What I love so much about Agnes' interpretation is that one can hear at some specific moments that she is from Greece. What a woman, what a voice, what a performance!!!
When I see close to a million views I think not all is lost yet and then I realize it's the same few thousand oddballs that migrate from one video to another and generate all those views.
I love Agnes Baltsa! She is one of best mezzos ever to grace the operatic stage. She blends her chest voice seamlessly with her upper register. And her voice is sooo sexy! A perfect choice for Carmen!
I absolutelly love her voice!! Don´t think there is anyone that can exceed her talent and personality at the same time. Just look at the other chorists, so glad and amazed of watching her sing. Can´t imagine if I ever heard a voice like this so near. I admire Baltza so much!!!!
It has to do with them focusing the vast majority of their conscious mind on the way their tongue moves, the exact octave that they are supposed to be singing, what verse they are on, when they should breathe, and exactly how powerfully they are required to deliver their songs. Note how powerful her voice is, even at low volume.
I had a French Canadian roommate translating this for me as it was sung. I had the translation on the CD insert, but when she said, "watch out" with her Canadian accent...it was a moment. 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇺🇲 👀
I remember when this was on PBS. I was so tired after a hard day and then I remembered Carmen was going to be on PBS that night. I loved this opera. It was not a HD TV nor was it stereo nor was it cable TV. But it was such a wonderful performance. Then it came out on VHS. And I played it and played it. I have viewed many other versions of Carment but she is my favorite. Her voice and facial expresention, i have seen no one surpass her performance. And the presentation was in my opinion as Bizet intended it. I have many VHS of Carmen but this performance is my favorite. I imagine somewhere along the way there was a DVD version. I love the scene that follows where she danced on the table.
ΕΨΑΧΝΑ ΜΙΑ ΚΑΛΗ ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ ΤΟΥ HABANERA ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΛΕΞΑ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΝΗΣ ΜΠΑΛΤΣΑ, ΜΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ Η ΠΙΟ ΚΑΘΑΡΗ ΠΟΥ ΒΡΗΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΕΙΚΟΝΑ ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΦΩΝΗ!!! ΜΠΡΑΒΟ κ.ΑΓΝΗ ΜΠΑΛΤΣΑ!!!
She has a brightness to her voice that I really like! She doesn't go so dark as some singers do. The acting in Carmen is great. I just love this opera anyway, and I love seeing a mezzo as the lead! I wish there were more lead roles and beautiful arias for mezzo sopranos. Her singing is a little undisciplined but very effective!
Hi @jameshenrymurphy I just want to say that pls don’t use the most precious name of our Heavenly Father God’s name in vain😅 that’s all I hope you’re having a great day🙂
Yes, everything He made is wonderfully amazing and will make us be in awe, but we must be aware not to use The Most Precious Name of our Lord Almighty. We must be careful what we say and do in all ways. Have a nice day and Godbless u 💖
Sie spielt, als ob ihr die Worte in diesem Augenblick selber in den Sinn gekommen seien, absolut authentisch. Ihre Stimme und dessen Tembre sind perfekt für diese Rolle und wirken auf " mich" weitaus moderner, als das was heute teilweise auf die Bühne gebracht wird. Danke für diese Künstlerin. 😍 Leider hat sie für mich ein paar Jahrzehnte zu früh auf der Bühne gestanden.😒 😉
Una interpretación superlativa. No me canso de verla. La expresividad y la voz de la soprano (no sé su nombre) son talento puro; me hace sentir a Carmen como alguien real y no un personaje imaginario.
L'amour est un oiseau rebelle Que nul ne peut apprivoiser Et c'est bien en vain qu'on l'appelle C'est lui qu'on vient de nous refuser Rien n'y fait, menaces ou prieres L'un parle bien, l'autre se tait Et c'est l'autre que je prefere Il n'a rien dit mais il me plait L'amour, l'amour, l'amour, l'amour L'amour est enfant de boheme Il n'a jamais jamais connu de lois Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime Si je t'aime prend garde a toi Si tu ne m'aimes pas Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime Mais si je t'aime, si je t'aime Prends garde a toi L'oiseau que tu croyais surprendre Battit de l'aile et s'envola L'amour est loin, tu peux l'attendre Tu ne l'attends plus, il est la Tout autour de toi, vite, vite Il vient, s'en va puis il revient Tu crois le tenir, il t'evite Tu crois l'eviter, il te tient L'amour, l'amour, l'amour, l'amour L'amour est enfant de boheme Il n'a jamais jamais connu de lois Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime Si je t'aime prend garde a toi Si tu ne m'aimes pas Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime Mais si je t'aime, si je t'aime Prends garde a toi
Saw Agnes live, supporting Jose Carreras, in Munich, New Year’s Eve Concert 94 (or was it 95? 😁), most beautiful event I’ve been privileged to see. What a voice, what a beautiful voice❤
update: -i started doing opera and classical music in high school -i got my bachelor's degree in music from UC Berkeley (but mostly focusing on music theory) -i got to sing countertenor solos with the Baroque Ensemble of UC Berkeley! -i'm now working on my master's degree in Linguistics in Hawaii, but i'm still involved in the choir at UH Manoa. I sing professionally at a church in Honolulu! -I'm not the best singer but I'm still trying :) I'm a countertenor and I got to use this piece for juries, very inspired by Agnes Baltsa! And I still watch this video every once in a while - Baltsa is still my favorite version :)
What an awesome treat to read your update after 11(!) years-thank you for sharing your musical experiences!! I love reading comments like this. I studied linguistics in college as well, it is fascinating. You must have a wonderful aptitude for language and music! Wishing you continued success in all you do!
The first time i heard it, it wasn't quite as beautiful as this one. But this one....i feel more emotion from it. More people are in it. It sends chills up my spine to hear them shout, and her voice is more beautiful than any rose, her face shows more emotion than any painting, No vulgar comments here, just use replay in moderation. Like a fine wine, savor the flavor, or perhaps better said, savor her voice, and give it time to age in your mind. it will be all the better when you hear it later.
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What I love so much about Agnes' interpretation is that one can hear at some specific moments that she is from Greece. What a woman, what a voice, what a performance!!!
now that's a mezzo playing Carmen, very solid lower notes, very well done.
A few years ago I had the luck to see this live on stage. She is in my opinion the best mezzo of her time!
I agree she was amazing and is my favourite mezzo ( and I have heard many.)
I love her Carmen the best of all. This is a magical performance, all of it.
Agree.. Gänsehaut jedes Mal !
@@intrepidtomato❤
😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I've played this video about 200 times over the past 8 or so years. Her physical and vocal sexiness in this performance melts me every time.
I like her far better than Calais.
Ich grüße Herr Strasser
🙌👍👍👍🔂
When I see close to a million views I think not all is lost yet and then I realize it's the same few thousand oddballs that migrate from one video to another and generate all those views.
I wish I were that rose
I love the way the chorus ladies watch her so admiringly!
I love Agnes Baltsa! She is one of best mezzos ever to grace the operatic stage. She blends her chest voice seamlessly with her upper register. And her voice is sooo sexy! A perfect choice for Carmen!
She really nailed it.
+osa baggy Yes \o/
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Ich grüße Herr Strasser
You have to have a sexy voice if you're going to play Carmen, and Baltsa fills the bill!
The few different singers I’ve seen this song by, by far my favourite right here.
Die beste Carmen, die ich je erlebt habe und ich habe diese Oper schon oft gesehen. Es ist meine Lieblings-Oper. ❤😂
Excellent voice no one can compare to your voice you sing with all your heart
Best Carmen ever!
Fr
Sends shivers down the spine. Utterly brilliant portrayal of Carmen.
Siiiii.
@@mataraadoshi2664VG,
Efectivo lo que Ud. dice. Pone eléctrico.
I absolutelly love her voice!! Don´t think there is anyone that can exceed her talent and personality at the same time. Just look at the other chorists, so glad and amazed of watching her sing. Can´t imagine if I ever heard a voice like this so near. I admire Baltza so much!!!!
I was 2 years old when this came out
Есть еще Элина гаранча голос супер
@@freerunandmore8341 absolutely not!
Maria Callas
The voice of Agnes Baltsa is unbelievable, amazing, incredible !))
⭐⭐👍👏👏👏✌⭐⭐
one of the best performance of carmen that i have ever heard ! BRAVO Agnes !!!
It has to do with them focusing the vast majority of their conscious mind on the way their tongue moves, the exact octave that they are supposed to be singing, what verse they are on, when they should breathe, and exactly how powerfully they are required to deliver their songs. Note how powerful her voice is, even at low volume.
She has a deep deep meaning in her voice and the ppl in the background are phenomenal with their facial expressions their all so raw and real and ❤❤
I heartily agree. I'm not sure how many times one would need to watch this to see every one of the stars in the support chorus.
My favourite Opera choice. Love this dramatic piece of music. Don’t care who sings it or screams as long as it sounds good I’m happy
I found opera 2 years ago (I am 64), this is brilliant, now seen it 3 times!
I don't even know how I ended up here but she is magnificent
I had a French Canadian roommate translating this for me as it was sung. I had the translation on the CD insert, but when she said, "watch out" with her Canadian accent...it was a moment. 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇺🇲 👀
I remember when this was on PBS. I was so tired after a hard day and then I remembered Carmen was going to be on PBS that night. I loved this opera. It was not a HD TV nor was it stereo nor was it cable TV. But it was such a wonderful performance. Then it came out on VHS. And I played it and played it. I have viewed many other versions of Carment but she is my favorite. Her voice and facial expresention, i have seen no one surpass her performance. And the presentation was in my opinion as Bizet intended it. I have many VHS of Carmen but this performance is my favorite. I imagine somewhere along the way there was a DVD version. I love the scene that follows where she danced on the table.
I think that was 1988. I recorded it on VHS and still have it
PBS performance - 1987, according to IMDB. I loved it!!
This performance is brilliant.
Это лучшее исполнение Хабанеры Кармен за всю историю...... Голос просто изумительный - очень густой, очень мощный - и в то же время очень звонкий.....
She’s fantastic!!
ΕΨΑΧΝΑ ΜΙΑ ΚΑΛΗ ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ ΤΟΥ HABANERA ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΛΕΞΑ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΝΗΣ ΜΠΑΛΤΣΑ, ΜΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ Η ΠΙΟ ΚΑΘΑΡΗ ΠΟΥ ΒΡΗΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΕΙΚΟΝΑ ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΦΩΝΗ!!! ΜΠΡΑΒΟ κ.ΑΓΝΗ ΜΠΑΛΤΣΑ!!!
She has a brightness to her voice that I really like! She doesn't go so dark as some singers do.
The acting in Carmen is great. I just love this opera anyway, and I love seeing a mezzo as the lead! I wish there were more lead roles and beautiful arias for mezzo sopranos.
Her singing is a little undisciplined but very effective!
Yes, undisciplined. As a musician and singer i can tell... but no, i cant do better than her.
The worst thing about reading comments under opera of any sort, is that it's full of snobs. Like yourself! @@gaia6299
Diese Stimme kann nicht erlernt werden, sie ist Begabung und hat Seltenheitswert. Dem Schöpfer sei gedankt.
Que lindo, belíssima interpretação, parabéns a Agnes Baltsa e a todos que tornaram isso possível!!💚💛🇧🇷🤗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
My God what a fantastic performance.
Hi @jameshenrymurphy I just want to say that pls don’t use the most precious name of our Heavenly Father God’s name in vain😅 that’s all I hope you’re having a great day🙂
@@Disaster_0601 Hath not God wrought something wonderful?
Yes, everything He made is wonderfully amazing and will make us be in awe, but we must be aware not to use The Most Precious Name of our Lord Almighty. We must be careful what we say and do in all ways. Have a nice day and Godbless u 💖
Fabulous production and the magnificent voice of Agnes Balsa ,a true Carmen
Best Carmen i've seen
A true Carmen High quality voice…❤😮
It is many years since I first heard Agnes sing this role. Was on a VHS tape. Still one of two singers that have me entranced.
Who was the other singer?
The amount of passion present on every single face in that room… it truly blows you away.
My goodness - what a voice! Thanks for uploading this
La mejor versión que he encontrado. Que placer escucharla !
Tienes que escuchar a nana mouskouri..
Escucha a Elina Garanca
Escucha a Montserrat
@@jorgeluisjimenez7456Fui ver pra conferir. Ela não chega nem aos pés da Agnes Baltsa.
This song always gives me shivers
De las interpretaciones de Carmen la que más me ha gustado. Buenísima.
A perfect performance from great Greek soprano Αγνη Μπαλτσα (Agnes Baltsa).BRAVO
Mezzosoprano
@@luisfernandogodoypacheco9263 Correct! Thank you!
Sie spielt, als ob ihr die Worte in diesem Augenblick selber in den Sinn gekommen seien, absolut authentisch. Ihre Stimme und dessen Tembre sind perfekt für diese Rolle und wirken auf " mich" weitaus moderner, als das was heute teilweise auf die Bühne gebracht wird.
Danke für diese Künstlerin. 😍
Leider hat sie für mich ein paar Jahrzehnte zu früh auf der Bühne gestanden.😒 😉
i dont know what shes singing but its so beautyfull , that i was start to cry. must go to that opera one time in life.tx
I saw this Carmen in LCD when i was a high school student , all classmates were falling sleep but my eyes were wide open , she is my Carmen always.
I love her!!!! she's a wonderful Carmen!!!!
this is the best version of Habenera I have ever heard.
It must be my favorite version of the habanera with Mrs. Garanča’s ! What a voice and what a presence ! Absolutely wonderful 😁👏👏
Whoaaa.... This Ladies voice is divine 😍
The chest and head are exquisite. Mezzos can learn so much from her
Una interpretación superlativa. No me canso de verla. La expresividad y la voz de la soprano (no sé su nombre) son talento puro; me hace sentir a Carmen como alguien real y no un personaje imaginario.
... imponente! Un volcán de pasión. Emocionante,maravillosa voz ... 💜🍁💚 ...
Whoa
excellent voice and the best version of habanera..
Como si fuera de hace un mes..inmortal presentación y la cantante. ..donde estará ?
Buena escenografia buena interpretacion. Que bella voz que bella cancion al amor.
Amazing voice
wow. best version i ve ever heard.
im from india.never heard this before.but after listening to it a few times,im attracted to this kind of music
From India ? You took your time to appreciate the best music in the world. Something we Westerners have had for centuries.
It’s European excellence
She is perfect for this role!
THAT'S SO GREAT!!!!!
I CAN'T STOP LISTENING THIS :')
GREAT PERFORMANCE!!! REALLY AWESOME!!!
Glorious!!! Legendary, Bravo!!!
Eine fantastische Stimme. Wonderfull.
Oh MY GOD 🤩🤩 * mouth open out of amazement* omg 👏👏👍👍
What a singer!!!
I love Agnes she is amazing
this is the best version of carmen, Agnes Baltsa has an excellent voice =)
SPLENDID! BEAUTIFUL! It brought a tear to my eye. :') Nothing like good old fashioned music. (clap clap clap!) :')
Fantástica apresentação de agnes baltsa!!!
Baltsa and Carreras set a standard in this production that has not been surpassed.
L'amour est un oiseau rebelle
Que nul ne peut apprivoiser
Et c'est bien en vain qu'on l'appelle
C'est lui qu'on vient de nous refuser
Rien n'y fait, menaces ou prieres
L'un parle bien, l'autre se tait
Et c'est l'autre que je prefere
Il n'a rien dit mais il me plait
L'amour, l'amour, l'amour, l'amour
L'amour est enfant de boheme
Il n'a jamais jamais connu de lois
Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime
Si je t'aime prend garde a toi
Si tu ne m'aimes pas
Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime
Mais si je t'aime, si je t'aime
Prends garde a toi
L'oiseau que tu croyais surprendre
Battit de l'aile et s'envola
L'amour est loin, tu peux l'attendre
Tu ne l'attends plus, il est la
Tout autour de toi, vite, vite
Il vient, s'en va puis il revient
Tu crois le tenir, il t'evite
Tu crois l'eviter, il te tient
L'amour, l'amour, l'amour, l'amour
L'amour est enfant de boheme
Il n'a jamais jamais connu de lois
Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime
Si je t'aime prend garde a toi
Si tu ne m'aimes pas
Si tu ne m'aimes pas je t'aime
Mais si je t'aime, si je t'aime
Prends garde a toi
Wow the voice!
La belleza,fijada para siempre por la mano del artista!
Beautiful woman, amazing voice!
Wonderful, amazing, fantastic!!
My favorite women's aria from my favorite opera 🙂👍
Maravilhosa interpretação. Aplausos
She is amazing!!! Still my favourite mezzo of all time!!!!
Gran artista del bell canto !!!!!!!!
Agnes Baltza !!!!!!!!!!
Bravo !!!!!!!!!!
What a performer!
Absolutely wonderfully transfixingly, mesmerisingly, sensationally, eternally GREAT! Bizet is above glorious...
Saw Agnes live, supporting Jose Carreras, in Munich, New Year’s Eve Concert 94 (or was it 95? 😁), most beautiful event I’ve been privileged to see. What a voice, what a beautiful voice❤
여긴 한국인 있으려나.. 이런 멋진 영상에 한글을 안남길 순 없지
Excelente interpretación!!
I found this video about a week or so and I find myself listening to it at least 8 times or more a day…. At least. I am obsessed with this video.
This is my favourite version of Habanera :)
I want to find more opera to listen to, I've never listened to it before, but now I can't stop :)
update:
-i started doing opera and classical music in high school
-i got my bachelor's degree in music from UC Berkeley (but mostly focusing on music theory)
-i got to sing countertenor solos with the Baroque Ensemble of UC Berkeley!
-i'm now working on my master's degree in Linguistics in Hawaii, but i'm still involved in the choir at UH Manoa. I sing professionally at a church in Honolulu!
-I'm not the best singer but I'm still trying :) I'm a countertenor and I got to use this piece for juries, very inspired by Agnes Baltsa!
And I still watch this video every once in a while - Baltsa is still my favorite version :)
What an awesome treat to read your update after 11(!) years-thank you for sharing your musical experiences!! I love reading comments like this. I studied linguistics in college as well, it is fascinating. You must have a wonderful aptitude for language and music! Wishing you continued success in all you do!
most awesome voice i heard in a while...!!! seriously AWESOMe
best of best of best of best of best of best of.... x 100000000000 .... best of habanera
Magnifique!!!! Fabuleux!! Sublime!!
beautiful! gives me chills.
This is my facorite rendition of carmens habanera she absolutely nailed this performance
Moltes felicitats una gran interpretació amb els cors ❤️
素晴らしいです！！
Intensifier. Brilliant. Perfect. ‼️
Bravo ,Bravo !!!
omf i've loved this song since i was little
A very powerful voice!
such inspiring and calming music
Wunderschön !💐
Amazing soprano maybe the best of all in Carmen!
A great portrayal of Carmen. It makes you shiver.
The first time i heard it, it wasn't quite as beautiful as this one. But this one....i feel more emotion from it. More people are in it. It sends chills up my spine to hear them shout, and her voice is more beautiful than any rose, her face shows more emotion than any painting,
No vulgar comments here, just use replay in moderation. Like a fine wine, savor the flavor, or perhaps better said, savor her voice, and give it time to age in your mind. it will be all the better when you hear it later.
Wonderfull voice