I saw her do this in concert when she was in her late 60s. It was exactly the same nearly 20 years later! I saw her twice at this time - about 2010 I think - so it was a once in a life time thing twice - I did watch this on British TV at the time.
Lesley Garrett’s rendition is too harsh and can not control her vocals. Kiri’s rendition is by all means the best I’ve heard this far. Her vocals are smooth and her belting is pure gold.
I haven't heard this song since I sang it when I was about 19! It was in an album by Beverly Sills of old Victor Herbert songs.
Beverly Sills is magnificent and it just flows out of her ; other sopranos play around with it too much which annoys me.
Saw this on her 50th Birthday celebrations back in March 1994, great show indeed.
Only Kiri (and Sills, of course) is able to tackle this aria absolutely perfect.
I saw her do this in concert when she was in her late 60s. It was exactly the same nearly 20 years later! I saw her twice at this time - about 2010 I think - so it was a once in a life time thing twice - I did watch this on British TV at the time.
Please watch my version 🥰
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I was there. Sublime. Thanks for posting.
My favourite soprano.
Best ending ever.
just wow
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Nobody finishes this aria like Kiri~!
She is gorgeous to listen to and her version is subtle yet fun. Loved it.
Only Lesley Garrett had the right personality for this. See
Lesley Garrett "I Want To Be a Prima Donna"
I saw it. KTK has just the right personality. Not that Garrett is bad. ciao
Lesley Garrett’s rendition is too harsh and can not control her vocals. Kiri’s rendition is by all means the best I’ve heard this far. Her vocals are smooth and her belting is pure gold.
I prefer Elina Garanca on Arte Lounge!
she is not a prima donna
In a good way, no, I don't think she is. But she can sure sing!