Experience the Magic: Amira Willighagen Live in Concert with Amazing Grace
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Amira Willighagen's live concert performance of "Amazing Grace." Experience the magic as this young prodigy captivates audiences with her angelic voice and heartfelt rendition of this timeless classic. From the first note to the last, Amira's performance is nothing short of spellbinding, leaving listeners in awe of her talent and grace. Join us on a journey of musical wonder and let Amira's soul-stirring performance of "Amazing Grace" touch your heart and uplift your spirit.
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Thank you for your comments and analysis. Yes, Amira is something else, She’s a miracle.
Great reaction! Amira won Holland's Got Talent at the age of nine. She is a world-class soprano. Here in this video she was 13 years old and already reaching notes beyond the range of regular sopranos. She sings classical, crossover and musical genres. Amira has sung in 10 different languages. As she participates a lot in big concerts, her many videos are spread across several channels. She has around 90 videos with over 1 million views each, among others. Amira is the most popular soprano of all time. She is currently about to turn 20 and is studying BMus at university, specializing in classical singing and orchestral conducting.
Because her voice is so clear and beautiful, she can sing so many genres, like opera (O Mio Babbino Caro - with André Rieu, La Virgine Degli Agneli, Flower Duet), but also musical and other beautiful songs (Gabriella's Song,), the theme song from "Once upon a Time in the West" (Your Love). Recently she sang "Amen" together with the "Ndlovu Youth Choir". Everything is so beatiful, you'll get goosebumps all the time. The question is: will she make a choice between these styles, or will she keeps singing them all ?? I hope the latter.😊
@@jvtets The latter, for sure.
This hymn was written by John Newton (born in London, 1725). In his early days he was a slave ship captain who found true grace and forgiveness in Christ. Amira would say that this hymn expresses her own faith also.She was 13 here and will be 20 on March 27. She has sung many hymns and operatic arias (Nessun Dorma CIG 2017), classics like Nella Fantasia, and much more. Living now in South Africa, she is fluent in Afrikaans, Dutch (her own language), and English, but sings in around 11 languages.
Amira is beyond good. She is exceptional. This was her third song at this concert, she'd already sung Nessun Dorma, and The Flower Duet, with Corlea Botha, two opera arias, one in Italian, the other in French. She was 13. She will be 20 in a couple of weeks.
The Hallelujah is not the Leonard Cohen song, but it is still worth listening to. Other popular videos by Amira include - O mio babbino caro, with Andre Rieu, Live in concert Nella Fantasia. Gesu Bambino, informal recording.
Other reactors don't seem to have a problem with the Hollands got talent videos. They are entertaining, not only for the quality of an untrained 9 year old singing her socks off, but also for her informative interaction with the jury panel.
I have added my subscription. Please do more Amira, I don't think you'll regret it.
In the entire Holland's Got Talent series, she polled more votes than all the other competitors combined. Some musicologists are saying that she might just be the finest lyric soprano who's ever lived.
Hello. A very nice first reaction to Amira ! I suscribed. And what a wonderful vocalise she did at the end ! The highest note that she reached in this performance was said to be a D6, which was also Maria Callas'highest register... Besides, she seemed to do it effortless, and she was only 13.
I suggest you listen to her rendition of Ave Maria composed by William Gomez, in Canisius Church, Nijmegen, Netherlands, in 2015.
I am definitely not a religious person, but in this Ave Maria, Amira sounded like the angel Gabriel himself... 😊
Actually, immediately after projecting that long D6, Amira projects a short E6 flat, the highest note of the performance. An absolute queen.
I'm an Amira fan, she's probably in the top half dozen of my favorite singers. Love her cover of "Your Love" from "Once Upon a Time In The West". Kind of short but beautiful! She really deserves a deep dive back to to when she won Holland's Got Talent at 9 yrs old an work forward. Lot's of great material you'll like.
Amira sings like an Angel From God!! She won Hollands got talent ,when she was 9 years old,she has made many CD'S,and has performed all over the world.She moved to South Africa,where her mother,was born,and she donates half her money earned to build playgrounds,for the children in South Africa, she has built 23 so far.She is amazing,may God bless her,and her beautiful family always!!
Amira is not real Amira is a special Angel of God Amira is simply magnificent fantastic and fabulous she is a special phenomenon of God absolutely unique incomparable AMIRA THE SPECIAL PRINCESS OF GOD❤❤❤❤THANK MY GOD FOR AMIRA❤❤❤❤
Great reaction man. Unfortunately, Amira’s Hallelujah is not the version you’re expecting, but it is still exceptional. I’m pleased you want to continue on the Amira journey and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. One of my favourites is her per “ Ave Maria by Gomez at the Canisius Church at age 11. I’ll suggest a few more performances on your next reaction & fill you in on some of Amira’s incredible journey.
Cheers Graeme. ps. I have now subscribed.
Please react Amira Willighagen - "Ave Maria" Gomez (Canisius Church, Nijmegen) - Christmas Concert 2015
Absolutely, a Must See. Divinely Inspired.
Welcome to Amiramania 🇳🇱😜
There are so many of Amira's performances and every one that comes out one gets the same feeling no matter the genre...
Amira has sung an amazing medley from The Sound of Music to incredibly moving renditions of Our Father to magnificent opera arias.. it's hard d to recommend just one!
I do always though suggest that to get to know Amira anyone who has just discovered her go first and watch her audition for Holland's Got Talent (for english speakers) when she first sang at age 9 having taught herself to sing from RUclips. From that audition one can clearly understand why she has that calm confidence in future performances.. and also see where the amazing voice came from. You won't have a problem with the HGT video I don't think.
Excellent reaction. We don’t have words to describe God and when we find ourselves at a loss for words as is the case with Amira it’s because she is a God given talent and there simply isn’t words to describe what she is singing. As for your Christianity you by all means should study it considering it is the biggest and most important decision any one can make while they are still alive. Afterwards it’s too late.
WELCOME TO OUR ANGEL AMIRA WITH HET GOD GIVEN HEAVENLY TALENT ~ THANKS FOR YOUR GENUINE ENTHUSIASTIC APPRAISAL OF AMIRA'S PERFORMANCE - THIS WAS A LIVE GOAT PERFORMANCE - 777 BOER BEN
I’m a big fan of Amira and one of my favourite performances is La vergine delgi angelic 👍🏼
I always love her performances
She's amazing. Stunning performance
Great reaction to a Great performance. Amira is a wonderful singer, and even more importantly she is a wonderful loving and caring person in real life.
I discovered Amira in 2013 because I had been a fan of Jackie Evancho since 2010 when I saw her on AGT, and Jackie messaged Amira her congradulation and best wishes after Amira's first performance on HGT in 2013. Amira was trilled Jackie had reached out to her. They still keep in touch. Amira often sings songs she has heard Jackie perform, this is just one of many examples of that. Shortly after AGT while still 10 years old Jackie took away Michael Jackson's title of youngest solo vocalist to go Platinum. Jackie's First PBS Great Performances Special was filmed just 4 days after her 11th Birthday. David Foster was the producer her PBS Special. Every performance filmed during that Special was Outstanding, Included in the Special is Jackie doing a duet of "Somewhere" with Barbra Streisand. There are Thousands of Hours of beautiful performances by Jackie on youtube but only a very poor quality home video of Jackie singing Amazing Grace during a Mass at the Church the Evancho's belonged, Jackie was 8 then. There is a audio on youtube of Jackie singing Amazing Grace age 9 taken from the "Prelude To A Dream" CD the Evanchos produced and sold.
I would really love to see you do a reaction to Jackie. A good staring place would be Jackie's first performance on AGT in 2010, or ANY or EVERY performance from Jackie's first PBS Special.
Great reaction to our Amazing Amira. She always make me feel in heaven. Every time I listen to her, I live something epic.
...and her singing is so effortless and natural. Creme de la creme!
Anything of hers. She is truly a gift from God!
Amira lovely voice brings you nearer to God
Thank you for a good reaction. Amira wearing traditional Scottish dress and hairstyle, backed by three pipers, to-gether with her lovely voice,delivers a beautiful rendition of this well loved hymn.Reguards from, Michael Jonathan Lewis,Johannesburg South Africa.
Michael, I just wanted to say hello! You may not remember our commenting in the past (it's been some time). But I just happened to think about you the other day when I was watching Amira perform with Andre Rieu, and wondered if you were doing okay because I'd not seen a comment from you in a while. Glad to see you again, and God bless! John from Georgia, USA
@@johnbattles1002 Hello there John,thank you for your concern.I am the eldest of three brothers,sadly our second eldest passed away in November,last year.We have been sorting things out, documents and other things.I have not had much time for anything els,how ever I have made some comment now and then but not as much as I have done in the past but I am slowly getting back into my stride.Just watching Amira and Lucy's videos has kept me going. Now Amira is in Stellenbosch university in the Cape and Lucy has performed in the stage production of Rosie.Both of these young woman, are beyond compare.It trust that you are keeping well John and thank you once again for your kind concern.My best wishes and reguards.Go well. From MichaelJonathan Lewis. Johannesburg,South Africa.
@@micheallewis9156 , I am so very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing! 😔 I had three older sisters who were 17, 15, and 12 when I was born. So I was the “baby boy” of the family. Sadly, they’re all passed away now, my middle sister in 2010, then both my oldest and youngest sisters in 2016 within two months of one another. In fact, my oldest sister passed on the same day and in the same hospital as my father-in-law within just hours of each other. So, I can understand and feel what you’ve been going through! My prayers for strength, grace, and peace for you and your family! And yes, Amira’s and Lucy’s gentle souls and magnificent, soothing voices are truly a healing balm. Condolences & Regards, John 😊🙏
@@johnbattles1002Thank you John, my condolences to you too.Ironically my brother passed away in the very room he was born,he would have been seventy three on the 29th December,last year.His wife passed away in 2020,just after the covid noncence started. She had several strokes,the first about 2005.He was alone when he passed away.His son was living in Germany with his family and his daughters with theirs,about twenty kilometers away.My younger brother and I had visited him twice the day before,once in the morning and then later in the evening. The following morning we found that he had passed away.Blessings and best wishes,John. Go well,From Michael Jonathan Lewis, Johannesburg, South Africa.
I'm also a Christian and this song means a lot to me, also from others, like André Rieu did in 2013 where i was when we got a King and Beatrix abducted then
It may be appropriate to add some historical comment: Amira won Holland's Got Talent in December 2013, at age 9; she had no singing lessons prior to the initial audition. (If you want to watch these, look for the versions "for English-speaking viewers). In January 2014 she got a recording contract with Sony Masterworks, and a singing coach, Maike van der Wiel, who coached her through the recording of her first album in February 2014; it went gold within two weeks. Her contract with SONY ran for three years (the maximum for a contract with a minor in The Netherlands), and she made a second album in that time. In July 2014 she performed with Andre Rieu and his orchestra, in Maastricht - that was an absolutely incredible performance. She visited South Africa several times, and performed in the initial "Classics is Groot" concert in Pretoria in 2016 - notably singing "O sole Mio" with Patricio Buanne. Her contract with SONY ran out in January 2017 and she got another 3-year contract with Coleske Artists, Pretoria, performing at their concert in June - "Amazing Grace" was the third item she performed in that concert; the first two were "Nessun Dorma" (From the Puccini opera "Turandot") and the Flower Duet with Corlea Botha, from the French opera "Lakme" by Leo Delibes. She also made her third album with Coleske Artists in 2017. She moved to South Africa in 2018, and now has dual citizenship. She will be 20 in ten days time, and is starting her first year at the University of Pretoria, where she is majoring in Bmus voice and conducting. Others will tell you about her charity foundation, "Gelukskinders", which she started at age 10. She is fluent in Dutch, English and Afrikaans, and sings in more than 10 languages.
Is Amira really studying at Pretoria University?I thought she was studying at Stellenbosch University, in the Western Cape.Reguards from, Michael Jonathan Lewis, Johannesburg,South Africa.
@@micheallewis9156 She said that the people at Stellenbosch wanted her to concentrate solely on opera - whereas she prefers a broader scope. As she had been accepted by all the universities she applied for, she finally settled on Pretoria.
@@dafyddllewellyn6636Thank you for your clarification.Pity about the opera bit,but at least Amira will be closer to home. Reguards from Michael Jonathan Lewis,Johannesburg, South Africa.
@@micheallewis9156 I gather that Pretoria uni has a very competent opera singer in its music department.
@@dafyddllewellyn6636That's good to know.Would that be the University Of South Africa, where Dr Charl du Plessis is the lecturer on piano?If that is the case,Amira will have someone she knows, as they have worked to-gether a number of times before.
She was 13 when she sang this.
Its Amira for me and i did subscribe!
Great first reaction! You have just found the greatest and most beloved soprano of all time and you have a LOT of catching up to do! There are so many brilliant Amira performances on you tube to choose from and all will amaze you no matter what age or whether it is a full concert or just a cell phone recording! I have subscribed in the hope that you do many more Amira reactions! Cheers from Australia.
Amira - there are no words!
Your reaction - priceless!!
Amira The best❤
YOU HAVE MISSED THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD THIS IS ANGEL AMIRA.
A gift from God!
Dazza, you have just been in the presence of, and been awed by, the Princess of Opera, Classical Crossover, and Christian Music! In fact, in Arabic, her very name "Amira" means "Princess"! Beginning around age 7, she taught herself opera from watching YT videos! No formal training up to age 10 or 11! At age 9, she auditioned for, and eventually won, Holland's Got Talent! You should DEFINITELY check out those performances, and so, SO MANY others! You will NEVER find a dud among them! Fantastic reaction, Dazza! Thanks!
Amazing amira
G’day Mate. So many people are in the same boat as you are, especially when you start from one of her later performances.
This is why I’ve created a sort of generic comment as found below.
It might look long, but it has a lot of links, just skip those you’ve seen already.
But to truly appreciate Amira, you just have to start from the beginning.
Amira Willinghagens suggested Viewing order
As a sort of preface to my suggested song list, I’ll say this. She only had the 3 performances, in Hollands Got Talent, and I have never seen anyone improve so much from performance to the next.
If you think the first one is good (and you can’t help but will believe it is), then just wait and see the joyful series of surprises that are in store for you for her next two appearances.
She did have lessons after the first appearance and it clearly shows.
Holland’s Got Talent Ep1
Just remember, it’s about who has talent, not who is perfect. She does have a few phrases/breath control issues, but it’s still a huge delight to listen to. And the reasons why it’s so delightful will soon became very clear as to why.
I have never seen so many truly and honestly GOBSMACKED reactions from judges before.
Their jaws were literally dropping in sheer and absolutely honest disbelief and in (very pleasant) surprise too.
Her calm poise is also a wonder to behold as well. And she was only Nine years old.
Also, watch out for when they show the shocked draw dropping reaction from another contestant backstage. It’s priceless in its own way too.
ruclips.net/video/NHe0u1pF7qg/видео.html
Holland’s Got Talent Ep2
At this stage, she has had a few lessons, and it truly shows.
The improvement is so great, that this is still my favourite rendition of this song from her, to date.
I can’t stress just how much better her singing and her breath control is here, it’s a major step up.
ruclips.net/video/FUnrLMvpQLk/видео.html
Holland’s Got Talent Ep3
This has two parts. The performance and the results. I’m having difficulty finding an English translation version for the 2nd part. But you get the gist anyway. The second part also includes a spontaneous encore performance as well.
She also ramped it up once more again too.
So once again, her singing here is even better than the last one.
ruclips.net/video/dy00lD2bYT0/видео.html
Encore
ruclips.net/video/ILoC_ZmvBEs/видео.html
Here are two Documentaries that are well worth the watch. And it will give other video suggestions too.
And what she chose to do with her money at such a young age. is heart meltingly sweet.
I would suggest you react to this first video. She actually speaks it in English, not bad considering it’s not her first language.
She is cheeky and she explains very well indeed about her pure joy in music. And her wrap up way of explaining that, actually had the interviewers all crack and laugh of camera, not at her mind you, but in surprise at her open and honest answer. It’s a very charming short little video indeed, and it explains a lot, despite its short length.
The next two aren’t so much for you to react to per say (as they are about a 1/2 hr each), but they will give you other valuable incites into this ever remarkable young girl/lady.
ruclips.net/video/UJ3u5w9NYjQ/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/hHvDyd8Txd8/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/vN-DOKdIaxU/видео.html
Andre Rieu concert
This is the same song that she sung on her first audition, but it’s the full version so much better, and reportedly, Andre matches the orchestra with her natural pace. It certainly seams that way, as I’m inclined to believe it.
It’s quite frankly her best rendition of this song to date, in my opinion that is.
ruclips.net/video/s9PQ7qPkluM/видео.html
Royal Albert Hall. Oh Holly Night.
There simply aren’t any professional videos of this, but her voice is still “Ringingly” clear though.
ruclips.net/video/nensr4i-XpU/видео.html
Amazing Grace.
(This has to be the definitive World version of this hymn, it’s simply that good)
ruclips.net/video/7PJWRKkMpHM/видео.html
Flower Duet.
Again this is the definitive edition of this song
ruclips.net/video/Kk1l84UW1pI/видео.html
Gabriel’s song
Amira learns each song Phonetically, that’s why she does this Swedish song so well, or so a Swedish reactor happily and willingly concedes.
ruclips.net/video/m5unawKpysw/видео.html
Your Love
ruclips.net/video/wnl-jEhnf6M/видео.html
There is so so much more. Enjoy the journey.
Try 'Your Love' by Amira... it's something else!
Amira was invited to Hollands Got Talent 10 anniversary of her win. Check it out every time I her her sing in that performance chills run up and dow my spine. Any performance you hear from Amira is worth listening to.
Well descibed ol' son. It's hardly possible to make recommendations for Amira's videos, since she has done so many over the last ten years. One outstanding song was preceded by a commentary by the singer herself and you get an insight of who she is and why millions WW love her. This was "when you wish upon a star" accompanied by her father on piano.
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Hello friend . Pretty way to start the way for the Amiras world . Amazing grace , one of the most epic performances of Anira She is a gift of God , one trully angel without wings . The reasons : She learned for herself to sing opera watching videos of youtube at 7 years old won Holland got talent at 9 years old Created her own fundation at 10 years old for help to Southaffikaan poor children building playgrounds At the same age she won long distance races She speak three languages and sing in nine languages . She will be 20 years in three days ( march 27 ) and her voice is more extraordinary than her childhood but child Amira is a leyend . Look to Amira singing Ave Maria in Iceland in 2015 at 11 years old . Look her presence on the stage 9:58 and her perfect technic . ruclips.net/video/tEImCJWI_ak/видео.htmlsi=A1PDfDSDiuZw7GBk
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