Her most recent highlights include Brigitta in Korngold´s Die Tote Stadt, directed by Robert Carsen as well as Paquette in Bernstein´s Candide, directed by Barrie Kosky, both role debuts at the Komische Oper Berlin. Maria also made a surprising appearance this year on Dutch Television, where she was seen in the program "De Beste zangers van NL". A program where singers from different music styles perform songs for each other, stepping outside their own genre.
Maria is a member of the ensemble at the Komische Oper Berlin since the 2016/2017 season, where she has been seen as Magdalene in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Ottone in Moteverdi's Die Krönung der Poppea, Mercedes in Bizet's Carmen, Orest in Offenbach's Die Schöne Helena and Olga in Tchaikovsky's Onegin among other roles.
Her roles for the 18/19 season will include Prinzessin Clarice in Prokofiev's "Die Liebe zu den drei Orangen" Chava in Bock's Anatevka and die Zweite Dame in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte on tour in Australia and New-Zealand, among other roles.
Other recent engagements include Emmy in Marschner´s Der Vampyr, and Oreste in Offenbach´s La Belle Hélène, both at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Marscha in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame with Mariss Jansons conducting and Delia in Rossini's Il Viaggo a Reims, both at the Dutch National Opera. Zweite dame in Mozart's Zauberflöte at the Gran Teatre del Liceu and Mlle Dangeville in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur at La Monnaie Opera, conducted by Evelino Pidó. At the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz Maria was seen as Dorabella in Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte. She also sang the role of Zweite Magd in Strauss' Daphne and Alto in Wolfgang Rihm’s Jakob Lenz, both at La Monnaie in Brussels, La Contessa di Ceprano in a concert version of Rigoletto, and Kate Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, both at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. She sang a concert performance with highlights of Carmen at the Miyazaki International Music Festival in Japan and Susie in Bernstein's A quiet place in a production of Ensemble Modern at the Konzerthaus Berlin and the Dresdner Musikfestspiele. At Opera Holland Park in London she sang the roles of Suzuki in Madama Butterly and Serena in Wolf-Ferrari’s I Gioielli della Madonna.
Maria has worked with conductors such as Kent Nagano, Mariss Janssons, Lothar Koenigs, Evelino Pidó and Henrik Nanasi. She was also under the direction of internationally renowned directors such as Stefan Herheim, Andrea Breth, Barrie Kosky, Robert Carsen and Damiano Michieletto.
Her concert repertoire includes numerous oratorio's such as Duruflé's Requiem, Vivaldi's Gloria, Rossini's Petite Messe Solenelle and Stabat Mater, Verdi's Requiem, Bach's Matthew Passion, John's passion, Magnificat and Christmas Oratorio. She has worked with several internationally renowned orchestra's such as the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the 18th Century and the Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Maria studied at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague and was also a member of the National Opera Studio 2012/13 in London. She studies with Sasja Hunnego en Frans Fiselier en participated in several masterclasses given by Brindley Sherrat, Christa Ludwig and Joyce Didonato. In 2012 Maria won six prices at the International Vocal Competition in s'Hertogenbosch, including the young talent award.
Lose Yourself
Maria Fiselier Lyrics
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If you had one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
One moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
Yo
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There′s vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He′s nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready to drop bombs
But he keeps on forgetting what he
Wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He's choking how, everybody′s joking now
The clock′s run out, time's up, over, bloah!
Snap back to reality
Oh, there goes gravity
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
He′s so mad, but he won't give up that easy, no
He won′t have it, he knows his whole back's to these ropes
It don′t matter, he's dope
He knows that but he's broke
He′s so stagnant,
He knows when he goes back to his mobile home, that′s when it's
Back to the lab again, yo
This whole rhapsody
He better go capture this moment and hope it don′t pass him
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You better
The soul's escaping, through this hole that is gaping
This world is mine for the taking
Make me king, as we move toward a new world order
A normal life is boring, but superstardom′s close to post mortem
It only grows harder, homie grows hotter
He blows, it's all over
These hoes is all on him
Coast to coast shows, he′s known as the globetrotter
Lonely roads, God only knows
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
But hold your nose ′cause here goes the cold water
His hoes don′t want him no more, he's cold product
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
He nose dove and sold nada
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
I suppose it′s old partner but the beat goes on
Da da dum da dum da da
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You better
No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Tear this motherfucking roof off like two dogs caged
I was playing in the beginning, the mood all changed
I′ve been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage
But I kept rhyming and stepped right into the next cypher
Best believe somebody's paying the pied piper
All the pain inside amplified by the fact
That I can′t get by with my 9 to 5
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
'Cause man, these goddamn food stamps don′t buy diapers
And there′s no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
And these times are so hard, and it′s getting even harder
Trying to feed and water my seed, plus
Teeter totter caught up between being a father and a prima donna
Baby mama drama's screaming on and
Too much for me to wanna stay in one spot, another day of monotony
Has gotten me to the point,
I′m like a snail I've got to
Formulate a plot or I end up in jail or shot
Success is my only motherfucking option, failure′s not
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
I cannot grow old in Salem's lot
So here I go it′s my shot
Feet, fail me not, this may be the only opportunity that I got
You better
Lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
You better
You can do anything you set your mind to, man
The song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem is about seizing an opportunity and making the most of it. The lyrics describe a man who is about to perform, but is nervous and struggling to remember his lines. Despite this, he knows that this could be his only chance to succeed, and he must "lose himself" in the moment and give it his all. The lyrics also explore themes of poverty, family, and the struggles of the music industry.
The opening lyrics ask the listener to imagine having one shot, one opportunity, to seize everything they ever wanted. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which encourages the listener to take risks and chase their dreams. Throughout the song, Eminem describes the pressure and anxiety he feels as he prepares to perform. He knows that this could be his big break, but he is worried that he will fail.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, telling the listener to "lose yourself" in the music and the moment. This means letting go of your fears and doubts and giving everything you've got. The lyrics then explore the struggles that Eminem has faced in his life, including poverty, family problems, and career setbacks. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to succeed and encourages the listener to do the same.
Overall, "Lose Yourself" is a powerful anthem about taking risks, seizing opportunities, and never giving up on your dreams. The song resonates with many people who have faced adversity in their lives and know what it's like to struggle and fight for success.
Line by Line Meaning
Look
Listen to me, pay attention
If you had one shot, or one opportunity
If you had one chance to achieve your dreams
To seize everything you ever wanted
To take hold of all the things you desire
One moment
One single opportunity
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
Would you take advantage of it or let it pass you by?
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
He is nervous and afraid
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He is so scared he has thrown up
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready to drop bombs
He is trying to appear confident despite his anxiety
But he keeps on forgetting what he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud
He forgets the words he was supposed to say, and the audience gets louder
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He tries to speak but he can't
He's choking how, everybody's joking now
He is struggling and failing, and everyone is laughing
The clock's run out, time's up, over, bloah!
The time is up, there's no more time left. It's over.
Snap back to reality
Come back to the present, focus on what's happening now.
Oh, there goes gravity
Everything is falling apart
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
He is experiencing a major setback
He's so mad, but he won't give up that easy, no
He is angry but determined to keep going
He won't have it, he knows his whole back's to these ropes
He feels trapped and under pressure
It don't matter, he's dope
He has the talent and skill to succeed
He knows that but he's broke
He understands his abilities, but he is financially struggling
He's so stagnant,
He's stuck in one place, not moving forward
He knows when he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's back to the lab again, yo
He knows that when he goes home, he will have to work hard on his music again
This whole rhapsody
This whole experience
He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him
He needs to make the most of this opportunity and not let it slip away
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You should fully immerse yourself in the experience
You own it, you better never let it go
You have the power to make it happen, don't let it fade away
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
You only get one opportunity, so make sure to take advantage of it
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
This chance will only come once
The soul's escaping, through this hole that is gaping
He feels like he is losing himself
This world is mine for the taking
He is ready to take over the world
Make me king, as we move toward a new world order
He wants to be at the top, leading the way to a new era
A normal life is boring, but superstardom's close to post mortem
Being ordinary is dull; he wants to experience fame and fortune before he dies
It only grows harder, homie grows hotter
The challenges increase, but he becomes more successful
He blows, it's all over
If he fails, everything will be ruined
These hoes is all on him
Women are attracted to his fame and status
Coast to coast shows, he's known as the globetrotter
He travels all over the world for his shows
Lonely roads, God only knows
He feels alone and doesn't know what to do
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He has distanced himself from his family and is not a good father figure
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
He is not involved in his daughter's life and doesn't know her well
But hold your nose 'cause here goes the cold water
Prepare yourself, the tough times are coming
His hoes don't want him no more, he's cold product
Women are no longer interested in him, he is yesterday's news
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
They have moved on to someone else who they think is better
He nose dove and sold nada
He failed and lost everything
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
His story is sad and dramatic, and it continues to happen
I suppose it's old partner but the beat goes on
This story is not new, but it continues to happen
No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
He is no longer playing around, he is going to make a difference with his music
Tear this motherfucking roof off like two dogs caged
He is going to make a big impact, like a powerful force breaking through a barrier
I was playing in the beginning, the mood all changed
At first he was joking around, but things got serious
I've been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage
He has been treated poorly by audiences and critics, but he has not given up
But I kept rhyming and stepped right into the next cypher
He kept going even when things were tough, and he moved on to the next rap battle
Best believe somebody's paying the pied piper
He is going to be successful and people will want to follow him
All the pain inside amplified by the fact
All of his pain is made worse by the reality of his situation
That I can't get by with my 9 to 5
He is not satisfied with his regular job
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
He feels like he cannot take care of his family in the way that he wants to
'Cause man, these goddamn food stamps don't buy diapers
He is struggling to make ends meet and take care of his family
And there's no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
His life is not a movie or a fantasy, this is his reality
And these times are so hard, and it's getting even harder
Life is difficult and it's only getting more challenging
Trying to feed and water my seed, plus teeter totter
He is trying to take care of his children and balance his life
Caught up between being a father and a prima donna
He is trying to find a balance between being responsible and being selfish
Baby mama drama's screaming on and
He is dealing with drama from his child's mother
Too much for me to wanna stay in one spot, another day of monotony
He can't handle the stress anymore and needs a change
Has gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail I've got to
He is moving so slowly and getting nowhere
Formulate a plot or I end up in jail or shot
He needs to come up with a plan or he'll end up in trouble
Success is my only motherfucking option, failure's not
He has to succeed and cannot afford to fail
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
He cares about his mother but needs to change his living situation
I cannot grow old in Salem's lot
He doesn't want to spend the rest of his life in a miserable place
So here I go it's my shot
He is taking his chance
Feet, fail me not, this may be the only opportunity that I got
He can't afford to fail, this might be his only chance
Lose yourself in the music, the moment
Fully immerse yourself in the experience
You can do anything you set your mind to, man
You can achieve anything if you are determined and focused
Writer(s): Sang Hyuk Park, Yun Baek Myeong, Jin Pil Kang, Chi Tha, Sung Jun Choi, Hee Kyung Moon
Contributed by Lauren B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SystemsOverSymptoms VisionWithVenture
Okay, this is seriously amazing. This is the iconic song of a generation, and I can't imagine more different genres than opera and hip hop, but she nails the transition. At first I was thinking, Oh No! You can't dip your toes into rap! But by the end she had made it her own. Bravo. Bravo.
Don-o-seven
The greatest thing I have seen in months. Watching it in the show context is even more amazing. When is Best Singers coming to the states? Yes US is big but do it by region and move year after year. Start here in Alanta, then move on to Chicago, LA, New York, Nashville, Austin. All have their own music scenes with a mixture of local and import talent.
Ri Naldo
I believe Maria Fiselier feels music in any way or form. Her timing, her technique, her projection.. in a complete other genre is out of this world... She owns it. And gifted with a golden voice. She is an inspiration. An outstanding performance. Maria Fiselier...You've got a new fan 😎🤘
ΑΛέξανδρος Τουλιόπουλος
Very well said
Bennie van der Heide
So TRUE
Niklas Tenglund
Her skill in timeing, breathcontroll, technique and projection is amazing! Well Done girl!
Solben5
Looks how shocked all other professional singers present here are during this amazing performance. It says everything :)
Komkwam
@Ri Naldo She ended the song with; "You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it." I believe many singers can do much more than people give them credit for. It is a matter of confidence and practice.
Ody Randsdorp
The best way to start a day is listening to this incredible version of Lose Yourself - Normally covers don't add to the original, but Maria Fiselier gave it a whole new dimension. She is great!
Mir337
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