I have to be totally honest & say I had never heard of Kimmy Skota until I found her on TH-cam! This lady is an absolute sensation & to listen to her voice is just pure magic! Has she ever preformed in England because if not & she does come to England I will be first at the box office to collect my ticket!
Her voice has a vulnerable quality to it that I absolutely adore, it adds an extra emotional layer. My favorite of all the sopranos Andre has featured over the years
Such a beautiful voice. So appreciated the opportunity to listen to such singing talent. A lovely woman. She deserved all the recognition. Hope all goes well for her career.
I have never heard a young singer with such a rich voice, and can not at all imagine a more beautiful performance of Vilja. As this fantastic singer surprisingly closed her career, we can only respect her decision and hope it was the right one for her. And gratefully return, again and again, to the treasures she gave us here on TH-cam.
@øyesteinwangen I copy what you say. Me an my now 7 year old boy listen to this tune when he is gonna sleep every night for +1-2 year now. He asks for Vilja every night
@@claranorell5748 Thank you so much for your beautiful and touching answer. Your son asking for Vilja every night would for sure touch Kimmy Skota a lot too, if she knew. My very best regards to both of you
DEFINITELY THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL What a most beautiful lady.., her singing gets into the DEPTHS of your soul and brings water to your eyes together with a deep expression of human feeling and happiness. WE YOUR AUDIENCE LOVE YOU PLENTY KIMMY......, AND WILL FOREVERMORE. LONG MAY YOU LIVE. WE LOVE YOU., WE LOVE YOU.
In a world where Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Niki Minaj exist, I am so very happy there is the beautiful magic of Kimmy Skota. Her voice is absolutely astounding. So clean and clear. All the very best in your career in music, Kimmy. I am enthralled, and fortunate to be able to hear your marvellous voice. I hope you have a long and wonderful musical career. Blessings to you :)
I have heard the version by Joan Sunderland sung long ago and I thought no one could parallel hers. But this is another great rendition which is difficult to compare. Kimmi has extraordinary talent. One of the best in the world with a great conductor Andre. Keep up the great works gem of Africa!
I agree 100 percent with you Kwesi I loved Kimmy when I first saw her performance on the DVD my African dream a few years ago A fantastic voice and should be proud of her performance
Joan Sunderland's voice is warmer-toned with softer edges. Kimmi's is cleaner (wrong word) with more-precise edges. I have NO idea what the song is supposed to represent/incite. So that is 2 renditions of the same song, & I enjoy both. My hat off to both exquisitely-voiced artists. Listening to Kimmi singing "Ave Maira" had me wonder what a duet of Kimmi with a warmer-voiced artiste would sound like. Them playing-off each other, their voices merging... would/should/could be heavenly!
Franz Lehar is, in my opinion, the most brilliant operetta artist in the 20th century. However, this performance of Vilja from "The Merry Widow" is wonderful.
U K.I first heard this song over 60 years ago. whilst listening to to wireless with my Mother one Sunday evening. Over the years I have listened to many,many versions this has to be one of the most enjoyable.
Where does André find such wonderful singers such as this with an amazing voice. Added to those wonderful sopranos such as Carmen, Carla and Mirusia, he and his JSO must be something very special!
God bless Kimmy Skota. She is a beautiful, graceful lady with a superbly, melodious, soprano voice and a lovely, endearing smile. Best rendition Maestro Rièu has orchestrated !
I remember this from the war time years 1939 =45, when it was on the steam radio from the Palm Court ,Bournemouth and I am still crying at 88 years old I think it was Ann Zeigler and Webster Booth in a duet Kimmy you have made my life come full circle thank you sweet heart.
Una mujer increíble, una voz maravillosa, mismo por la internet su energía llega a todos. Que su voz Sigan llenándonos de buenas energías y buenos sentimientos.
Dear Kimmy: if this is really you who has posted this video I would like you to know that I had the wonderful opportunity of listening to you singing this LIVE and please let me tell you that I was enchanted by your cristal voice and the feeling you expressed then and here. You are a really gifted singer. I wish you the biggest success in your career!!!
Kimmy Skota is blessed with a wonderful talent. Thank you Kimmy l am able to end my days with beautiful music. This music helps me sleep peacefully. God bless you Kimmy. Thank you Andre for presenting this wonderful young lady to us.
Incredible! Unbelievable! What a magnificent, soul-searching voice! The audience reaction as the end of Ms.Skota's performance says it all. Never have I heard Vilja sung as well.
What floored me about this brilliant performance, apart from her utterly BEAUTIFUL voice and her soaring range, was her unbelievable control. I have never heard Vilja Song performed with that level of control by ANY other soprano.
Eres increíblemente bella , tu voz está bendecida por el cielo. Gracias por tantas virtudes. También va el saludo y felicitaciones para el Director y orquesta con el coro . Increíblemente las condiciones de todas las cantantes , de este hermoso conjunto de artistas. Un gran abrazo desde Argentina Bs. As. Mabel Sofía Alberti😊❤
Why does beautiful music and singing like this ,bring a tear to people eyes ? Is it because we are getting a glimpse of heaven,but we know we are in......
Minha adorável kimmy scota com essa linda vós aguda me comove muito sendo a maior cantora do mundo sem igual .te amo muito , muito mesmo . Meu sonho é vê - la cantar a ave maria juntinho de mim .Beijo e um forte abraço do seu fã ñ um . Que Deus lhe proteja sempre Amém. Uracy. De Salvador Bahia Brasil Terra do senhor do Bom-fim.
@@crazyorganist1609 Both are outstanding. You seem to have something against Kimmy. You are very critical of her, like she's never been taught anything. It's sad that you are so negative.
Beautiful! And this is NOT an easy song. Incidentally, I'm really glad all those other people were bawling their eyes out by the end, so I'm not the only one.
Bravo Kimmy......I've listened to Lucia Popp, Maria Callas sing the song your interpretation is out of this world......the way you keep hitting that crescendo is pure art.....enkosi mtase!!!!
It def isn’t! It has so many strange note changes! I just started singing this song and I had to memorize the song as a whole rather than small parts like normal. Or I would have been reaching for random displaced notes in several sections!
Stuck in hot London traffic just now, playing this in the car and doing those heaving sobs throughout, I looked around through streaming eyes to see that the two ladies in the car next to me were starting to melt as well. Andre's and Kimmy's timing is exquisite, drawing every last atom of emotion from the music. This is beyond heavenly, so Kimmy please come back from your missionary work and let us all have a glimpse of the heaven you create.
when i hear this song it brings me immediately back to the late fiftees when my mother sings that in the kitchen and brings tears in my eyes love you mam
I am a 78-year-old and was lucky enough to grow up in Vienna, so I heard this song, one of my favourites many, many times. Even had the privilege to work on stage with many great stars in my time. But THIS is the vocal highlight of my life! I don't even know where to begin to express my gratitude for this performance. Kimmy, I know you are back in your homeland and don't perform much anymore, but we are forever grateful to you that you let us hear your voice even for a short time.
kIMMY EXCELENTE! ERES BRILLANTE! DE TU CANTO EMERGE UNA HERMOSA LUZ, TAN BRILLANTE Y TAN HERMOSA QUE NOS HACE VIBRAR EN ALTOS PLANOS DE LUZ Y AMOR!THANK!
Her voice and that song, brought tears to my eyes and I only know the chorus in English and hardly ever listen to opera, wow! I noticed others tearing up in the audience as well. What a universal joy , beautiful voice and beautiful music! Thank you for posting this!
Wow! I only know this song because of Floor Jansen's performance and Beste Zangers which was awesome, but this is something else. That final note stopped me from breathing. Absolutely wonderful.
This women's voice is like a finely tuned violin. How SWEET to listen to. God bless you.
Beautiful lady with an incredible angelic voice! My very favorite!!!
que émocíon escuchar esta voz maravillosa he llorado de felicidad
People can only dream to sing like this. Beautiful voice and control. Amazing performance.
What a wonderful performance by Kimmy she is so humble and deserved the recognition she recieves
Yes, absolutely!
I'm Japanese.
I've never seen a fairy so beautiful.
I get goosebumps every time I listen to her angelic voice. What a gift from God she has!
I have to be totally honest & say I had never heard of Kimmy Skota until I found her on TH-cam! This lady is an absolute sensation & to listen to her voice is just pure magic! Has she ever preformed in England because if not & she does come to England I will be first at the box office to collect my ticket!
I liked your comment 😊 because I wanted you to come back and listen to this pure magic once again😄.
Her voice has a vulnerable quality to it that I absolutely adore, it adds an extra emotional layer. My favorite of all the sopranos Andre has featured over the years
Their all great I rhink
Who is still here in 2022 basking in the GLOW of this amazing Woman and her gorgeous voice?
Kimmy Skota has a beautiful voice and is a beautiful lady. Thanks.
Such a beautiful voice. So appreciated the opportunity to listen to such singing talent. A lovely woman. She deserved all the recognition. Hope all goes well for her career.
I have never heard a young singer with such a rich voice, and can not at all imagine a more beautiful performance of Vilja. As this fantastic singer surprisingly closed her career, we can only respect her decision and hope it was the right one for her. And gratefully return, again and again, to the treasures she gave us here on TH-cam.
@øyesteinwangen I copy what you say. Me an my now 7 year old boy listen to this tune when he is gonna sleep every night for +1-2 year now. He asks for Vilja every night
@@claranorell5748 Thank you so much for your beautiful and touching answer. Your son asking for Vilja every night would for sure touch Kimmy Skota a lot too, if she knew. My very best regards to both of you
I do not even know what to say. Only that may fate keep you and your loved ones safe forever yours's and Clara's greetings from Kenya.
Absolutely the best singer I've heard on Rieu's stage! Wonderful! Congratulations Kimmy! The way you expanded on that high note took my breath away!!!
My God....a new fan....I've wasted how many decades without Kimmy Skota 😭😤
DEFINITELY THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL
What a most beautiful lady.., her singing gets into the DEPTHS of your soul
and brings water to your eyes together with a deep expression of human feeling and happiness.
WE YOUR AUDIENCE LOVE YOU PLENTY KIMMY......, AND WILL FOREVERMORE.
LONG MAY YOU LIVE. WE LOVE YOU., WE LOVE YOU.
Es la mejor version de "Vilja" que existe!
👍👍👍👍👍
In a world where Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Niki Minaj exist, I am so very happy there is the beautiful magic of Kimmy Skota. Her voice is absolutely astounding. So clean and clear. All the very best in your career in music, Kimmy. I am enthralled, and fortunate to be able to hear your marvellous voice. I hope you have a long and wonderful musical career. Blessings to you :)
It is really unfair to pair lady gaga with the others you mentioned. She really is talented. Watch her sing live and you ll know why.
Well, it’s been ten years now; it got worst, with that Billie Eilish shit.
Oh just adore Kimi Skota
I have heard the version by Joan Sunderland sung long ago and I thought no one could parallel hers. But this is another great rendition which is difficult to compare. Kimmi has extraordinary talent. One of the best in the world with a great conductor Andre. Keep up the great works gem of Africa!
I agree 100 percent with you Kwesi I loved Kimmy when I first saw her performance on the DVD my African dream a few years ago A fantastic voice and should be proud of her performance
Joan Sunderland's voice is warmer-toned with softer edges. Kimmi's is cleaner (wrong word) with more-precise edges. I have NO idea what the song is supposed to represent/incite. So that is 2 renditions of the same song, & I enjoy both. My hat off to both exquisitely-voiced artists.
Listening to Kimmi singing "Ave Maira" had me wonder what a duet of Kimmi with a warmer-voiced artiste would sound like. Them playing-off each other, their voices merging... would/should/could be heavenly!
Franz Lehar is, in my opinion, the most brilliant operetta artist in the 20th century. However, this performance of Vilja from "The Merry Widow" is wonderful.
U K.I first heard this song over 60 years ago. whilst listening to to wireless with my Mother one Sunday evening. Over the years I have listened to many,many versions this has to be one of the most enjoyable.
The voice of an angel.
Listen to the Ave Maria and iy changes yhe atmosphere.
Such enchanting beautiful young lady with fantastically rich voice!❤
Kimmy with such a wonderfully beautiful voice and her timing with Andre and the orchestra makes this an eternal classic........
This is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Jimmy, très belle voix, Nice posture, would like to hear more often.
Me too!
Mine too.
Where does André find such wonderful singers such as this with an amazing voice. Added to those wonderful sopranos such as Carmen, Carla and Mirusia, he and his JSO must be something very special!
God bless Kimmy Skota. She is a beautiful, graceful lady with a superbly, melodious, soprano voice and a lovely, endearing smile. Best rendition Maestro Rièu has orchestrated !
Kimmy Skota's range is unbelievably fantastic!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Thank you Kimi and Andre. Trots op jou Kimi, jou stem is ongelooflik pragtig!
Let us hope that we can all return to these magnificent events very soon.
Stay safe everyone.
Beste wensen uit Engeland 🌹
Angelic voice from our very own Kimmy ❤️
I can't stopping crying - how wonderfully her voice touches my heart
Orlando Moore a
Orlando Moore the frequency of the hearts touches from a distance as u hear sound.
all
That is the same for Me!
I remember this from the war time years 1939 =45, when it was on the steam radio from the Palm Court ,Bournemouth and I am still crying at 88 years old I think it was Ann Zeigler and Webster Booth in a duet Kimmy you have made my life come full circle thank you sweet heart.
The diamond found. She is truly blessed with a great talent may she use it for God's glory.
Una mujer increíble, una voz maravillosa, mismo por la internet su energía llega a todos. Que su voz Sigan llenándonos de buenas energías y buenos sentimientos.
Es la más hermosa voz que he escuchado, no hay palabras para esta magnífica soprano !!!!
Wie schön..danke..ein Gedicht...von Musik..ja..ihr seid meine Favoriten
My Dad was a huge fan of 'The Merry Widow'. I'm finally beginning to realise why. Simply beautiful.
Dear Kimmy: if this is really you who has posted this video I would like you to know that I had the wonderful opportunity of listening to you singing this LIVE and please let me tell you that I was enchanted by your cristal voice and the feeling you expressed then and here. You are a really gifted singer. I wish you the biggest success in your career!!!
Amen to that
Beautiful , words fail to express just how beautiful!
I agree 100 percent with what you have written Patricia
Wow. Best version of Vilja I have ever heard. Stunning. Literal tears.
@Garrett R Agreed!
I WANT TO SHARE THIS VERSION WITH YOU
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@@AsyaTimelapse Sorry, but I'll stick with my choice.
Kimmy Skota takes the dynamics of the slow lines beyond the call of duty, and makes it look effortless. Bravissima!
What a voice !!! Beautiful rendition.what control & power. What beautiful sparkling eyes!
Kimmy Skota is blessed with a wonderful talent. Thank you Kimmy l am able to end my days with beautiful music. This music helps me sleep peacefully. God bless you Kimmy. Thank you Andre for presenting this wonderful young lady to us.
Can't get over this video, watch it all the time, job well done Kimmy
Sanelisiwe Lorraine Xulu
The absolutely best Vilja version I have ever heard ❤️❤️❤️
Incredible! Unbelievable! What a magnificent, soul-searching voice! The audience reaction as the end of Ms.Skota's performance says it all. Never have I heard Vilja sung as well.
Prachtig mijn man's favoriet Kimmy Skota🥰
What floored me about this brilliant performance, apart from her utterly BEAUTIFUL voice and her soaring range, was her unbelievable control. I have never heard Vilja Song performed with that level of control by ANY other soprano.
Eres increíblemente bella , tu voz está bendecida por el cielo. Gracias por tantas virtudes. También va el saludo y felicitaciones para el Director y orquesta con el coro . Increíblemente las condiciones de todas las cantantes , de este hermoso conjunto de artistas. Un gran abrazo desde Argentina Bs. As. Mabel Sofía Alberti😊❤
We have another classical Diva.
Love her.
Esta é uma voz divina vem do Céu. Kimmy não me canso de a ouvir, os anjos cantam assim!
Best rendition of this song ever!
Whenever I listen her voice in this sond it's like I'm in another world. if angels sing like this I will go there. Beautiful indeed.
Amapola
Why does beautiful music and singing like this ,bring a tear to people eyes ? Is it because we are getting a glimpse of heaven,but we know we are in......
Definitely beautiful. Want to be in heaven to listen to such heavenly voices
SIn altra soprano ci bravissima non saprei quale s egliere complimenti bravissimi il maestro
Minha adorável kimmy scota com essa linda vós aguda me comove muito sendo a maior cantora do mundo sem igual .te amo muito , muito mesmo . Meu sonho é vê - la cantar a ave maria juntinho de mim .Beijo e um forte abraço do seu fã ñ um . Que Deus lhe proteja sempre Amém. Uracy. De Salvador Bahia Brasil Terra do senhor do Bom-fim.
Absolutly wonderful, what a beautiful young woman and a so marvelous voice. BRAVO .
The best I have heard!!
Beautiful and the the best by far. Thank you Kimmy..
Beautiful lady, l don't know why any time listen you my eyes fill with tears.
Blessed lady.
The best let it be in your life journey. Good luck.
Faltan palabras para expresar el impacto que causa la maravillosa voz y la magnífica interpretación de Kimmy Skota.
The best version I’ve heard!
Kimmy is the greatest singer I ever heard ..God bless her with the voice of an angel..
かかかいたふねはこほきっあなつあけかあおかかさかさそかか
Joan Sutherland was a better soprano
@@crazyorganist1609
Both are outstanding.
You seem to have something against Kimmy. You are very critical of her, like she's never been taught anything. It's sad that you are so negative.
You are amazing . I am a voice student from Rwanda, studying in US. You’ve just inspired me through yr performances. Thank you ❤
Wow an Angel is singing, what a Beautiful Voice
Divine voice! Praise the Lord!
Beautiful! And this is NOT an easy song.
Incidentally, I'm really glad all those other people were bawling their eyes out by the end, so I'm not the only one.
I know!!!!! me toooooooo!!!!!!!!!
+Teresa Joyner (TJ) Me also gee just so beautiful
Bravo Kimmy......I've listened to Lucia Popp, Maria Callas sing the song your interpretation is out of this world......the way you keep hitting that crescendo is pure art.....enkosi mtase!!!!
It def isn’t! It has so many strange note changes! I just started singing this song and I had to memorize the song as a whole rather than small parts like normal. Or I would have been reaching for random displaced notes in several sections!
Absolutely stunning! A wonderful rendition of a fabulous song!
Thank you God for such a gifted and beautiful soul .
Kimmy, você é incrível!!!!O Brasil está conhecendo o seu grande talento.
jeune et belle cantatrice et surtout une belle sensibilité d'exécution, déjà une belle voix, bravo !!!
Thank you Andre Rieu - your angels are truly awesome!
Proudly South African
Gives me goosebumps every time I listen
Merci Kimmy Skota.... MERCI! Tout est divin chez vous noble Dame
Yup, Floor Jansen brought me here after she performed this song on Beste Zangers. This version is gorgeous as well!
kimmy skota la voz mas maravillosa y bella que exsiste .me gustaria oirla en otras areas de opera
A gift from God, sounds and looks like an angel. So wonderful.
Her voice sparkles.
Heavens! She even seems not to be reading notes, she sings from her heart. Bless you my dear.
She makes me proud as an African what an angelic voice thanks to Andrieu his master
This wonderful professional singer I had a master's class with at school sang this song... I'm so in love with the song❣️❣️
How can someone not like her magical voice...
I love that beautiful woman at 6.15 - she makes me cry too ❤️❤️❤️❤️
fantastica..........................oleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 quelle beauté 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️ magnifique merci un talent hors du commun merci infiniment ❤️
Astounding to hear this song by such a talented and wonderful singer. Congratulations.love it. ❤❤❤❤❤
Stuck in hot London traffic just now, playing this in the car and doing those heaving sobs throughout, I looked around through streaming eyes to see that the two ladies in the car next to me were starting to melt as well.
Andre's and Kimmy's timing is exquisite, drawing every last atom of emotion from the music.
This is beyond heavenly, so Kimmy please come back from your missionary work and let us all have a glimpse of the heaven you create.
Absolument sublime. Magnifique
when i hear this song it brings me immediately back to the late fiftees when my mother sings that in the kitchen and brings tears in my eyes love you mam
Yes,it's a very moving memory!
КАК ПОЕТ,АЖ МОРОЗ ПО КОЖЕ!!!! АХ,КАКИЕ ЖЕ ТАЛАНТЛИВЫЕ ЭТИ ДЕВОЧКИ!!!! СЧАСТЬЯ ВАМ И ТВОРЧЕСКИХ УСПЕХОВ!!!!😙😘😚👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖💖
I have to stop by every now and again to hear this angelic voice!! Every time it brings tears to my eyes! She's fantastic!!
I've been blessed!
You are really super lady.
God blest you with a special beautiful and divane voice.
Thank you Kimi.
That was a long song, but wow what a beautiful voice! God bless you Kimi. X
For a song I have never heard or known, this is so beautiful
What else can any one say: An exquisitely beautiful lady with a heavenly voice.
She gets right into your soul.
LONG MAY SHE LIVE.
Lovely hair, beautiful voice!
voz marcante,linda que voz celestial canta muito....não da pra deixar de ouvir.
I am a 78-year-old and was lucky enough to grow up in Vienna, so I heard this song, one of my favourites many, many times. Even had the privilege to work on stage with many great stars in my time. But THIS is the vocal highlight of my life! I don't even know where to begin to express my gratitude for this performance. Kimmy, I know you are back in your homeland and don't perform much anymore, but we are forever grateful to you that you let us hear your voice even for a short time.
kIMMY EXCELENTE!
ERES BRILLANTE! DE TU CANTO EMERGE UNA HERMOSA LUZ, TAN BRILLANTE Y TAN HERMOSA QUE NOS HACE VIBRAR EN ALTOS PLANOS DE LUZ Y AMOR!THANK!
AN ANGEL GOD VOICE ON EARTH!!!!!AMAZING!!!!!!
Not only the voice but Kimmy has a surreal power to thrill you just by the expressions and the passion with which she sings.
absolutnie fantastyczna wyjątkowaa THE BEST OF THE WORLD
Tuyệt vời ! ở nước ngoài hầu hết các lão có trình độ âm nhạc cao , nên thưởng thức Opera say mê !
Her voice and that song, brought tears to my eyes and I only know the chorus in English and hardly ever listen to opera, wow! I noticed others tearing up in the audience as well. What a universal joy , beautiful voice and beautiful music! Thank you for posting this!
Fabelhafte stimme,kimmy du bist ein diamant,danke vielmahls,janny,
Wow! I only know this song because of Floor Jansen's performance and Beste Zangers which was awesome, but this is something else. That final note stopped me from breathing. Absolutely wonderful.
AGRADEÇO MUITISSIMO A DEUS POR PODER VER OUVIR E ME EMOCIONAR COM TAO BELA CANÇAO E INTERPRETAÇAO QUE SO POSSO CLASSIFICAR COMO DIVINA ALELUIA SENHOR!