The greatest bass I ever heard live - along with Ghiaurov! A superb Figaro, Assur, Philip II, Zaccaria, Mephistopheles and villains in Hoffmann. A glorious sound, excellent stage presence and technique.
Wonderful interview. One of the greatest operatic experiences of my life was Sam as Argante in the Met tour of Rinaldo, the stop being in Detroit. The opening scene of Argante, in a chariot, singing those fiendish, high-lying roulades with all those F-sharps. Sheer brilliance. Precision, grace, and agility. Unforgettable, and the audience went just bonkers-nuts.
Oh my goodness to find this 🙏I had the great delight to hear and meet Mr Ramey at every performance in London at Covent garden over the years and also at the opera luncheon club and also at the Fenice in Venice so many wonderful performances and the happiest memories. -a delightful gentleman Thankyou so much 💐💐💐💐
I remember how when I was a teen, my friend from Kharkiv showed me a recording of the Mefistofele, Arrigo Boito - SF Opera (1989). It is very strange that Mr. Ramey was not popular in Ukraine back then... because he is definitely the best performer of Mephistopheles of all time! It's been over ten years and I still can't contain my excitement! I'm still in awe of that fascinating voice! 😍
Sorry but the NYC Opera production was far superior---Ramey doing cartwheels at the end of the opera and at the beginning the house in total darkness and only a light from Julius Rudel's baton seen as the 'heavenly' chorus sang. Evenings to last a life time and his Attila too!!
I was in the chorus of that production. It was one of my happiest memories singing there for 7 yrs. I was in awe of him every performance. The wall of thrilling sound that he created every time was beyond incredible.
@@charlespowell9117 I remember seeing that production when it came though LA and was amazed, particularly by the end when he seemed to roll up a raked stage as if he were blown by a huge wind and disappeared. It was thrilling.
Saw and heard Samuel Ramey at the New York Metropolitan Opera. What a voice!
Simply fabulous the great Samuel one of the best ever
One of the best basses in the world. And all around nice person that I’ve met.👏👏
He has a great nose for resonance and a great intellect to be a Opera singer
A real Bass is as rare as a white elephant
The greatest bass I ever heard live - along with Ghiaurov! A superb Figaro, Assur, Philip II, Zaccaria, Mephistopheles and villains in Hoffmann. A glorious sound, excellent stage presence and technique.
Wonderful interview. One of the greatest operatic experiences of my life was Sam as Argante in the Met tour of Rinaldo, the stop being in Detroit. The opening scene of Argante, in a chariot, singing those fiendish, high-lying roulades with all those F-sharps. Sheer brilliance. Precision, grace, and agility. Unforgettable, and the audience went just bonkers-nuts.
The best of the best: Samuel Ramey!
Love Sam Ramey, especially at his best. Wish I'd heard him in person.
As a blind beggar in Faust at City Opera, I had to fight not to stare at his stunning performance and resonant voice.
Only just discovered this amazing, outstanding, beautiful voice. At least I have heard it........comes across as a really nice person.
Such a great, amazing, one-of-a-kind singer and such a wonderful person. Love you, Sam!
Oh my goodness to find this 🙏I had the great delight to hear and meet Mr Ramey at every performance in London at Covent garden over the years and also at the opera luncheon club and also at the Fenice in Venice so many wonderful performances and the happiest memories. -a delightful gentleman Thankyou so much 💐💐💐💐
Love Samuel Ramey.
I remember how when I was a teen, my friend from Kharkiv showed me a recording of the Mefistofele, Arrigo Boito - SF Opera (1989). It is very strange that Mr. Ramey was not popular in Ukraine back then... because he is definitely the best performer of Mephistopheles of all time! It's been over ten years and I still can't contain my excitement! I'm still in awe of that fascinating voice! 😍
Sorry but the NYC Opera production was far superior---Ramey doing cartwheels at the end of the opera and at the beginning the house in total darkness and only a light from Julius Rudel's baton seen as the 'heavenly' chorus sang. Evenings to last a life time and his Attila too!!
I was in the chorus of that production. It was one of my happiest memories singing there for 7 yrs. I was in awe of him every performance. The wall of thrilling sound that he created every time was beyond incredible.
@@charlespowell9117 I remember seeing that production when it came though LA and was amazed, particularly by the end when he seemed to roll up a raked stage as if he were blown by a huge wind and disappeared. It was thrilling.
Oh-oh-oh! He’s the only one who has that evil interjection in Boito’s Mephistophele! A stroke of genius.
Did you hesr about Jerome Hines?
A great singer and a nice guy. Best wishes for your retirement.
Grande Maestro!
As always the best the unique
What a voice!
Une Légende et un vrai model pour le ''Bon Chant'' Grandissimo Samuel Ramey!!!
talentueux et modeste, ça ne se trouve pas tous les jours
One the better singers all the times!!!
The best hair in the business.
LOVE Don Carlo.
so great to see and hear you ,cheers
Maestro.
Perfetto💘 Великий оперный певец и прекрасный человек 💐
Toi-Toi-Toi... God Bless.
Un grandissimo "Mefistofele".
First heard him in a Gala performance singing The Impossible Dream
Wow what a voice the other cast members were obviously impressed also
Lowe Attila
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Isn’t Kansas where the Clutter family was murdered in 1959?
Ramey is a bass not a baritone!!
Sure is
Bass baritone. Jerome Hines is a bass.
@ER1CwC jerome hines was a profundo by his own admission (in his book the 4 voices of man)
This woman loves to hear herself talk. I don't.
Di gran lunga il più grande basso degli ultimi 50 anni, cantante e attore insuperabile. Qui in Italia ha lasciato ricordi indimenticabili.