Elly Ameling was my first favorite singer. And to hear her talk about music, particularly these settings by Debussy and Faure of Verlaine's "Cest l'extase langoureuse," thrills me and makes me cry. The way she reads the French, the way she translates it into English, and the way she sings.
When I find myself at loose ends I know where on YouTube I need to go. It is indeed "extase langoureuse" there.
Thank you for everything Elly Ameling! Thank you for introducing me to what can be accomplished musically through singing, thank you for introducing me to Paul Verlaine's poetry, and thank you for still being here for me and your other devoted fans.
Here's a link to her channel which, as of today, has seventy-one videos.
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Thank you, Elaine, for introducing me to Elly Ameling's music. I will never forget hearing her — and meeting her — with you at the Krannert Center.
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