Shirley Verrett as Dalila "Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix"

Such a beautiful ...
Such a beautiful musician, her expressivity is unmatched! And to be able to sing this aria reclined like that! Such support!
operaponies


One of the truly ...
One of the truly greats...and often undervalued for her fulll greatness. Miss her! Also a truly fine human being.....
gwirgalon


God, this is ...
God, this is absolutely exquisite singing. She really did have EVERYTHING. Thanks so much for posting it, Onegin65.
ian1856


sin duda, una de ...
sin duda, una de las grandes de la centuria, por ejemplo, su Mcbeth con Abbado de deutsche grammophon es una referencia discográfica,
wotancat1


She screams SEXUAL ...
She screams SEXUAL ALLURE!!! A tiger on heat. Check out the rack on her. Apart from Isola Jones in the Rigoletto quartet- she has the best assets in opera- not a bad thing! Ahem yes...AMAZING performance! Fantastic
domi2020


Hard to top this. ...
Hard to top this. Magnificent.
UncleCharlieOakley


I think Shirley was ...
I think Shirley was very sexy in this role and this performance. She was very attractive!
Cantormatis


it's a shame ...
it's a shame Garanca physical beauty doesn't match her vocal beauty. I can't listen to anything she sings without complaining about her lack of emotion. Verrett was one of the few who had everything, looks, technique, vocal beauty, and just the right amount of different colours... though who says physical beauty matters? ;)
dangmills


i heard in in ...
i heard in in recital, front row at carnegie hall, she had converted so to speak to soprano and it was a great performanc, but I never really understood why she made the change, If I had to pick a year, I would guess it was around 78. great post. thanks
operalament


God, I just love ...
God, I just love EVERYTHING she does with her voice, and her singing, acting, interpretation, artistry, etc.!!! She was truly beautiful -- how can anyone not fall in love w/ her? Her technique and voice is just awesome. I dont' want to hear anyone criticizing her. Tell me of any singer of her caliber nowadays? What a gift to the opera world! Thank you!
ctcrjjs


Her complete Dalila ...
Her complete Dalila performances were recorded later in her career when her shifts in and out of chest voice were more problematic. In this clip (in her 1970s prime), her control of the register change is fantasti!. She is not afraid of using chest voice, but manages to moves through the changes without losing any of the vocal line or legato. Many singers are afraid of using chest voice, but Verret is a master class in how to use all of her vocal registers correctly in a bel canto manner.
mjmacmtenor


rest in peace.
rest in peace.
earlofthewest


every contemporary ...
every contemporary 'mon coeur' I have heard is so clearly pale in comparison; flawless beauty, flawless perfection. just to admire
SuperDrew72


Amazing i would ...
Amazing i would love to see in person.
dashonta487


Honestly, my ...
Honestly, my favorite singer to this aria was, until now, Marilyn Horne (1979 an 1983 versions, here in You tube). But listening to this, it is impossible to classify Shirley as number one. She has all the sensuality this aria demands: both in the great voice and great body shape and movements. Just a real diva!
Aldolinozinho


Wow!
Wow!
Allotmenteer2


Everytime, I'm ...
Everytime, I'm hearing this interpretation, the Dalila's charm is operating in all my mind and my heart. Like an irresistible whirlwind of shivers and passion which echoes with the call of tendress she's throwing out, with her beautiful voice.
Balzac671


A chaque fois, que ...
A chaque fois, que j'entends cette interprétation, le charme de Dalila émeut tout mon être. Un tourbillon de frissons et de passions répond à cet appel à la tendresse qui est lancé...
Balzac671


Isn't this the best ...
Isn't this the best? I can't imagine this sung any better..
joserico282


DEA!
DEA!
rossanacali


Extraordinary ...
Extraordinary interpretation,and her voice is here at the top!
Juliet0307


All'Opera di ...
All'Opera di Budapest, l'ha cantata Ildikò Komlòsi, il 5 Marzo 2011. Non c'è niente di più bello!!!!
gabiratkai


Quest'aria è ...
Quest'aria è semplicemente meravigliosa!!!
gabiratkai


elle est née pour ...
elle est née pour chanter cet air,elle est superbe,merci pour ce souvenir
ininacsot


It's just "right" ...
It's just "right" when she sings.
ace456