I saw this in the movie “Diva” about 35 years ago and it has been a vivid memory ever since. It causes me to wonder whether there are divine beings here on earth. She was astonishing in every way.
Hers and Callas' interpretations are my favourites. Callas' is the saddest I can imagine, while this one is sung with wholehearted pride in the face of deep loss and defeat. You can identify these emotions very clearly in both singers renditions. Amazing!
I totally agree. IMO, it has the most intriguing storyline I have ever seen in a movie. It is actually two plots that complement each other perfectly and the link that ties them together is Frédéric Andréi the postman.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 Yes, most intriguing but also extremely beautiful if not chic because of the contrasts, e.g. listening to the perfect opera aria record in the postman's home (garage). Brilliant!!!
@@tatianak1142How this movie never won an Academy Award, or even been nominated, is a travesty. In fact, it didn't win any awards outside of France. IMO. it is the best movie ever made
Many thanks for adding the lyrics and English subtitles. It is even more heart-rending, poignant, when you see the sceen, the last one, in the opera, as it is a song of exile !
This insert into the film was very clever. The soprano here actually has a medium light voice in the formal opera world. This aria is reserved for rather passionate and large sopranos in the formal stage world. Here it is transfixed into a moonlit silvery presentation. Whilst the aria does indeed have a repose like melody and lighter side it has been altered here by a lighter soprano. This scene was a burst of culture for so many North Americans who really did not grow up with opera or much culture. It opened doors further for black opera singers as well.
Your opinion exudes limited comprehension of Wilhelmenia Fernandez, our beautiful soprano who began her studies & experience, simultaneously, in Philadelphia’s Black American churches & our Academy of Vocal Arts. Philly, in North America has a sound appreciation for our fine artists in opera.
Ebben? Ne andrò lontana Come va l'eco della pia campana Là, fra la neve bianca Là, fra le nubi d'or Laddove la speranza, la speranza È rimpianto, è rimpianto, è dolor O della madre mia casa gioconda La Wally ne andrà da te, da te lontana assai E forse a te, e forse a te non farà mai più ritorno Né più la rivedrai! Mai più... mai più... Ne andrò sola e lontana Come l'eco della pia campana Là, fra la neve bianca N'andrò, n'andrò sola e lontana E fra le nubi d'or.
With what stupification did this clueless (former) kid from Michigan listen to this aria over and over and over on a cheap plastic cassette when this 'French New Wave' film first emerged out of nowhere. How wonderful to be young and to discover things like this for the first time. I sincerely hope someone reading this now discovered this video today and was blown away too.
How is one supposed to express such sadness at her passing, while still expressing admiration for her work, all within a simplistic thumbs up / down RUclips-allowed response for your welcome comment. She was SO good. I want to thank her. And that remarkable film stuck with me in so many ways for the next thirty years. So I hope my silent thumbs up for your comment will be properly understood.
Hers and Callas' interpretations are my favourites. Callas' is the saddest I can imagine, while this one is sung with wholeheartetd pride in the face of defeat. You can identify these emotions very clearly in both singers renditions. Amazing!
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This beautiful woman passed away this month, February 2024, at the age of 75. The cause was cancer. She was extraordinary. May she rest in peace.
😢 RIP
I just found out. She was extraordinary.
1st saw and heard her in the movie and never forgot.
I hope her connection to "Diva" qualifies her for inclusion in the next annual "TCM Remembers" segment.
No words - could ever accurately recall the UTTER JOY I felt in 1982 upon listening to WILHELMINA in "DIVA"!
I saw this in the movie “Diva” about 35 years ago and it has been a vivid memory ever since. It causes me to wonder whether there are divine beings here on earth. She was astonishing in every way.
one of the most beautiful woman and voice on planet Earth
mos def
This passage marked my life....😊😊😊😊..such a great film 😢❤
I found this scene so moving when I saw it as a teenager. I never tire of it.
it made me cry...firstly i was dumbfounded...then later the tears
U SEEN IT 2 ✨️💎👍
YEP BOUGHT THE WHOLE OPERA ON VYNL 30 YEARS SINCE ..nothing COMPARES 2 THAT BIT1💎✨️👍😊
Our Aunt n Law Wilhelmina BRAVO 🙌🏾 👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾
My condolences to you. My condolences to all of us. R.I.P.
Hers and Callas' interpretations are my favourites.
Callas' is the saddest I can imagine, while this one is sung with wholehearted pride in the face of deep loss and defeat.
You can identify these emotions very clearly in both singers renditions. Amazing!
Goosebumps.
Diva. Unforgettable!
Gorgeous
My hair is pulling me towards those golden clouds after watching that. Fab movie.
Nothing less than music from the spheres ... utterly sublime ...
The most beautiful ethereal voice.
Adieu Jean-Jacques Beineix .J'espère que vous serez bercé par la voix des anges .Reposez en paix .
Rest in power.
This DIVA is PURE PERFECTION! A totally flawless performance!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏!!!!
I totally agree. IMO, it has the most intriguing storyline I have ever seen in a movie. It is actually two plots that complement each other perfectly and the link that ties them together is Frédéric Andréi the postman.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 Yes, most intriguing but also extremely beautiful if not chic because of the contrasts, e.g. listening to the perfect opera aria record in the postman's home (garage). Brilliant!!!
@@tatianak1142How this movie never won an Academy Award, or even been nominated, is a travesty. In fact, it didn't win any awards outside of France. IMO. it is the best movie ever made
dichotomous
Many thanks for adding the lyrics and English subtitles.
It is even more heart-rending, poignant, when you see the sceen, the last one, in the opera, as it is a song of exile !
I kept trying to follow the English translation, but I couldn't keep my eyes from wandering back to Ms. Fernandez.
Fantastic, nice controlled voice, a great rendition.
This insert into the film was very clever. The soprano here actually has a medium light voice in the formal opera world. This aria is reserved for rather passionate and large sopranos in the formal stage world. Here it is transfixed into a moonlit silvery presentation. Whilst the aria does indeed have a repose like melody and lighter side it has been altered here by a lighter soprano. This scene was a burst of culture for so many North Americans who really did not grow up with opera or much culture. It opened doors further for black opera singers as well.
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So What.
@@jonmason9360 I thought it was interesting info.
So true
What you talking about ?....
Your opinion exudes limited comprehension of Wilhelmenia Fernandez, our beautiful soprano who began her studies & experience, simultaneously, in Philadelphia’s Black American churches & our Academy of Vocal Arts. Philly, in North America has a sound appreciation for our fine artists in opera.
I saw DIVA when it first came out. This aria & the beautiful singer & her amazing voice have haunted me since. I have the LP soundtrack of the film.
Это лучшее исполнение после Мария Каллас! Браво!!!
KILLER TUNE MISSY KILLER FILM ....WONDER IF ANY ONE STILL HERE FROM BACK THEN ...DIVA 💎
This is a scene from the movie "Diva" which is great! This aria, her singing is sublime, so beautiful
Great story plus - One of the best films with a musical content.
I have it on DVD and watch it at least once a month...for her performance!
Aria of musical perfection--Timeless
Tres tres bone. I am so touched from this wonderful Singer und this beautiful Aria.
Beautifully sweet, powerful, flawless vocals.
And no auto tune. Otherworldly.
Beautiful the nuance I detect in her performing thus piece
Wilhelmina Wiggins Fernandez, along with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, is my favorite soprano. She is a major, major talent!
Best version ever....
Amazing
Bravo!!!
My favorite rendering of this
j'adore excellent! !!!!!
Magnificent 💝
Brava!👏👏👏
Ebben? Ne andrò lontana
Come va l'eco della pia campana
Là, fra la neve bianca
Là, fra le nubi d'or
Laddove la speranza, la speranza
È rimpianto, è rimpianto, è dolor
O della madre mia casa gioconda
La Wally ne andrà da te, da te lontana assai
E forse a te, e forse a te non farà mai più ritorno
Né più la rivedrai!
Mai più... mai più...
Ne andrò sola e lontana
Come l'eco della pia campana
Là, fra la neve bianca
N'andrò, n'andrò sola e lontana
E fra le nubi d'or.
Classic
With what stupification did this clueless (former) kid from Michigan listen to this aria over and over and over on a cheap plastic cassette when this 'French New Wave' film first emerged out of nowhere. How wonderful to be young and to discover things like this for the first time. I sincerely hope someone reading this now discovered this video today and was blown away too.
Она восхитительна!!!
Wow, just wow.
wow
thanks for the lyrics🥴
She passed on February 2nd, 2024.
How is one supposed to express such sadness at her passing, while still expressing admiration for her work, all within a simplistic thumbs up / down RUclips-allowed response for your welcome comment. She was SO good. I want to thank her. And that remarkable film stuck with me in so many ways for the next thirty years. So I hope my silent thumbs up for your comment will be properly understood.
Peut etre encore mieux que la Callas ,sublime
J'aime pas les voitures!
Diva - one of my favorite movies. That and " Fantomas "
My favorite rendering of this
no doubt. sophiated & beautiful, bringing opera to the masses internationally.
Hers and Callas' interpretations are my favourites.
Callas' is the saddest I can imagine, while this one is sung with wholeheartetd pride in the face of defeat.
You can identify these emotions very clearly in both singers renditions. Amazing!