Sidste reis (The Last Voyage) | Aksel Rykkvin (17 yo baritone) & Sara Aimée Smiseth 

Rarely have I ever heard a boy soprano mature quickly into a powerful baritone: same expressiveness, same clarity, same marvelous quality. What a beautiful instrument your voice, powered by a strong and lovely personality.

A brand new, lovely voice. Loved it when you were a child, now you are developing this wonderful, heartwarming sound. Soul food for sure.

Having only just transitioned into manhood, the purity, clarity and silkiness of this young man's voice still abounds. He will no doubt go on to greatness.

Wow, what a transformation - from a beautiful boy soprano to a magnificent baritone in such a short time.

Aksel, you’re back! Imagined you’d fallen into a dark hole of learning, study and endless practice, but here you are, a gorgeous young man who continues having the voice of an angel. It is lovely seeing and hearing you again. Thank you for this beautiful song.

Aksel a sublime voice that follows its path without failing a golden soprano voice and now a baritone voice of excellence

He has not lost the beauty in his voice.

How amazing and unusual to go from that amazing clear and precise treble to such an assured baritone so quickly. That only comes from a lot of hard work, congratulations

I've been accompaining you for about 4 years now, I loved your voice when you were a kid, truly gifted kid, but now.... Boy, you're absolutely fire!!!!! Keep doing this, Aksel, you're still going to touch hundreds and hundreds of hearts with your singing! Cheers from Brazil.

How privileged we are to have these videos from Aksel, not only these newer baritone songs but, of course, all his treble performances. I am sure that many people, like me find great help and joy in these gifts from Aksel to us in these difficult times which can become depressing. I have both CDs but to see him singing is an added pleasure. Thank you so much Aksel and best wishes for all that you do in future.

Aksel your harmonic singing was very efficient simply excellent. ❤️👏 You have a beautiful voice! Thank you for your songs and for your passion for the music.I love your music and your concerts very much Aksel.

Excelente voz de Aksel, lo vimos crecer como un Soprano y ahora un excelente Barítono 👏👏👏 Genial

Sooo klang- und gefühlvoll, einfach wunderschön

Very natural and assured performance. I like the way that you don’t force your voice. Your chords are still growing and won’t settle until your early 20’s. Singing is very much a journey not a race. Well done 👍

J’aimais votre belle voix d’enfant. J’aime à présent votre belle voix d’homme. Superbe ! Merci à madame la pianiste. Bel accompagnement.

Hi Aksel, a long time since we heard you here. I was beginning to get worried so great to hear you again and in even better voice. So many trebles fade away when their voice changes but you are just as good or perhaps even better as a baritone. Best wishes from the UK. I hope we might see you here again if we ever get rid of the virus!

What a journey dear aksel ..what a maturity...G.od bless.... wonderful ❤

I did not know this composer. The song is wonderful. The text is really beautiful. The execution is moving. Magnificent!

SO BEAUTIFUL !!!🙏❤🌎

Today is my birthday and the universe brought me to this beautiful musical journey what a lovely gift! I have never been more moved and impressed with the power of a voice. Bravo Bravo Bravo!

Brilliant!! Just as gorgeous as you were as a young treble!! Xx

The Forte passages were the real Aksel Rykkvin carrying on from the soprano years. Fabulous!

Wow, Aksesl. I was so excited when you "made it" across the river between voices, but now I'm amazed! Your baritone now is even richer than before and is gorgeous in its own right. Such texture and complexity to the tone. Who would have believed that the best treble would have become... this! Congratulations. I can't tell you how much joy your singing and your devotion to the music has brought to my heart.

Still as good as ever. God speed, Aksel.

Дорогой Аксель, Вы и Ваши наставники потрясающе талантливы! Дай Бог Вам беречь и приумножать Все то, что Вам дала природа и достигнуто непрерывным, умелым и творческим трудом. Вы дарите людям радость и вдохновение, берегите в себе этот дар, счастья Вам и доброты вокруг - на долгие-долгие годы...

How we can enjoy listening and watching him time after time..

A strong Baritone voice, clear crisp enunciation, as you navigate various languages in your repertoire. Aksel, you are a joy to be following! I am so impressed with your continuing career. God Bless !! Prost !! Much love !!

Ciao, Aksel! Qualche giorno fa stavo cercando su RU-vid un canto religioso e mi sono imbattuta nel tuo nome, per me fino ad allora sconosciuto...E, ascoltando la tua meravigliosa voce in Pie Jesu e poi il tuo canto da baritono, mi si è aperto il paradiso! Mi sono subito iscritta tra i tuoi ammiratori, grata a Dio per la tua bellezza di giovane uomo che fiorisce sempre più e per l'immenso talento di cui ti ha fatto dono...La tua bellissima voce tocca le corde più profonde della mia anima e mi da sollievo in questo momento particolare per me...Sono risultata positiva al virus di questa pandemia ,la fede però mi aiuta tanto, così come ascoltarti. Io non ho avuto figli ma mi sarebbe piaciuto averne uno uguale a te, bravo, bello e che ama il bel canto. Ti auguro una splendida carriera e che tu possa venire anche qui in Italia a esibirti...Sarò la prima a venirti a conoscere personalmente. Spero tanto che tu stia bene e che tu mi scriva. Te ne sarei molto grata.

@AkselRykkvin 2:13 (The place where it gives me chills...) Unbelievable voice! So powerful and so DEEP! 😱😍

Honoured Aksel, my respects, you have given many people great delight. As a youngster, I had a voice very much like your own, quite different to the rest of the choir, clear and pure, but when my voice broke, it didn't break, rather it smudged and I must admit became a sad joke of a noise. You are very fortunate that yours continues to be a singing musical voice of clarity and purity; albeit now that of a baritone. (It doesn't always happen that way) Every imaginable success in the future and in life. John, Perth Australia.

La natura, generosa, ti ha regalato un prezioso dono... Grazie!

I’m so impressed by the beautiful and wonderful voice you have. What a gift and talent you have. Just phenomenal! Please keep singing and bringing these videos to RU-vid. Thanks for sharing Aksel !

Goodness. Beautiful. I see I’ve already ‘liked’ this, but this time, months later, it seems to touch me even more. Just perfect! 👍

Voce incredibile ed emozionante anche da baritono! Sei un angelo bellissimo sulla terra che riscalda il cuore con il suo canto...GRAZIE di esistere!

The older he gets the better his voice. He's so aewsome!!!! Congrats from Bahia (Brazil).

Förutom till den underbara sången vill jag ge en eloge till den följsamma och känsliga pianisten. Mycket bra båda två!

Aksel. I am so glad to see you are still singing, and occasionally sharing with us! I'm particularly glad to see you are singing a very healthy repertoire for a young voice, and that your teacher is not at all pushing you beyond where you should be, the way so many teachers seem to do with their young students. You've got some great teaching there. I'm also glad to see that your focus is much more on studying than performing. That's as it should be. Im very impressed with both you and you teacher(s)! Keep up the good work!

J'ai découvert Aksel dés les premières vidéos mises sur You tube, et me suis fait un plaisir d'acquérir le cd qu'il a enregistré. Aujourd'hui, c'est toujours un vrai bonheur de l'écouter et s'il vient un jour donner un concert en France, j'y viendrai assurément. Mille mercis pour ces bons moments.

Kraftvoll und doch mit viel Gefühl vorgetragen. Danke.

Aksel never stops surprising us. The evolution of his voice from soprano to baritone seems like a prediction of more beautiful music to come in the future.

I’m so happy to hear your voice again, I almost cried. You’re grown so much in stature and talent I’m excited we may hear more from you soon. I told you once your fans are dedicated and would follow you into this new chapter of your life. And we have. Much love and prayers for you

Quel plaisir d'entendre Aksel. Quel beau chemin parcouru. Encore bravo pour cette performance!

Thank you so much both of you. The world need beauty more than ever, and, maybe because music reproduced the sound of nature through the centuries, maybe it will bring back nature to human beings..........I hope so. First they have to close there eyes and listen. (from Montréal, Québec' Canada, North America)

Thank you Aksel! You are marvelous as a baritone!

Wonderful and brilliant voice.

Just wonderful. Thank you

Браво, Аксель! Получила огромное удовольствие! Успехов!

Thanks Aksel, I must be telepathic, I was thinking this morning, it's such a long while since we heard from you and then you posted this. Beautifully sung and well done Sara Aimée Smiseth.

Wonderful! A very sad sea shanty which you interpreted beautifully. And, there is so much more depth and tone your your voice now - positively ringing on the higher notes!

Purely wonderful! You're a gift to us!

I love your new voice. But I will always cherish your many treble performances. Its wonderful that we have the abilities to preserve what was once fleeting. Now we can preserve all of them forever.

I heard your voice in my sister car and I broke into tears for the sheer power of it...Don't doubt for a second that with this voice you have a great responsibility ahead. Take care.

Super young singer. Thank you.

He is so grown up now. Just wow. He must be so lucky he didn't lost his voice.

I really can't say much except that your voice moves me to tears. I can tell already that your exquisite baritone will always be hard for me to listen to; so much beauty is a heavy burden for my spirit to bear.

Oh my God!!! Askel was a little boy years ago... I can hear your angelic voice like a tone bells when I hear "Misere Mei" and now, with all respect he's grow up and become a wonderful man! God Blessed you! Brazil loves your voice yesterday, today and always! The Virgem Mary cover you and give all gifts the heaven! Hugs and send one kiss to Brazil!!!

Es un placer escucharte de soprano y ahora de baritono. ENHORABUENA.

Vous avez garder une certaine pureté dans votre chant ! Enfant vous étiez extraordinaire aujourd'hui vous êtes un fabuleux baryton

Så glad over å høre deg igjen Aksel! Du synger virkelig godt! Regner med å få høre mer fra deg i tiden fremover. Takk for at du er der. Det å høre deg synge varmer hjertet. 👍☺️🥰👵

So beautiful, Aksel, lovely tones and control. Thank you for sharing with us as you continue to develop this wonderful gift.

Großartig gesungen - mit einer wunderbaren Stimme. Welch eine Entwicklung ... 👌 👍😊❣️

Thank you for your very nice song. Your voice is very very beautiful. Thank you so much. I am very happy you are back! God bless you.

wonderful voice, powerful and warm - the future is yours - Thank you for shaping it so musically

Unbelievable, I watched him like yesterday when he was a kid, time goes so fast

I have listened to this song so many times the song is beautiful and so is your voice. I look forward and hope you sing more of these Norwegian songs.

Bravo Aksel! You have in addition to God’s gift, amazing courage to go forward after the passing of your previous golden voice, and wonderful teachers and parents so skilled and supportive of you. Welcome back and much success to you (from Indonesia).

A beautiful and moving interpretation. It is so wonderful to hear how your voice has matured and gained control in the last couple of years. I suspect you'll be bringing me even more joy in years to come.

You’ve made a wonderful transition to a resonant baritone. Brilliant! Take it easy & continue on your journey. I look forward to hearing more from you.

congratulations Aksel Rykkvin, excellent baritone, God bless you

AKSEL RYKKVIN You're the best 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Superb. You've grown into your baritone beautifully. An impressive transition!

Aksel, We have waited for this. A double blessing to hear you sing for this reason. I do hope we get to hear you in person one day.

Welcome back, our Aksel. In these troubled times, your clear, pure voice springs a fountain of calm and hope. Beauty yet remains in the world and you are part of it! Thank you for continuing to share your marvellous gift with us.

Out of this world. Pure art. And the Lady pianist OMG sublime interpretation Askel.

Exquisite. Thank you.

Aksel, it is wonderful to hear you singing again. I've enjoyed so many of the videos of you as a boy soprano, and now it seems the lark has become an eagle. With this pandemic, I needed the beauty and comfort you express in this. Thank you!

Just wonderful!

Awsome!!!! Amazing!!!! After the pandemic, come to Brazil .🇧🇷 we would love watching your concert ! !

Still a golden voice and still so full of expression. A very precious moment.

Great sounding voice! Glad to hear your new sound!

What a beautiful young man with such a lovely voice! God bless you and protect you always. You are truly blessed with such a beautiful gift!

There is something very clean and satisfying about young voices.

My gosh you are going to be a marvelous Liedersanger! What a beautiful Diechterliebe you will sing in a few years!

Bravo! dall'Italia, Paese del Bel Canto🌹🇮🇹

Beautiful. What a talent this young man is

phenomenal!!! I had never heard this song as well sung as I just heard it! You have a great future. A hug from Brazil!!

Wow! How great it is to hear and see the world's best 17-year-old classical junior soloist on RU-vid again!! You can be proud of your voice with a unique and clean timbre, it will merge with the violas when accompanied by an orchestra. A thousand best wishes and raptures from Moscow!! 👏🇷🇺

Amazing! Wanderfoul!Bravo! 😃🤗🌹

I lost the count of how many times I have watched this video

Your voice is developing so beautifully. A real pleasure to listen!!

Absolutely stunning voice, I’m so glad you matured with your ability intact!

How nice to see you again, Aksel! I listen often to your CDs. I'm so glad you made them as a keepsake of your treble years. Nice Baritone now!

Formidable : belle puissance vocale alliée à une technique solide, mais surtout toujours l'émotion dans l'interprétation. Bravo !

Very pleased to hear how the voice and the young man have developed.

Aksel Rykkvin 17 anos tak, gratulerer! Wonderful, maravilhoso! Brazil!

So good to hear you again!

Твой голос превратился в очень прекрасный баритон! Какой приятный сюрприз) Очень рада за тебя)

Brilliant Aksel so happy you are still singing.

Very moving and beautiful.

Beautiful baritone-- welcome back!