castodivo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Do you notice how she doesn't have any of the usual singer mannerisms? Her body is so calm. She's telling us a little story. Her voice does all the work and her body can relax. She just has to stand there and sing pretty; but somehow, her voice and singing is immensely interpretive. And I really respect how she doesn't need to scoop these big intervals. Her legato's just perfect -- thanks to her amazing, AMAZING breath control!

primadivo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Sill's silvery tone is PERFECT in this..she always did have the ability to sing and act a part in a way that touches you..and as for the high D..beautiful :-)

ktpj (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I was in the chorus of my university's production of The Ballad of Baby Doe. I fell in love with the opera and Beverly Sills then. I listened to the the NYCO LP several times during college rehearsals. Still own and treasure it even though I purchased the CD that was finally issued. Except for NYCO and a few regional opera companies in the United States, the majors won't produce it. The preference for European repertoire at the expense of a classic like this remains. That'ssnobbery and stupid.

leadingbyxample (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'm listening to Baby Doe on NPR right now! Sills sounds absolutely lovely! I love this opera.

Loved92305 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I am learning this aria in my voice lessons, and she is the one person my teacher recommended for me to listen to sing this aria. Absolutly beautiful! I hope I can sing it half as well.

spintotenor83 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

She can gain your heart in the first few notes she sings.

pearlmuth3 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Fantastic but they played one she did in great sound as a tribute on PBS TV in color when she died, thanks for this she was the greatest.

tosca333scarpia (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have always loved Sills' voice and appreciated her ability to act and sing exquisitely. I saw her perform in "Ballad of Baby Doe" when the NYC Opera Co. brought 3 nights of American opera to Chicago. Sills was tall, willow & every time I have seen this opera in my mind's eye I see Beverly Sill. I still don't know why it isn't done more often. It is a beautiful opera..

happyvoice15 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

wow.she is so good and wonderful i cant even start to explain it.God's work is amazing.

turandot82 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I, literally, just listened to the NYCO recording of this opera with Sills. OH, God.There has never been an artist that puts so much "TRUTH" into the text as Sills does. And it's not just for "Baby Doe" but for every role she's ever done. She truly was one of the greatest.