I have to be totally honest & say I had never heard of Kimmy Skota until I found her on RU-vid! This lady is an absolute sensation & to listen to her voice is just pure magic! Has she ever preformed in England because if not & she does come to England I will be first at the box office to collect my ticket!
In a world where Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Niki Minaj exist, I am so very happy there is the beautiful magic of Kimmy Skota. Her voice is absolutely astounding. So clean and clear. All the very best in your career in music, Kimmy. I am enthralled, and fortunate to be able to hear your marvellous voice. I hope you have a long and wonderful musical career. Blessings to you :)
I have never heard a young singer with such a rich voice, and can not at all imagine a more beautiful performance of Vilja. As this fantastic singer surprisingly closed her career, we can only respect her decision and hope it was the right one for her. And gratefully return, again and again, to the treasures she gave us here on RU-vid.
@øyesteinwangen I copy what you say. Me an my now 7 year old boy listen to this tune when he is gonna sleep every night for +1-2 year now. He asks for Vilja every night
@@claranorell5748 Thank you so much for your beautiful and touching answer. Your son asking for Vilja every night would for sure touch Kimmy Skota a lot too, if she knew. My very best regards to both of you
I have heard the version by Joan Sunderland sung long ago and I thought no one could parallel hers. But this is another great rendition which is difficult to compare. Kimmi has extraordinary talent. One of the best in the world with a great conductor Andre. Keep up the great works gem of Africa!
I agree 100 percent with you Kwesi I loved Kimmy when I first saw her performance on the DVD my African dream a few years ago A fantastic voice and should be proud of her performance
Joan Sunderland's voice is warmer-toned with softer edges. Kimmi's is cleaner (wrong word) with more-precise edges. I have NO idea what the song is supposed to represent/incite. So that is 2 renditions of the same song, & I enjoy both. My hat off to both exquisitely-voiced artists. Listening to Kimmi singing "Ave Maira" had me wonder what a duet of Kimmi with a warmer-voiced artiste would sound like. Them playing-off each other, their voices merging... would/should/could be heavenly!
Her voice has a vulnerable quality to it that I absolutely adore, it adds an extra emotional layer. My favorite of all the sopranos Andre has featured over the years
Franz Lehar is, in my opinion, the most brilliant operetta artist in the 20th century. However, this performance of Vilja from "The Merry Widow" is wonderful.
Dear Kimmy: if this is really you who has posted this video I would like you to know that I had the wonderful opportunity of listening to you singing this LIVE and please let me tell you that I was enchanted by your cristal voice and the feeling you expressed then and here. You are a really gifted singer. I wish you the biggest success in your career!!!
Such a beautiful voice. So appreciated the opportunity to listen to such singing talent. A lovely woman. She deserved all the recognition. Hope all goes well for her career.
U K.I first heard this song over 60 years ago. whilst listening to to wireless with my Mother one Sunday evening. Over the years I have listened to many,many versions this has to be one of the most enjoyable.
God bless Kimmy Skota. She is a beautiful, graceful lady with a superbly, melodious, soprano voice and a lovely, endearing smile. Best rendition Maestro Rièu has orchestrated !
I remember this from the war time years 1939 =45, when it was on the steam radio from the Palm Court ,Bournemouth and I am still crying at 88 years old I think it was Ann Zeigler and Webster Booth in a duet Kimmy you have made my life come full circle thank you sweet heart.
Where does André find such wonderful singers such as this with an amazing voice. Added to those wonderful sopranos such as Carmen, Carla and Mirusia, he and his JSO must be something very special!
DEFINITELY THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL What a most beautiful lady.., her singing gets into the DEPTHS of your soul and brings water to your eyes together with a deep expression of human feeling and happiness. WE YOUR AUDIENCE LOVE YOU PLENTY KIMMY......, AND WILL FOREVERMORE. LONG MAY YOU LIVE. WE LOVE YOU., WE LOVE YOU.
Incredible! Unbelievable! What a magnificent, soul-searching voice! The audience reaction as the end of Ms.Skota's performance says it all. Never have I heard Vilja sung as well.
@@crazyorganist1609 Both are outstanding. You seem to have something against Kimmy. You are very critical of her, like she's never been taught anything. It's sad that you are so negative.
I am a 78-year-old and was lucky enough to grow up in Vienna, so I heard this song, one of my favourites many, many times. Even had the privilege to work on stage with many great stars in my time. But THIS is the vocal highlight of my life! I don't even know where to begin to express my gratitude for this performance. Kimmy, I know you are back in your homeland and don't perform much anymore, but we are forever grateful to you that you let us hear your voice even for a short time.
“ Liebe Kimmy Skota ” Ich hatte die Gelegenheit mehrmals dieses Lied Live singen zu hören und bitte Lassen Sie mich Ihnen sagen, dass ich von Ihrer Kristallklaren Stimme und dem Gefühl Verzaubert War... Schöne Frau .. Schöne Stimme Sie sind eine wunderbare Frau ! ❤✨❤✨❤✨❤✨❤✨ ❤
Una mujer increíble, una voz maravillosa, mismo por la internet su energía llega a todos. Que su voz Sigan llenándonos de buenas energías y buenos sentimientos.
Такой нежный, завораживающий голос! Такая грациозная, утонченная нимфа! Кажется, на звуки этого голоса слетаютя ангелы. Африка, должно быть, невероятно горда своей дочерью.
Eres increíblemente bella , tu voz está bendecida por el cielo. Gracias por tantas virtudes. También va el saludo y felicitaciones para el Director y orquesta con el coro . Increíblemente las condiciones de todas las cantantes , de este hermoso conjunto de artistas. Un gran abrazo desde Argentina Bs. As. Mabel Sofía Alberti😊❤
Why does beautiful music and singing like this ,bring a tear to people eyes ? Is it because we are getting a glimpse of heaven,but we know we are in......
Minha adorável kimmy scota com essa linda vós aguda me comove muito sendo a maior cantora do mundo sem igual .te amo muito , muito mesmo . Meu sonho é vê - la cantar a ave maria juntinho de mim .Beijo e um forte abraço do seu fã ñ um . Que Deus lhe proteja sempre Amém. Uracy. De Salvador Bahia Brasil Terra do senhor do Bom-fim.
Beautiful! And this is NOT an easy song. Incidentally, I'm really glad all those other people were bawling their eyes out by the end, so I'm not the only one.
Bravo Kimmy......I've listened to Lucia Popp, Maria Callas sing the song your interpretation is out of this world......the way you keep hitting that crescendo is pure art.....enkosi mtase!!!!
It def isn’t! It has so many strange note changes! I just started singing this song and I had to memorize the song as a whole rather than small parts like normal. Or I would have been reaching for random displaced notes in several sections!
What floored me about this brilliant performance, apart from her utterly BEAUTIFUL voice and her soaring range, was her unbelievable control. I have never heard Vilja Song performed with that level of control by ANY other soprano.
Stuck in hot London traffic just now, playing this in the car and doing those heaving sobs throughout, I looked around through streaming eyes to see that the two ladies in the car next to me were starting to melt as well. Andre's and Kimmy's timing is exquisite, drawing every last atom of emotion from the music. This is beyond heavenly, so Kimmy please come back from your missionary work and let us all have a glimpse of the heaven you create.
Lucia Popp is also very good. But I couldn't agree more with you. Simply amazing performance. Such a beauty. As Lucia Popp is for sure the best Rusalka ever (my humble opinion), Kimmy might be the best Vilja ever.
Wow! I only know this song because of Floor Jansen's performance and Beste Zangers which was awesome, but this is something else. That final note stopped me from breathing. Absolutely wonderful.
Kimmy Skota is blessed with a wonderful talent. Thank you Kimmy l am able to end my days with beautiful music. This music helps me sleep peacefully. God bless you Kimmy. Thank you Andre for presenting this wonderful young lady to us.
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. Je voudrais avoir le pouvoir de vous renvoyer, pour vous et vos proches, tout l'amour, la tendresse et la sincérité que vous nous donnez. Restez toujours ainsi Kymy. Vous êtes une belle personne. Denis EUDELINE.
when i hear this song it brings me immediately back to the late fiftees when my mother sings that in the kitchen and brings tears in my eyes love you mam
Video zakho zonke ulilisa abamhlophe. How I wish the South African Government and Arts Industry in the country can give you your flowers while you grace this land. Much beloved❤❤❤
