Amira Willighagen - "Ave Maria" Gomez (Canisius Church, Nijmegen) - Christmas Concert 2015

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  • Amira Willighagen singing Ave Maria (composed by William Gomez).
    Amira is accompanied by her brother Fincent on Violin, her mother Frieda on recorder and her father Gerrit on pipe organ.
    Amira was invited as special guest star by the Nijmegen Men's Choir to perform at their annual Christmas Concert in Amira's hometown Nijmegen. The concert was held in the Petrus Canisius Church on December 19, 2015.
    Choir director : Dion Ritte
    Pianist : Roland Aalbers
    Amira donates her proceeds of this concert to her charity foundation Gelukskinders.
    amira-online.com

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  • @robertgomez2115
    @robertgomez2115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    This arrangement of the Ave Maria was written by my brother William, a short time before his untimely death in 2000. He left us all this beautiful legacy which is now sung throughout the world. He would have been particularly pleased to hear it sung by a young person, as is the case with the enchanting Amira.

    • @shooster5884
      @shooster5884 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      What a beautiful gift your brother left to both singer and listener alike. I love the passion it has inspired in Amira to sing it here. Enchanting is the perfect word for it. I can only imagine how she might sound repeating this performance of your brother's beautiful arrangement in this same church in 5 years time were she to do so. I would certainly like to be in the audience to hear it. It's as if he wrote it for her!

    • @ThePergolesi
      @ThePergolesi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      first time to listen to this piece.Can't help crying .Bravo,Wiliam!

    • @topneorej
      @topneorej 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I'll go to one of her concerts in two weeks. Hope she will sing this one too.

    • @Geke1008
      @Geke1008 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Amira sings this wonderful song with such intensity; she must love it - and will hopefully record it sometime soon and spread your brother’s blessings all over.

    • @shooster5884
      @shooster5884 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm afraid it is not on the published list for her concert in Huizen, but the Ave Maria Mascagna which you will find on her cd Merry Christmas is. Maybe she will have another surprise for us there, as this Gomez she did not announce in advance of last year's concert

  • @MyFormerSelf
    @MyFormerSelf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Dear Amira, I have watched so many of your performances and hearing your beautiful voice brings me great joy. This performance is perhaps your very best. That probably sounds unusual, as in many of your later performances your voice has matured and you now have excellent orchestral backup. This performance, from a technical vocal perspective is absolutely spectacular - perfect breathing control, perfect vibrato, and most of all your high notes are unparalleled. That is one of the most difficult things for a vocalist to achieve. When I hear a vocalist crescendo to a high note, I'm always nervous that it will break at the top, very common -as a baritone I struggle with that. But when you hit a high note, you follow with well rounded decrescendo. So difficult to achieve, you have perfect control of your voice. From an artistic perspective, I can see your complete immersion and intensity on your face. It overwhelms my senses and makes me imagine this is Divine presence within you, like I imagine how one of God's Angels would sing. This is especially revealing when at the end, the magnificent intensity disappears from your face and eyes and you're back from the Devine to being a little girl. Bravo dear Amira. You have more than mere talent, you have a gift that touches hearts and minds.

    • @vivecamitterer6713
      @vivecamitterer6713 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I fully agree and Amira has an innate grace, she pitches heavenly-letting the high notes soar and descend round and gently. I think she enjoys, admires and respects the sheer beauty of this particular arrangement. She is so naturally sweet and modest. I do wish her all the happiness and success to keep this amazing talent to touch hearts so deeply and lasting.

    • @MyFormerSelf
      @MyFormerSelf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@vivecamitterer6713That's an excellent way to describe her high notes - well rounded, falls off like a gentle waterfall, and amazing breath control - no "reaching" to hit the high note without sufficient breath. She sounds like she is breathing and singing using her diaphragm, the muscle layer under your lungs, rather than "head voice". The proper way to sing, especially classical music. Even adult vocalists struggle with this and have to train for years to become second nature. She's doing it at age 10ish, maybe younger in this video (believe her Holland's Got Talent debut was at age 7). Then shortly thereafter was invited by Andre' Rieu to do a solo of Oh Miio Babino Caro with the Johann Strauss Orchestra. Amira is often compared to other child vocalists like Jackie Evancho (who coincidentally is a fellow alumni of my high school, North Allegheny, Wexford, PA decades after me). Jackie is an excellent vocalist in her own right, but the amazing thing about Amira is she didn't start formal vocal training until a couple years after she was " discovered". She learned to sing from listening to opera on TH-cam!

    • @NateAlex10
      @NateAlex10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely 1000%!!! Beyond words.

  • @cheungcheung5812
    @cheungcheung5812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you want to know how an angel looks like, just look at Amira and you will find the answer.

  • @johnduffy2238
    @johnduffy2238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    How this hasn't got millions of views I will never know sung with such heart and emotion

  • @JaapFilius
    @JaapFilius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    How deep can you crawl into the song you are performing...... Very, very deep. This goes beyond "normal" singing. At the end Amira needed a moment to come out of it in "the real world", you can see it clearly. There was something happening in that church. I was not there, but I can see it, can feel it. And I am pretty sure that all the people who were there can remember this beautiful song and that moment as it was yesterday...

    • @julius670
      @julius670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do soooo agree with you🙏something happened in that church,and with me🙏🥰

    • @NateAlex10
      @NateAlex10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I believe this is a miracle from God, and His Holy Spirit working through Amira!!! She is absolutely divinely inspired, and she’s an incredible gift from God!!!

  • @luigimanzoni2705
    @luigimanzoni2705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    How is this even possible. Every time I listen to this it rips at my soul. How does an 11 year old girl sing with such a depth of passion and anguish that it becomes almost unbearable to watch and listen without being able to hold and comfort her at the end. Please God watch over and protect her

    • @paulburgess9796
      @paulburgess9796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Luigi Manzoni: I don't know how old you are, or what state of parenthood you speak from, but you nailed the feelings of the hearts of many with your comment. Love, unsearchable Love, flows from us to this divine-inspired and gifted child. May she read your comment and take it into her heart forever, so that she will continue to sing to us all her life in the way she does here.

    • @luigimanzoni2705
      @luigimanzoni2705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Paul Burgess 70 with two lovely and very talented daughters. I wonder if her parents truly understand tis exceptional gift they are responsible for.
      from time to time I get the feeling they perceived her as a child who was very good at singing. voice coach, language coach, breathing and phrasing, Amira needs the best. Not to force her but make available for her level of interest.
      Amira seems to be such a quick study and so curious and desirous of performing well I think she would just soak it up like a.sponge.
      Her parents know her best and obviously love her and want to protect her childhood I just hope the understand how unique and talented Amira is. I will shut up now.

    • @dafyddllewellyn6636
      @dafyddllewellyn6636 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Watch her documentary "Ave Amira"; it will show you what her priorities are.

    • @edgoudreau2267
      @edgoudreau2267 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Having followed all her documentaries and a bit of what her parents have shared, I believe they do know how gifted Amira is, more than anyone else does. Her parents are in the best position to guide her safely between dual pressures of exploiting her gift and over-sheltering it. I believe that with their feet solidly planted on the ground and their priorities straight, Amira is being allowed to explore and find her own way. What emerges from Amira years down the road is anyone's guess. I for one am really only interested in Amira's present (pun intended). Each new interview, performance and song I hear about is like opening another wrapped gift.

    • @luigimanzoni2705
      @luigimanzoni2705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ed Goudreau Thanks for your response. I have watched all the video interviews etc and it's very obvious Amira is very loved and cared for which is highlighted by her fearless confidence and wonderful character. I guess I am concerned about the quality of her instruction etc. If Amira truley wants to be an opera singer focusing a little more on breathing ,phrasing and language now will help quite a bit later especially avoiding any bad habits. You are correct though we should just enjoy each new performance and the miraculous flowering of her voice. It is none of our business as fans but Amira is so unique as a singer and performer you pray she the best instruction available. Anyway thanks again.

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    if this is not the greatest vocal performance of all time I don't know what is...it's the best I've ever heard...it's beyond BEST...it's just incredible!!

    • @Pasovineyard
      @Pasovineyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I just listened to professionals do this song. Amira owns this.

    • @NateAlex10
      @NateAlex10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      100% agree! Just a stunning gift from God!!!

  • @_player333_
    @_player333_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I can only thank God for having lived to hear the most sublime voice of all time.

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      certainly one of them. nothing I have ever heard equals Amira.

  • @morrisp.5583
    @morrisp.5583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Pure vocal brilliance !!! An angel ? Not for me to judge. But if she's not .... she's as close as there is on THIS planet. Quite possibly the greatest vocal performance ever by a child in a church setting. Almost, but thank goodness not quite .... heart stopping.

    • @NateAlex10
      @NateAlex10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      God’s Holy Spirit was absolutely with Amira that night. This is a miracle of God caught on video!!!

  • @rogerlee5665
    @rogerlee5665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This performance should already have over a million likes. Her voice is exquisite. So lovely. I listen to this almost daily

    • @lonniecole1435
      @lonniecole1435 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The 3 greatest amens ever sung.

  • @sabineausmg9543
    @sabineausmg9543 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is still my favourite performance of the future world star Amira - and I can proudly say that I have watched and listened to (nearly) all of them! Amira, I am sure that in some years your name is named in the same breath with the ones of Maria Callas, Montserrat Caballé, Anna Netrebko and other world famous opera stars!

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    incredible....I'm quite sure I have never seen nor heard ANYTHING quite like this...certainly one of the greatest singing performances ever
    recorded.

  • @SandroMireno
    @SandroMireno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the cleanest record in all aspects I've ever heard! thank you!you are an angel! I cry every time I watch it. it cleanses my soul!

  • @carolann5338
    @carolann5338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    AMIRA is an outstanding opera singer..... and 11 years old at this concert......and I once told her dad that she is the 8th Wonder of the World......and of course, I am right......!!!! BRAVO.....!!!!

  • @paulburgess9796
    @paulburgess9796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    What a superb performance. She raises the roof! So many perfect notes, such feeling that only she can add, because she is so at home performing. No Ave Maria comes close to the feeling she expresses here. Truly, she slips into another place inside the music. Bravo, Amira.

  • @paulburgess9796
    @paulburgess9796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fincent played his perfect for her. He is learning and will only get better and better, because he has a perfect ear for the sounds. I love that the whole family worked together for this.

  • @charlesdaley5482
    @charlesdaley5482 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I cannot believe I am hearing what I am hearing!!! This is truly amazing!!!

  • @danielmills9863
    @danielmills9863 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is now my favorite version and rendition of Ave Maria. As Amira has performed several (3?) versions of Ave Maria, each successive one has become my favorite until I hear another version -- done, of course, by Amira. To me, this version is the most beautiful song I have heard in my 71 years. I both smile and cry when I watch Amira sing this Ave Maria. I noticed her intensity of feeling throughout. Amira really put her heart and soul into this, it seems more than in anything else she has performed.

    • @cmlarose50
      @cmlarose50 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's as if she is singing directly to Jesus' mother, Mary.

  • @unterdeneichen1913
    @unterdeneichen1913 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liebe Amira und Familie,
    ich liebe diese Aufnahme. Vielen Dank dafür. Möge Gott mit ihnen allen sein.
    Liebe Grüsse aus Deutschland

  • @tapiolannero
    @tapiolannero 8 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Simply unbelievable performance in this very demanding piece of art.

  • @chrisrussell63
    @chrisrussell63 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I first stumbled upon this video, I watched it on large screen at least 5 times through, and had tears in my eyes each time. It's ironic that Amira's story recalls when she was very young, wanting to be part of a charitable fundraising effort with her brother playing violin and her mother on recorder. She asked what she could perform and was told, "get your own thing". She went to youtube to learn how to sing and discovered herself to be one of the greatest natural talents of the 21st century!

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There is a song which is sung by a world renkowned and respected Tenor,which for personal reasons, I love and have regarded as 'the' most beautiful song ever. But I have to say, this song by this luvlee young lady? is without question equal to it. (she is THAT good!!).

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I just watched Monstserrat, Maria Callas, Strebetko, and Jackie, and out of the lot...it's AMIRA that moves me...she's the greatest of all time...I hope she doesn't loose it during her teenage years...but only gets BETTER...wow. thanks, AMIRA, and happy 13th birthday in two days.

  • @Remnants100
    @Remnants100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Came back for another sprinkle of stardust! This young lady is adding so much joy to my life, as I am sure she is to many more around the world.

  • @jacquidickinson2257
    @jacquidickinson2257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It is a beautiful arrangement, melodic and well balanced....
    Combined with Amira's musicality and sincere deliverance, it has become one of my favourite pieces ROBERT GOMEZ......

  • @geraldweg484
    @geraldweg484 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely Beautiful Amira! Prayers and best wishes for you and your family Amira!

  • @ROC-Taiwan-1945
    @ROC-Taiwan-1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is the most incredible voice I’ve heard ever.

  • @greglawson3665
    @greglawson3665 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I always felt that the OMBC with Andre Rieu was the best, all things considered, that Amira has done. But on reflection, this performance is right up there, especially with the power and passion on display. She was so "in the zone" that her mother and brother could have been playing banjos and penny whistles for all the difference it would have made to her. She was oblivious to all around her except maybe the organ to give her the tempo. This was an outstanding performance, one of many during this period in her relatively short career. Another tour de force by our young star!

    • @jackleavitt1253
      @jackleavitt1253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Greg Lawson....I could not agree with you more. I was going to write a comment but dont think I could improve on what you wrote.

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jackleavitt1253 banjos and pennywhistles...you nailed it...totally immersed. want to see that from AMIRA now...2020.

    • @GabiBliss
      @GabiBliss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Her mother and brother WERE playing banjos and penny-whistles by the sound of it. Almost ruined it, why did they have to steal any of her thunder. Erk.

    • @MyFormerSelf
      @MyFormerSelf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Her performance of O Maria Babino Caro with André Rieu is indeed amazing, especially considering her young age at the time (I think it was soon after she won Holland's Got Talent). What struck me about that performance is that she accurately expresses the emotions of the lyrics on her little face. I've seen even Pavarotti omit the somber emotions of OMBC.

    • @titanbarrett6837
      @titanbarrett6837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      pro tip : watch series on Flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    this was a big surprise. Amira had never sung this in public before this. She explodes this on the world. I can't get over how great this is...I've never heard anything quite like it. And I'm talking in recorded history !

  • @hongchen8566
    @hongchen8566 8 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Her voice touched people's hearts 她的歌声打动人心.

  • @rigelHirsch
    @rigelHirsch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    The divine nature of this baby girl burns to the center of the soul.

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      yeah she can really get down to it...amazing...breaks me up.

    • @beuming1
      @beuming1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am also dutch but this goes beyond nationalities, I admire (Amira) her and also her simplicity and purity...soul warming, healing...

  • @12345meb
    @12345meb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    words cannot express, what a find, hope that song is on the Christmas cd

    • @shooster5884
      @shooster5884 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Michael Brown No Michael it is not, but the Sancta Maria, Panis Angelicus, O Holy Night and Silent Night are .

    • @Antonpreis
      @Antonpreis 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Michael Brown The effort she put into her cd is showing up here, as she is showing very good breath control and dynamics. My cd has been played many times already- a very good mix, not just Christmas music.

  • @znyk8655
    @znyk8655 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Что -то не вероятное. Она все лучше и лучше. За такой талант жизнь отдать можно. Ангел

  • @danielmills9863
    @danielmills9863 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I just listened to two women singing this song. The first sang it in E-flat. The second sang in C. Amira sings it in F, and hers is by far the best rendition there is. Amira so out-classed these two much older women.

  • @RayVandenburg
    @RayVandenburg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    All the time I listen to this video, tears are shedding on my cheeks. Her performance is emotional, powerful and with a remarkable confidence. She's my ultimate favorite female singer, with no one I have this connection. I promised myself to follow Amira the rest of my life. She's become my lifeline in difficult times, gives me strength and comfort for the heart.

    • @thehumanraise2715
      @thehumanraise2715 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You're so right...

    • @thehumanraise2715
      @thehumanraise2715 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      And not the only one

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      yes, Amira seems like a miracle to us who have trudged through the last half of the 20th century.

    • @eleanordixon9678
      @eleanordixon9678 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      What a beautiful thing to say, and so true. She is a flower in an increasingly rotten world. I have to hear her every day.

    • @ZappafansAchilles
      @ZappafansAchilles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      amira gives me hope to live
      I agree completely
      I am convinced that amira is an angel sent by God
      Thank God every day
      Thank you for sending us amira

  • @kathleenbroman9788
    @kathleenbroman9788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow! So nice to hear some of the older Church music again. Amira certainly does justice to it. I've never heard anything like her in my life. My late husband was charmed with her singing and always trying to get me to listen. Now I know what he was talking about. Amira is likely the best opera voice both naturally and trained of all time. So smooth and natural as if she's not even trying. God Bless her and keep her safe always.

  • @Remnants100
    @Remnants100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Such a beautiful rendition of Gomez's 'Ave Maria' perfectly delivered, as if in Prayer. I do believe (even here) dear Amira is singing well within her wonderful range. A privilege as always.

  • @danielmills9863
    @danielmills9863 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    In the last 3 days I have listened to no fewer than 12 other renditions of this beautiful song. Amira is the youngest and the BEST OF ALL OF THEM. Nobody even comes close to this beautiful rendition by Amira. This is my new favorite Amira song.

    • @morrisp.3460
      @morrisp.3460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Daniel Mills ..... I know exactly what you mean ! This version hasn't gotten the fanfare IMHO it deserves. It may not have the big orchestra, and it may not be the best of recordings, but her voice could drill through stone here. It is that powerful a rendition. Absolutely mind-blowing !!!

    • @rainieresguerra7486
      @rainieresguerra7486 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You said it perfectly. 🙏

    • @danielmills9863
      @danielmills9863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@morrisp.3460 I have listened to three more singers perform this song, and they don't measure up to Amira's rendition. Of the 16 people I have heard performing this song, Amira is the youngest by many years. Her rendition is by far the best! The feeling Amira puts into this song is mature beyond her years. She is the only one who doesn't take a breath between the last high note and the next note (word), "Dio" -- which totally makes this Ave Maria my favorite. I make it a point to have this the last thing I listen to before I go to sleep!

    • @morrisp.5583
      @morrisp.5583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danielmills9863 .... This will always be one of my favourite Amira performances. As you say Daniel......beyond her years here. She was in full ' heart and soul ' mode during this performance. No exaggerated mannerisms, just pure vocal brilliance ! And at 11 years of age ! Just astonishing rendition. You know when Amira closes her eyes and high notes are coming.....you had better hang on. Whenever my eyes need a good flush, I come back to this performance. In case you missed it, this video was reacted to by " Zeus Reaction Videos " here on TH-cam. See..... " Zeus Reacts, Amira 'Ave Maria' Gomez ". Quite the reaction. A new huge Amira fan.

    • @beuming1
      @beuming1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@morrisp.5583 zeer goed invoelende reactie van Zeus, door iemand met een zuidelijke passie..

  • @maryannedavid6983
    @maryannedavid6983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So very beautiful.

  • @mikebarnard7957
    @mikebarnard7957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    For some unfathomable reason I missed playing this upload from this concert. I've heard all the other amazing performances by Amira many times over, but this one, which I have just heard for the first time, is particularly spectacular. Words almost fail me in describing the sheer beauty of her voice as displayed to perfection here. Couldn't contain the tears! I'm due to see Amira at her 2017 Xmas concert shortly and I can't wait!

  • @highcking
    @highcking 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Spectacular singing. Amira is gaining breath control and is now able to phrase dramatically and use diminuendo. Having a naturally beautiful instrument is a gift of Nature, but the key to success in opera is intelligence, the ability to learn the needed skills. She has that asset in abundance.

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I don't think any sound system can do Amira justice...microphones are for recording, not for amplifying her singing...Amira should sing in acoustically designed opera halls. This performance is too big for the church it's in, bust the seams! really incredible. I've never seen anything like it.

  • @patrickschoenpflug
    @patrickschoenpflug 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It’s so hard fathom a girl at 11 years of age with a voice a woman of 25,amazing does not describe this girl I don’t think a word has been invented for Amira, and now she is 15 years old and her voice is only getting stronger more controlled each song she sings.Thank you Amira for this beautiful song that you sung beautifully and for kind and lovely ♥️ heart👍🏻🌹🌺💐🌼🥀🌷🌸😍👍🏻

  • @akkarinMKIV
    @akkarinMKIV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great! Also nice to see her proud mom who almost forgets to play, and Fincent who laughs at her!

  • @MrTreehugger50
    @MrTreehugger50 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    First time I have seen this and man was absolutely blown away those tones just smashed into my heart just had to listen intently as could not see because of the tears amazing 👏👏💟

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that;s the way it always is Paddy...right there with you.

  • @kridlatec
    @kridlatec 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Such Amira's moments of grace are amazing. Indeed, it's something like an ancient soul speaks. Hope, she'll not lose this gift and would work hard to become a mature artist. We know: many child prodigies can't realize themselves in adulthood... But many people want to believe, that her talant would open and open like a flower! And this one was very touching perfomance!)
    Merry Christmas to all of you! With best regards from Russia.

  • @Portugal2100
    @Portugal2100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    every single person in this world should listen Amira singing this beautiful rendition to Our Lady and not only once, but everyday, like I do, your day will be better, trust me!
    How I am happy to still be in this world to see your performances Amira.
    Many Thanks

    • @mbeatriz2350
      @mbeatriz2350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Olá! Sou Portuguesa também! E com mt orgulho

    • @mbeatriz2350
      @mbeatriz2350 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Canto ópera também! Se quiser dar uma vista de olhos no meu canal

  • @russthomas1887
    @russthomas1887 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    After making myself listen to a lot of opera, I've come to the conclusion that Amira is NOT normal. There are good singer and great singers, Ten notches above them sit's a singing marvel that has no equal. Amira's timing, tone and style are what sets her apart.

    • @shooster5884
      @shooster5884 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Your last sentence hits the mark. She is somehow different to other singers her age in her self contained passion and it comes out as you said, and touches people deeply.

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I am not really able to deal with what Amira is putting out. It's too good. Not of this Earth. It's beyond what I could imagine. But there she is ...doing it. Changes the whole game of life...pushes the boundary out about a mile. Just incredible. Very inspiring. thanks Girl.

    • @luigimanzoni2705
      @luigimanzoni2705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      +shooster it's true. amira once said when she closes her eyes she is really into the music and feels like she's flying. more passion and emotion in this song that I've ever heard. even from adult singers. look closely at her face, she's lost.so amazing and beautiful.

    • @rainieresguerra7486
      @rainieresguerra7486 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I re-visited this today (Aug 18, 2018) and I have to say that you are absolutely right. No one compares to this girl..NO ONE.

    • @anabellesabangan7565
      @anabellesabangan7565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I so much agree with you. A gift from God to us!

  • @delpht
    @delpht 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dear lord ! This is breathtaking ! What a voice ! What a presence

  • @pdcrews100
    @pdcrews100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This piece is where Amira's soul shines through!!! Her power and heart are all in for this and GOD HELP US if she is holding back here!!! What a privilege it is to be alive during her time on this earth. Thank you Amira for what your voice is doing to all of our souls.

    • @eleanordixon9678
      @eleanordixon9678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Phillip Crews What a wonderful thing to say, and how very true.😊

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    O,M,C! What a voice! I'm not ashamed to say that the hairs on my neck are vertical and there's a lump in my throat that simply wont go down. ( I guess some wounds just are not meant to heal!). This young lady is truly THE 'find of the century'. I hope she's looked after very well. Tc now every1.

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      this is a bizarre video in that the background has a group of old white men who are trying desperately to show zero emotion, Amira's accompaniment is a clown show, and the video is totally amateurish....but out of it all AMIRA is locked in producing the highest quality operatic art possibly EVER RECORdED....it is truly bizarre as if the Hope Diamond were being displaced at a neighborhood yard sale.

    • @jacquidickinson2257
      @jacquidickinson2257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is her mum on the recorder, her brother playing the violin and her father playing the organ...a family affair...
      BUT
      She is truly the shining star...
      AND the beautiful song that she is so stunningly singing..😍

    • @1wannabee1
      @1wannabee1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacquidickinson2257 The fact that Amira is only supported by a violin,a recorder and an organ, yet the performance still is un-believably remarkable,which proves the quality of her beautiful vocal quality. For me? Amira's voice stands alone,especially considering her age and experience.

  • @africo9104
    @africo9104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    She Doesn’t need prompting, she just closes her eyes and goes with her inner soul.

    • @BabuBabu-wr9mm
      @BabuBabu-wr9mm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "she just closes her eyes and goes with her inner soul"

  • @alanmunch5779
    @alanmunch5779 8 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I was privileged to be there and feel we experienced something extraordinary, gripping, so beautiful...

    • @Antonpreis
      @Antonpreis 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Alan Munch Lucky you - it's a long way to go from New Zealand!

    • @laural.christeson3906
      @laural.christeson3906 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Alan Munch Nice penguins!

    • @theodoremcgee334
      @theodoremcgee334 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Alan Munch I'm very jealous of this Alan... :)

    • @manolo1609
      @manolo1609 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Alan Munch Did you see her spaceship leave the building at the end?

    • @pdcrews100
      @pdcrews100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Alan Munch -- Mr. Munch, I was wondering if you had some time to answer a few questions about the performances that you have seen of Amira? If so, please email me at 12026793c@gmail.com. Thank you.

  • @AlwaysFTI
    @AlwaysFTI 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    amira... your voice touches people' souls, give people hope, and bring so much happiness to us

  • @edmundoserrano2869
    @edmundoserrano2869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow! Beautiful rendition as if she was praying. I view this Ave Maria video of Amira once a week. It gives joy and peace every time I hear it.

  • @GCK50
    @GCK50 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She's a great talent, and a sweet, lovely girl.

  • @Giovanna-tw5zz
    @Giovanna-tw5zz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    3:34 H O W.
    Like really, how is possible that a voice like THAT is coming from a tiny body of a young child. Oh my God. I truly think that this is how heaven sounds like.

  • @luizcarlosguimaraes2268
    @luizcarlosguimaraes2268 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A MAIOR CANTORA DE TODOS TEMPOS! ELA CANTA COM A ALMA!

  • @fransgroeningenvan6889
    @fransgroeningenvan6889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Zulke mooie warme commentaren, op zo'n prachtige stem en Amira, ik kan niet genoeg van je krijgen, je bent een zegen en Godsgeschenk voor deze tijd

  • @tiger2249
    @tiger2249 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amira , why are you so beautiful? . Why do you sing so beautiful? . Thanks for singing for us. Love.

  • @1masanupuri
    @1masanupuri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    In her hometown,with the family,she sing without any pressure,very naturally.This performance is the best,so far.

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      in the church of St. Peter Canisius S.J. who is responsible for adding the second part of the "Hail Mary" prayer...a girl by the name of Amira sings the "Ave Maria" like it has never been sung before...in her hometown...which is the hometown of Peter Canisius...it's incredible. God was listening, the angels were listening, the Virgin Mary was listening...to this odd but historic recording of an all time great vocal performance.

    • @ROCROCROC1
      @ROCROCROC1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Outside of the accompanied, this could be the greatest individual performance ever sung. Intense, precise, majestic - beautiful. I am thankful to have been able to see and hear it.

  • @avril8918
    @avril8918 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    loving the guy in the choir drying his eyes while trying not to let on just how this performance of Amiras affected him she just gets better and better

  • @robwuck7782
    @robwuck7782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lay down in bed with low fever. (Not corona). Listen to this beautiful song! For me one of my favorit. So intense. So breath taking! Wow!!

  • @cuauhtemocvillegas6621
    @cuauhtemocvillegas6621 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Amira, I never be no body fan. no after I lessening you, you take my hearth.

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I sure hope AMIRA records this for her NEW ALBUM...her third!

  • @hakanselvander9071
    @hakanselvander9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is the best voice I have heard in the holy universe...incredible ❤️

  • @passqualecaiazza7728
    @passqualecaiazza7728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolute beautiful voice. I never tier to listen to her. At any age

  • @steverichvalsky4322
    @steverichvalsky4322 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    WOW! That was.........stunning! What an absolutely beautiful voice.

  • @janicedusdale5189
    @janicedusdale5189 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I get tears in my eyes when she sings; no matter what the song. Does anyone know why this happens?

    • @mikebarnard7957
      @mikebarnard7957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Janice, it's because of the purity and beauty of her voice that this sweet child achieves that touches our hearts and moves anyone who has a soul. Combine that with her heartfelt performances and pitch perfect vocals and the tears will inevitably flow! Now at 14, Amira has a voice that is powerful yet still retaining its purity, and as she approaches adulthood the maturity she demonstrates in her performances belies her age and still engenders the same emotional reaction from me every time!

  • @paulburgess9796
    @paulburgess9796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amira, there will never be a finer family support for your wonderful singing. Cherish it always. The love of your family makes this video very special.

  • @paulburgess9796
    @paulburgess9796 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Bravo, Fincent! You did your part beautifully. Never worry about comparisons: you are in your own sphere.

  • @mortimerzilch2608
    @mortimerzilch2608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    December 8, 2022 Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Amira singing in the Catholic church of St. Peter Canisius - both from the same town in The Netherlands. Peter Canisius is credited with completing the second half of the "Hail Mary". Here is ssomething great, timeless, sublime, full of grace.

  • @stationofdreams8242
    @stationofdreams8242 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Truly amazing what this girl can do. She just gets better and better. This performance was out of this world.

    • @tomten8663
      @tomten8663 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +StationOfdreams look at the IJsland preformance to,it will blow your mind

  • @onabush4966
    @onabush4966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    BravoAmira

  • @ukdodger
    @ukdodger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Has to be the most beautiful thing I've ever heard

  • @stevejulietb1590
    @stevejulietb1590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The more I listen to this I come to realise this is a truly great singing performance (despite the errant recorder playing!)
    Well done Amira one of your very best.

  • @oastie3
    @oastie3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This young lady is truly amazing. From the richness of her lower register to the easy power of the high notes this voice should be coming from a much more mature frame. I don’t question how she manages it, I just glory in its beauty. She takes us to a higher plane. From her winning Holland's Got Talent at age 9 (?) she has steadily matured. It has been rightly said that she has the voice of an angel. Is it true that she is largely self-taught? If so, it just makes her achievement all the greater.

  • @avril8918
    @avril8918 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've been watching Amira since she first appeared on Hollands got talent and she just gets better and better this has to be my favourite hope she records this loving listening to you angel keep it up you are wonderful

  • @raymondmorgan2041
    @raymondmorgan2041 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sy is amper in 'n musikale beswyming in hierdie uitvoering voordat sy terugkeer na die werklikheid.

  • @tapiolannero
    @tapiolannero 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I used to hear large variety of musik but now I am charmed by Amira!

  • @jimmyfutch6959
    @jimmyfutch6959 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I keep coming back to this heartfelt amazing performance. It just blows me away! Also I believe that youtube statistics show it to be one of her top trending videos!

  • @draco_bane
    @draco_bane 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    even with all the miss-steps in the score...:)
    I feel this to be better than Bach's arrangement...
    Amira did your brother justice, Robert... an amazing performance.

  • @verocimil
    @verocimil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What actually surrounds Amira is the unwavering and undisturbed, pure connection to the divine in which she is fully immersed and that protects her in her firm and gentle celestial presence; a presence full of light, love, dedication and certainty, where there is no doubt anymore and where all is in alignment with a higher reality: with the heavenly kingdom she stems from, the heavenly kingdom we all stem from; but she is the strong reminder with whom God has now gifted humanity, unmistakeably capable to allude to those ethereal realms and to the direction that brings us back to our spiritual homes. Such an imperturbable peace and outpouring of confidence, pure and generous in its character, responsive and attainable to all those who through Amira can witness a change in the direction of their hearts that endows them to receive all those unparalleled beautiful higher blessings!
    We don’t need to add anything to the divine, but rather make ourselves a vessel where the divine can shine in and dwell. That is why all is so pure and genuine in Amira’s voice and musical expression, an expression that is entirely unpretentious and that within herself has become a synonym of true, unaltered wisdom and manifestation, where the Spirit can speak through in His willingness, to which she has opened herself in the most formidable and glorifying way. That is what distinguishes her and makes her stand on her own in today’s world, but at the same time is there, ready and available to all of us. That is what Amira is showing us with all that simplicity, determination, tenderness and celestial spark, with all that uniqueness that emanates from God and that she is willing to share with all those who are ready and willing to receive.
    Let us not forget, but turn ourselves to this one Source, seeking the internal awakening, every morning and ever night, cultivating the proper feelings and sparking the thoughts within us that help and encourage us to overcome and to fill our souls with divine purposes.

  • @claudegadret9110
    @claudegadret9110 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oscar wilde said:"music puts the soul in harmony with all that exists":this is the effect produced by Amira with her inspired interpretations.

  • @christopherlouisosborne8032
    @christopherlouisosborne8032 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Fincent and Amira are so fortunate to have such supportive parents.Really great to see - love it.

  • @lesyarosa8091
    @lesyarosa8091 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How lovely, her brother is playing 😍😍👏👏👏🙏⚘⚘

  • @redboysam5702
    @redboysam5702 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    If there's such a thing as being in a zone singing ... she definitely shot that down ... Omg

    • @tomten8663
      @tomten8663 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Bernard Sam .YEH.Amira,s voice is DYNAMITE. Really really one of a kind.

  • @purnapoosmom
    @purnapoosmom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What a sweet and wonderful Mother she must have. How happy that this whole family is Blessing the world in this way. Inspiring a world that needs beauty and kindness of a family.

    • @stevenM8282
      @stevenM8282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was a family affair. Momma, Pappa, and Devoted Brother.

  • @nataliepaulkaraitiana8974
    @nataliepaulkaraitiana8974 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    listening again, well done Amira!

  • @Seleuce
    @Seleuce 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Like a nightingale in a flock of ducks! I rarely listen to child singers. This remakably gifted girl, however, changed my habbits.

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    (that smile at the end? sooooo dignified!). Huggs

    • @mortimerzilch2608
      @mortimerzilch2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      she lands at the end and comes back to earth from wherever she is singing from.

    • @thehumanraise2715
      @thehumanraise2715 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth...!

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You have here, a simple violin, an organ and a recorder as musical back up. You have NO special tuners, or instruments in an attempt to improve things. What you have? is a voice that is pure, comes direct from this young lady's soul. THAT you simply can NOT improve. (pst! I always listen to this while I'm alone..... for some strange reason).

    • @frankbuffhan3914
      @frankbuffhan3914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      J

    • @beuming1
      @beuming1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      listen also brothers Jussen Bach:Gottes Zeit is die allerbeste Zeit, dutch masters !!!!!!!!!

  • @lesgrimwood3621
    @lesgrimwood3621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Every note rings like a bell. Amira now appears to be extending her range into the lower Mezzo at age 14/15 again every note ringing like a tuning fork. But coupled with this superbly beautiful stradivarius voice is stage presence bar none. All those new to this little wonder look at her performances on youtube starting with HGT Babbino to the present day.

  • @theodoremcgee334
    @theodoremcgee334 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I enjoy how nothing distracts this girl Amira; from the balloon popping in the finals of HGT during her Nessun Droma and now this with her brother and mother muffing the score. Wonderful - Great to see her career is also a family career, all involved - what joy.

    • @danielmills9863
      @danielmills9863 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Theodore McGee -- I noticed that Frieda and Fincent muffed a little, but didn't want to say so until you did. Considering Amira's flawless performance, the muffing is forgivable. This is my favorite video of the beautiful Amira!

  • @mikebarnard7957
    @mikebarnard7957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Those "dislikes" must be heartless and soulless creatures of the night with no capacity whatsoever to appreciate what is, by any standards, a truly remarkable and beautifully sung performance of a great composition. Tone deaf and brain dead to boot!
    To think Amira was only 11 years old then, makes the performance even more astounding. Her voice is now maturing wonderfully and at 13 years old she is becoming an elegant and beautiful young lady with outstanding prospects as a professional operatic soprano of the highest quality, should she so choose to pursue that career.

    • @granttrumbo7937
      @granttrumbo7937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I've heard Amira sing this on a private recording by her manager at 13 years of age It is amazing. I'm still hoping it will be on her 3rd CD.

    • @jackleavitt1253
      @jackleavitt1253 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mike Barnard I think you were being too kind to her detractors....this is one of most beautiful performances EVER....

  • @tovelynnhaagensen3491
    @tovelynnhaagensen3491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank God that someone documented this moment

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've just watched Amira when she won HGT singing Nesum Dorma. You can clearly see how she has already improved by listening to her singing here. She is just truly amazing and lets hope we hear lots more of her in the future. ( I can wait). Tc cutie, x

  • @redrockx1
    @redrockx1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    to be fair and objective, I listened to other singers' version of this William Gomez composition...all from TH-cam though...all of them are good but Amira's version is, from my non musical expert opinion, the best...at 2:29 - 2:35 and at 3:48 - 3:54, gave me the reason to conclude...all of them paused or stopped at "madre de dios" part/lyric...but not Amira who continued and extended the 'note'...remarkable...to hear is to believe

  • @1wannabee1
    @1wannabee1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I have watched these talent shows from all around the world on u-tube. As yet! I have NOT come across ANY singer that comes close to Amira. Here? basically all you have is an organ to accompany her yet she STILL brings the hairs up on the back of your neck as you listen to her. I have this tendancy to look at the 'eyes' of people when they perform. AS we all know, the eyes can NOT lie and if you look at Amira's eyes when she sings? you can clearly see that she simply goes to a place somewhere. Its not fake! Its honest, its genuine and it is VERY rare, as is Amira. Tc cutie, stay safe.

    • @stevenM8282
      @stevenM8282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amira really doesn't really need any back up her voice is her instrument, and not a better one on earth.

  • @Ramblinman-qn4fg
    @Ramblinman-qn4fg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Natural born singer with superb tonal quality and note control. she brings me to tears on this song. hope she continues singing. she is one of the purest vocalists in the world. a very charming girl . lots of luck to her..