I cannot count the number of times I have turned on the radio in the middle of a musical number with a soprano singing the stunned me and then to not be surprised when, at the end, the soloist was Renee Fleming. There are many wonderful sopranos. There is only one Renee.
I just learned recently that this song was written and released in 1945 when millions of Americans were serving overseas in World War II. It added a new meaning to what this song must have meant to those at home who had loved ones serving in harm's way.
In her book, The Inner Voice, Ms. Fleming talked about why people often turn to classically trained singers in times of great emotion. She said it was for 2 reasons. First, "the tradition of music grounds and connects us through a universal appreciation that transcends taste". She has clearly demonstrated that here in a powerful rendition of a song with a timeless and so very needed message. Her second reason for why people turn to trained singers is "a trained voice has a kind of innate authority that transits strength. The sounds...emenate from the...whole heart and soul". This requires no explanation, as that strength and emotion reverberates through her performance to the entire audience. Well done, Ms. Fleming.
Rodgers and Hammerstein enduring ,inspiring legacy which gives us faith and hope as we walk through the storms of life.Renee Fleming and 💙thanks for sharing.💙
I Remember this PBS 4TH JULY WITH MS RENEE FLEMMING SHES GREAT AND I HEARD SHE DOES THINGS FOR INJURED VETS FOUNDATIONS I CAN BELIEVE THAT ABOUT MS. RENEE FLEMMING CAUSE PHYLLIS RENEE FOSTER, WAS THERE FOR HER MOTHER FROM BEGINNING TO THIN END THIS WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG SHE SONG SHE ALWAYS SING BEAUTIFUL SONGS SHE GREAT
THATS WAS SPECIAL AND SO VERY BEAUTIFUL RENEE FLEMING YOUR NEVER WALK ALONE IT WAS TOUCHING HEARING HER SING THIS, AND ALL THE MILITARY MEMBERS AND THERE FAMILIES THIS WAS SO MOVING I LOVE RENEE FLEMING AND HER AMAZING POWERFUL VOICE SHES SUPER SHE GREAT SHES AULSUME, RENEE AND JOHN JOHN AND RENEE AMEN
I'M SO VERY HAPPY THEY ASKED RENEE FLEMING TO SING AT THIS YRS EVENT SHE IS AMAZING SPECTACULAR BEAUTIFUL VERY TALENTED CLASSY ELEGANT LADY WITH A LOT OF CLASS, WITH LOTS OF CLASS THAT CAN REALLY SING OUT OF THIS WORLD, HER VOICE IS OUT OF SOUGHT, AND THIS SONG WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SHE BROUGHT ALL THE MILITARY SOLDERS, AND their FAMILIES ON STAGE WITH HER, THAT WAS SO GRACIOUS, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING, AND VERY PATRIOTIC, I LOVED IT, VERY MUCH, MISS RENEE FLEMMIG YOUR MY SUPERSTAR HERO I REALLY ENJOYED THIS year 4TH OF JULY ON PBS, I LOVE RENEE FLEMING SHE AWESOME. AN VERY PATRIOTIC TO ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN THAT SERVE IN THE MILITARY, I REALLY LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE GREAT SINGING AMAN
She sure is excellent as an artist but very dumb as human being she had her chance so keep her mouth shut politically but she chose instead to speak about things about which she has no idea. Very sad.
When people talk of the best song writers of the 20th century they talk of lenon and macartney they were great but listen to the lyrics and music of the composers of this musical and tell me who was better.
Stephanie Hammett. I love to watch Renee sing! She looks as if she is enjoying the song as much as the audience is! Unlike some other opera singers, Renee looks beautiful while she is singing!!
My future ex-wife right there! Love this woman....her art, her class, her poise and her divine voice. This performance wasn’t spot on but it was great all the same.
The first half is definitely a bit strained. The second half is nice, although I don't why she struggles with those G's (I think they are G's). Still, lovely performance!
@@janetflier6192 Man U is the biggest rival of Liverpool, who sing "you'll never walk alone" before every match, but also Fleming is my favourite soprano, her voice and delivery are so enchanting. So, you know, mixed feelings
Thats acoolone Are you nuts!!! I'd pay a very high price to be able to sing as she does!! I'm sure your opinion of her singing doesn't diminish her bank account any!!
You're a troll. Gee, maybe I should go subscribe to the 'Mister Opera Channel' You're one of those lesser people who have to tear people down to profit from it. Pathetic, really.
I cannot count the number of times I have turned on the radio in the middle of a musical number with a soprano singing the stunned me and then to not be surprised when, at the end, the soloist was Renee Fleming. There are many wonderful sopranos. There is only one Renee.
I just learned recently that this song was written and released in 1945 when millions of Americans were serving overseas in World War II. It added a new meaning to what this song must have meant to those at home who had loved ones serving in harm's way.
I saw her, 30 feet away, sing this in the 2018 Broadway production of Carousel. A moment I will never forget.
Me too! We saw Carousel twice and Renee Fleming came outside after both performances and gave autographs. Her voice is just seared in my soul.
Same here! One of the best performances I’ve ever seen. Got a selfie with her at the stage door too!
What a lovely voice❤
In her book, The Inner Voice, Ms. Fleming talked about why people often turn to classically trained singers in times of great emotion. She said it was for 2 reasons. First, "the tradition of music grounds and connects us through a universal appreciation that transcends taste". She has clearly demonstrated that here in a powerful rendition of a song with a timeless and so very needed message. Her second reason for why people turn to trained singers is "a trained voice has a kind of innate authority that transits strength. The sounds...emenate from the...whole heart and soul". This requires no explanation, as that strength and emotion reverberates through her performance to the entire audience. Well done, Ms. Fleming.
Mya Maola excellent quote but I just saw Jessye Norman on another RUclips video and I think Jessye pips Renee
Wonderful performance and to see the families on stage was simply beautiful.
One of the BEST operatic sopranos in the world.
I ADORE her voice, and the sublime interpretation.
Rodgers and Hammerstein enduring ,inspiring legacy which gives us faith and hope as we walk through the storms of life.Renee Fleming and 💙thanks for sharing.💙
I Remember this PBS 4TH JULY WITH MS RENEE FLEMMING SHES GREAT AND I HEARD SHE DOES THINGS FOR INJURED VETS FOUNDATIONS I CAN BELIEVE THAT ABOUT
MS. RENEE FLEMMING CAUSE PHYLLIS RENEE FOSTER, WAS THERE FOR HER MOTHER
FROM BEGINNING TO THIN END THIS WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG SHE SONG SHE ALWAYS SING BEAUTIFUL SONGS SHE GREAT
Rodgers and Hammerstein and Renee, a totally unbeatable combination. What a great tribute to the greatest men and women.
Thank you Renee God bless you amen
A beautiful voice. Ever charming
THATS WAS SPECIAL AND SO VERY BEAUTIFUL RENEE FLEMING YOUR NEVER WALK ALONE IT WAS TOUCHING HEARING HER SING THIS, AND ALL THE MILITARY MEMBERS AND THERE FAMILIES THIS WAS SO MOVING I LOVE RENEE FLEMING AND HER AMAZING POWERFUL VOICE SHES SUPER SHE GREAT SHES AULSUME, RENEE AND JOHN JOHN AND RENEE AMEN
I loved singing this for my voice lessons and for a concert!
10 years since she sang it at the Obama inauguration and she's still got it. The Obama inauguration was her greatest live performance though.
Great moments of opera I saw her in Carousel and she had the entire theater sobbing during this number
How can you say that the Obama Inauguration was her,"Greatest live performance"? She's had many, many, "Greatest live performances"!!!!
Sounds like a basic presentation of the words, for what, a mezzo-soprano or soprano?
@@icanfartloud A soprano. Renée’s singing is anything BUT basic!!
Wow!! She makes us all feel more alive!!!! Margaret Romaine
2:50 HEY I SEE ME
I'M SO VERY HAPPY THEY ASKED RENEE FLEMING TO SING AT THIS YRS EVENT SHE IS AMAZING SPECTACULAR BEAUTIFUL VERY TALENTED CLASSY ELEGANT LADY WITH A LOT OF CLASS, WITH LOTS OF CLASS THAT CAN REALLY SING OUT OF THIS WORLD, HER VOICE IS OUT OF SOUGHT, AND THIS SONG WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SHE BROUGHT ALL THE MILITARY SOLDERS, AND their FAMILIES ON STAGE WITH HER, THAT WAS SO GRACIOUS, THOUGHTFUL AND CARING, AND VERY PATRIOTIC, I LOVED IT, VERY MUCH, MISS RENEE FLEMMIG YOUR MY SUPERSTAR HERO I REALLY ENJOYED THIS year 4TH OF JULY ON PBS, I LOVE RENEE FLEMING SHE AWESOME. AN VERY PATRIOTIC TO ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN THAT SERVE IN THE MILITARY, I REALLY LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE GREAT SINGING AMAN
She sure is excellent as an artist but very dumb as human being she had her chance so keep her mouth shut politically but she chose instead to speak about things about which she has no idea. Very sad.
Beautiful voice and lady.
RENEE FLEMING IS A MAGIC SINGER I CRIED WHEN SHE SANG O' DANNY BOY AT JOHN MCAIN'S FUNERAL
Beautiful.
i just love her. beautiful
Thanks
beautiful voice beautiful lady
Beautiful
When people talk of the best song writers of the 20th century they talk of lenon and macartney they were great but listen to the lyrics and music of the composers of this musical and tell me who was better.
Какая прекрасная музыка, голос уникальный, Рене прелесть! Обожаю её.!
Gorgeous as always ❤️
I wish she would have been able to sing at the 2019 July 4th celebration. I really missed her!!
Maravillosa interpretación de Renée Fleming.
Great voice
God Bless our men && women who sacrifice everyday so that we can rest at night. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Awww yesss. Killing it as usual❤️❤️
Stephanie Hammett. I love to watch Renee sing! She looks as if she is enjoying the song as much as the audience is! Unlike some other opera singers, Renee looks beautiful while she is singing!!
Janet Flier she’s just gorgeous on every level.
Sie kann alles, das allein zählt und ... es ist gültig !!! Man spürt die Tiefe des Gefühls !!!!!!
My future ex-wife right there! Love this woman....her art, her class, her poise and her divine voice. This performance wasn’t spot on but it was great all the same.
I have a crush on her.
Renee you are wonderful.....
I LOVE that red dress!!!
I know right. Red really suits her! 😊💗
💟💟💟💟💟💟
The first half is definitely a bit strained. The second half is nice, although I don't why she struggles with those G's (I think they are G's). Still, lovely performance!
Paula Martínez I would never venture to criticize Renée Fleming’s singing!
A total-class act--------a Pro's Pro. -----------------WolfSky9
So happy to see those Latino servicemen up there. What makes this country great is diversity, not the narrow-minded bigotry that has recently emerged.
They’ve been having black and brown folks since the civil war Whatchu mean 😬
I love Renée Flemming, but as a fan of both opera *and* Man U, this... this just leaves me feeling conflicted.
Jean-Luc What is the conflict?
@@janetflier6192 Man U is the biggest rival of Liverpool, who sing "you'll never walk alone" before every match, but also Fleming is my favourite soprano, her voice and delivery are so enchanting. So, you know, mixed feelings
Cheesy
What do you mean?? I thought it was beautiful!!!
What do you call this kind of singing, the wimpy cheesy affected whiny sob technique?
Zelmira Wash your mouth out with soap!! Ms. Fleming is the GREATEST!!!
@@janetflier6192 This is very poor by any standard. She wouldn't pass first round in a X-factor type show.
Thats acoolone Are you nuts!!! I'd pay a very high price to be able to sing as she does!! I'm sure your opinion of her singing doesn't diminish her bank account any!!
@@janetflier6192 Justin Bieber has a bigger bank account than Fleming. The truth?ruclips.net/video/jPprOPDutfc/видео.html
Thats acoolone Actually, you have a lot of nerve to criticize one of the greatest living opera stars!!!
Terrible.
You're a troll. Gee, maybe I should go subscribe to the 'Mister Opera Channel' You're one of those lesser people who have to tear people down to profit from it. Pathetic, really.
contemporal AMEN!!
@@contemporal Very well said, bravo!