! You go, girl!
u r in the wrong paradigm, there was no army before the battlefield-grill musician entered the game, but okay, you entered at the same time
Agree whole-heartedly. And if you are Sarah of Vermont Hills, the world is small indeed.
Notice that her voice is not amplified in any way. Yes, the orchestra is controlling their levels, but she's projecting above everything. Goodness.
Like seriously! Projecting just from her lungs and vocal instrument. She would be so loud to hear in person (still without amplification)!
@@TheSeeking2know You need to find the video where she is asked to sit in with a musician who is trying out guitars at a convention. Little ol Elizabeth, goes sure, and there is a microphone there, and her first note, creates massive intensity and scares the living hell out of everyone there. Almost immediately a hand reaches out and starts to pull the mic away, as Elizabeth kinds of smiles, then apologizes that she has never used a microphone before, etc etc.
@@toddstevens13 you mean "When You're NOT Prepared for the POWER! of an Opera Singer" by Sean Daniel :-)
?? That’s common in opera. Never been to a concert?
Sure, @@fcturner , but it's pretty unusual in the world of YT reacters. :)
And this amazing artist has made herself the beloved sweetheart of millions of TH-cam users and Metalheads - this is the Definition of Genius ❤
Arguably one of the most difficult opera to sing and Elizabeth nails it while making it look easy. She not only has the song memorized, but memorized in a German with the correct pronunciations! Bravo!
Started off as a 'Charismatic' fan, then looked for her education/career info and found THIS video. Was flabbergasted. Became familiar with opera in 1976 while working lights backstage in New York. This is MAJOR talent. Anyone starting here , look for 'Reaction' / The Charismatic Voice. Popular music, sanctified.
"making it look easy"... Ummmm.... I never sweat that much doing anything easy. Juuust saying. Ha ha
For music, this difficult, one usually has to practice it so many times that it's almost not possible to memorize it.
Whenever I watched her reactions I always figured she'd be good but jesus, I never expected this.
Nightwish fans check in here :D.
And also: What a voice and what an interpretation! I'm amazed by such power and control of her voice. Beautiful.
Just came here from her reaction to "Poet and the Pendulum". I totally agree. One of the best performances I've ever seen. Not just singing, Her acting was also spot on.
Yep, came over from Poet and the Pendulum reaction too.
Yeah she also has more power than Tarja and an exquisite vibrato. Judging by this video, if she wanted to she could easily sing all of Tarja's repertoire from Nightwish including Wishmaster which is usually considered the hardest to perform due to the very high tempo but with her agility it shouldn't present a problem.
Raises hand. Wow, her trills are great, too!
Who wants to see her do a duet with Floor Jansen?
I am such a fan of Elizabeth. I grew up in a home with a father who was a famous American classical composer and pianist. My mother was a classically trained singer, but most of her career focused on composing. At the age of 5, I started studying voice, piano and several other instruments. Nobody pushed me to do it, but my love of music was so strong by that age. I had no choice but to pursue it. Over the next 15 years, I studied classical guitar, drums and became a good singer. Good. Not good enough to make a living, but good enough to work in studios, backing up other artists, etc. I've been to operas and classical performances in Vienna, Hamburg, London, New York and Los Angeles. Elizabeth...you are as good as any I have seen or heard. Why? Because many classical singers are so focused on technique that they fail to reach their audience with emotion and passion. In the late 1980s, I was in Vienna and saw Kathleen perform. She was amazing and she did a terrific job connecting with the audience. Her control was stunning. Her pronunciation was perfect. She was at times playful and at times serious. Her ability to sing intervals on pitch with no deviation was stunning...all while changing tempo or intensity. Strauss must have risen from his grave to congratulate her. Well, Elizabeth, you are, in my opinion, her equal. But what I love most about you is the fact that you can appreciate and review pop or rock music, where the singers don't begin to have your skills. My parents always looked down on rock or pop music. They were too damn caught up on pedigree. You on the other hand bring expert analysis, passion and joy to most people who don't know what a chromatic scale is or why it matters. You bring great joy to the masses with your videos and I thank you for what you are doing. I'm a big fan.
Thank you for your post!
What she said.
Kathleen Battle?
Kathleen Battle had way less emotional performance delivery power than Elizabeth! Elizabeth ROCKS the classical world!
Also I heard horror stories of how big of a diva Kathleen was. It turned me off of her.
Absolutely love your review and I hope it gives others encouragement to reach beyond their abilities whether it be Opera/Pop/Rock/Folk or otherwise Thank you so much for your review 💙💜❤🧡💛
This is her performance in the Finals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2011 here in Belgium. I'm not into opera at all, but love her TH-cam channel The Charismatic Voice because of her enthusiasm in reacting to a wide diversity of songs and musical styles. She definitely shows that classical musicians can also be very open minded in music.
Is that like the X Factor of opera?
More like the Nobel prize😊
yes absoutely
Ms Zharoff, I have to apologize! I have become a fan of the charismatic voice because i learned more watching your videos than other critics and from years of practicing in church... but many other voice critics or reactors often have "meh" talent themselves, and I'm not proud of it, but I made assumptions... This performance knocked my socks off! That was a clean, bright, and beautifully resonant! You brought fire!!!
She sure did! Hope you have found ways to apply what you learned from her in your church performances.
You are so right about many vocal teachers lacking the level of talent or training to match those they are reviewing (especially the high-level singers). I do feel that an adequately trained teacher can critique but it is a rare delight to see a vocal coach reactor who's also a world-class singer herself.
It's a sign of strong character to stand up to a false assumption and to correct yourself
she is amaing yes great
And that's the PERFECT example of the difference between singing in an operatic style and true opera. Pure projection, no mic required!!! And damn, she's almost metal! I half expected to see her windmill or something...
Re: windmill:
That is the only way she could have improved this performance. Truly.
I just realized that she didn't use mic in this big space.. OMG I am amezed so much :o
@@csillaj.6714 Quite something, isn't it??? True opera, performed in an opera hall *never* uses microphones and amps. It's all vocal projection technique and a bit the design of the hall.
Elizabeth is not only amazing opera singer but also a gifted ambassador of the opera to new internet audience. I hope it will help popularizing opera.
Yes! I agree with this.
Popularize opera? It's been around for the better part of 500 years now...
@@codymoe4986he means that it may help opera to be more mainstream. Opera may have been around for 500 years and it is famous indeed, but it is not popular by any means.
Yes!
@@codymoe4986But it's still a nichè genre of music. Nowhere near as popular as pop, rock, metal or rap.
This girl who was devestated by the brilliance of Dio singing is a treasure
I have this weird smirk on my face watching certain other "vocal coaches" on YT nowdays. Like, i've found humble gold in Ms Zharoff aka The Charismatic Voice and its given me trust and superpowers to spot all the fakers and pretenders out there.
Well yeah, but her reactions are almost zero technical or explanatory. Then I’d prefer Tara Simon…
I love her expressions and the personality throughout. It's clear she gave it her all and she killed it!
I did not exspect her to be this staggeringly good.
Wow, Elizabeth can sing like this, and yet appreciates Heavy Metal. Kudos to the girl!
Game recognizes game.
Mozart and metal aren't so far divorced from one another as many would think...
@@mrsanity Exactly. I am a metalhead, but I also love opera. Folks like Mozart were the metal of their time.
Nightwish army here for our beautiful and talented Elizabeth 💕
Love watching her analyse the world of rock music.Had no idea she could sing like this.outstanding and so powerful.
An old metal-head here…and I’m utterly shredded by your rendition, Ms. Elizabeth! I may not understand your words, but I can feel your emotion! Thank you for your contribution to the world of music!!
I never realized how talented Elizabeth is!!!
Her voice and technique are off the charts!!
Elizabeth Zharoff might be the most perfect creature ever to walk the earth. I'm smitten.
I wholeheartedly agree, I worship her
She's a goddess yes
Simps
@@dontbothertoreply9755 🤣
I can see why she’s drawn to metal performances. This right here, was so freaking metal. Outstanding.
I'm impressed by Elizabeth as a singer and now understand how she knows so much about singing. Always very expressive and lovely,
What an absolutely incredible performer. Been a fan of Liz and The Charismatic Voice for quite some time, and _this_ is my introduction? Floored. Absolutely floored.
Also, eleven years ago? Woman hasn't aged a _day_ !
Who is from The Charismatic Voice? Fantastic job, Elizabeth!
Jeez she went full on beast mode there.!
No shit. Wow!
No kidding. I thought she was gonna kick somebody’s ass.
I can honestly say that I've never sat through an entire operatic piece. The charismatic wonder nailed it. That's one for the bucket list. 😊
All her reaction videos gained so much credibility in my eyes now.
Wow! This performance IS metal! \m/
Elizabeth might not have realized it at the time, but she WAS metal before she listened to her first note of the genre.
I maintain that metal has taken the mantle of the most creative of the musical arts from opera. I think any metalhead given a decent introduction to opera will become an operahead in no time flat.
Like Wagner. You like heavy metal? HOW ABOUT 900 POUNDS OF BRASS!? HEAVY ENOUGH FOR YOU!? 🤣
bullshit 🤡🤡💩💩
The normal saying is Classical music is Rock/Metal unplugged. The same can be said for Opera. Think about it. How well does a a symphony work backing up a Rock or Metal band. Doesn’t work as well with other genres. Hell you have a Symphonic Metal genre.
Nightwish fan here - I was clapping hands at home at 1:45 am ... Respect
1:53 AM here and SAME
1:45 1:53
Somewhere, maybe on a silver mountain, Ronnie James Dio is reviewing this and loving every minute of it.
Upon conclusion of the song, Elizabeth's facial expression shouts "yeah, that's right...I just sang the $#!+ outta that one!!" Bravo
If you were wondering if the Charismatic Voice had any credibility, I think your got your answer X10 just like I did.
I finally found Elizabeth doing her operatic thing! Try to imagine being in the room with her voice. I can barely. She’s a true gift to all of us. She’s taught me to appreciate life in a whole new way just by watching her unabashed responses to metal songs. Her fluttering eyelashes, her gorgeous smile, everything about her is mind blowing. I loved what she said about Randy Rhoads in particular. I’ll be a forever fan of The Charismatic Voice!
I had heart attack 😭...omg is this charismatic voice that I've been watching recently 🙂..... what a talented woman
Omg my first time Hearing Elizabeth sing
Wow. Now I understand why our girl Elizabeth, aka Charismatic Voice, can react to Floor Jansen's singing with such passion and knowledge!
Funny to see a small channel like this getting overrun by the Nightwish Army. 😁
Nightwish army here -- wow this lady can sing
i will never understand how anyone can sing this way, just amazing
By using every single muscle in the body. Notice how her neck and back were drenched after the performance.
Elizabeth has such a Charismatic Voice! I love it!
The best part of the video is definitely the first 15 or so seconds where you can see her mentally preparing for the task ahead and then softly nodding to the conductor with a "lets do this" look in her eyes. Also at the end i dunno why but it looks like she just wants to give everyone a hug but has to restrain herself and only handshake. Fun fact, elizabeths video of her reacting to herself has more views then this one.
As a former concertmaster, I would have loved to perform this piece with her. Elizabeth has an incredible set of pipes. Love her reaction videos, but her operatic voice blows me away 💜🖤
Not much of an opera fan, but the wondrous power and virtuosity of the performance by Elizabeth blows me away. I could listen for hours…..and will!
This IS 18th Century heavy metal - Mozart, Beethoven, et al were the Ritchie Blackmores and Eddie Van Halens of their era. It's no wonder at all that Elizabeth has developed such a love for the modern masters of metal - her influences were theirs as well.
AMAZING. And YES, Floor Jensen sent me here.
I’m running down the Zharoff rabbit trail tonight!
Holy cow. I had no idea she could sing like this. Brava!!!
“10 minutes of ghastly scales, arpeggios, whizzing up down like fireworks at a fairground.” - Salieri
"There are simply too many notes." - Emperor Joseph II
This is very much a way to show your voice. You don't have to enjoy the music but you have to appreciate the skill and sheer power it takes to sing it.
@@BlindTom61 I concur 100%
THE DIFFERENCES IN VOLUME touch me. She is very emotional in her singing. Powerful lungs. Very physically expressive. The time and effort it takes to get to this level of expertise eludes most of us. Notes I only hit when I stub my toe in the middle of the night. Love her! 😃❤
Diction, internation, and control! You’re in there and you’re selling it. Very good! Most people have no idea what they are being blessed to hear.
Phenomenal woman. Found her as the charismatic voice on youtube reacting to Floor Jansen. Then switched to her website and came here. This extremely gifted woman is a class of her own. I am extremely impressed. Totally blown away. Such a lovely woman, what a charisma, and what a voice. Out of this world. I hope she will sing a duet some day with Floor. That would be an absolute blast.
This is exactly why I respect her vocal analysis! So beautiful in range and style!
Wow! I’ve watched quite a few of her reaction videos and knew that she knew her stuff, but I didn’t imagine her voice to be this professional!! I’m thoroughly impressed to say the least!!
Elizabeth, every time I listen to this, I am awed and overwhelmed by your singing talent. I cannot express my appreciation for your talent, I know you career leads you in different directions these days , but you must get lots of requests from your loyal fans to provide us with songs from you. Hears wishing that happens soon. Not having your voice heard makes humanity sad. You bring joy with your voice.
When she's analyzing others, Lizzie expresses so much with her eyebrows and glances: more than anyone I've ever seen! It's totally alluring! That is her soul peeking out !
After hearing The Charismatic Voice reactions, I just HAD to hear her sing opera. I was NOT disappointed. I am a classical music fan but generally not an Opera fan. However, finally hearing E.Z. sing is a sheer joy!
OMG!!! I have followed CV for years and this is the first time I've heard her !!! 😍 Besides that It's in German.
She's making German sound like Angels.
WOW 😳 Holy...wow. I mean, I knew she's an opera singer, but I had no idea what to expect. Well, she's definitely a true soprano!! Absolutely stunning and breathtaking. WOW.
I wish I could go back in time and be there applauding
Nightwish Army here 💛💚
Completely mesmerized by this video!!! 😍🔥👐
Can watch this over and over again and am still stunned by her voice. Fellow metalhead that learned about Elizabeth from her channel evaluating some of my favorite songs also
Same! I grown to enjoy classical music after playing violin in an orchestra for 8 years, this is amazing
Another metalhead here wanting to hear her sing. Very much not dissapointed. Elizabeth, you have an incredible charismatic voice! I absolutely love it!
Some of those runs are so difficult yet she made it sound so effortless. She is definitely the Charismatic voice.
what a fantastic voice and technique she has. So adorable.
Not only is she gorgeous, but her set of pipes...oh my God 🤯 💖
Her husband is one of three luckiest men on the planet.
I've watched her reaction videos, but this is the first time I've heard her soul.
Who are the other two?
@@plasticmollusc lol, I forgot about this comment. It was a typo. It should've been "the" 😂
Elizabeth is truly the voice of an Angel here on earth that gave me goosebumps for 8 minutes straight.
Bravo
She is a Legend and now the Charismatic Voice!
HOLY SHIT!! What an incredible voice!
Beautifully done by Elizabeth Wacka Wacka Zharoff. Really enjoyed it.
Wacka wacka wacka!
@@TheCharismaticVoice "Wacka wacka" indeed!
I realize everyone else has already said this, but she practices what she preaches x10000! This was incredible!
Damn! I have been watching her reaction videos for awhile and decided on a whim to see if there were any of her singing. I had no idea! She is absolutely amazing...
this is proof that she is a legit vocal instructor!!
Holy Mother of Jesus, is there no end to your talent? Elizabeth, I’m speechless.. 😮
Wow!!!!! That applause at the end means you own the joint.
This is why we care what she thinks. Talent polished to perfection. Brava!
It blows my mind how I can feel I know exactly what she’s singing about while in reality not having even the slightest clue.
It's defiance in the face of torture. (The Protagonist has been captured and awaits her love to rescue her)
She melted faces wow that’s a hell of a talent😊
Sweating, using her whole body to vocalise. ❤
She's so cool, I'm glad people like her exist. W00!
I'm blown away by her power, utter beauty, grace, and charm. New fan.
Ok…i have not the slightest idea as to what the hell i just watched/listened to… as tears roll down my cheeks, i am absolutely speechless! That voice! It’s incredible! Her facial expressions, range, tones & fire in her eyes! Again, not a clue what i just witnessed, but i am fascinated to say the very least!!!
Wow!
If you wanna know more about it, here's a reaction video that she did: th-cam.com/video/TONPtYZeOSQ/w-d-xo.html
Ok... She knows what she's talking about on her channel. Oh yes, she does...
If you are looking for provenance you couldn't ask for more. When they invented the term "practice what you preach" I'll swear they were referring to Elizabeth Zharoff.
To get tickled at her reactions and facial expression while reacting to so many different metal and rocks songs, and then actually not only hearing her but really listen to her sing…literally in tears right now! What an incredible, amazing, and absolutely beautiful singer and performer!!
I came across her channel 'The Charismatic Voice' only yesterday. Have since binged and re-watched her metal reactions - I have never before been into reaction videos ... Not that I needed any proof that she knows what she is talking about! But damn, what a performance! Einfach nur großartig! Would love to see her and Floor (or Simone of Epica) nerd about singing and about complex symphonic metal music!
Same. She's fun to watch, so quirky and genuine.
Wirklich großartig. Ist irgendwie ziemlich nett sie in unserer Muttersprache singen zu hören. :D
@@leone.6190 Sie hat eine Zeitlang in Deutschland gelebt und war hier und da auch Mal im Kulturteil einer Zeitung 😀. Daher kam sie mir bekannt vor als ich ihren Kanal gefunden hab. Sie weiß wovon sie redet wenn sie über gute Performance spricht!
@@jo_g.germany ah, achso. Das ist natürlich noch besser. :D Ich bin mir auch ziemlich sicher, diesen Auftritt im Fernsehen gesehen zu haben. Ich erinner mich aber nicht mehr 100%ig. Is ja schon wieder ein bisschen her. 😅 Ihnen eine schöne Woche!
@@jo_g.germany As an American I must say we need @The_Charismatic_Voice to do some Rammstein reactions!!