Ramin Karimloo and Colm Wilkinson duet - "Bring Him Home"
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- London and Broadway's original Jean Valjean, Colm Wilkinson, performed the role of the Bishop for a special performance of LES MISÉRABLES Saturday evening, January 11 in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre alongside Broadway's next Valjean, Ramin Karimloo, who will star in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of the legendary musical beginning March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. Wilkinson passed the torch -- and the silver candlesticks - to Karimloo in a special benefit performance for five different Toronto charities: Casey House, Covenant House, Ernestine's, The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa and Theatre 20. Wilkinson and Karimloo brought down the house with a special curtain call duet of "Bring Him Home."
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Loved it when Ramin just stepped back into the line to let Colm sing the final note. Pure class.
I nearly cried when that happened
That note is a tough one to sing. He probably didn't want to do it again.
brooklynbuglet me too!
@@mathewoconnor1319 it is but Colm is so good
Ramin is always respectful to the original actors. I teared up watching him sing "You alone can make my song take flight" facing Michael Crawford at the POTO anniversary show
I definitely feel Valjean is forever Colms role. And Ramin killed as Phantom, not even Colm can take that away from him. Both incredible performers this is such a beautiful rare piece.
+Luis Becerra You are absolutely right!!!!!
What’s amazing is that apparently, Colm Wilkinson’s performance as the phantom is what inspired Ramin to become an actor in the first place.
Fun trivia time - ALW was originally writing the role of The Phantom with Colm Wilkinson in mind, but then Colm took the role of Jean Valjean in the London production of Les Miserables, which was the first English language production of that show. "Bring Him Home" wasn't in the original French version; it was written specifically to take advantage of Colm's incredible high range. Colm Wilkinson DID go on to play The Phantom in the Toronto production, along with Rebecca Caine, who had played Cosette in London, as Christine. And an adolescent boy from Toronto named Ramin Karimloo went to see that show god knows how many times, and decided that he was going to be in musicals one day too.
I legit cant listen to anyone else's voice as Phantom. It's Ramin or noone for me
@@kateb1761 Ramin is my inspiration for my approach with Phantom and Colm for my approach of Valjean. there were many moments I hit the notes Colm hit and I get so shocked because I never thought I can do it.
This brought me to tears. Ramin is pure class bowing out to let Colm have the spotlight. He also gave special acknowledgment and a bow of thanks to Michael Crawford at the Phantom 25th concert. Someday someone will be bowing to him.
totally agree
+Laura Green 100% agree! Ramin is so humble!
Utterly agree. met him twice, he's a beautiful, talented, humble, patient man. he would spend half an hour or more signing after finishing shows. I'm honoured to have met him and seen him. He is my Phantom, and one of my top Valjeans.
if i ever made it ill bow to him cause im 100% sure hes my inspiration xD
Clotho42 of
the audience has no idea how historically remarkable this is.
I was sitting 3 rows in front colm during this it was an amazing show
Chad Walshutter these two as JVJ outrageously important as it was Colm as the Phantom in Toronto that inspired Ramin to become an actor / singer / musician
I was sitting in the balcony crying like a bitch the whole time. Believe me, not everyone there was dense. Perhaps the guy who showed up in tattered jeans and running shoes.
Elizabeth Johnston I actually got too see both of them in various versions of les miserable perform the role of Veljean. I also got to see Colm Wilkinson as the phantom of the opera. But my jean Veljean will always be Michel Burgess
"crying like a bitch"
Sounds like something the guy in tattered jeans and trainers would say. Douchebag.
I read somewhere that Colm Wilkinson was Ramin's inspiration; like Ramin watched the Phantom of the Opera when he was 12 starring Colm, and decided that he wanted to go into musical theater and play the Phantom someday... and so this is just beautiful.
Yes, that is true.
Ramin skipped school multiple times for go watch Colm by taking the bus from quite afar like 8x. Colm actually gave Ramin advice who was waiting outside after each show to join a rock group to get better versatility. Ramin listened and the rest is history.
I KNOW THAT’S WHY I LOVE THIS SO MUCH 😍😍😍
OH MY GOD BUT COLM IS RAMIN'S IDOL AND THEY GOT TO SING TOGETHER AND AND AND THEY WERE AMAZING AND WHEN THEY ACTUALLY STARTED SINGING AT THE SAME TIME I DIED
When ramin got to sing with the OG cast at the 2010 anniversary was great
what respect Ramin must have for the master, Colm Wilkinson, when he allows him to do the last note. Ramin will be a future master
Colm Wilkinson inspired Ramin to sing, and now Ramin is inspiring some future legend... And a torch is passed!
Ramin said that his first experience with POTO and when he realized he wanted to sing was when he watched Colm wilkinson as the Phantom perform in his hometown. Truly an inspiration for Ramin!!! :)
Like when Ramin showed his respect for Michael Crawford at the end of the 25th anniversary performance. Made my heart melt.
@@neuralmute 6 years later, you all were not wrong, and I know Karimloo was just starting to make a name for himself at this time, but come on now, you're crazy if you didn't see Ramin's rise coming. It was just a matter of time before he was respected. He's been respected by his peers for longer than what was 6 years ago when he first really became a star. Now, he's known by everyone in the musical theater world.
Colm's face when Ramin starts to sing.
That is not the face of a man doing a job... That is a man listening to an angel singing
Pure bliss
Maria Wodniok period
Ramin sings SO beautifully and he is so resonant.
Colm is so stunning when he sings. Can you believe he's almost 70? He sings better than most, even when they're 40 years younger than him!!!
I've literally watched this 10 times in a row. I still don't even know the words because I can't stop focusing on their astonishing voices.
His talking voice seems reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally young though
José Genuino yaaaaaaas
@Alan Vaytsman haha now, but my og comment was from 8 years ago when i was like 13 :) thanks for this throwback notification though!
Colm's speaking voice is adorable
Nothing quite like a good old fashioned Irish brogue!
He doesn't attempt to hide his Dublin roots.
It threw me off at first. I'm so used to describing his voice as "imagine if Sean Connery could sing". Now I'm hearing him as Domhnall Gleason. Lol. (Still the master singer)
arsh - how they say irish - arsh lol
Jesus, his voice doesn't age. It's exactly as great as in the 80s. Same tone, power, range, everything.
A die-hard Colm Wilkinson fan, I was lucky enough to see this performance. No matter who else plays the role, he will always be Jean Valjean to me. Do have to say, this duet was a real tear jerker!!!
😂
You SAW and HEARD Colm Wilkinson live?
@@mitjaipavec7138 He's not that special. I'm better than him. Jk, but in all seriousness, Ramin is the one that always wowed me when he sang, I don't feel that with Colm Wilkinson.
Colm will always be Jean Valjean to me too.
those kids have zero idea what kind of history they just witnessed
Credit to the lady in the cast who waited for Colm to finish his note before breaking into applause. Love these two, love the fact that seeing Colm in Phantom inspired Ramin to go into musical theatre despite no formal training!! Colm will always be Valjean to me but Ramin definitely holds the Phantom's flame (and also makes the most incredible Enjolras). Bravo
I agree! You practically read my mind!
@LingLing_Wannabe audiences should respect the cast. I can't stand those that sing along (noisily), rustle bags of sweets and keep looking at their phones!!
Somehow, the part where cold said, "...and I am old, and will be done..." caught me as symbolic for Ramin taking over the torch.
+TheBlackRibbonedRose Same here! I agree with Colm when he said Ramin is going to be a superstar. One day, Ramin will be a legend, just as Colm is. And that moment when Ramin stood back to let Colm singing the last note made me cry... this video is beautiful!
Love the smile on Colm's face when Ramin started singing, "God on high...... hear my prayer...." 1:18 Then the legend himself, "He is young...... he's afraid...." 1:45 😭😭😭
joncaju I’m glad someone else noticed that. It’s my favorite part of this video. Colm’s face is like, “Damn, this kid’s got it.” What a special moment for both of them. ❤️❤️
I managed to hold back the tears until Ramin kindly stood back and let Colm hit the last note then I just bawled.
It is so magical when Ramin steps back in respect to the master. Colm allowed Ramin’s “song to take flight” by inspiring him into theatre and Ramin returns the favour. Just beautiful. What I would give to see either of these two live, in anything!
im a fan of colm, but i respect ramin so much for respecting colm and stepping back on that last note.
“If god had granted me a son”
Ramin is like Colm’s child in the role, as he’s almost passing down the mantle. Love them both.
Colm is one of ramins idols this just makes it so much better
Can you imagine even being in that room?!?
It was breathtaking and then some.
+Roma K god I'm beyond jealous! I might have literally imploded! I've seen Ramin as Jean valjean and that was nearly too incredible for my eyes! I can't imagine the both of them
I wanna be in the room where it happens
Bailey Bieganek how I wish I could have been!!!
Joann Martinez I would have payed millions that I don't have
The pure joy on Colm's face listening to Ramin sing made me feel so warm inside
I love how Ramin stepped back and let Colm finish the song alone...just awesome.
Mary Hewett
I did too it was wonderful!
and so like Ramin to do this, letting his friend and mentor have the spotlight for his amazing performance.
That's one of the things I like about him, he is not conceited or full of himself he is truly a good person.
Joann Martinez
He is truly amazing. I love how he can take the role and not make it about him. Also his ability to sing as well as Colm or Michael Crawford with so little training. And damn easy on the eyes...lol!
I absolutely agree with you about that as well, not many performers can or will do something like Ramin did for his mentor and friend.
That last note!!!
Song like a prayer, no one better.
One day people will step back for you Ramin, legend
2:30 The greatest moment of musical theatre that has has ever been registered.
Colm is the ultimate valjean.. You can hear wisdom and kindness in his voice.. Ramin is my fav phantom ever!!
Yes me too!
Two angels of song.
Ramin
Colm
Ramin, The Angel Of Music!
Wyeth Caden oh yeah! i hope he goes back to being phantom soon!
@@wyethcaden1699 They were BOTH the Phantom at one point, they're both Angels of Music!
That last note remains damn freaky, even after heard it for so many times - There have been a good lot of splendid Jean Valjeans-performances after Colm Wilkinson's but none of them ever 'cracks' that note the way he does. They all seem to do a step aside as if they want to let the only true master do his unique marvel again and again.Not one even tries to redo it...
I'm kinda really mad that I can't "like" this more than once.
Omg, this is SO amazing. It feels like Colm is actually singing this about Ramin. Their voices are just...
I don’t wanna be dramatic but if I saw this live I would pass out
I can't believe Colm was 70 in this video. His voice is so overwhelmingly powerful still!
That moment. Right there. Colm saying all those beautiful things about Ramin and the only thought that came to my mind was the story Ramin tells about the moment he knew he wanted to be a performer, which was watching Colm as the Phantom. It feels full circle and just brought so many tears to my eyes
It's nice to know that Mr. Karimloo IS as nice as he seems. I've watched him in dozens of videos now, and he always seems to be doing kind, respectful gestures towards his
fellow performers: his stepping back to allow Mr. Wilkinson to take center stage in this performance is a prime example of his humility and grace. As always, Colm Wilkinson is magnificent.
When Colm Wilkerson says you're a good person that says a lot. We all know you are. But he chose to mention it at a special time. Thank you. Ramin you're the best .
I've seen Colm Wilkinson in NY, in 1987. He is amazing even now!!! and Ramin is the best successor ❤❤
Many amazing things about this performance… the thing that amazes me the most is the fact Ramin sounds like this RIGHT AFTER finishing a full Valjean performance. 3 hours of full on sending it and still have enough in the tank for this. Wild.
WHAT IS THIS PERFECTION???????? NOBODY TOUCH ME!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM GOING TO BE IN NEW YORK FOR A MONTH AND I AM NOT LEAVING WITHOUT SEEING RAMIN IN THIS ROLE!!!!! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!!
Ramin's voice gives me chills EVERY DANG TIME. He has a special place in my heart. Colm Wilkinson is also amazing, a wonderful fit for the role of Jean Valjean. This is an amazing video. WOW.
Never thought colms voice sounded sooo young.
You are quite right. Some singers lose the clarity and power of their voice as they grow older, particular as they enter their 70s, so their voice is only a shadow. However, Colm's voice hasn't lost any of its power and quality.
Part of that is a natural gift, and part is that he takes exquisite care of his voice. He won't even eat spicy foods, drink coffee or alcohol, or be in a room with secondhand smoke. Colm Wilkinson is a truly dedicated artist, protecting his art.
They were both incredible. But you know, even at 70 years of age, Colm has still got it!!
Ramin has a younger man's power and control, but Colm's voice has a depth and richness that cannot be imitated. The one thing that I feel Colm has over any other performer in both Les Mis and Phantom is his ability to convey the psychological truth of the moment in any given scene. Some people think that the choices Colm makes are too broad, but personally, musical theatre is supposed to be heightened to the threshold of credibility, to play the emotional truth of each moment and no one has ever done it so well. With all due respect to Ramin, Colm is Val Jean, and (with respect to Crawford and Ramin) he is the Phantom.
They're just both so wonderful! I adore Ramin and saw him live as Jean valjean, so I'm a little biased towards him, but Colm was the first valjean I ever loved!
I toally agree with you. Even though I am biased since I saw Colm in Les Mis in London. Colm is Valjean !
100% to all of this. They changed the entire Les Mis score an octave higher for Colm. He is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time).
Yes, depth, richness and not exaggerated. It’s perfect like smooth creme brûlée
@@FractalSpace888 and wrote this song for him. Think of how many careers many had because of Colm.
How could people not like this, it's brilliant.
Two Phantoms and two Valjeans. Karimloo is a great in his own right and stands next to Colm as the best Valjeans I've heard and he and Sierra Boggess were epic together in PoTO. This duet is amazing. Love the respect for Colm he showed. If Ramin can learn to feel the songs the way Colm does he'll be just as legendary.
Legends have said that shortly after this duet the building collapsed unable to stand the pressure created by these two absolute powerhouses
Ramon Karimloo makes a good Valjean but after nearly 30 years Colm Wilkinson's still got it. My hate goes off to the both of them. This was an awesome performance by two great singers and actors!!! Just fantastic! Truly fantastic!!!
I had the pleasure of seeing Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean 33 years ago and he has captivated me in the role ever since ... and he'll always be the original and best as far as I'm concerned ... but damn, Ramin is a very close second!
Colm Wilkinson always seems so modest, humble and appreciative when he sings and when the audience applauds. It's clear he appreciate the audience and doesn't take his fans for granted. Nice change from many of the egotistical celebrities out there! Ramin is an excellent Valjean but one thing I don't like about his make-up/costume is that it hides his normal adorable self. The make-up is so good, it's hard to tell he's Ramin.
So does the Phantom makeup, and he is *damn* sexy in that role!
Ramin seems to be learning the same beautiful humility from his mentor as well. What a gift, to see and hear the legend and his protege together!
Standing on the stage and seeing your idol who inspired your career complementing you in front of the audience and then doing a duet with him... I did not know such a good fortune is possible to have.
There is no one like Colm Wilkinson. He is the best and always will be.
How many Tenors have the range C T Wilkinson have at his age? The man is a magnificent phenomenon.
I'm Irish and in the last few years I saw him perform this a capella for a tiny audience of wannabes.
He NEVER fails to bring tears to my eyes.
Thank you!
I think Ramin is already huge star. love his voice.
I liked Colm when I first heard him from my home in County Westmeath representing Ireland In the Eurovision song contest in 1978 in 'Born to Sing'. Not only did I love his singing but I loved his dressing style. My poor Mother was in shock with my taste back then. I have been in love with his voice and personaility ever since. This is from a farming child from Westmeath.
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They are both beyond wonderful. To me, Colm will always be Valjean, just as Ramin will always be the Phantom, but both can do almost anything. And how humble of Ramin to step back and let Colm have the final note. You don't see that kind of humility often.
The fact that Karimloo stepped back and just let Colm have that last sweet note....sigh.....
This is so sweet. Ramin and Colm singing together!
I was at this performance. I still get goosebumps.
I fell in love with Les Miserables when it first came to Broadway and could never imagine anyone besides Colm Wilkinson truly inhabiting the role of Jean Valjean. Ramin is the one true successor to the throne. The purity and power of their voices, especially when combined, is the stuff of goosebumps. How I wish I could have been in this audience!!
COLM!!!!!! That ending gives me chills.... why did they start applaudig at the beginning?
I was there, and I could not believe how people started applauding before the end of the song- we came to the show to hear THIS, I do not think people realize that it is so disrespectful, my daughter and I held out until the end, but we were in the minority.
Phil Cx having said that, the crowd was so enthused that night, it was difficult for any amount of appreciation to be contained, when Colm walked on stage, the crowd erupted, even when they announce the substitutions before the show started the crowd cheard, I think most of us were hoping for more than one song at the encore, but we all truly enjoyed the experience of see Colm on stage again with Les Mis,
+Maria Llamanator That's his signature piece, and his signature ending. It wasn't meant to be disrespectful...it was sheer enthusiasm for seeing a legendary moment in person.
kamwrites yeah... i guess i understands their enthusiasm... it would be hard for me not to do the same thing if i were there...
THAT'S WHY COLM'S THE GOAT!!! THE GOATTTTT!!!!
An incredible rendition! Wonderful tribute to Ramin Karimloo who not only more than holds his ground but is clearly the crown prince.
Can't describe in one word how awesome this is! Colm and Ramin - *faints
I love the way that the man and woman in the cast, slightly to the left of Colm, look at each other and smile 3mins 43 seconds in. They link arms knowing that they are listening to greatness and completely savour the moment together. Perfection!
Ramin's voice is so rich and Colm's is so characteristically Jean Valjean. You do not need to choose-both are perfection. What a perfect duet!
Wow, wow, wow! Let's put another comment on here and bring it up in everyone's feed! These two are just incredible. I 'grew up' listening to Colm's Valjean (over and over and over), but when I made it to Broadway to see the renewed version, it was Ramin I saw. Wow, wow, wow! again!
Oh... my...goodness!!! Their voices together is absolute harmonious!! I love Colm Wilkinson's reaction when Ramin started singing.
Almost medicine, prayerful...love it!
What a class act. Ramin letting Colm finish. Respect for the past. Way to go!
Colm enraptured by Ramin........What people live life to feel and experience. A legend recognizing a another.
I never tire of hearing Colm Wilkinson singing Bring Him Home
Ramin’s straight tones are insane
Just hearing these two musical legends sing together is just breathtaking. Love them!
I’ve watched this so many times and it always gives me chills. Two beautiful voices.
This performance was amazing, their voices blend so well together! Hearing it just melted me. These two are amazing performers
Colm's voice is that of an angel. Ramin is a very good approximation but doesn't quite hit angelic. This is my first time seeing video and the two together are a wonderful pairing! Glad to know the history of the two - having a mentor/inspiration to look up to is wonderful!
Never was able to see Colm at any time. 😩 but I know his music and voice are living on though Ramin! This clip is everything to me. My two favorite voices in one song! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Colm Wilkinson you still have it. Such a rich vibrant voice.
I got to see Ramin in Toronto which was incredible, like I knew he was good but I had no idea what I was in for that night. But I'm forever going to be kicking myself for not going to this, I almost bought tickets but didn't :\
themoley91 you almost bought tickets?....I just want to see Raimn perform once in my life if possible!
and to see him with his mentor performing on stage together, that would have been mind blowing!
Beautiful....Ramin is always amazing and Colm is unbelievable for a man of his age. Epic
This is classic!!
They cut out the Colm Wilkinson twerking bit! Aw. Oh well. I had the privilege of being there that night and it was so wonderful. Everyone in the audience was crying during the duet, and it was an emotional night to begin with.It was so special and I still can't believe I got to see the one of the Broadway legends on stage with my favourite legend in training!
Do i need to say how lucky you are?
Tell me, did they bring back the Bishop for the Valjean's death duet like they did in the film?
I'm very lucky indeed! I saw it a couple of times while it was in town, but this was probably one of the best performances.
And yes, they brought him out at the end! I don't remember if that's what they do for each performance but I made sure to keep an eye out for Colm.
no, traditionally Fantine and Eponine are at his death, I think replacing Eponine with the Bishop was done for the first time in the film
And WHAT? Colm twerking?? Hopefully someone with a mobile took a video?
Technically i don't see Ramin as legend in training, more like he's taking the new place for Colm and all the other original Valjean's and he's going to change the musical history and make something very beautiful and brilliant out of his career. And also don't forget he became a new legendary Phantom as well (and Colm being my favorite original phantom as well) lolzx but Ramin is truly amazing and so is Colm, I know that he made the original Valjean's very proud!
The Bishop twerking?! I just can't ....... you have made my night :)
Seriously audience.......you clapped and cheered OVER Colm Wilkinson singing the final note of 'Bring Him Home'......???
I can scarcely believe it.......to be so fortunate to witness him singing and you just obliterate it with noise.
That the cast joined in was so disappointing too, although I see one lady on the right demonstrating the required respect for this legendary performer and song.....thank you ma'am.
forgive them they were overwhelmed. And I think the cast took their cue from Ramin.
So true, tbh
That happened when I saw the show live on tour with Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean the clapping made me so angry
Beautifull just pure delight.
RAMIN AND COLM
I yelled at the computer when I heard the clapping over him singing the final note! Arrgghh! It's just rude.
You know how good he (Ramin) is when the other actors behind him all have their jaws on the floor.....
Incredible duet! Such respect, admiration and iove. Colm with the final note, for the iconic song of his iconic role soaring over the applause. I love Ramin Karimloo, he has an amazing powerful voice and heart. The duet has a bit of competition, mutual admiration, respect. the passing of the torch, and candlesticks.
Its nerve-wracking...Ramin is such an amazing singer and actor but to me nothing sings this song the way Colm Wilkinson sings it...truly fantastic!
Colm Wilkinson is Jean Valjean!
This Song was written expressly for Colm Wilkinson, because the Composer was so impressed with his voice. So happy someone else has come to do justice to it. Spectacular Performers!
That legendary last note
I wish I was there for this. Looking forward to seeing Ramin again on broadway (Saw him in concert in may)
I just want to hug the guy in the back who´s about to cry and share the feels with him.
I'm now in floods.of tears, that was beautiful.
Yes he already is a super star!
Bravo beautiful song. Performed by two greats. Doesn't get any better.
Colm is just brilliant! The original valjean! He set the standard for all valjeans to come.
Why am I crying
The cast behind them just listening watching. Wow Just WOW
2020 and still watching, wonderful wonderful wonderful! :)
This is amazing! My top two favorite Valjean's grace the stage together!
Their voices make me weep. WILL YOU BOTH BE MY ANGELS OF MUSIC AND SING SONGS IN MY HEAD EVERY NIGHT????????