Well, she didn't continue training as an opera singer after college. I think she certainly had the potential, but that wasn't the direction she chose to go. Of course if she had, she wouldn't necessarily be playing Lady Macbeth.
She could do opera if she wanted. When you watch her interviews though, she made it clear even before entering Julliard that she wanted to end up on Broadway.
OMG! How can I get this play? I have the bootleg of Patti Lupone and the girl that was the substitute for Audra. But it does not have this quality! Please let me know how to get it!!!!
I was lucky enough to have classes with and work with Zoe in graduate school. She was imminent scholar at Florida Atlantic University in the late 80's early 90's. She's very genuine which comes through in her performing.
Audra is a soprano and could have sung opera if she had wanted. But chose Broadway and musicals instead..Some singers like Kelli O Hara Paulo Szott Nathan Gunn and Victoria Clark sing both opera and musicals.But Audra Mc Donald chose to.be an actress more than an.operatic singer Both Zoe and Audra received Tony Awards for their performances in Master Class
I was lucky enough t see her in Porgy & Bess in Cambridge before it transferred to Broadway. I spent the intermission in tears over her " I loves you, Porgy".
@@dianaaljadeff2983 that means NOTHING. You do know that singers can change their voice and even if they don't they still kill it. She didn't sound like a dramatic soprano when she did Dreamgirls, Marie Christine or 110 in the shade. I think Rebecca Cain is a dramatic soprano (don't quote me on that) and she was amazing as Christine.
Terrence McNally, Zoe Caldwell, and Audra McDonald. Three absolute giant talents. Only Audra remains with us. May she continue to grace us with her talent for decades to come.
That teacher was the great Maria Callas! I had the wonderful opportunity of seeing her in a performance of Master Class. I doubt with Andrea was a part of it, but I thought Zoe Caldwell was brilliant!
Maybe she didn't play the most accurate Callas, but her acting from the various clips I've seen really sold the play in ways other actresses could not. Some times one needs to deviate for dramatic effect and for it to really work on stage with a live audience.
There is a 4 (or maybe 3) cd set drawn from tapes that were made from the actual Callas Juilliard master classes and released on the Angel/EMI label. It mentions the work she did behind the scenes to ready herself for performing again and these classes were part of the work since the focus would not be totally on her. The cd set includes the student singing, along with the Callas comments (but nothing about not having a ‘look’) and then Callas singing the same aria but from a complete recording or studio recital.
George Simmel: Please, in these times, get a tight grip and understand that my comment is one made by the Callas character. Please see photos of the before and after Callas when she lost weight. She modeled herself after Audrey Hepburn and BOTH definitely had a look. The only negative is that only Zoe Caldwell attempted an accent of American, Greek tinged Queen’s English when she/Callas speaks.
For anyone who thinks that Ms. Audra McDonald can't perform "high opera", here's proof positive that her talent is unmatched as an artist.
I love Audra. She has great too notes. I just don't see her as a legit opera singer.
Well, she didn't continue training as an opera singer after college. I think she certainly had the potential, but that wasn't the direction she chose to go. Of course if she had, she wouldn't necessarily be playing Lady Macbeth.
+Nathan Graham yes! I think if she continued to train and develop professionally it would have happened. I love her just the way she are!
She could do opera if she wanted. When you watch her interviews though, she made it clear even before entering Julliard that she wanted to end up on Broadway.
I've been saying that she should be an opera singer from the moment she opened her voice. I would love to see her do Carmen or Aida
OMG! How can I get this play? I have the bootleg of Patti Lupone and the girl that was the substitute for Audra. But it does not have this quality! Please let me know how to get it!!!!
Ernesto Sánchez , Patti LuPone was far from Bootleg. Saw her 3 times in the role. Saw Dixie Carter too who blew it out of the water.
@@victordunson719 He didn't call Patti Lupone bootleg, he was saying he had a bootleg copy of the production with Lupone.
Did you know that Patti LUPONE was born in Bootleg Texas but raised in suburban New York? Now you do!
Saw the original Broadway production and fell in love with Audra. She's one of a kind.
how did you see it
That "go on" is literally the shadiest sign of approval I have EVER heard in a masterclass. 🤣
"MURDER HAPPY"
brb dying 😂😂
Zoe Caldwell is intimidating. You have to be on your toes and have your part really well prepared--not just vocally but emotionally as well.
I agree completely, but alas, this is a play - called “Masterclass”…
OMG ......I did not know she had this range in her bag of talents.
"Love Happy? Christmas Morning happy?"
"MURDER HAPPY" I'm dead Audra McDonald is the best.
"MURDER HAPPY !!!"
Just love that
I was lucky enough to have classes with and work with Zoe in graduate school. She was imminent scholar at Florida Atlantic University in the late 80's early 90's. She's very genuine which comes through in her performing.
Eric Bedenbaugh My roommate in the early 80s in Boca Raton had attended FAU. She was only about 20, but was as formidable as Zoe!
May the queen Zoe Caldwell rest in peace and prosperity ♥️
Zoe Caldwell: disapproves
Me, a tone deaf idiot who knows nothing: come on Audra, get your shit together
Audra absolutely nails Vieni t'affretta, I've been trying to find footage of her in this scene for months now!
I WANT TO SEE THE CABALETTA!!! WTF?!?!?!?
Shuga Cain me. too.
Audra is a soprano and could have sung opera if she had wanted. But chose Broadway and musicals instead..Some singers like Kelli O Hara Paulo Szott Nathan Gunn and Victoria Clark sing both opera and musicals.But Audra Mc Donald chose to.be an actress more than an.operatic singer
Both Zoe and Audra received Tony Awards for their performances in Master Class
But she has a look!!
She actually did opera before having a major career on Broadway , im not even an Audra fan but i know that
Is there anything this lady can't do?
+anjelheaven Fly...although it hasn't been confirmed so I wouldn't put it past her.
+tntbandit5 Lol Right!
anjelheaven she's amazing, have u ever seen her live? I did for the 1st time last year...i still remain in awe!
tntbandit5 I saw her in A Raisin in the Sun in 2004. She was fantastic but, unfortunately, it wasn't a musical role. :-(
anjelheaven but it was pure Audra acting, that still rocks!
Audra is an insanely good actress
Two magnificent stars. So sad to hear of Caldwell’s passing.
I have been searching for footage of this performance FOR YEARS! THANK YOU for sharing this scene.
I was lucky enough t see her in Porgy & Bess in Cambridge before it transferred to Broadway. I spent the intermission in tears over her " I loves you, Porgy".
*_MURDER_* HAPPY
This woman is ridiculously brilliant!
is there a way to get the full show? I need it immediately!!!!
YES please! They don't have Audra taped in the Lincoln Center archives and I want to see her so badly.
That makes two of us!
3 of us!!!! This is outstanding!!!!
Amazing!Thanks for sharing.Any way to get a recording of the whole show?
Awww baby Audra
I would have paid good money to see her Audra play Christine.
Not a voice for Christine.Audrey is a dramatic soprano not a light soprano as is Sarah Brightman or was Rebecca Luker who played the role on stage
@@dianaaljadeff2983 that means NOTHING. You do know that singers can change their voice and even if they don't they still kill it. She didn't sound like a dramatic soprano when she did Dreamgirls, Marie Christine or 110 in the shade.
I think Rebecca Cain is a dramatic soprano (don't quote me on that) and she was amazing as Christine.
Terrence McNally, Zoe Caldwell, and Audra McDonald. Three absolute giant talents. Only Audra remains with us. May she continue to grace us with her talent for decades to come.
The teacher is so dramatic LOL 😂 LOVE this!!! they are such a good pair on stage Can’t stop laughing 😆
That teacher was the great Maria Callas! I had the wonderful opportunity of seeing her in a performance of Master Class. I doubt with Andrea was a part of it, but I thought Zoe Caldwell was brilliant!
Wow I love Audra.
Zoe is mind blowing.
Audra - Terence - Zoe - IMPOSSIBLE TO GET HIGHER TALENTWISE.
Jesus, this was electrifying!
Love Audra - Zoe not so much
Holy crap! The electricity on that stage could have lit all of New York City!!!
I LOOOOOOOOVE HERRRRRRR SHE IS MY FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow! Thank you for this!
RIP ZOE CADWELL.
I saw this at the Taper! Pure brilliance.
RIP Terrence McNally.
Zoe Caldwell has always been the greatest.
Hillary happy....
I want a copy of this show!!!!
Sublime!
I saw Miss Caldwell in that performance but the pantomime was unbearable to anyone who revered La Callas
Maybe she didn't play the most accurate Callas, but her acting from the various clips I've seen really sold the play in ways other actresses could not. Some times one needs to deviate for dramatic effect and for it to really work on stage with a live audience.
There is a 4 (or maybe 3) cd set drawn from tapes that were made from the actual Callas Juilliard master classes and released on the Angel/EMI label. It mentions the work she did behind the scenes to ready herself for performing again and these classes were part of the work since the focus would not be totally on her. The cd set includes the student singing, along with the Callas comments (but nothing about not having a ‘look’) and then Callas singing the same aria but from a complete recording or studio recital.
@@johnpickford4222 that is another matter altogether
@@SDoesNotKnow as I said unless you sat through the whole performance you do not have a true understanding of the pantomime
George Simmel: Please, in these times, get a tight grip and understand that my comment is one made by the Callas character. Please see photos of the before and after Callas when she lost weight. She modeled herself after Audrey Hepburn and BOTH definitely had a look. The only negative is that only Zoe Caldwell attempted an accent of American, Greek tinged Queen’s English when she/Callas speaks.
This is incredible
She is extraordinary
she’s so AMAZING
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