Kiri Te Kanawa & Andre Previn | It Never Was You 

Kiri is lovely as one would expect but Previn's accompaniment is simply sensationally beautiful.

Kiri is one of the few artists that can achieve "crossover" satisfactorily,(another one is Sumi Jo.)Too many opera singers attempt (but fail) to change the tone and sound of their voice,Kiri is an intelligent singer that achieves something that is difficult for many other voices.

This is absolutely beautiful. How easy it is for Mr. Previn to switch from classical to popular, and how effortlessly does Dame Kanawa convey the message in these poignant lyrics. Her voice is like a fine wine, better with age and we can get intoxicated by it.

in the full documentary this is pulled from, as soon as the sound dies, Andre Previn says "the way you sing". Love that.

Tears. Tears. 2024 and Dame Kiri is still touching lives with her art.

Magnificent rendition of a deeply moving song.

Bring tears to my eyes. ALWAYS.

Lets not overlook Andre Previn's contribution here. Wonderful spontaneous sounding accompaniment by this most versatile of musicians. Here his partner is Dame Kiri. Also on RU-vid, Previn and Julie Andrews in the same song and a different accompaniment. This song by Kurt Weill touches a 50 year old nerve. "I found a great variety of interesting things-But.." Not a more poignant line in any song I know.

I keep coming back to this recording, because it is hauntingly beautiful. The passing of Maestro Previn makes it even more poignant. Dame Te Kanawa is in my opinion the only opera singer who can make the transition from classical to popular so brilliantly. She does it in all of her songbook recordings: Cole Porter, Gershwin, Kern, Berlin, and this album. I admire her in every way, especially because of the work she does with young singers thru her foundation. Brava, and thank you for giving us a glimpse of heaven!

Perfection! Kiri is truly a gift from heaven.

Previn is my favorite accompanist. Another name is Bill Charlap, whose piano playing provides the most beautiful tapestry for any great singer.

Kiri's version is lovely, but Judy Garland's phrasing is unmatchable. Judy makes me feel every note in my heart and soul. There's a reason Judy Garland was called the queen of pop standards. She was simply the best!

Just came across ths recording and WOW. This is absolutely stunning.

Great singing yet listen to Judy Garland in the movie " I could go on singing" My favorite!

감사합니다. 이렇게 아름다운 음악을 남겨주셨습니다. 잘 듣겠습니다.

sublime

Kiri te kanawa that sound of music symbolizes heaven and dreams you're perfection has drove my heart completely thank you for been an inspiration to us all

What a gem!

I’m melting...

Who knew Mr Preview could really tinkle the ivories 😮😂

Just beautiful. xxx

This song is so good... even her voice...💖💖 Thank you

So beautiful...

O smooth sweet voice, feels so good!

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This version is quite pleasing and moving. What Judy Garland added which could not be duplicated was the vulnerability which evoked emotion in the audience. Judy sang well, but certainly not technically as well as Dame Kiri. She had something else which couldn't be taught or readily learned.

So beautiful voice.. . .

Wonderful. What a joy. Thank you for sharing.

Love this so much

Hasta Siempre Andre!

Thanks for posting both video above and link to documentary at info box. :)

Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson wrote this jewel. It was overshadowed by another hit from the same show, September Song .

When the date and time pass, you don't want to change. Some changes may occur. In general, good and bad can not be decided. The only thing that can be said is that you can be young and beautiful at any time. It contains many difficult elements. I think that being able to stay as it is is happiness of bliss. In this song, I am frankly describing how I feel distrust of my changing partner. You will be engrossed in the emptiness and loneliness of continuing to maintain your bare face.

Lo ve ly !!!

Brava

hey, lovely vid

❤

Is this the same studio where she recorded West Side Story with Bernstein and McClure?

Is there a transcibed version of this piano accompaniment part? It’s so lovely!

Emouvant, la voie vacille, elle est en danger, elle est magnifique.

Does anyone know where I can get the piano sheet music for this please?

A complex lyric which never makes its mind up. Always interesting but never satisfying.

While this is amazing. I prefer Julie Andrews phrasing she did with Maestro Previn live in Concert in Japan and in the US.

She's phoning it in. No deep connection to the music and words. Unfocused it seems. She doesnt know the lyrics well enough to look away from the music.