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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry’s MVP candidacy has cooled off over the past month.
It was always going to be an uphill battle for him as the award almost always goes to who voters feel was the best quarterback during the season. The emergence of Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL in rushing yards in 2024, also put a damper on Henry’s case.
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In 2015, the performance of “Un Bel di Vedremo” from Giacomo Puccini’s M. Butterfly, performed by Carmen Monarcha and André Rieu, delivered an emotional performance with melodies imbued with pain and hope that moved many to tears, unable to take their eyes off the stage. Uncategorized khanh linhlt · 07/11/2024 · 0 Comment Here is an article about Carmen Monarcha and André Rieu’s performance of “Un Bel di Vedremo” from Puccini’s M. Butterfly in 2015: Carmen Monarcha and André Rieu’s performance of “Un Bel di Vedremo” from Giacomo Puccini’s M. Butterfly is an emotional and captivating musical moment. The work, composed by Puccini, is characterized by dramatic melodies and a strong emotional struggle between the two main characters. In the 2015 performance, Carmen Monarcha, with her captivating soprano voice, performed this famous aria beautifully, keeping the audience glued to the stage. “Un Bel di Vedremo” is one of the most touching arias in M. Butterfly, where the character Cio-Cio-San (Madame Butterfly) expresses her hope for the return of her lover after a long separation. The song contains pain and undying faith in love, with a melody that is both elegant and full of longing. Carmen Monarcha, with her powerful and delicate voice, perfectly conveyed the character’s emotions. She not only sang but also lived each word, making the listener feel the torment, hope and disappointment of Cio-Cio-San. Meanwhile, André Rieu, with his violin and talented conducting, created a wonderful harmony with Monarcha’s voice. Rieu’s orchestra not only highlighted Puccini’s melody but also enhanced the emotional power of the performance, making the space seem to be filled with the character’s feelings and longing. The audience’s reaction to this performance was extremely enthusiastic. Many said they were drawn into the emotional musical space created by Carmen Monarcha and André Rieu. The melodies imbued with pain and hope moved many people to tears. Rieu’s combination of opera and symphonic music, along with the subtlety with which Monarcha conveyed emotion, made this performance one of the memorable moments in both artists’ careers.Henry closed out the season very strong, rushing for over 130 yards in each of his final three games. He finished second to Barkley with 1,921 yards, tied for first in rushing touchdowns with 16, first in yards per carry with 5.9, first in missed tackles forced with 80, and first in yards after contact with 1,137.
For his efforts, Henry was named “Best Runner” by Pro Football Focus.
While Barkley gets more love from the media, PFF pointed out Henry bested him in several areas.
“Henry beat out Barkley in yards after contact per attempt (3.50 to 3.17), forced missed tackles per attempt (0.25 to 0.18) and PFF rushing grade (93.1 to 85.6), among other categories.”
It’s incredible what Henry is doing at 31-years-old. If Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson ends up with the MVP, he definitely owes a lot of credit to Henry opening things up for him. Jackson set a career-high in passing yards this season with 4,172, and he and Henry combined for an astounding 2,836 rushing yards.
It’s probably safe to say that Henry would prefer winning a Super Bowl over being named MVP. The Ravens finished as the No. 3 seed in the AFC and are set to host their division rival Pittsburgh Steelers on wild-card weekend. Baltimore is as poised to make it to the big game as it has been in years, but Jackson has to prove that he can get his team over the hump. Perhaps Henry will be the difference-maker this time around.
