Grace Bumbry and Jon Vickers in an excerpt from a film performance of Carmen by Georges Bizet (1969). The audio was recorded in 1967. | Opera Vivrà

Grace Bumbry performs as Carmen in this clip from the 1968 film version of the opera. The Magic of Grace Bumbry premieres Friday, October 3 at 9/8c on PBS. | Great Performances l PBS

It took me a long time to post a video with the immense Grace Bumbry, who was my teacher in Salzburg over 20 years ago, during my younger years. I loved her so much. What a joy to see her here in her eternal beauty and majesty, precisely applying the rules she taught, with the professionalism she spoke so highly of. I know she is watching us and still loves us from where she is. Thank you, DIVA! We will always love you and never forget you until we meet again 🙏🌟🎶 PS: I like the microphone sat

Legendary American mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry (1937–2023 — my beloved teacher) speaking with such charm, humor, and professionalism about her work with Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan #opera #mezzosoprano #operasinger #operalovers #operasingerofinstagram #classicalmusic #karajan #operavocalcoach Mathieu Abelli Pro⭐️🎶 | Opera Vocal Coach - Mathieu Abelli

"Grace was always a diva -- in the positive sense of a diva." The Magic of Grace Bumbry premieres Friday, October 3 at 9/8c on PBS. | Great Performances l PBS

Beyoncé's former vocal instructor recalls introducing Beyoncé to Grace Bumbry and how the score of "Carmen" changed the young performer's life. "The Magic of Grace Bumbry" premieres Friday, October 3 at 9/8c on PBS. | Great Performances l PBS