Schubert - Ave Maria - Deanna Durbin

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.พ. 2008
  • Deanna Durbin, at age 18, singing Franz Schubert's masterpiece. Here is what Schubert had to say about this song, in a letter to his father:
    "My new songs from Scott's 'Lady of the Lake' especially had much success. They also wondered greatly at my piety, which I expressed in a hymn to the Holy Virgin and which, it appears, grips every soul and turns it to devotion."
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    Ave Maria
    Gratia plena
    Maria, gratia plena
    Maria, gratia plena
    Ave, ave dominus
    Dominus tecum
    Benedicta tu in mulieribus
    Et benedictus
    Et benedictus fructus ventris
    Tuae, Jesus.
    Ave Maria
    Ave Maria
    Mater Dei
    Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
    Ora, ora pro nobis
    Ora, ora pro nobis peccatoribus
    Nunc et in hora mortis
    In hora mortis nostrae
    In hora mortis, mortis nostrae
    In hora mortis nostrae
    Ave Maria
    Amen
    __________________________________________
    Hail Mary,
    full of grace,
    the Lord is with thee;
    blessed art thou among women,
    and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
    Jesus.
    Holy Mary,
    Mother of God,
    pray for us sinners,
    now and at the hour of our death.
    Amen.
    ______________________________________
    The close-ups are of her co-stars in the film: Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Cecilia Loftis, Lewis Howard, Samuel S. Hinds, and the wonderful S.Z. Sakall (Carl the waiter from Casablanca) in his American film debut.
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  • @stuartdurbin4441
    @stuartdurbin4441 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    not only one of the loveliest women in filmdom but one of the loveliest sopranos ever to grace the entertainment industry, and I am very proud to be able to say, a distant relative of mine.

  • @bugsbunny021
    @bugsbunny021 12 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm 54 years old and I can't help crying when I hear this too.

  • @danmingori284
    @danmingori284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I finished my letter to Deanna then set it aside. A week or two had passed and I heard the saddest of news - the world had lost one of the greatest voices of our generations. Losing her voice, her presence, and her beauty was bad enough - losing her legendary talents, the memories she created - was devastating. They, those whom I enjoyed most in this meager lifetime, brought more than laughter and joy to me. Gone are the most enjoyable of friends - she, Deanna, among them.

  • @RosealieWalker
    @RosealieWalker 12 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i was named after deanna. i am now 62 and have just watched her for the first time. no wonder my mother loved her so much. fantastic

  • @katheenperrault9072
    @katheenperrault9072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    So beautiful! My mother had this sung to her by a nurse as she was dying! Tears to my eyes every time I hear it! I love this so much!
    I’m crying now!

  • @artmcpharlin6730
    @artmcpharlin6730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    So beautiful and such a way to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus.

  • @TheLaarni02
    @TheLaarni02 12 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The most beautiful Ave Maria rendition I have ever heard!! Miss Durbin's voice is so smooth, so soothing, so angelic, I want to cry.

  • @MizunoPansaa
    @MizunoPansaa 12 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm a 28 year old woman who only cries under very very rare circumstances. And yet, no matter how many times I watch this, it makes me tear up. I understand exactly where you're coming from. It's heart-breaking beauty!

  • @raydziadzio1058
    @raydziadzio1058 10 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    If Schubert wrote nothing else he would be remembered till the end of time for Ave Maria!

  • @jameshowe50
    @jameshowe50 10 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Mary was my Mothers name. We felt the presence of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes in 1988 as we marched in the evening procession with 10,000 of our closest friends and sang this song. Breath taking!!

  • @gf1001
    @gf1001 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I cannot believe the beauty of her voice, had not heard this for years, Deanna no one comes close to you for voice sheer perfection, RIP angel on earth.now angel in heaven.xx

  • @nevillemurray5045
    @nevillemurray5045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Heartbreakingly beautiful, I can't believe that I have never come across this version before. It makes me wonder what other treasures are out there. Thank you TH-cam.

  • @arthurwalker9767
    @arthurwalker9767 9 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    One of the greatest female voices ever. Pity she lived in the early days of film and recordings. Perfect intonation, breathing, phrasing and rhythm. What more can one want?

  • @t.patrickregan4269
    @t.patrickregan4269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Deanna Durbin is a beautiful beautiful voice beautiful woman 🙏

  • @lnw2715
    @lnw2715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The purest, clearest, most perfect soprano voice ever. Others have lovely qualities also, but she is my favorite!

  • @brucescott3718
    @brucescott3718 8 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    My mother loved Deanna Durbin, and I now know why, what a divine talent.

  • @deloresbenson7846
    @deloresbenson7846 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My mom's favorite song. I love to listen to it and think of her.

  • @daniellanglois89
    @daniellanglois89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Words could never begin to describe Deanna’s pure tone and elegance. She is simply perfect.

  • @MarkDaGardna
    @MarkDaGardna 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All I know is that this was my mothers favorite rendition of this song and is why I love it also....Thank You Deanna.....

  • @day1678
    @day1678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    O Most Blessed among women art thou, Oh holy Mother of God.

  • @frsdonahue
    @frsdonahue 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a blessing! Just beautiful. Always brings tears; and, this is how nuns should look. Good to see all the stars of Hollywood's Golden Years: Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Henry Stephenson and S.Z. Szakall.

  • @candycattles4844
    @candycattles4844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    2019 Oct 13 were is everyone at who watches & listening to her beautiful voice ??

  • @marionlarkin9837
    @marionlarkin9837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My mother sang this at weddings it was her favourite song, soo I had it played at her funeral it is such a magnificent song.

  • @popazz1
    @popazz1 13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am so pleased I have found this.Deanna Durbin had a truly beautiful voice,pure as spring water.As a 50 year old man,seeing this brings back so many happy memories of sitting with my mother on a saturday afternoon to watch the old black and white films.Well done for posting this clip!

  • @pancholom
    @pancholom 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A beautiful singer with a beautiful voice singing one of the most beautiful vocal pieces ever composed

  • @user-vs2hk7cv6w
    @user-vs2hk7cv6w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Потрясающая актриса.

  • @johnbader3094
    @johnbader3094 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    one of the best I've heard. She has a voice of an angel and a face to match.

  • @007jimmymac
    @007jimmymac 11 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    My Mom introduced me to this beautiful singer and we would watch her old movies and of course this piece on you tube. This was the song she remembered as a child and loved this so much. Mom died a few days ago and 'Ave Maria' was played at her funeral mass. I will always think of this with every rosary I offer for her.

  • @ThomasPRegan
    @ThomasPRegan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Deanna durbin a beautiful singer and beautiful woman and may she rest in paradise and peace God bless her 🍀

  • @kathydunnavant2064
    @kathydunnavant2064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Never seen this movie or heard this rendition of This beautiful song! Wonderful!

  • @stuartoneill2663
    @stuartoneill2663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best I've heard yet and I'm still looking

  • @Micelli1947
    @Micelli1947 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Reminds me of my Catholic School Education from 1953-1961. . . .those were the days!! God Bless for posting such a beautiful song!!!

  • @paullaric8537
    @paullaric8537 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Deanna and her voice are both unforgettable. We're so lucky to be able to see and hear her at her best.
    P&D

  • @curtisbrumfield9031
    @curtisbrumfield9031 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    man she put her heart and soul into this song

  • @annbax11
    @annbax11 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    no words need to be spoken, everytime I listen to her beautiful voice, so under rated, yet one of the best, every time she makes me cry, I think I have watched all her movies, especially when she starred with Franchot Tone, I am sure there was more going on there, the chemistry between the both of them was electric.

  • @josephabela9765
    @josephabela9765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She sings from heaven!!

  • @swingsc
    @swingsc 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This rendition of Ave Maria always moves me to tears I've listened to Deanna sing it hundreds of of times over the last 50years, my mother bought the record during WW2 and I found it in a box when I had just become a teenager and loved it ever since. Her voice is wonderful and she was such a lovely lady who wrote to me a couple of times and sent me a signed photo from Mad About Music dedicating the still to me which I sent to her some 30years ago, sadly missed by many LOL R.I.P.

  • @luvlygirl1000
    @luvlygirl1000 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Breath taking, her voice and beauty dares to be❤

  • @petetotaro9510
    @petetotaro9510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Phenomenal as Schubert version is by far the most beautiful Ave Maria one will ever hear!

  • @miltydolan
    @miltydolan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Never again will there be a voice like this.

  • @raymond3193
    @raymond3193 8 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The song Ave Maria is beautiful music from Heaven.

  • @edmundcharles5278
    @edmundcharles5278 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Wow! She was the diva of the 1940s and boy could she sing!

  • @tanbird3811
    @tanbird3811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Her voice is so wonderful...timeless, agelessly sublime!

  • @lynstoneham
    @lynstoneham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Magnificent Voice

  • @mmbmbmbmb
    @mmbmbmbmb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for quoting Franz Schubert's letter to his father! Thanks for sharing this Rarity!

  • @purpleyoshi22
    @purpleyoshi22 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song really grips the soul.

  • @Aussiesound1
    @Aussiesound1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Hard to follow that lovely performance. May the Lord bless her immortal soul Amen

  • @ThomasPRegan
    @ThomasPRegan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Deanna Durbin a beautiful woman and a amazing singer 🍀

  • @paulhamilton7229
    @paulhamilton7229 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    the voice of an angel

  • @susiehepburn1997
    @susiehepburn1997 11 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I adored Deanna, grew up watching all her movies and used to say my prayers that God would give me a voice like hers.. He never did, of course, her's was one in a million.. The fact that she could act too was just icing on the cake.. They just don't make movies like this anymore and they just don't make singers like Deanna..

  • @jhentlekiss
    @jhentlekiss 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Angelic Face with an Angelic voice! what a combination! Truly Heaven Sent!

  • @KIZERVONZINGER
    @KIZERVONZINGER 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love her voice and she was alway so sweet. I love her in anything she made me want to be a singer :)

  • @enterprisebaby
    @enterprisebaby 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely true, and I love the Bach/Gounod piece with Miss Durbin and the choir boys as well. "Ave Maria"--Hail, Mary. "Gratia plena"--full of grace. Doesn't get much more Latin than that!

  • @robertcolon2038
    @robertcolon2038 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful; the golden era of movies.

  • @henryorgel3679
    @henryorgel3679 10 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Thank God - this is what makes life on earth worth living until such time we ascend to Him and hear it forever.

  • @avemariaclark
    @avemariaclark 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That's what I call classic beauty!

  • @happygael
    @happygael 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first true Love I fell in love with her at the Loews valencia In Manhattan years ago.
    her voice is something special

  • @sandie157
    @sandie157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful. My dad loved her voice

  • @ThomasPRegan
    @ThomasPRegan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Deanna Durbin has a beautiful voice 🍀

  • @ronaldwilliamson4762
    @ronaldwilliamson4762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    When movies were not evil

  • @barbn.h.4110
    @barbn.h.4110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredible song with the perfect voice

  • @mitoys3628
    @mitoys3628 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A beautiful lady of my era. She was loved for her acting ability,her beauty,and most of all for her magnificent voice. All teen aged boys of that time were in love with her. Me to.

  • @doloresm7396
    @doloresm7396 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Was just given mint 78 records in a 4 record set of Deanna Durbin and one of the recordings is of Ava Maria. Embarrassed to say I never heard of her. Gorgeous voice with a face to match.

  • @petelovesbevsills
    @petelovesbevsills 15 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just imagine if there was ANYONE living today that could sing just one third as well as Beloved Deanna? The mind boggles desn't it?
    BRAVA Deanna, you were the BEST!!!!!!!!!!

  • @AnneMary49
    @AnneMary49 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Beautiful singing voice...brings tears to your eyes and love in your heart...thanks for sharing

  • @pmajudge
    @pmajudge 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    YEP!!
    THEY COULD SING IN THOSE DAYS!!!!
    R.I.P. DEANNA DURBIN.
    SUPERB&BEAUTIFUL INDEED!!
    FROM(U.K.).

  • @EAMcDonald100
    @EAMcDonald100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    have always loved to hear her sing this...brings tears to my eyes each time

  • @suzy1956ify
    @suzy1956ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Frisson ,frisson , et larmes , j’arrive pas à contrôler mes émotion !!!!

  • @onemexican1
    @onemexican1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It nearly makes me want to convert........very beautiful......so to Deanna....

  • @princessdesigns8439
    @princessdesigns8439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So angelic and heavenly

  • @jewelmarkess
    @jewelmarkess 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R.I.P. I've loved her voice and her movies so much, tried to watch every single one of them. She was a wonderful singer and actress and a great person.

  • @rovingdodge
    @rovingdodge 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song reminds me of my dear Mum who passed away a month ago. I can't put into words how much I miss her. Love you Mum.

  • @GlennTheSadMarinersFan
    @GlennTheSadMarinersFan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Films just can't end any better.

  • @yamatowarp
    @yamatowarp 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    that song always draws me in tears cause its so uplifting spiritually

  • @BalletBabyBoy
    @BalletBabyBoy 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely...one of the most inspired and beautiful songs ever written. Schubert was touched by the muse.

  • @retroman1962
    @retroman1962 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the greatest voices of the 20th century. She inspired Maria Callas and Mario Lanza. RIP Deanna.

  • @jps2102
    @jps2102 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a most beautiful hymn. I dont know why people would want to bash each other. think about the words. absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!! Excellent video and thanks for sharing!!!

  • @neilduff5918
    @neilduff5918 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! I have heard this many times from different singers but "Wow" Deanna's is the nicest of all. Gorgeous. Spine tingling stuff!

  • @sunofgod480
    @sunofgod480 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This is what heavenly angels must look and sound like

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am glad there are many people who love her soprano .
    There will be no national differences in the taste of the song !
    From Tokyo in Japan

  • @mogrady8290
    @mogrady8290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favourite song of all time by Deanna Durbin simply stunning!

  • @Malarkey_1
    @Malarkey_1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    How anyone can give this a thumbs down, is a complete mystery to me?

    • @Malarkey_1
      @Malarkey_1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      My late Father's favourite, great voice :-)

    • @ChristiDiscipulus
      @ChristiDiscipulus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I suppose anti Catholics are blinded by their prejudice and just can't see the beauty in her voice...

    • @RisaGreen
      @RisaGreen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      +Solitary Monarchist I'm not catholic and ave maria is one of my favorite songs

  • @Aussiesound1
    @Aussiesound1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Franz Schubert composition, the melody, the music, the arrangement, the performance by Deanna Durbin all magically woven together to create a masterpiece and to have been there during this scene would have been a moving and spiritual experience.

  • @padilllac
    @padilllac 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this song, a beautiful tribute to the Mother of God. Thank for posting it here.

  • @moyo8356
    @moyo8356 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She has an Angelic face for sure, a powerful voice descended from Heavens to touch the heart of hearts of all mankind.

  • @paulwoolley4957
    @paulwoolley4957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful is the only word needed to describe this lady and her angelic voice. God bless her soul❤️❤️🌹

  • @susansantapola
    @susansantapola 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfecto!!! Mesmerising, moving, devastating, soothing, amazing, uplifting, sad, inspired. xx

  • @kenvee9446
    @kenvee9446 8 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    So nice to hear such a gorgeous version containing the words "Mater Dei"… so often it is omitted.

  • @parkman35
    @parkman35 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great performance for our Blessed Lady...

  • @rogerwoodland6387
    @rogerwoodland6387 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    SO BEAUTIFUL IT MAKES ME WEEP.

  • @maebao
    @maebao 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always love Ave Maria songs, but she make this one even beautifull to hear and to see her singing, love very much, thank u for post that video.

  • @johnward2949
    @johnward2949 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I have all of Deanna durdin movies and never tire of watching them her movies and music bring back a lot off loving memories she will always have a place in my heart

  • @TheLaarni02
    @TheLaarni02 12 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have goosebumps listening to her. What a fantastic sweet operatic voice, so smooth. The best Ave Maria rendition I've heard. Just beautiful!

  • @scififan17401
    @scififan17401 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I get chills each time I hear this version.

  • @LiyaRayn
    @LiyaRayn 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Неповторимая, совершенная Диана Дурбин! Столько счастья и красоты оставила Она у тех, кто имел счастье видеть и слышать ее... Ее фильмы уже стали редким явлением к моменту , когда росла моя дочь, но я делала все, чтобы ей удалось увидеть и услышать это светлое дарование. Спасибо Богу, что он создает такое на радость людям!

  • @emg475
    @emg475 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Imagine having to watch an Advertisment for Budweiser before hearing Ave Maria... welcome to America.. :-(

    • @USSDrumSSN677
      @USSDrumSSN677 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I second this. I hate the TH-cam stupid advertisements interrupting. It really puts me off.

  • @ruthfratti6117
    @ruthfratti6117 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Always loved her singing. Such Greatnes.

  • @odragde16
    @odragde16 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    amazing performance !!! beautiful the voice of an angel

  • @avemariaclark
    @avemariaclark 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a real classic version of this gorgeous piece. I listen to this one on my AVE MARIA playlist when I'm feeling nostalgic about my grandmother, who loved to sing this piece.

  • @rogerwoodland6387
    @rogerwoodland6387 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Deanna durbin a beautiful singer