One cold night in New York, with snow still on the ground, I left a wonderful performance of Barber of Seville via the underground passage from the lower lobby of the Met under the Lincoln Center plaza, out to a ramp leading up to Broadway. Well, about halfway into the passage, I started to whistle Una Voce Poco Fa. I heard it repeated behind me. So I tuned as a rather tall woman wrapped in a wool coat with her hair covered by a wool knit hat came up along side me. 'It was great, wasn't it,' said I. 'It was fun,' she said. At that instant I realized it was Isabel. 'Ah, Madama,' I replied. After she declined to join me for a late supper, citing a cold, and some pleasantries, Ms. Leonard went up the ramp and headed north on Broadway. There she was. No retinue, no private car, just a New York girl at the top of her form, walking home from work into the cold night. She is the finest Rosina and the finest Cherubino one can remember. Daughter of New York, never forget it.

@VitelliaMG

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Gettinger I haven't see her live yet, but the sensation I have when I see her is that she is a really transparent, down to earth, committed artist. She really bring each line to life! Thanks for sharing this anecdote with all of us.

@momtobe82

5 жыл бұрын

Jason Gettinger that the kindest thing to hear. Thank you

I can hear her amazing placement in her speaking voice.

She actually looks like the HRH Princess of Wales. She's so beautiful 😍

Que mujer tan adorable y con tan interesante conversación. Me gusta muchísimo su arte y su persona!

Great voice; unsurpassable acting. Great character; unsurpassable charm.

I've been searching for a series like this for so long!! Thank you so much for producing this. It's so helpful watching this.

Excellent for students and teachers

Such a wonderful artist and person. God bless you, Isabel.

Such a great interview.i respect her so much.she is an inspiration for me as a young artist,young woman.

she is a Godsent to her art. But what stands out in this very beautiful interview, is her incredible wisdom & humility & openness. Kudos to both.

Great interview, questions and very inspiring. The freedom of her answers and her sensitivity is remarkable. I wish this channel and Isabelle all the best and more success. Thank you for sharing and producing this. Cheers for opera and its artists :)

@LivingtheClassicalLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words, Rabomdi!

@richterkleiber

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Lovely! Inspiring!

This is so inspiring! Thanks for uploading! :)

I love this channel.

I think i'm in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

¡Admirada Isabel Leonard!

This is is great! Thanks for sharing!

Great program

Spiegami il segreto della tua morbidezza e naturalezza nell'ottenere lo stesso timbro vocale cosí bello e pieno per tutta l'estensione vocale 😃😉....semplicemente fantastica!

Yuss... fell in love with her tonight. So pleased to know she went to my high school ❤️❤️❤️

Wonderful wife and magical voice.

i think i'm in love

@markmiller3713

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

For a gay man, like me: THIS is rude. Finally I've accepted my orientation why I should question it because of Isabel? 😂😂😂😂

I would sing Bella Siccome un Angelo to her.

What an extraordinary woman. Once in a great while, God gives someone....everything. I love how she uses her hands. I'm a little sad however, because the odds of my having a child with her are slim.

@markmiller3713

3 жыл бұрын

yes...

What is the melody at start?

@Obaysch

7 жыл бұрын

ValvtaSilent Beethoven piano concerto 1, MTV 2

Kind of Jennifer Lopez in the world of opera.

Minnie Driver look alike. I admire her singing, but this is one of the sexiest singers around. Apologies for the shallowness.

@michaeldslipp1078

4 жыл бұрын

More beautiful.

@danielaharoni7475

2 жыл бұрын

You are not alone. I am stunned by her beauty.