"People's Diva" Renee Fleming to sing National Anthem at Pot Bowl next Sunday

[jmowreader]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24416015/opera-star-renee-fleming-to-sing-national-anthem-at-super-bowl

This is her:

[longship]

1. This HUGE opera fan is proud to be the first R&K.

At least there will be somebody who has the vocal range.

(Horrible national anthem, IMHO)

[Hippo_Tron]

3. It's only 1.5 octaves, not a tremendous amount of range required...

Which is why I'm kinda stunned by how many flub it.

[Cleita]

2. I saw her perform "El Amor Brujo" on stage some years back.

She really has a powerful and beautiful voice.

[kwassa]

4. Met her at a book signing of her bio. National Cathedral.

She did a talk, but not a sing.

Very nice in person.

[kwassa]

5. and how is the Superbowl a Pot Bowl? Has something been legalized in NJ?

[starroute]

8. Denver vs. Seattle (n/t)

[jmowreader]

9. Both teams are from states with legalized marijuana

[Beacool]

6. Renee Fleming is a wonderful singer, great choice!!!

[Beacool]

7. I prefer her singing opera.

"Casta Diva" from Bellini's Norma.

[Le Taz Hot]

11. She has the most sonorous voice I've ever heard.

Even more so than Jessye Norman and I LOVE Norman's voice. Did you notice that few seconds after she finishes the "hush" in the crowd? That's a mesmerized audience.

If anyone has a chance to see her in person, don't miss the opportunity. You won't be disappointed.

[Beacool]

13. I got distracted looking for videos of Renee.

This is Marilyn (Jackie) Horne at the Met's 100 Anniversary Gala. One of the best mezzos in history. I would have killed to have been able to be there. It must have been a night to remember.

Listen to the color of her voice and the legato. It's so beautiful it makes me weep. The icing came when she hugged Rise Stevens, who is considered the best Dalila ever.

But I digress, I posted Renee singing Casta Diva because it's the first video I found. Although, I think that Sutherland and Callas owned the role.

[SharonAnn]

15. I have the VHS tape of that and it's truly incredible. The entire performance is incredible.

[Beacool]

16. I've been watching it bit by bit on Youtube.

I just love that segment with Marilyn, her sound is very unique. She just turned 80 on the 16th and she still teaches master classes.

[G_j]

12. awesome

[Beacool]

14. Yes, she is.

[Le Taz Hot]

10. I saw her in concert here about 6 years ago.

I have a bad habit that when I hear beautiful music performed virtually flawlessly, or see beautiful pieces of art or see a beautiful dance, I cry. I blubbered her entire concert -- an hour and a half. Her rendition of "O Mio Babbino Caro" will take your breath away.