Victoria de los Angeles 1986 TV INTERVIEW. Speaks about her roles etc.
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2016
- Following a Concert in 1986,Victoria de los Angeles is interviewed by a French speaking journalist.
Short edited translation:-
" My proper name is Victoria de los Angeles.
As a small child at home, I sang Spanish songs my mother knew and sang as she worked as a cleaner at the University of Barcelona.
Sang Schubert's Heidenroslein when 7 years of age
At school exposed to a lot of Schubert and Wagner----was really emotionally moved by this music
I did well in the exams at the Conservatory----that is how I found myself in this career
But I was never interested in fame or being a celebrity,and I still feel that way
Speaks about her Barcelona opera debut in 1945 as the Countess in the Marriage of Figaro
I have put a lot of dedication and devotion into my career----it is one of the most beautiful careers in the world.
Major roles at the Met--Yes the 1950s were wonderful. I cherish my memories of the Met as it existed then. Some great singers.
I loved playing Mimi in La Boheme and Butterfly-----I could relate to them a lot.
Manon a great success
Wagner---Die Meistersinger, Lohengrin and Tannhauser
Bayreuth Festival---an unforgettable experience
" I was a student the first time I heard a recording of Ninon Vallin singing Melisande-----I think it is one of the most beautiful operas in the world. "
This interview is a glimpse into the personality of a very great world famous opera and lieder soprano from Barcelona.
Victoria de los Angeles,born Barcelona in 1923 and died in Barcelona in 2005.
Married and had two sons. 
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I know & adore this interview. Even her speaking voice is remarkable, tho when we spoke in person it seemed abit high, whilst her singing voice was situated between the high & mezzo soprano tessituras.
An adorable human being! My favourite singer in the world!
If RUclips would permit me to give your response 10 thumbs up----I would!
Merci beaucoup
+lochness11 Mille merci à toi, gentil Monsieur.
+lochness11 No, i was unaware of these being posted. I doubt La Fundació VdlA doesn't know of them, however. I will send both links to its President in any case.
I was already amazed by what YOU uncovered, whilst i'd found some interesting videos of her from TVE when she was in her 50s that i passed on to La Fundació the existence of which they were aware, i believe.
The interview you sent me is in Catalan but i can understand most of it. I haven't seen all of it yet.
You are unfamiliar w the poster? Me too.
lochness11 Now I have seen most of her recorded interviews!! Her French is v good here. And she shares much of her tastes & her warm personality. Muchíssimas gracias, amigo. ❤
Soy hijo del tenor Carlo del Monte con quién Victoria de los Angeles grabó dos Óperas: Gianni Schicchi y la Traviata con la Orquesta del teatro de Roma.
Has de saber que el esposo de Victoria, quién fue su representante y llevaba sus finanzas, huyó con el dinero ahorrado y la dejó prácticamente en quiebra.
Que gran cantante. Que gran mujer. Que gran ser humano fue Victoria de los AngeleS
Yes Raul. Victoria definitely was a very special singer and person. Sadly missed to many people worldwide.
Victoria cantaba como era: pura, luminosa, mirada fija en lo Alto. Victoria sang as she was: pure, light-filled, eyes looking to the Highs.
A unique wonder in a world of wonders.