Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden singing Make Believe from BBC Proms 2012 - Broadway Sound

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    Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden performing Make Believe from Showboat in the BBC Proms 2012 - Broadway Sound with the John Wilson Orchestra.
    Recorded and performed on 27th August and Broadcasted on BBC2 on 1st Sept.
    I do not claim to own any content, this belongs to the original broadcaster. I am only uploading this for prosperity's sake.
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  • @eddie123e
    @eddie123e 11 лет назад +545

    I'm 84 now and it was music like this that formed my view of romanticism - I fell in love with a beautiful young girl - I courted and eventually married her and now after fifty five years of marriage, we are both still in love - I still get excited when I see her after we have been apart even for a few hours. When I finally stand before the pearly gates I will turn round to take a last look at the world I am leaving and be grateful for the wonderful life we have had together.

    • @organboi
      @organboi 6 лет назад +18

      Beautiful. Amazing.

    • @B.H.56
      @B.H.56 6 лет назад +18

      now you have me crying...

    • @wmperkins25
      @wmperkins25 6 лет назад +16

      Thank you for sharing your story-

    • @MrMark2024
      @MrMark2024 6 лет назад +17

      So beautiful proving once again that love truly is timeless.

    • @dv7361
      @dv7361 5 лет назад +17

      Edward Carron - I’m reading this comment in 2019. You must be 90 now 😊

  • @DK-gh9jm
    @DK-gh9jm 2 года назад +36

    These two are as close to angels as we will ever see. So perfectly matched. In sweetness as well as musical talent.

  • @tracyroweauthor
    @tracyroweauthor 2 года назад +37

    Julian Ovenden has become my favorite musical theater performer. His voice is divine. Sierra Boggess is, as usual, heavenly.

  • @h.lloydweston4506
    @h.lloydweston4506 6 лет назад +83

    These songs will live on forever as long as there are talented singers such as Julian and Sierra to ensure their survival. One is immediately caught up in the beauty of their voices and the lyrical magic of these songs.

    • @rogermacauley806
      @rogermacauley806 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your comments. Such joy...

    • @keithshaw1480
      @keithshaw1480 Год назад

      Bless You man. My favorite of his hers is from Oklahoma

    • @h.lloydweston4506
      @h.lloydweston4506 Год назад +1

      @@keithshaw1480 Thanks, Keith! We are blessed who still love this beautiful music. Sierra Boggess and julian Ovenden are very gifted singers who bring these beautiful show tunes to life. We thank them for the joy they bring to our lives. Blessings to you also, my brother!

  • @bobbymcguyer
    @bobbymcguyer 4 года назад +67

    I grew up in the 40s and fifties and still love the songs of the great musicals of my day; nothing today compares to them.

    • @phylbutter3774
      @phylbutter3774 3 года назад +3

      Mad about Julian! And Sierra!! I want more!!!

    • @carlechevarria2226
      @carlechevarria2226 3 года назад

      I love beautiful melodies. I remember them forever. Lyrics I am a bit different with. With these two heroes of song I mimic every note and moment in my mind.

    • @rogermacauley806
      @rogermacauley806 2 года назад +2

      Those were the days...

    • @thomasbradley4505
      @thomasbradley4505 Год назад +2

      I wasn’t born until 1964, but my parents were born in the 20’s, they both loved musicals, and my dad had a beautiful voice. I grew up on musical theater songs and can never get enough of them. And Show Boat opened on December 27, which is my birthday (though Show Boat is much older) so it holds a special place for me

  • @francisrobertlim
    @francisrobertlim 4 года назад +52

    julian ovenden is a complete package, utterly goodlooking and gorgeous. the voice, superb and wonderful. a duet from sierra and julian is indeed, magical. love them!

  • @TheHistoryGirl
    @TheHistoryGirl 11 лет назад +37

    I love Sierra's voice too, but I also want to express some love for Julian Ovenden who is absolutely wonderful

  • @remyedwards1097
    @remyedwards1097 2 месяца назад +5

    Julian Ovenden is indeed the best and the real deal. More blessings to him in his career. Very talented young man.

  • @gordonkemp1620
    @gordonkemp1620 4 года назад +50

    I have seen, sorry heard, the John Wilson Orchestra live over 5 times now for my birthday treat. He & the cast and crew never disappoint. Absolutely magnificent, as always. This performance from Sierra & Julian is breathtaking. Sierra looks like a Disney princess. Julian Ovenden is the real deal.

  • @theuofc
    @theuofc 7 лет назад +105

    Julian Ovenden is so talented: a fine actor, an amazing tenor, good looking, and quite intelligent and charming. The whole package.

    • @phylbutter3774
      @phylbutter3774 6 лет назад +11

      I love everything Julian does- especially his singing. He’s also pefect as Andrew Foyle!
      More please!!

    • @sleepylagoon1310
      @sleepylagoon1310 6 лет назад +10

      Ovendon caught my eye in 'Downton Abbey', but I didn't know he could sing, too! ♥ Yep, the whole package! ♥♥♥

    • @franklesser5655
      @franklesser5655 4 года назад

      Well yeh, but he's no me.

    • @dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394
      @dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394 4 года назад +7

      Julian was born in the town my husband I were born in and I feel that there is a kind of rapport (silly I know). Julian and Sierra are two of the great talents of our generation. Sierra for me was the perfect Christine Daae. She is the inspiration when I sing musical theatre. I highly applaud them both.

    • @warrengwonka2479
      @warrengwonka2479 4 года назад

      Diane Shepherd And she’s even better singing LUSTY MONTH OF MAY!

  • @StripeRich
    @StripeRich 6 лет назад +32

    People Will Say We're In Love", "We Could Make Believe" and "If I Loved You" all have a similar vibe, a cautious longing for deeper involvement, a tentative promise of future commitment. I love all three songs, and all three very different musicals.

    • @StripeRich
      @StripeRich 6 лет назад +4

      Sierra's last name is misspelled; it should be "Goddess."

  • @applepie238
    @applepie238 5 лет назад +21

    two beautiful voices, and some of sierra's expressions makes her as cute as can be.

  • @jpalmer1287
    @jpalmer1287 3 года назад +19

    Awesome... Ovenden is amazing. I saw him first in Foyle's War. I knew he was talented but who knew how talented!! Absolutely amazing.

  • @deborahscott6525
    @deborahscott6525 10 лет назад +36

    The Proms Musicals are just sensational

  • @terrylingwood
    @terrylingwood 11 лет назад +41

    My mu and dad used to sing this. Dad passed away a couple of weeks ago and I came here to reminisce :-) R.I.P dad

  • @stix2507
    @stix2507 8 лет назад +57

    these two sound so natural together. they are both wonderful singers and I believe that Oscar Hammerstein would be very pleased with their performance of one of his most beloved songs.

  • @jackiemcmeekin6551
    @jackiemcmeekin6551 5 лет назад +25

    The only singers to sing this beautiful song from “Showboat” as well were Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson in the movie, “Showboat”. Sierra and Julian are consummate singers! They are just fantastic together. Such passion they show as they sing this! Jerome Kern was a great composer! Thank you for the download, “UTube”.

  • @douglaskay9959
    @douglaskay9959 3 года назад +19

    Sierra is by far the greatest singer of this song absolutely perfect.

  • @maxwellworldwidehistorical3801
    @maxwellworldwidehistorical3801 5 лет назад +23

    This is GREAT Collaboration of TWO Excellent Performers!

  • @princepeterwolf
    @princepeterwolf 11 лет назад +108

    her voice is the most beautiful soprano voice I've ever heard. I just can't stop loving her

    • @kateandphoebe
      @kateandphoebe 5 лет назад +9

      Yes, agreed. The most beautiful soprano voice I have heard as well.

    • @richardmayora1289
      @richardmayora1289 5 лет назад +4

      @@kateandphoebe I saw her in concert recently and it was heartbreaking that she auditioned for My Fair Lady and lost out to Lauren Ambrose. Sierra sang I Could Have Danced All Night....no words.

    • @melissam597
      @melissam597 4 года назад +3

      Nick Mayor rejection is something you need to get used to, she will be in something else soon enough 🙂

    • @rebeccap6878
      @rebeccap6878 3 года назад +4

      I've seen you in so many comment sections, I just don't remember which ones.😂 But, yes!! I agree!! She's so beautiful!!!

    • @princepeterwolf
      @princepeterwolf 3 года назад

      @@rebeccap6878 hey! =)

  • @JustSmile1987
    @JustSmile1987 12 лет назад +24

    Don't know why, but Sierra's "hello" makes me grin!!!

  • @cappy4475
    @cappy4475 9 лет назад +65

    They are beautiful together.

  • @1S1NGG8
    @1S1NGG8 11 лет назад +11

    They're both so perfect...

  • @sleepylagoon1310
    @sleepylagoon1310 5 лет назад +14

    Aah, Julian Ovenden! ♥♥♥

  • @louisejoles2100
    @louisejoles2100 11 лет назад +19

    I agree, her voice is remarkable. God, I wish I was her agent! She deserves the biggest, brightest roles out there.

    • @tams.5286
      @tams.5286 3 года назад +1

      Julian Ovenden is equally as good. I think he has a beautiful voice-great pairing...

  • @freespirit5680
    @freespirit5680 5 лет назад +78

    I think Sierra is utterly wonderful in this, both her singing and her acting. Beautifully performed. Thank you so much for posting this.

    • @meredith218461
      @meredith218461 4 года назад +6

      I think I've fallen in love with her!. She has the voice and charisma in Aces. Julian Ovenden is equally wonderful.

    • @jasonlevi7947
      @jasonlevi7947 6 месяцев назад

      I think it was the previous performance being referred to.

  • @century123ful
    @century123ful 6 лет назад +27

    Beautiful music by the great combo of Rodgers and Hammerstein, two of the greatest names in music Julian and Sierra are just plain marvelous together. I keep listening to this, and never tire of it. Thank you so very much.

    • @bernardcleary4330
      @bernardcleary4330 6 лет назад +5

      The lyrics are by Oscar Hammerstein, but the music is by the inimitable Jerome Kern. This work predated Hammerstein's collaboration with Richard Rodgers by about 15 years.

    • @ritapacitti9599
      @ritapacitti9599 2 года назад

      Two beautiful people forever. So talented.what pleasure to see and hear.

  • @oceanwonders
    @oceanwonders 2 года назад +6

    SO FREAKIN' BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @9Lucy2
    @9Lucy2 7 лет назад +31

    She's so cute. I love this. Possibly best version I've ever heard.

    • @daveclarke1466
      @daveclarke1466 5 лет назад

      Erin Kahn I think I agree. Although 1951 showboat version I did like as well

  • @themusicguy6885
    @themusicguy6885 10 лет назад +71

    JULIAN AND SIERRA! WOW! These two young singers are totally awesome! Absolutely beautiful voices-and they sound terrific together. While I like this particular video I suggest everyone look at the duet of Oklahoma that they did. That was even more amazing!

  • @manuelfarinelli3839
    @manuelfarinelli3839 11 лет назад +12

    When Broadway was alive and full of colour!, Showboat is amazing!

  • @ashleyreed9486
    @ashleyreed9486 4 года назад +4

    What an actress she is! And the voice.... WONDERFUL

  • @soubrette87
    @soubrette87 11 лет назад +15

    Ooohhh Godddd, she is FLAWLESS

  • @glennfromthebronx
    @glennfromthebronx 8 лет назад +11

    Seeing Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden tomorrow with the NY POPS/seven reneke at Carnegie Hall. Had no iea Julian Ovenden was a singer...only knew him as one of "Mary's men" on DOWNTON ABBEY.

  • @joellanderson640
    @joellanderson640 8 лет назад +29

    This is a wonderful little slice out of "Showboat" I have never seen such an endearing duet! I love it!!

  • @dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394
    @dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394 3 года назад +6

    ULTIMATE DREAM TEAM - always. Julian comes from our home town in the UK, and as a classical soprano, I would SO love to sing a duet with him. I guess I shall have to dream!

  • @DavidMcFarner
    @DavidMcFarner 4 года назад +12

    I LOVE this man💕❤️💕

  • @cornelispeters6626
    @cornelispeters6626 5 лет назад +9

    They both are great , Julian i just saw and heard at the beautiful De Doelen concerthall in Rotterdam The Netherlands with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra . It was fantastic!.

  • @margie2853
    @margie2853 4 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful song & what beautiful voices!!

  • @petetotaro9510
    @petetotaro9510 4 года назад +7

    WOW This brings back wonderful memories of watching Showboat! I would say that Showboat was the caliber of Sound of Music!

  • @karmafire23
    @karmafire23 12 лет назад +32

    I could just watch a whole show of these two doing whatever together.

  • @CWazBroadwayBandGeek
    @CWazBroadwayBandGeek 10 лет назад +46

    Sierra has the ability to make ANYONE smile ^_^. She's AMAZING! ♥

    • @warrenpugh7844
      @warrenpugh7844 9 лет назад +7

      Miranda Miller And cry?

    • @johnmurphy289
      @johnmurphy289 7 лет назад +5

      Just love these two and their beautiful singing

  • @bobbieparker2900
    @bobbieparker2900 4 года назад +4

    i was there.i love the JWO and Julian and Sierra.love the beautiful song from Showboat.

  • @fdx840
    @fdx840 8 лет назад +12

    That was as good as it ever needs to be

  • @georgebur
    @georgebur Год назад +5

    Very moving

  • @itsGabby
    @itsGabby 4 года назад +9

    Love them both. Pure talent.

  • @carlechevarria2226
    @carlechevarria2226 3 года назад +3

    Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson were wonderful in the movie. Julian and Boggess bring all that wonder back to me from long ago. Thank you both so much.

    • @dianaaljadeff2983
      @dianaaljadeff2983 25 дней назад

      I prefer Irene Dunne and Allan Jones in the 1936 Show Boat movie over Grayson and Keel .But I prefer Sierra and Julian in this performance because they sing it complete

  • @drimaz85
    @drimaz85 10 лет назад +83

    This is the very first time I've heard this song...I'm speechless and breathless, it's beautiful, and both performers were awesome. Now I want to know the whole musical!

    • @annaoffive
      @annaoffive 8 лет назад +2

      Same!

    • @harshmnr
      @harshmnr 7 лет назад +2

      Yeah me too. :)
      ~:~

    • @sct353
      @sct353 7 лет назад +5

      This song is so good and yet is not as well known as other musical standards. We're singing a 'Show Boat' medley in our choir and this song features in it and it's fabulous.

    • @eddyfinkful
      @eddyfinkful 7 лет назад +3

      Check out Mario Lanza's cover!

    • @vlugovsky
      @vlugovsky 6 лет назад +2

      Showboat! Find the movie version with Ann Blyth andHoward Keel

  • @chuckcissel1106
    @chuckcissel1106 8 лет назад +221

    I am rather bored with all of the comparisons. Just enjoy the talent as it is. These two singers are truly extraordinary. Period.

    • @organboi
      @organboi 6 лет назад +5

      Amen. Agreed.

    • @StripeRich
      @StripeRich 6 лет назад +3

      The point was, each is a superb rendition expressing universal human longings in slightly different contexts.

    • @poleal2232
      @poleal2232 6 лет назад +6

      I have regularly viewed this performance since it's first year out. It's actually my favourite modern version.
      So I agree with you. Let's appreciate this fine as is performance.

    • @applepie238
      @applepie238 5 лет назад +5

      just came across these two and yes chuck you are right, they are extraordinary they compliment each other in every way, sierra's voice is magical.

    • @phylbutter3774
      @phylbutter3774 5 лет назад +4

      Love both Julian and Sierra!

  • @fintancanavan1550
    @fintancanavan1550 4 года назад +7

    Stumbled on this recently while looking for Gordon Mc Rae's Oklahoma. Magnificent.

    • @tams.5286
      @tams.5286 3 года назад +3

      I as well-Probably in May. Everything Julian sings is outstanding. Same for Sierra.

  • @billp4380
    @billp4380 5 лет назад +5

    It makes me cry when I watch her sing,,,so beautiful!

  • @princepeterwolf
    @princepeterwolf 11 лет назад +12

    god I would love to go to a concert like this, THIS IS my kind of concert!!

  • @douglaskay9959
    @douglaskay9959 4 года назад +6

    Wonderful, incredible.

  • @solitadacanay453
    @solitadacanay453 2 года назад +3

    I grew up in the era of great musical classics from MGM, Hollywood! "Showboat" is my all-time-favorite esp "Make Believe." I listen to it forever. Many thanks.

  • @philwasgood
    @philwasgood Год назад +4

    Wonderful song and a great performance

  • @JustSmile1987
    @JustSmile1987 12 лет назад +7

    "in a phantom kiss"..... deja vu Sierra? Love it!

  • @servingforthematch
    @servingforthematch Год назад +3

    Chills. Shivers. These two make my heart swell.

  • @Phil72099
    @Phil72099 7 лет назад +15

    When I hear the tune I find that good feelings just wash over me.

  • @StripeRich
    @StripeRich 6 лет назад +36

    This song is my favorite from Showboat; there is something of the flavor of "If I Loved You" from Carousel, and "People Will Say We're In Love" from Oklahoma; two favorites from those shows as well. This rendition is so much better than the abridged movie version.

    • @phylbutter3774
      @phylbutter3774 6 лет назад +5

      I think Julian is great in all those Hammerstein shows! Thanks

    • @BeatrizSun
      @BeatrizSun 5 лет назад +1

      Yes, i think that it's because those three songs: Make Believe, People Will Say We're in Love and If I Loved You evidences the "true love" and foreshadow the marriage of the couples.

    • @jumperstartful
      @jumperstartful 2 года назад

      You hit all my favorites. Oklahoma is favorite.

    • @jfcurran5484
      @jfcurran5484 2 года назад +2

      @@BeatrizSun I’ve read that nature of all three of those songs was a device for adding a love song to Act I before the couple were really quite in love yet. ☺️

  • @ruscopcoltrain
    @ruscopcoltrain 8 лет назад +49

    Both of their voices sound like they could have been on the original soundtrack, but especially Julian's. It has an old quality that is a perfect match for the song.

  • @billbrimmer1739
    @billbrimmer1739 3 года назад +4

    Simply a marvelous pair.

  • @naveesaa
    @naveesaa 12 лет назад +9

    she's so gorgeous i cant

  • @peterkildalsen6202
    @peterkildalsen6202 4 года назад +7

    Wonderful voices ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ktswaz
    @ktswaz 11 лет назад +11

    Juilan O. is flawless!!

  • @normaflint9415
    @normaflint9415 8 лет назад +6

    FABULOUS TOGETHER SINGING JEROME KERN'S MAKE BELIEVE..

  • @elliemckeown6663
    @elliemckeown6663 9 лет назад +81

    Sierra is perfect.

  • @margaretlouisehodges8945
    @margaretlouisehodges8945 8 лет назад +9

    Just perfect!

  • @jessicaknight788
    @jessicaknight788 Год назад +1

    Back in the 90s, The movie showboat was on TV when my son was about 8 years old. He was in his bedroom and come out and said, “Mom, please stop singing so loud! He thought that was me singing because I frequently sang this type of music around the house. I’m an old soul!!! Love this!!!

  • @carloshugogeib7961
    @carloshugogeib7961 2 года назад +3

    Magical song, an Evergreen. Always makes me dream with the make belive world.

  • @anatejeda2649
    @anatejeda2649 5 лет назад +10

    So beautiful, so romantic, great couple, God Bless

  • @brianocallaghan7172
    @brianocallaghan7172 Год назад +3

    two wonderful singers . . . .simple

  • @edlayug6362
    @edlayug6362 4 года назад +2

    Very beautiful soprano and heavenly voice

  • @DonBeli09
    @DonBeli09 10 лет назад +2

    That gifted voice deserves the best musical awards available Sierra. Excellent performances! Bravo!

  • @RBDamorr
    @RBDamorr 11 лет назад +10

    They should play together, excuse me THEY MUST! Such a great duet :)

  • @wmeister52
    @wmeister52 11 лет назад +5

    8:33... My heart melted.

  • @bobbieparker2900
    @bobbieparker2900 3 года назад +1

    We were there.A pleasure to see them.

  • @meganlee2797
    @meganlee2797 11 лет назад +31

    They should remake Show Boat with these two.

    • @rebeccap6878
      @rebeccap6878 3 года назад

      Agreed!!!!

    • @pattimuse1
      @pattimuse1 3 года назад

      I couldn't agree more! What a great idea!

  • @barnabyrt1012
    @barnabyrt1012 Год назад +3

    He's so handsome!

  • @emmaelliot8405
    @emmaelliot8405 3 года назад +8

    Both of them are great!! Lovely voices, 💞💞

  • @user-oj1bh8iu6c
    @user-oj1bh8iu6c Месяц назад

    I could keep on listening to Julian and sierra all day love to hear them sing

  • @emjay5577
    @emjay5577 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely lovely.

  • @douglaskay9959
    @douglaskay9959 3 года назад +2

    Sierra is such a beautiful lady I could watch her all day.

  • @kimmr100
    @kimmr100 11 лет назад +22

    A very impressive performance from both. This is not an easy piece for either to sing as the expression and vocal range is quite a test for even the most capable, it also requires good direction and stage craft. Thank you for posting

  • @ojj75
    @ojj75 11 лет назад +4

    One word: MAGICAL! :)

  • @jillleigh9138
    @jillleigh9138 2 года назад +2

    Joyful and beautiful

  • @kevinbrennan2004
    @kevinbrennan2004 2 года назад +1

    She's wonderful. Truly wonderful.

  • @kingusmcgee
    @kingusmcgee 8 лет назад +8

    Jerome Kern wrote some great melodies, this one from B'Way's "Showboat" 1927. Movie made in 1951. Another favorite from Showboat is Why Do I Love You.

  • @StripeRich
    @StripeRich 6 лет назад +16

    I see and hear Sierra and have to exclaim: "Yes, God!"

  • @lesleydack4254
    @lesleydack4254 9 месяцев назад

    Agree totally with all the comments. Am on holiday in England for a much needed break. 2 days into it and am in bed with covid but these beautiful songs and music are keeping me happy.

  • @jessican5419
    @jessican5419 10 лет назад +17

    gosh--this is wonderful! Irene Dunne did it so wonderfully in the movie(the good one from 1936!) , but as much as i love her,Sierra Boggess really is better

  • @maxwellworldwidehistorical3801
    @maxwellworldwidehistorical3801 5 лет назад +2

    Masterful Performance!

  • @carltropper1383
    @carltropper1383 10 лет назад +13

    Perfect. They are perfect together

  • @suanysilvaah
    @suanysilvaah 2 года назад +4

    Sierra is so brilhante!! Quente que voz 💕

  • @richardgornalle4536
    @richardgornalle4536 3 года назад +5

    Just watched him in an episode of Foyle's War. Damn good actor. Damn wonderful voice.

    • @ritapacitti9599
      @ritapacitti9599 2 года назад

      And damn good looking!

    • @richardgornalle4536
      @richardgornalle4536 2 года назад

      @@ritapacitti9599 Yes, very much so. Sierra, too, is very pleasing on the eye.

  • @Think890
    @Think890 7 лет назад +5

    I wish America could do a show like this on the regular

  • @iamintheburg9820
    @iamintheburg9820 9 месяцев назад

    I just fell in love with Sierra Boggess.

  • @muddyplugger4001
    @muddyplugger4001 4 года назад +6

    bloody brilliant , absolutey awesome .

  • @kimmr100
    @kimmr100 8 лет назад +21

    What it is to be young and good looking and to be able to sing like that... thank you for posting

  • @dennis7511
    @dennis7511 5 лет назад +2

    She's lovely!

  • @williamoser5953
    @williamoser5953 11 лет назад +12

    Both of them are amazing. Gaylord is really written for an operetta tenor, but if a baritone is going to sing it, let it be Julian Ovenden. Imagine what might have been if he hadn't been having vocal trouble and had stayed with "Death Takes a Holiday?"

    • @jrwxtx
      @jrwxtx 2 года назад +2

      Isn't Julian technically a tenor? Sounds like one to me, and all the writings and reviews about him refer to him as a tenor. I do like his lower notes, though.