André Rieu & Kimmy Skota performing "Casta Diva" in Maastricht 2012. Taken from the DVD/Blu-Ray "HAPPY BIRTHDAY! A celebration of 25 years of the Johann Strauss Orchestra". For tour dates visit: www.andrerieu.com
Casta Diva is one of my favourite arias but I've never heard a more delicate version than Kimmy's. In addition, I'm very surprised by her ability to sing the entire aria without the aid of any dramatic gestures that usually accompanies coloratura singing. So glad to have discovered such a wonderful talent today!
all true. we listen and we listen. like watching a play, reading a book you learn to pick up nuances. then Kimy comes along there are no nuances necessary.
When Andre Rieu came to New Zealand years back, I was lucky enough to be able to attend that concert and my biggest memory was witnessing Kimmi perform. Blew everyone else out of the water.
Kimmy always delivers the perfect rendition of what ever song she sings note perfect every time I hope we will be able to see her perform with Andre again in the not to distant future
Disagree. Average performance, weak voice that stays in the mouth and hits the upper jaw. Sings correctly, but no soul. Listen to Anahit Mekhitarian's version.
@@Ellada-hu5tx There is an element of subjection to opera as with all music. I grew up with people saying Callas was best but her voice grated on me from time to time. Monserrat did this beautifully but for me...this is tops. There is a natural mellowness to her voice.
Agree, beautiful....but despite what opera "experts" say, it is still subjective, just like any other form of art /Music. I grew up listening to Callas singing this but she was too harsh for me from time to time. I preferred Monserrat but Kimi just sits so right on my ears-soul-being....As Shakespeare once said...There is no right or wrong...only thinking makes it so.
I grew up in Bethnal Green, East London in the 60's/70's...yes, time of The Kray Twins. My dad was an armed bank robber but also an artist who won the first and latermany of the Loestler awards for his art. He used to love opera and we listened to it on many many occasions and this particular aria touched me so much as a child. Of course, you had nobody else to share it with when I was a child...it was deemed 'Poofs music' (Try telling THAT to my 6'6" father!!) But this reminds me so much of him. I am so glad that between him with opera and my Mum with her Jazz, I grew up loving music from all over the world. But this rendition is just perfect for me. The last thing I ever want to hear beforwe I die. I have tried playinng it to friends but...they just talk through it about how they appreciate the skill involved etc etc...usual uneducated stuff....but hey...we live on the same plane but different worlds, eh?
Quelle merveilleuse âme ❤️❤️❤️ merci Kimi skota 💕 Merci André Rieu . J'écoute encore et encore cette merveille . Soyez bénis belles âmes 🤗🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏 merci de tout ❤️
Never had a song that got so deep in me! Kimmy you thought's my soul! I'm blessed to have heard this. Thank you for your beautiful voice! Your an angel
un ange tombé sur terre! Quelle magnifique voix, forte et douce à la fois. l'instrument principal de cette prestation. Merci beaucoup de nous partager. Bravo, Obrigado!
I watch this video all the time just to watch him cry! Any man who thinks that men are not supposed to cry should think again and learn by him!❤️ You are NOT weak!!
I don't speak the language, but music doesn't need language or a barrier to stop your heart drowning in love and your eyes flooding with tears. Simply beautiful..i love it. Greetings from Fiji..
It is a hymn to the Moon sung by her priestess: Casta Diva, che inargenti queste sacre antiche piante, a noi volgi il bel sembiante senza nube e senza vel. Virtuous Goddess, covering with silver these sacred ancient plants, turn towards us your fair face cloudless and unveiled Tempra, o Diva, tempra tu de’ cori ardenti tempra ancora lo zelo audace, spargi in terra quella pace che regnar tu fai nel ciel. Temper, oh Goddess, you temper the ardent hearts furthermore, temper the audacious zeal, spread on earth the same peace that make you make reign in heaven
Me too...I love bosa nova and Brasillian music of the 60's 70's....I love a song called O Barquinho....them learned it means 'Little boat'....sometimes, it's best to just hear the voice as a beautiful instrument.
The words (I won't denegrate them with the word 'Lyriss!) are beautiful. The opera is a beautiful tale. And knowing the meaning doesn't diminish it one iota. Enjoy. Casta Diva Italian Lyrics Casta Diva, che inargenti queste sacre antiche piante, a noi volgi il bel sembiante senza nube e senza vel... Tempra, o Diva, tempra tu de’ cori ardenti tempra ancora lo zelo audace, spargi in terra quella pace che regnar tu fai nel ciel… Casta Diva English Translation Pure Goddess, whose silver covers These sacred ancient plants, we turn to your lovely face unclouded and without veil... Temper, oh Goddess, the hardening of you ardent spirits temper your bold zeal, Scatter peace across the earth Thou make reign in the sky...
Kimmy, this is some of the best singing we will hear for many years. I had listened to the early Callas version just before I listened to you. She's great and so are you. Your beauty shines and reflects your fabulous voice. You've got what it takes to make it in every way Good luck dear lady.
Chère Kymy, la pureté de votre voix, sa puissance, et surtout "surtout", l'émotion que vous apporter à chacune de vos interprétations, font de vous une personne unique. Vous avez en vous une immense beauté. Et un talent magnifique. Vous donnez "tout" à chacune de vos interprétation. Vous êtes belle. Vous êtes touchée par la Grâce. A chaque fois que je vous écoute, je ferme les yeux pour me concentrer sur votre voix, et les belles émotions me submergent... Les larmes viennent toute seule. Et même souvent, les sanglots, tellement l'émotion, la grâce et l'amour que vous donnez, me touchent en mon cœur et mon âme... Ce ne sont pas pas de larmes de dépit. Mais des larmes de beauté, d'amour et de grâce que j'accueille avec un bonheur infini. Les autres Cantatrices, me semblent bien fade à côté de vous. Vous devez être une Maman et une Epouse merveilleuse, tant vous donnez d'Amour !... C'est toujours un bonheur de vous écouter et de vous voir. Votre interprétation de l'Ave Maria de Bach me touche particulièrement. Je partage avec vous, et je ressent avec vous, et à travers votre interprétation, toute la beauté et l'Amour universel de Marie... Et quand vous avez fini de chanter vous êtes encore, pour quelques instants, avec la Maman de Jésus, alors que toute la salle exulte de joie et d'admiration. Là est la vrai émotion qui me touche au plus profond de mon être. Pour moi, le véritable Art, est avant tout une belle émotion ! Quelque chose d'indéfinissable et profond qui nous bouleverse. Vous êtes unique Kymy ! Je voudrais acheter un disque, avec vos merveilleuses interprétations. Votre sourire est sincères et généreux. Restez toujours ainsi Kymy. Denis EUDELINE.
Puede no gustarte la opera.....pero la voz de la cantante es sublime, puro sentimiento , la mejor interpretacion que escuche de esta aria, eres una diva Kimmy Skota. The Best
Che meraviglia questo canto lirico, che rarefatta bellezza celestiale che si respira. Grazie infinite all' immenso maestro italiano che la compose Vincenzo Bellini ( 1801-1835). Un vero cigno angelico.
The most beautiful voice and the best performace of Ave Maria and all other amazing songs, I have ever heard. Bravo great diva Kimmy Skota, and bravo Maestro Rieu.
Casta Diva che inargenti Queste sacre antiche piante, A noi volgi il bel sembiante Senza nube e senza vel. Tempra tu de' cori ardenti, Tempra ancor lo zelo audace, Spargi in terra quella pace Che regnar tu fai nel ciel.
Not only does this eyeful of delight have a great voice she is the owner of the beautiful Brown skin that she is wearing, delightful voice AND yummy looking too, what a great combination.
Beautiful interpretation! I was lucky enough to see her here in Mexico a couple of years ago in an Andre Rieu concert, and it still gives me the shivers when I listen to it!
Kwesi said it perfectly, her voice vibrates like a violin. First time I heard her voice it gave me goose bumps and I loved it. Unfortunately the video didn't have her name so I had to hunt for it. Adding some of her performances to my play list. She's truly a gem 💖
A mais bela voz feminina que já ouvi em 87 anos de vida. Não consigo segurar as lágrimas em cada uma das muitíssimas vezes em que a ouço. Sérgio Clezar, médico. RS, Brasil.
I did enjoy the performance on the 10th of July 2022 ,such a long time ago ,,felt very moved to see you back again on the vrijthof ,keep up your wonderful music
Belíssimo, melhor interpretação de todos os tempos. Obrigado queridíssimo André Rieu por disponibilizar novamente, estes espetáculos. Nobres e de uma beleza sem igual. Amo vc!!!
Восхищение вызывает не только талант Кимми , но и грандиозность этого действия-культура народа и безграничная любовь людей к классической музыке. Грустно же оттого,что в России народу пока невозможно получить приобщение к прекрасному в таком же объеме. Власть имущих далека от идей просвещения народа и предоставления ему такой возможности1
