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It is with deep sadness that I found out today that Patricia Janeckova has passed away at 25. I absolutely loved her singing and acting, she was so dedicated and sung so beautifully. https://bnn.network/arts/opera-world-mourns-as-renowned-singer-patricia-janeckova-passes-away-at-25/ One wonderful selection showing her immense talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVUpKIFHqZk She will be sorely missed. pos
Such a loss! She was way too young!
So true Wayne. Below is a reaction by Elizabeth Zharoff, professional soprano, of Patricia. I have learned so much about singing from Elizabeth. Elizabeth comments "young rising superstar" and more. I noticed that Patricia's voice remains fleshy no matter how high of a note she sings, yet I would not call her a mezzo soprano, but that is just my opinion. Elizabeth notes Patricia's acting as well as singing ability. Personally, I like Patricia better than Maria Callas, whose voice can become a little brittle at times imo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3n2KaVlLNg One other note. I just saw a video of Patricia holding a YT award, and she was so appreciative of the audience, not arrogant, but very humble. That was priceless. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kITfPJ7RnPg Cheers pos
I can't claim to be much of an opera fan, so I'm not readily familiar with her work. I listened to the video you posted, positron, and it's clear that she was incredibly gifted. How sad that she's gone at such a young age.
Seems to follow the Billy Joel song, Only the Good Die Young. A sad example of a promising life cut short. Along the lines of opera, which I too don't follow is this Polish fellow that I heard about this morning on NPR. The Polish opera-break dancer. Two very polar opposites that this young dude has mastered. Just interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhhMHoH_c4Q&t=15s
That must have been a very aggressive form of cancer. The one good thing that comes of this is the music she left behind. That will last forever.