Of all the recordings in our collection of South Pacific soundtrack and cast performances…I think we have them all, dating back to Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza… Paolo Szot’s rendition of “This Nearly Was Mine” from the Lincoln Center production is my absolute favorite. What a joy to listen to him sing it, cabaret style. His voice touches deep within.
I played Emile in a concert production of "SP" about 30 years ago. My voice back then was a good fit for the role. But I wasn't nearly as good as Szot, let alone Pinza --
I do not like Szot's tendency to fade into a croon at the end of of almost every phrase. That's especially annoying, given the overall quality of his instrument as well as his interpretive sensitivity and intelligence.
I mean, this is a cabaret performance, his hands are in his pockets, he is allowing his true emotions connected to this song to guide him. This is not a Broadway performance, so he is going to take his liberty with the song.
@@aaronciccone2791 I totally agree with you. Since he doesn't have to fill a huge house, he can do so much more with emotion and nuance. I saw him onstage and he was wonderful, I'm glad he could adjust to a smaller venue. Not everybody can do that.
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Of all the recordings in our collection of South Pacific soundtrack and cast performances…I think we have them all, dating back to Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza… Paolo Szot’s rendition of “This Nearly Was Mine” from the Lincoln Center production is my absolute favorite. What a joy to listen to him sing it, cabaret style. His voice touches deep within.
Magnificently sung! BRAVO!!!
The piano arrangement is really nice at the end
My favorite!
Amazing 2!
Amazing!
this is a sad song, but he gets the girl in the end!
I played Emile in a concert production of "SP" about 30 years ago.
My voice back then was a good fit for the role.
But I wasn't nearly as good as Szot, let alone Pinza --
sing the notes as written please
I do not like Szot's tendency to fade into a croon at the end of of almost every phrase. That's especially annoying, given the overall quality of his instrument as well as his interpretive sensitivity and intelligence.
I mean, this is a cabaret performance, his hands are in his pockets, he is allowing his true emotions connected to this song to guide him. This is not a Broadway performance, so he is going to take his liberty with the song.
@@aaronciccone2791 I totally agree with you. Since he doesn't have to fill a huge house, he can do so much more with emotion and nuance. I saw him onstage and he was wonderful, I'm glad he could adjust to a smaller venue. Not everybody can do that.