A great actor reading one of the greatest poems ever written. I loved you in :"A room with a view" and in : "Amadeus" and in : "4 weddings..." Little did I know that I'd see you reading the poem that was recited at your character's funeral. May you live in health till 120!
Like so many others, I was introduced to W.H. Auden's work through the movie "Four Weddings And A Funeral". I promptly bought a book containing most of his poetry. What range he demonstrated!
A gifted poet, he sublimely captures the desolate of loss. Such a talent is rare, he roundly deserves all accolades and recognition that he has been given.
I lost my husband 5 days ago on the 14th, and this is exactly how I feel. Night night Lenny, sleep well my angel xxxxxxxxxx
We're so sorry for your loss, and grateful you could find some solace in Auden's poetry.
May God give you strength and grace during this time.
😥❤️
Perfection. Its overwhelming beautiful
Thank you! 😊
What a great performance. Such a brilliant sctor
When a great actor is in command of his craft we can expect real profundity and emotion. Bravo Simon.
Callow is brilliant, but it was ruined for me by the intrusive music!.
Oh, my heart! How wrenchingly beautiful!
A great actor reading one of the greatest poems ever written. I loved you in :"A room with a view" and in : "Amadeus" and in : "4 weddings..." Little did I know that I'd see you reading the poem that was recited at your character's funeral. May you live in health till 120!
He’s reading his own character’s eulogy from four weddings and a funeral.
Well caught!
Come all yea musses come adourn thy hearse , wit never fading garlands an never ending verse...
Like so many others, I was introduced to W.H. Auden's work through the movie "Four Weddings And A Funeral". I promptly bought a book containing most of his poetry.
What range he demonstrated!
How strange when in Four weddings, this is said at his character's funeral
What a performance, goosebumps all the way! Thank you
We agree-he's amazing!
So, so powerful.
Thank you!
A brilliant recitation that has embraced the poem’s dichotomous context! A masterclass in acting!
Thanks so much! 🙌
Outstanding.
Thank you!
Simon Callow...
enough said.
We very much agree!
Wonderful and deeply touching. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing! 🙌
Great performance of Simon Callow
От Бродского !
A gifted poet, he sublimely captures the desolate of loss.
Such a talent is rare, he roundly deserves all accolades and recognition that he has been given.
Well said!
This made me weep 😢 so beautifully done
Thank you so much! Simon is an exquisite actor. 🙏
Ironic and Utterly terrible. Nothing compares to John Hanna's version.
I said this poem at my mum's funeral. 4 years ago
Our condolences for your great loss.
Didn't like it that much, to theatrical,I know he's a actor, a bit shouty, great poem though,
Grief often contains rage.