Lea Salonga is like a vintage wine. She's getting better as she aged. I really admire her pronunciation of the words. Listen how a cultured voice sounds.
@@fly89 To be fair, Her country's second language is English and most citizens speak it like butter rolling off their tongues. She also kind of came from a class family so her English might be more advanced than most individuals. Sincerely speaking, a person from her country.
Huh? The 1987 Philippine Constitution stated that English is the Republic's secondary language. Everyone who went to school here learned English from pre-school until their undergraduate studies with some taking it until their post-graduate studies. Hence, the Philippines is an English speaking nation.
The 10 year Anniversary Performance of Les Mis is in my opinion on of the very best performances I've experienced. When I play it in the kitchen my baking turns out much better. It's like the yeast enjoys the music!!! No joke!
Every actress that has sung this song are very talented and has her own interpretation of the song and characterisation of Fantine. However, there’s something about Lea’s performance just sets her apart-makes her unique.
..and on top of her incredible skill and mastery of her vocal range and control, she manages to completely act and perform the scene in a concert performance setting with no set and without much of the spoken material, without moving around, just standing at a stationary microphone. That is an exceptional performer. They have done several more anniversary celebration performances of les miserables and the 10th anniversary performance and cast are still pretty much unanimously and without objection regarded as the best cast and performance and often referred to as 'the dream cast'. I have always been a fan of Lea's, from kindergarten when Mulan was my favorite movie, and I have seen so many versions of Eponine and I dreamed a dream, many from incredible talented, amazing performers, but Lea is just on a completely different level and I don't think anyone will ever come close to her performance of this song and as Eponine overall.
@@rachelmarie2228I completely agree that Lea is the greatest, and I think you meant Fantine, not Eponine, with your last remark. Lea really pulls her audience into this performance, superb in every way!!
Until today, not one has achieved wha Lea made in international scene. Performing in Oscars and Tony, Grammy Nomination, originating an Oscar Nominated song, a Grand slam Best Actress win in 5 biggest Theater Awards including Olivier and Tony, bagging Disney Legend Awards, Sold out concert tours in UK, North America, Australia, and Asia. She is a living legend and an icon in 20th Century performing arts, giving life to empowered female characters of 20th and 21st Century that the world has seen, Eponine, Fantine, Jasmine, Mulan and Kim.
Lisette wrote, "She puts so much emotion into her singing and her expressions, it's insane. " Well said! Singing can be more than hitting the right note. That is only a mouth to ear communication. With video, communication can be facial as well. An enhanced 'heart to heart' experience! Credit humanity .. credit to Lea Salonga, to reveal her embodiment of what makes us human.
Lea had the perfect voice for this time (still does). We are truly lucky to have witnessed her singing. I saw her both in London and New York. Cried both times.
Lea Salonga sings with a raw passion that is rare in this day and age of props and garish special effects! Oh, and that voice! Listening and seeing her perform is an emotional roller-coaster experience for me.
We saw her as Fantine in the Broadway revival back in 2008 or 2009...I can’t remember the exact date. It was one of the highlights of the Broadway shows I’ve seen.
“But the tigers come at night… with their voices soft as thunder!” Astounding artistic singing! Facial transformations and emotions portrayed, and tone, are at the height of perfection and beauty.
**Facial transformations and emotions portrayed,** This is what I like about Lea, Anne Hathaway & even Susan Boyle. With Ruthie Henshaw I don't get that emotion.
Everything lea salonga sings is taken to a level no one else can touch. The most beautiful voice imaginable with the greatest clarity and feeling. Perfect in every way.
@@lucasdefalco2612 I recall that she had a ton of applause after she sang "On My Own" at the 10th anniversary concert and she never left character then either. I think the applause here may have been slightly longer, but that's appropriate since she is an even bigger star by 2010 than she was in 1995. :)
Staying at home with my elderly mother. Crazy Corona times. Enjoying this uplifting performance. Looking forward to the post-Corona era. One more day! Keep safe everybody!
I seen Lea sing as Fantine nearly 20 years ago in New York It was my 5th time to see Les Miz and no one sings that song better. Thanks for the memories Lea.
I have thought the same thing. She doesn't just sing, she ACTS. They used to say that about Maria Callas. She was more than an opera singer, she performed the roles yet her singing was virtuoso too..
I'm 16 years old but I choose to love theater music and seeing Filipino singing this kind of music oh God thank you .... For bringing Filipino's to this world
Lea Salonga is an icon of musical theater. I am not a Filipino, not a musician or singer but a vet but her pursuit of Excellence is so inspiring and compelling for everyone! So proud of her as a fellow Asian.
She makes it look so effortless, but having taken voice lessons I know how precise the jaw, lips and tongue must be to articulate correctly, all while relaxing the throat and exercising the diaphragm. I see and respect her discipline and effort to create such beautiful vocalization, especially because she makes it appear effortless. Bravo, Ms Salonga! Bravo!! ❤️
Joco Mayano - but I don’t think this is from the original one. I remember she was sitting down on that and only rose around the middle of the song. There weren’t microphone stands as well.
Lea Salonga is so talented, her facial expression and voice cover such a range, I wouldn't mind being cursed with only watching her play all the roles in all the films and series forever.
What I would have given to be present that night in London! Lea Salonga is a unique treasure. Her placement on the high altar, alone yet surrounded as the close-ups reveal an emotional dimension to the song, "I Dreamed a Dream" that I could not imagine and can only barely fathom. Salonga is on a pedestal for this performance - both literal and figurative and it's a placement the universe has pre-ordained for her. Brava!
My clients told me today that they got to go. He said that day was a big football game day and he was pissed that he missed the game. He ended up falling in love with Les Miserables and opera/musical theater stylings in one night. :) It is very beautiful.
Wi fist saw Lea Salonga when she was the child star in the first performance of Miss Saigon. She was outstanding then. She was obviously destined for stardom. A terrific and talented singer and performer.
Lea's version along with Ruthie Henshall are the best versions I've listened to. That magic mix of musical talent and the added feel for the emotion of the person and circumstance of the character.
True... I'd put Ruthie's above Lea's but I would assume you were referring to Ruthie's 10th anniversary performance which they both did a wonderful job. I distinctly remember their duet when Fantine was "fetching" the dying Valjean.
Ruthie's has less bravado and stayed within the context of the moment, less diva. Would you actually sing like Lea by yourself on your own in the story?
@@kpNov23 In real life, one would sing this like Anne Hathaway did in the movie! Broadway audiences demand bravura, which Lea and Ruthie both bring in spades.
I dreamed a dream in times gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed, that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid And dreams were made and used and wasted There was no ransom to be paid No song unsung, no wine untasted But the tigers come at night With their voices soft as thunder As they tear your hope apart As they turn your dream to shame He slept a summer by my side He filled my days with endless wonder He took my childhood in his stride But he was gone when autumn came And still I dream he'll come to me That we will live the years together But there are dreams that cannot be And there are storms we cannot weather I had a dream my life would be So different from this hell I'm living So different now from what it seemed Now life has killed the dream I dreamed
What I want to know- is who are the 532 people who gave a thumbs down on her performance as shown above on UA-cam. I don't get it. This is one of the most powerful and beautiful things I've ever heard and seen.
She truly is an inspiration to my theatre students. In my final years of professional high school theatre teaching, I got to take my students to see her workshop Allegiance at the Old Globe.
There was a time when men were kind When their voices were soft And their words inviting There was a time when love was blind And the world was a song And the song was exciting There was a time Then it all went wrong I dreamed a dream in times gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed, that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid And dreams were made and used and wasted There was no ransom to be paid No song unsung, no wine untasted But the tigers come at night With their voices soft as thunder As they tear your hope apart As they turn your dream to shame He slept a summer by my side He filled my days with endless wonder He took my childhood in his stride But he was gone when autumn came And still I dream he'll come to me That we will live the years together But there are dreams that cannot be And there are storms we cannot weather I had a dream my life would be So different from this hell I'm living So different now from what it seemed Now life has killed the dream I dreamed
I’ve never seen the show, but the way she acts the song I know what’s going on. Her shift of face expression on the 1 minute mark brings so much emotional
For sheer spine tingling, tear inducing performance Lea hits me every time. Ruthie Henshall also has the same effect. That said, and cinematic editing notwithstanding, I have to say Anne Hathaway's portrayal as Fantine and her performance of this deeply moving ballad deserves recognition. A grown adult male blubbing like an infant may not be an appealing sight but that's how I was in the cinema when Les Mis' took to the silver screen. I've seen 3 productions of this fantastic show in the West End, sadly none with the original cast, and thoroughly enjoyed each occasion. Both the 10th and 25th anniversary productions were a fine tribute to this timeless classic.
Playing both important characters in a classic and iconic theater play like Les Miserables is a greatest achievement in theater industry!!! Only LEA can do that!! She break the too much boundaries!!
Oml that cheer for Michael Ball😂 That is the sound of an audience being freed from Marius the Mediocre and given the unsuppressed sheer talent that is the one and only Michael Ball.
Michael Ball ,the hands down best Marius ever, No one sings Empty Chairs like Michael. Nick Jonas didnt come close.Disappointing when you've seen Michael, he owns the role.
So pleased with You-Tuble when I discovered the great musicals I could watch. I am 88 retired teacher.-mostly house bound but now I am glad my son introduced U Tube after he got a mini-mac with a lorge screen for me. It makes my afternoon like a virtual outinf Thanks so much!
Stunning!!! What a great voice and interpretation. So emotional and a detail: she speaks each word completely, full, even after the long time in sustain, in total tuning. Thats awesome. Love.
I literally could picture out her experiences in my head while listening to her story telling, the clarity and emotions on her voice is very powerful. BRAVO!!! the one and only LEA SALONGA!
Man, her voice is pure perfection, every song....flawless! If you, listen to her early audition for Miss Saigon when she was just 17 to even this performance the projection, depth and clarity of her vocal is unchanged. Matured certainly but has not changed! She is a rare and superbly gifted artist!
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Yes... Watching March 2024 ....
Playing both characters of Eponine and Fantine at different points in time... she gave justice to both characters on stage!
and that's a legend
I absolutely agree with you! Both superb performances! Incomparable indeed!
Susan Boyle is honestly way better at singing though. It’s a shame our society is shallow like that
Heard better sounds with a blackboard and scraping nails.
No...she confirmed your bias....
Lea Salonga: Beautiful as Eponine and now beautiful as Fantine too.
Polfsky P I enjoyed her Eponine performance more. I thought it was better.
@@TC-dw6wg kim is the best for me
CANAL INFONEWS BRASIL *her* story you mean
I saw Salonga at the Curran in SF back in the early 90's. But I couldn't be sure of the role. Eponine, I think.
I wish she was Madame Thernadier in the staged concert version.
This is, hands down, the absolute BEST cast of Les Miserables ... EVER !!!
She's magnificent. I'm floored.
Lea Salonga is like a vintage wine. She's getting better as she aged. I really admire her pronunciation of the words. Listen how a cultured voice sounds.
and to think she was born in non english speaking country.. makes her more amazing.
@@fly89 To be fair, Her country's second language is English and most citizens speak it like butter rolling off their tongues. She also kind of came from a class family so her English might be more advanced than most individuals. Sincerely speaking, a person from her country.
I’ve been in madly in love with her for over a decade lol
@@fly89 That's not true though, our country speaks english. It's essentially our 2nd language. Majority of our citizens speak it.
Huh? The 1987 Philippine Constitution stated that English is the Republic's secondary language. Everyone who went to school here learned English from pre-school until their undergraduate studies with some taking it until their post-graduate studies. Hence, the Philippines is an English speaking nation.
It’s 2021, who is still watching this awesome performance?
I am. I saw the original cast in London years ago. When Colm Wilkinson sang “Bring Him Home” I cried...still do.
The 10 year Anniversary Performance of Les Mis is in my opinion on of the very best performances I've experienced. When I play it in the kitchen my baking turns out much better. It's like the yeast enjoys the music!!! No joke!
Was on TV today, never seen it before and now absolutely obsessed
I am from Bath, Maine
@@Lucypetuniaggm a great memory.
I express my most heartfelt envy to those who were among that audience. What an experience!!!
so absolutely agree
@@vheth5968 qkÀ
Cesar Villanueva , Hello, Does that mean you agree? Yes?
That was my reaction, too: to have been part of that. Very touching, th rge illing, beautiful. Human!!
Couldn’t agree more!!! 😭
I am in 2024. I love her voice.
Lea is the only person I listen to without searching for the lyrics.
Right?!??
@@tle8137 레아살롱가
"I Dreamed a Dream," with Lea Salonga as Fantine, is so power-packed with emotion and perfect pitch. I can't help getting goosebumps and shed a tear.
IKR!!!
I have listened to this song sung by many from many of the Les Mis cast but this is the most emotional. Wow
it's nearly 2022 ended, who is still watching Lea Salonga's awesome performance?
Now 2023
I am
Every year, for the rest of my life. She is truly a gift.
I still do in 2023
🙋🏻♀️2024
I was lucky enough to see her twice on Broadway as Fantine. Chills.
I saw her as lea and in Sydney iconic 🤗
@@adamfilewood3416 Watched on PBS...exhilarating!
Sana all shemay
lucky you!😍
Sana all.
Every actress that has sung this song are very talented and has her own interpretation of the song and characterisation of Fantine. However, there’s something about Lea’s performance just sets her apart-makes her unique.
6:22
..and on top of her incredible skill and mastery of her vocal range and control, she manages to completely act and perform the scene in a concert performance setting with no set and without much of the spoken material, without moving around, just standing at a stationary microphone.
That is an exceptional performer.
They have done several more anniversary celebration performances of les miserables and the 10th anniversary performance and cast are still pretty much unanimously and without objection regarded as the best cast and performance and often referred to as 'the dream cast'.
I have always been a fan of Lea's, from kindergarten when Mulan was my favorite movie, and I have seen so many versions of Eponine and I dreamed a dream, many from incredible talented, amazing performers, but Lea is just on a completely different level and I don't think anyone will ever come close to her performance of this song and as Eponine overall.
@@rachelmarie2228I completely agree that Lea is the greatest, and I think you meant Fantine, not Eponine, with your last remark. Lea really pulls her audience into this performance, superb in every way!!
Never get tired of Lea Salonga ...she is simply the best ever
BRAVO!!! Lea is by far the greatest Filipina singer in my generation!
Not only in Filipina One of the best vocalists in the world and all time!
Eleuterio Diao she’s just one of the greatest artists ! Absolutely beautiful
Until today, not one has achieved wha Lea made in international scene. Performing in Oscars and Tony, Grammy Nomination, originating an Oscar Nominated song, a Grand slam Best Actress win in 5 biggest Theater Awards including Olivier and Tony, bagging Disney Legend Awards, Sold out concert tours in UK, North America, Australia, and Asia. She is a living legend and an icon in 20th Century performing arts, giving life to empowered female characters of 20th and 21st Century that the world has seen, Eponine, Fantine, Jasmine, Mulan and Kim.
@@cosmo4350 well that's an exaggeration....
@@christinemomy8018 not at all
Lea Salonga singing I Dreamed A Dream makes me cry every time. She puts so much emotion into her singing and her expressions, it's insane.
Lisette wrote, "She puts so much emotion into her singing and her expressions, it's insane.
"
Well said! Singing can be more than hitting the right note. That is only a mouth to ear communication. With video, communication can be facial as well. An enhanced 'heart to heart' experience! Credit humanity .. credit to Lea Salonga, to reveal her embodiment of what makes us human.
Beautiful
Its crazy how she can mas it be so "pretty" yet so tragic
Same here
Lea had the perfect voice for this time (still does). We are truly lucky to have witnessed her singing. I saw her both in London and New York. Cried both times.
Lea Salonga sings with a raw passion that is rare in this day and age of props and garish special effects! Oh, and that voice! Listening and seeing her perform is an emotional roller-coaster experience for me.
Such a powerful voice, very controlled!!! Beautiful!
We saw her as Fantine in the Broadway revival back in 2008 or 2009...I can’t remember the exact date. It was one of the highlights of the Broadway shows I’ve seen.
Her talent is monumental.
“But the tigers come at night…
with their voices soft as thunder!”
Astounding artistic singing! Facial transformations and emotions portrayed, and tone, are at the height of perfection and beauty.
Tiger moms will be after you
Actually I don’t quite understand why they described the voice as soft as thunder. Shouldn’t the thunder be aloud?
@@clairefu2012 understatement or something.
the softest those could be is the sound of a thunder.
**Facial transformations and emotions portrayed,**
This is what I like about Lea, Anne Hathaway & even Susan Boyle. With Ruthie Henshaw I don't get that emotion.
@clairefu2012 maybe a figure of speech.
It’s almost 2023 and still proud of her. I can watch this over and over again
Everything lea salonga sings is taken to a level no one else can touch. The most beautiful voice imaginable with the greatest clarity and feeling. Perfect in every way.
She's the game changer, she totally sets the standards to an unreachable height. Understandably so since she's an Incomparable. Queen!
Lea Salonga, wow! 30 seconds audience applause. Singing & story telling, head voice, chest voice. Just perfect!!!
Tony and Olivier Award Winner
30 seconds and she NEVER left character!
@@lucasdefalco2612 I recall that she had a ton of applause after she sang "On My Own" at the 10th anniversary concert and she never left character then either. I think the applause here may have been slightly longer, but that's appropriate since she is an even bigger star by 2010 than she was in 1995. :)
@@lucasdefalco2612 and she knows we will never forget her character she is embodying and her performance of that persona
Staying at home with my elderly mother. Crazy Corona times. Enjoying this uplifting performance.
Looking forward to the post-Corona era.
One more day! Keep safe everybody!
Fantastic isn't it.
@@WinterBornActual Thank you. All the best to you too, stay safe
@@milkybar06 Yeap
Lea Salonga is still one of the best and probably the most versatile. I also love Colm's voice
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I seen Lea sing as Fantine nearly 20 years ago in New York It was my 5th time to see Les Miz and no one sings that song better. Thanks for the memories Lea.
Lea does not just sing the parts, she becomes the person, hence you do not just get her wonderful voice, but a total show performance.
I have thought the same thing. She doesn't just sing, she ACTS. They used to say that about Maria Callas. She was more than an opera singer, she performed the roles yet her singing was virtuoso too..
@@robertshepherd8543 totally agree with you concerning Maria
I'm 16 years old but I choose to love theater music and seeing Filipino singing this kind of music oh God thank you .... For bringing Filipino's to this world
@@kalat6668 you are a sad, sad man. I pity you bro
@@audreylareza345 Thanks. No one has cared for me like that before.
@@kalat6668 no worries man; just try not to hate on other races from now on! We all good. have a nice day!
@@audreylareza345 are you like, 8 years old? lmao
What difference does it make that she's a Filipiono ?
Lea Salonga is an icon of musical theater. I am not a Filipino, not a musician or singer but a vet but her pursuit of Excellence is so inspiring and compelling for everyone! So proud of her as a fellow Asian.
My favorite part is how happy all of the original cast members look while singing together again❤
Sane! And the little dance
She makes it look so effortless, but having taken voice lessons I know how precise the jaw, lips and tongue must be to articulate correctly, all while relaxing the throat and exercising the diaphragm. I see and respect her discipline and effort to create such beautiful vocalization, especially because she makes it appear effortless. Bravo, Ms Salonga! Bravo!! ❤️
It's 2022 and we r still watching these amazing performers.
Now this is what im looking for.. the clear version from the 25th anniv of Les Mis. Beyond perfection Lea
Joco Mayano - but I don’t think this is from the original one. I remember she was sitting down on that and only rose around the middle of the song. There weren’t microphone stands as well.
Lea Salonga is so talented, her facial expression and voice cover such a range, I wouldn't mind being cursed with only watching her play all the roles in all the films and series forever.
Wouldn’t be a curse, more of a blessing.
Lea Slonga the beauty about her is her ability to express her voices into her facial expressions and her pronunciation is just unreal thank you
What I would have given to be present that night in London! Lea Salonga is a unique treasure. Her placement on the high altar, alone yet surrounded as the close-ups reveal an emotional dimension to the song, "I Dreamed a Dream" that I could not imagine and can only barely fathom. Salonga is on a pedestal for this performance - both literal and figurative and it's a placement the universe has pre-ordained for her. Brava!
u said it….after my nth time watching THIS performance..just pure visual and vocal moment …her gift to humanity and that lifts up all
Epic! 4:35
So amazing! I was lucky enough to see her on Broadway as Fantine, she was incredible and had me in floods of tears.
Wow! Brings tear to my eyes every time I see and listen.
The wonderful Lea Salonga, played Eponine in the 10th Anniversary concert
My clients told me today that they got to go. He said that day was a big football game day and he was pissed that he missed the game. He ended up falling in love with Les Miserables and opera/musical theater stylings in one night. :) It is very beautiful.
Eponine, Fantine and Kim. She is so versatile.
Watching Feb 2024 .... Greatest Musical EVER ....
Absolutely
I watched it tonight! Needed a good cry. This song does it to me every time!
Wi fist saw Lea Salonga when she was the child star in the first performance of Miss Saigon. She was outstanding then. She was obviously destined for stardom. A terrific and talented singer and performer.
Child star? She was 18 when she auditioned and 19 when it opened... original cast. She wasn’t a child.
Lea's version along with Ruthie Henshall are the best versions I've listened to. That magic mix of musical talent and the added feel for the emotion of the person and circumstance of the character.
Check out their version of room 402 from
Miss Saigon... what a pair
True... I'd put Ruthie's above Lea's but I would assume you were referring to Ruthie's 10th anniversary performance which they both did a wonderful job. I distinctly remember their duet when Fantine was "fetching" the dying Valjean.
Ruthie's has less bravado and stayed within the context of the moment, less diva. Would you actually sing like Lea by yourself on your own in the story?
@@kpNov23 In real life, one would sing this like Anne Hathaway did in the movie! Broadway audiences demand bravura, which Lea and Ruthie both bring in spades.
She puts everything into her preformances, she really lives on those stages, and it is truly felt watching her.
2023 and still watching awesome performence
Absolutely beautiful. I could listen to this over and over. Phenomenal voice. It's a privilege listening to her sing this song!
She was and still is the best of all Fantine performers !!!!
Ruthie...
@@adamcraig1468 Lea
@@adamcraig1468
Lea's better!
@@jakinatividad9726 how can you day that though lol nowhere near as good
@@adamcraig1468 it’s subjective
The Legendary, Lea Salonga. 👑
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Damn!!!! How that sound can come out of a human body... Its just a MIRACLE. Its divine! Lea Solanga is divine.
Why is no one talking about how goddamn beautiful that One Day More was?
Still one of the best performances of ALL time!!!
Oct. 2023!!
I dreamed a dream in times gone by
When hope was high and life worth living
I dreamed, that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted
But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
As they turn your dream to shame
He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came
And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather
I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream
I dreamed
Me
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Thanks
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What A Beautiful Beautiful song 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵
Thank you for Sharing God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful, natural voice. This is the definitive version of "I Dreamed A Dream" for me. Beauty and talent, an unbeatable combination. ❤
Lea Salonga is just absolute perfection. Fantine and Eponine, both perfect, both amazing…and Kim in Miss Saigon, she is the Queen.
Lea Salonga’s rendition of “I dreamed a dream” has always been my favourite one!!
It was my first time seeing her version here! BILLIANCE
She’s so emotionally singing this song that she was hardly getting back to normal at the end of the performance. What else can I say but fabulous
What I want to know- is who are the 532 people who gave a thumbs down on her performance as shown above on UA-cam. I don't get it. This is one of the most powerful and beautiful things I've ever heard and seen.
532 people were holding their phones upside down...
I remember watching this for the first time at home and SCREAMING when the original cast came out!! Even tearing up a bit.
Literally decades later and they still blow me away with the talent.
I’m watching this wonderful performance in 2024.
Me too. My fav musical ever.
An absolute MASTERPIECE!!!!
I think Lea's version of I Dreamed A Dream is the best.
She truly is an inspiration to my theatre students. In my final years of professional high school theatre teaching, I got to take my students to see her workshop Allegiance at the Old Globe.
Lea Salonga is just incredible singing these songs! What a truly wonderful performance!
There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrong
I dreamed a dream in times gone by
When hope was high and life worth living
I dreamed, that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted
But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
As they turn your dream to shame
He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came
And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather
I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream
I dreamed
This is the first that i have heard an angel sing.
Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Arena in London in October 2010
I’ve never seen the show, but the way she acts the song I know what’s going on. Her shift of face expression on the 1 minute mark brings so much emotional
Yes - You can almost feel her betrayal!
I'm with you! October 2021!!! Never grows old!!!
Gifted blessing from God. Thanks beautiful Lea.
I saw her sing this in December of 1988. In my opinion the Female GOAT of Broadway in those years
Lea's performance goes straight to the heart! I'm crying! She's so great!
She sounds so beautiful 🥺
I keep tearing up when I listen to her singing this song, thank you so much Lea Salonga. You’re my inspiration.
I am crying. Gets me every time.
the best vocalist to ever atempt this vocal... praise god for this woman
I was going to say she sounds like a Disney princess, but that's who she is! LOL! Beautiful!!!!
You can hear her singing "A whole new world"
Twice over
And mulan too hahaha 😊🥰
Seeing Lea perform this just gave me chills. And makes me want to see this play that much more.
I’m still watching her and love listening to her sing. She is fantastic.
Me too! I love this lady, especstially as I served in Vietnam. 1970.
For sheer spine tingling, tear inducing performance Lea hits me every time. Ruthie Henshall also has the same effect. That said, and cinematic editing notwithstanding, I have to say Anne Hathaway's portrayal as Fantine and her performance of this deeply moving ballad deserves recognition. A grown adult male blubbing like an infant may not be an appealing sight but that's how I was in the cinema when Les Mis' took to the silver screen. I've seen 3 productions of this fantastic show in the West End, sadly none with the original cast, and thoroughly enjoyed each occasion. Both the 10th and 25th anniversary productions were a fine tribute to this timeless classic.
Lea sings with clarity taken to another level!!
4:11 that look of surprise from Colm after performing this thousands of times is priceless.
Playing both important characters in a classic and iconic theater play like Les Miserables is a greatest achievement in theater industry!!! Only LEA can do that!! She break the too much boundaries!!
Lea salonga! ❤ 2023 still watching
Lea Salonga is always relevant and so worth listening to even into 2022 and far beyond. So amazing. Always gives me chills and a huge lift to my day.
she stayed in character even after the end!
Her reaction to the applause and her performance. I watch this just about every day and NEVER tire of watching this performance.
Oml that cheer for Michael Ball😂
That is the sound of an audience being freed from Marius the Mediocre and given the unsuppressed sheer talent that is the one and only Michael Ball.
They missed him so much since they felt very bad for Jonas. 😅
Michael Ball ,the hands down best Marius ever, No one sings Empty Chairs like Michael.
Nick Jonas didnt come close.Disappointing when you've seen Michael, he owns the role.
Chills. She’s such a good actor with her voice and face expressions
Now it's 2023 I'm still listening and no.1 fan of Lea Salonga
So pleased with You-Tuble when I discovered the great musicals I could watch. I am 88 retired teacher.-mostly house bound but now I am glad my son introduced U Tube after he got a mini-mac with a lorge screen for me. It makes my afternoon like a virtual outinf Thanks so much!
Lea Salonga. One of the greatest of the many great Filipino singers.
For me, this is a virtuoso performance from Lea Salonga.
I just love her singing her pronunciation is just amazing love you Lady
Its2023 now and I still cannot stop watching and listening to Les Mis,I’m addicted obviously
Her voice. Her performance. Her command of every note. No one is like Lea Salonga.
Stunning!!! What a great voice and interpretation. So emotional and a detail: she speaks each word completely, full, even after the long time in sustain, in total tuning. Thats awesome. Love.
one day, i will hear what i have always have heard in my mind - Lea Salonga as Lea Salonga in Lea Salonga.
I literally could picture out her experiences in my head while listening to her story telling, the clarity and emotions on her voice is very powerful. BRAVO!!! the one and only LEA SALONGA!
Love Lea, the clearest voice you'll ever hear.
Man, her voice is pure perfection, every song....flawless! If you, listen to her early audition for Miss Saigon when she was just 17 to even this performance the projection, depth and clarity of her vocal is unchanged. Matured certainly but has not changed! She is a rare and superbly gifted artist!