Kathleen Battle sings "Ach ich fühls" Videos

LeeVita19 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price did not endure...they CHANGED our society through their strength and talent. I am grateful for all they have done to fight racism.This conversation was giving opinions of Ms. Battle's dismissal at The Met...not disrespecting her. Great Aria by the way.

yesblanche Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - What a beautiful rendition of this aria...I must say in my opinion Ms. Battle's performance of this piece is the finest on youtube. Furthermore can we all just agree to enjoy her immense talent without engaging in pages of mudslinging in regards to the details of her dismissal. I am so tired of seeing the same futile arguments posted on every Battle video. Yes it happened....what more is there to say. What's done is done celebrate the one fact we all know..that she's a phenomenal talent.

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Indeed, they helped to pave the way for artists, particularly artists of color, and helped to change society, along with those who were more vocal i.e., Gandhi, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, etc. Also, the online websters defines ENDURE as: to undergo (as a hardship) especially without giving in : suffer; to regard with acceptance or tolerance; to remain firm under suffering or misfortune without yielding.So if you do not believe they endured, than I respectfully agree to disagree.

LeeVita19 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I am well aware of the definition of "Endure"; I was simply trying to emphasize the word "change" and the change they brought fourth. Yes they endured, but at the same time their strength "paved the way". I am grateful for these ladies as well as others who have given us hope and a better future. Viva Opera!!!

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Which is why the comment was made: They "grew up, like most African Americans, understanding that they did not dare talk back to European Americans. They had to endure it." So sometimes, even if they did not appreciate something said or done, they were less likely to stand up for themselves or be vocal about it.

LeeVita19 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Belive me I understand that.....but in their own graceful way they DID stand up for themselves bringing fourth change to benefit all of us. Let us give thanks!!!

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - The subtext of this discussion is that Kathleen Battle, in some way, is less a human being because she, at times, asserted her opinion. Which caused ripples. And the disdaign of those around her who felt that she should be like Marian Anderson who finally, at the end of her career, was allowed to sing at the Met, in a minor role.

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - For all these individuals -- Marian, Leontyne, and Kathleen -- we should indeed give thanks. Their contributions and their ability to inspire us with their art and courage have been an inspiration to many.

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I mean, "in some way is less of a human being to be admired, because she, at times asserted her opinion."

LeeVita19 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I can not write for others but I did not state she was "less human". Giving her opinion is one thing, but it seems her "bad behavior" was the cause of her dismissal. Opinion and bad behavior are two different things. I believe we are all knowledgeable of the past in the Opera world and our society. We know how bad it was and how far we still need to go. Let us continue to move on!!!

LeeVita19 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Yes, let us truly give thanks for all of these great and talented women. They have all made a difference so we can be proud. Viva Opera!!!

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Do not recall you stating that. However, it was the subtext of the discussion and the comment that "[Leontyne and Marian] in their own graceful way they did stand up for themselves." Their graceful way was most often to endure, and of course, avoid offering opinions contrary to that of their Euro-American citizens and colleagues. During their times, it could have led to serious, dangerous consequences. During our times, it causes an Afro-Am to be labeled difficult and an Uppidty ...

MaripositadelCoroxx8 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Ahhh.. those high notes are spectacular and effortless. ..Her acting does leave something to be desired, but that voice. Goodness, what a gift she possesses.

Babs22h Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - *sticks out tongue to THEALEPH

TheAleph74 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - LOL

courtjesting Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I look forward to the day when I can enjoy watching a non-white operatic performer on youtube and not have to read any ignorant comments about race. It's getting so tiresome and old.

kinddude Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Ignorance has certainly been at the root of so much of humankind's evils. And yet, as the Spiritual says, "We shall overcome some day."

amillia007 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - I would like to sing like her one day...

Yuriy21 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Magical voice!

tanjuk65 Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - one of the most beautiful timbres in the world of opera...what a gift..

mozartslover Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - she has a beautiful voice and this is a nice interpretation, but i have to say that her use of rubato kind of bothered me...stretching the time like that is not characteristic of Mozart. she takes too many liberties with the style.

Puppyizzy Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - true

Puppyizzy Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - wow it just keeps getting slower and sloowweer. where did the tempo go? i think its a little extreme.

Iareto Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - To suggest that black singers are any better than ANY other race of singers is completely racist in itself. You claim to hate racism, but is that only toward black people? It goes both ways and I think people don't realize that. And don't even play the race card with me because I'm Polynesian and I suffer craploads of discrimination as well in the opera world (which I'm sure will only get worse as I get further in). I just do what I can to be the best I can and shove it in their faces.

psychodorian Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - Beautiful voice.