108K views · 2.8K reactions | Soprano Jessye Norman sings an excerpt from the glorious and poignant final scene from Strauss’s opera “Capriccio”. The commanding performance is a part of “Jessye Norman: Women of Legend, Fantasy, and Lore” which aired on #LiveFromLincolnCenter on this day in 1994. Due to demand, you now have until May 28 to stream the full performance for FREE at LincolnCenter.org/JessyeNorman! | Lincoln Center | Facebook

125K views · 3.1K reactions | In this captivating clip, Jessye Norman sings one of the most sensual pieces in opera, "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix," Dalila’s Act II aria from Saint-Saëns' Samson et Dalila. This excerpt is from the 1994 #LiveFromLincolnCenter broadcast of "Jessye Norman: Women of Legend, Fantasy, and Lore." Access the full episode for free through April 28 on LincolnCenter.org/JessyeNorman! | Lincoln Center | Facebook

In 1995, Jessye Norman delivered a soul-stirring performance of Amazing Grace at the Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Sidney Poitier. Her voice — described by The New York Times as a “grand mansion of sound” — carried both power and deep humanity.The audience responded with a standing ovation — a testament to the way her artistry transcended words and touched hearts.Her legacy reminds us that music is more than notes; it’s a force that uplifts, unites, and speaks across generations. At J