Boy soprano Aksel Rykkvin (14y) sings Purcell in the funeral of his "mother" 

This is very touching, Aksel. You have moved me deeply.Please enjoy your last several months of singing with an unbroken voice; I think your voice is going through the process mine went through earlier this year and there is now no doubt that it is changing. I look forward to being able to hear your 'grown up' voice in the future.

I'm not a great lover of Purcell's music, but no-one can deny that this was a superb performance, both musically and visually.

The theatricality accompanying this Purcell pion during a funeral service is stunning. How well Aksel and the other singer-players convey the heartfelt and sad moments that brings their Purcell funereal-piece so beautifully to life? Makes you wonder how many other sung pieces, one thinks of Robert Schumann and others, that could also similarly be 'theatrically sung'. Thank you

Alsel used his voice so sensitively to convey the feeling of the boy cruelly forced to sing at such a painful moment.

Always perfect, Aksel. Tusen takk.

So moving. I have what I can find of Aksel Rykkiv's music. What a gift he has, and I thank him for sharing such joy. I sang in choirs as a child and youth, certainly not to Aksel's calibre, but those times in choir are sacred memories to carry and remember.

Dear Aksel, I feel so heartbroken for you and your family, at the loss of your Mother. Thank you, for singing, at this most difficult time in your life. It took great courage to be able to perform...when you just wanted to cry.

Splendid performance and a magnificent voice ! Much thanks for bringing us so much beauty dear Aksel !

How difficult it must have been. How sad. How brave he was at this extremely painful moment. May his mother find eternal rest and joy in the loving embrace of our Lord. And may His blessings be with this boy all his life and beyond.

Deep Condolences on the passing of your Mom. However, even under heavy grief and duress, your sound is simply impeccable!

Beautiful, very touching. You are also a good actor !

Wow. I just saw this on the RU-vid app on the AppleTV box, which didn't show the complete title; I had no idea this wasn't real-I thought that woman might have been his voice teacher, since many of the attendees were excellent singers and knew the aria. Needless to say it was very convincing and emotional, amazing performance.

Thank you. Every new video is a gift! All the protagonists are very good.

So beautiful and moving.... well done!

Je venais de découvrir Aksel et sa voix merveilleuse ! Lorsque cette vidéo m'est apparue et,mon cœur ❤️ a été serré que l'ont puisse " obligé " ce jeune homme à chanter devant le cercueil de sa chère maman. C'est lnhumain et,je comprends sa réaction. Il a manifesté un courage exceptionnel en revenant chanté ! Cher Aksel ,je pense bien fort à toi en cette période de Noël et te souhaite courage et forces.

A beautiful, tender, and sensitive performance. Very well done. I much enjoyed it.

Oh my God, what a wonderful presentation! Thank you Aksel.

Wow! Perfect voice 👏🏻

I didn't think that you could get any better Aksel but this is superb and you will undoubtedly make a very fine actor as well as a top tenor.

Love it!

Aksel Rykkvin...OMG.....Purcell.......................................BRAVO!!!!!

Truly beautiful !

Brilliant singing as usual Aksel & what fine acting also. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful & uplifting videos.

Aksel Rykkvin, his song, his voice reaches every part of those who listen, every dimension of feeling and thinking, exquisitely what music can be in greatest perfection, to approach, in this life, hearing the Word, the sound of God.

It is getting AWSOME.i liked it so much

Wat een schitterende stem op 14 jaar. Zal dat nog zijn op 15 jaar? Zeer benieuwd, maar nu genieten wij nog van deze heldere stem! Tot nog, lieve jongen, en veel moed en succes!!!

Още една важна стъпка към изграждането ти като артист със прекрасно мислене и великолепно пеене! Bravo .Aksel /!!!! Поздравления.......

Very touching and beautiful... outstanding performance... bravo.

Aksel à une belle carrière devant lui entouré de grands professeurs de Musique et chants lyrique dèja connu à travers le monde ....il étonne , il émeut , sa voix c'est de l'or

Comfort trumps death! This is so sublime.

Really amazing, Aksel. Congratulations

lovely !!!

A wondrously and haunting melody performance!

Bravo Aksel c'est magnifique.

Fantastisch, grossartig, wundervoll!!!

You broke mi heart... i lost to my mom this year

Aksel thank you to share this video wirh us, at such heartbroken moment into your life. I know its been 4 or more years ago. My thoughts are with you . Bless you and your family.

Awesome!

Aksel, thank you for adding this video clip to your site. As usual, your singing is sensitive and warm. It is a delight to hear you sing and to watch the performances that you post. I look forward to your "new voice" when the change comes. I am sure that your singing will be as beautiful then as it is now. God bless you.

Extraordinario , era difícil mantener el vibrato de la voz con tanta emoción. Y más encima el Sr.que le grita .

Schönheit und Aufrichtigkeit. Vielen Dank für Ihre Stimme mit uns zu teilen.

Good actor,great performance! 😃

Very nice. Enjoyed it very much!! 😊

Bravo, Brilhante

Merci de ce partage magnifique.

Dear Aksel..... Remember me? I am so heartbroken and, suddenly, I got a message informing about this new video. I decided to write and say that my dear father, Mozart, of whom I told you about, who enjoyed so much classical music and played the violin, passed away last October 6th and, as we are Catholics, his 7th day mass was yesterday, October 13th, his 87th Birthday..... When he was ill, but still at home,, I showed him your videos and he admired you so much, not only for your voice, but specially for your care in answering our comments. Thanks for having granted him some minutes of good music. I am sure it was very good for his heart and his soul.

Bravo, belíssima apresentação. Emoção e teatralidade na semi-ópera ´Miranda`. Gratulerer, parabéns Aksel!

Toujours le même sentiment de tristesse à ce moment si douloureux de la vie dAksel et de son cher papa !

I discovered your videos some days ago and I can't stop being amazed by your performance....don't stop singing !!! :) greetings from Mexico

Magnifico. Celestiale.

Gorgeous music, gorgeous singing. The jerk telling the boy to sing when he didn't want to, I didn't think much of that man for doing that. Thank goodness it took the women the courage to come up and sing with the boy and support him.

This video shows that you have the potential of being a great opera singer.

For a moment i thought i thought this was real until you were announced as antonio ,Excellent performance all the best to you in the future

What a fantastic voice you have Aksel! You have such a talent and skills. Do not worry about you're new voice, it's going to be great. I'm sure about that. Morgan from Sweden! Norge och Sverige är bäst! 😊

My tears are for you Aksel. xxx

The Video made me Cry. 😭but in Christ There is hope to meet again Amen

Caro Askel La tua passione x il canto è meravigliosa. Caro è un dono che ti ha fatto la tua mamma e tu l hai ringraziata in questo doloroso momento. Lei ti ha dato la forza, lei aveva coltivato in te questa passione è bello che tu l hai ringraziata in questo modo sublime. Sei.un ragazzo, lei ti sosterrà, vedrai, mentre canterai, lei ti sarà sempre vicina È la tua mamma per sempre

An extremely moving occasion. It made me cry and reminded me of my own dear mother whom I miss so much. She was a brilliant pianist and encouraged me to become a chorister and play the piano and Pipe Organ. Your video reminded me of how much I miss her. Thank you for your video.

Que, DIOS ALTISIMO, te conserve esa bendita voz.Ese es mi deseo, gracias por darnos alegría al corazón y al alma.Artistazo

Hey Aksel your boys soprano video embraces my soul. I watched it several times and listened to your amazing Soprano and your professional way of singing. I am deeply moved.

Wow ❤

No encuentro.palabras para tanta emoción que perturba mis centros Aksel estoy en otro planeta

Si su voz ilumina momento tan sombrío, ¡cuánto más iluminará el corazón divino! "Entonces a tu descanso, ¡oh alma mía! Y cantando, alaba la misericordia que prolonga tus días". ¡Aleluya!

FROM SPAIN.... Muy cerca del Cielo y con Mama.....BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO

Sehr berührend!

God Bless 🙏🏻

Nanu Aksel Warum wolltest Du nicht singen?? Zum Lobe Gottes und Freude unserer. Du bist doch mein Engel mit der goldenen Stimme. Früher und jetzt. Gott segne Dich ❤️🙏🕊️👍❤️

Muito bom!

Beauty and sensitive. Warm regards.

bravissimo

Wonderful! And thank you for the German subtitles. It is always a bit difficult to understand English in operas (and semi-operas) - so thank you! You are magnificent in this role! And especially the ending (from appr. 4:00) is very touching! Your voice fits completely with the others and so a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere is generated!

Now, now that the sun hath veil’d his light And bid the world goodnight; To the soft bed your body we dispose, But where shall my soul repose? Dear, dear mother, even in thy arms, And can there be any so sweet security! Then to thy rest, O my soul! And singing, praise the mercy That prolongs thy days. Hallelujah! and we could in turn adore his daughter even if we have suffered a lot for your power, My love, like yours,

It looks so real

Fantastc

Toutes mes félicitations à Aksel pour sa voix, sa sensibilité et son courage

Очень нравится это слушать.... Прекрасный этот Аксель... Поздравляю...

W Polsce też masz wielu fanów śledzących rozwój Twojego talentu. Czekamy na drugą płytę CD.

Аксель сказал свое веское слово в этой опере. Красиво, романтично, душевно...

Il faut être protestant pour avoir l’indécence d’une telle « performance » !!!…

Hi Aksel, So many time I have said to myself, what a pitty that Bach is not here to tell him how many moments of joyfulness he have giving me. I guess that artist are moved by a carriage that they do not control. They simply have to give expecting that the applauses are persuaded by the heart of the reciver. I have had the opportunity to watch this entire opera and wow, class! As soon as I finish it I tought of Michael Haneke (another great artist) i am sure he would love it too! (Well, you might wonder why I said that!…..) :-) My aplause and thanks to you!

EXELENTE Y MUY EMOTIVA PUESTA EN ESCENA DEL DOLOR DE LA PARTIDA DE UNA MADRE. SUMA PERFECTA DE MÚSICA, CANTO DOLIDO Y ACCIÓN. ESO ES LO QUE SE ESPERA DE UNA VERDADERA INTERPRETACIÓN . No sabemos el futuro de Aksel como cantante pero sería muy bueno que en su registro de adulto fuera tan brillante como boy soprano. Pasta de actor la tiene y lo más deseable es que pasara a esa reducida elite de cantantes actores a los que no les importa sacrificar un toque de bel canto para hacer vivir el personaje sobre el escenario tal cual lo hacía la Callas. Buen y hermoso futuro Aksel; borra en nosotros el amargo dolor de perderte como níño con una más brillante aún carrera como adulto, en la música o en lo que sea pero siempre ligado al arte. Siempre estaremos atentos a ti.

Very nice job xx

Bravo Aksel. Courage courage pour la perte de ta maman. Que Dieu te benisse abondamment !

Beautiful Aksel and from memory too! Your control of a voice in transition is phenomenal. I look forward to your uploads always. I am going to watch the whole thing. It looks beautifully produced and performed by everyone. I love Purcell and especially his operas: The Fairie Queen, Dido and Aeneas etc. He died of a fever at only 36 after his wife locked him out of the house after an argument so they say.He was a genius in my opinion up there with Bach and Handel.The very best to you and your family as always. The Evening Hymn is one of my all time favourites: the words, the sheer emotion of the final halleluljah always brings a lump to my throat. I can't wait for the new CD and your new career as an adult singer. Sweepstake betting on whether Aksel will be counter, tenor or bass anyone? :) Anyway I will follow your progress with great interest. You are not only a great musician but seem a very nice, down to earth guy as well!

Splendide émouvant et d’une tristesse à fendre l’âme 😭😭♥️♥️♥️

Dear Aksle GOD LOVE❤❤❤ you n one day you will get together with your mother again. Amen .🙏🙏 remember 💐be joyful always pray continuity give Thanks in all circumstance, for this is GOD's will for you in Christ Jesus 1Th 5:16-18

You have accomplished so much in so little time. My son is also interested in these stuff, history etc. He is 13 now. I wish he watched this a year before. He also has a good voice. He can speak even better than us I confess. I feel very sorry that he had not seen this a year or two ago. He would have been very inspired by this. By the way where was this done ?

ohhh Mi dios pense que era real casi me muero!!!

Well, let's say it so: I am very much looking forward to discover your "new", your "man's voice", Aksel ;-) I think that it can't be denied anymore that there's a change in progress.

Great to have this video of you singing. I have seen the all opera Miranda on Arte Concert and I am asking me why the director have decided to make a so tragic drama ! But the two times you are singing are beautiful but your voice is going to change. So it's why, I think, you have to work with your voice teacher romantic lieds. By the way when your second cd will be disponible ? Enjoy. 😊

Bist Du traurig?? Gott wird Dir die Tränen von Deinem Gesicht wischen🙏🌹🕊️

What is the name of this opera, please? Is there a synopsis? (In German is OK.)

Maravilloso!..pero...tengo una duda muy seria: ¿Esto es real? ¿Es el funeral de la madre el niño?.- Entonces: ¿Quien fue el insensible (por no llamarle de otro modo),l que le increpa de ese modo en semejante momento?

Hello I can't find this beautiful opera on internet... can you help me? Thank you. You are the best as always :)

Станиславский вскричал бы: "Верю!"

Bravo! C'est tellement beau. Magnifique interprétation. Si j'ai bien lu, malgré mon faible niveau d'anglais, tu es venu à Paris pour cet enregistrement?

WHAT DID HIS MOTHER PASSED AWAY FROM, MY PRAYERS TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

So impressed with his 'trilling intonations' to the phrases of this and other period musical pieces he's sung. Shows relentless coaching and his own resilience and maturity to get it right really does pay off. And, to think there's a million other lads out there with just the same singing potential if only they were coached off our ugly musak streets.

What production is this?

Ce jeune homme en peine se voit dicté froidement de chanter tandis qu'il souffre et voudrait peut être laisser de côté le vedettaria une journée. ..je trouve cela choquant et espère qu'il trouvera la force en vieillissant de s'affirmer et ne plus se laisser manipuler......talent magnifique mais en sourdine colère et souffrance. ....tres triste