LA BOHÈME: Rachel Willis-Sørensen sings 'Sì, mi chiamano Mimì'

Giacomo Puccini
LA BOHÈME
Conductor: Asher Fisch
Production: Otto Schenk
with Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Jonas Kaufmann
Bayerisches Staatsorchester

[Homoclassicus]

What a pleasure it is to listen to a rich-toned, full-voiced Mimì sometimes! I wouldn't have thought Willis-Sorensen's lush, darkish and thick voice would fit Mimì very well, but this rendition is just wonderful, full of energy, emotion, sincerity, and the voice has a vibrancy and richness that allows Mimì's phrases to bloom to a climax in a wonderful way, in a seamlessly linked thread of notes. I also loved her unaffected, yet very moving and, above all, honest approach to each phrase of this great operatic moment.

[christinec.]

What a pleasure to hear a larger voice that's solidly on the breath so there is no wobble. The color isn't artificially darkened and is a beatiful burnished gold. Brava!

[Aurelia]

Bravo to Rachel Willis-Sørensen! This gave me goosebumps.

You know why this aria is so iconic? It is beautiful, yes, but I don't think that's the only reason.
Rodolfo asked a question and is listening very closely to what Mimi has to say. He's not interrupting her, not helping her out in any way. His focus is completely on her, although she's telling him everyday information about herself.
They are so respectful and kind towards each other, it's heartbreaking. That's why this scene feels so tender. The focus is all on her, Mimi, who perhaps has not had many encounters in which she was able to share her thoughts and opinions.
That's why La Bohème is the most famous and loved opera, in my opinion. There are so many mundane, yet vulnerable scenes that still resonate with the audience today. Such a timeless piece!

[angelicabucci]

¡Qué hermosa voz ! Un placer escuchar esta romanza tan bien cantada. Bravo. Gracias

[R]

Every time this gorgeous aria calms my heart ❤. Such artistry Rachel ❤

[isaballaserrano]

Such a pleasure to hear this! Wonderfully done! Bravissima 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️💯

[aliciasarramida]

beautiful dear Rachel, thanks for sharing ♥

[wiesawrudnicki]

sama slodycz wzruszajace wykonanie iten anielski glos bravissima

[marinacaracciolo]

Bravissima cantante la Willis -Sørensen, dal timbro particolare... Nello stesso tempo si può osservare Jonas Kaufmann quando non canta: un attore partecipe, intelligente, empatico: sempre eccellente anche quando sulla scena c'è la sua sola presenza. Non è da tutti...

[alejandrobriglia]

fantástica soprano! tiene un color hermoso de voz y tiene mucha fuerza en su voz! está a la altura de Mirella Freni!!! muy buena!!!

[hansjorn]

Bravo fru Sørensen - du kan de høje toner uden at vibrere for meget - de går klart igennem. Smukt og kraftfuldt på én og samme gang.

[enzomasciulli]

Is it possible to watch / buy the full production?

[wiesawrudnicki]

PUCCINI BYLBY ZACHWYCONY NAJWYZSZY POZIOM WYKONANIA BRAVISSIMI RACHEL E JONAS

[harald]

So hätten wir sie gerne am Mittwoch in Wien erlebt. Sie muss indisponiert gewesen sein und hörte sich an wie ein erkälteter Mezzo ! Das war leider kein Genuss !!

[Mini_Min_]

I did not enjoy this at all. Someone mentioned her on another channel alongside a sporano I quite like, so I was hoping for something good. Which this is not. Very hollow, unpleasant sound, tongue is in her throat, voice is placed too far back and not forward. The acting doesn't suit the part at all, would be better for Musetta. Very disappointing.

[marieantoinette]

Why did she feel the need to delete comments that do not suit her whim? I mean if she would know how ti sing, if she would be in absolute control of what she is doing, than she would not even flinch about criticism on youtube, because she would know better.
I mean this is not how anything works on this planet. You cannot improve if someone dosent correct you out.
She has no legato, no support, screams, is all over the registers, a wrongly developed mezzo soprano, etc.. Just terrible.