Her name is Pretty Yende. She is a phenomenon who has hit the international opera scene. She is young, very young, especially for a soprano. She has won every single prize in the most prestigious singing competition in
the world. She was fourteen years old when she saw the British Airways commercial below and said: “That is what I want to sing one day.” Look at the commercial and then listen to her … you had no idea how important the work is that you are doing, did you? For what it is worth, she is at present studying under the legendary Freni at La Scala.
I remember very well when British Airways launched their campaign in Australia. It was on television for a long time. It comes as no surprise that a young girl from Africa with a name like “Pretty” would open her heart and mind to the possibilities of becoming a great dame of opera…”BRAVO” to Ms. Pretty.
Wow I must say I did not expect to hear such a strong voice. After listeninng to the commercial it is clear that she was inspired by the singers. Just as BritiSh Airlines was said to be the worlds greatest it definitely looks as if Pretty Yende is also headed in the same direction of greatness. British Airlines brought 24 million to Coke with a voice like that Pretty Yende will also have a very large following. Just think, if this commercial was never invented how long would that beautiful voice been kept silent. Great story!
I just got home from work and the computer lab at PP, had a very busy day and I listened to Pretty Yende. I am not much of an opera fan but listening to her helped me relax…her voice is wonderful! She has a voice that can “soothe the savage beast”. Thanks, Pretty!