It's crazy to think that there was just a moment in time, a sliver in the grand scheme of things, where a musical brought all these different people together for one performance
@@katesaporito7017 the ironic thing is he's not actually Irish. That's Jeff Leyton who is Scottish an did Valjean first in Manchester in 1991 and then on tour and in London. They should have marked Colm up as Irish and did so at the European football championships when they did a similar thing (it's on here, look it up).
For this to happen, a book written in 1862 needed to be translated into dozens of languages and sold all over the world. It would then need to stay popular for 118 years with re-releases, movies, comics, then be made into a French album, which would become an English musical. Then it would become popular in 17 countries at at least 12 (?) languages, so that all these signers would come to the same place, representing 4 mediums, a dozen languages, and 123 + years of the same story by Hugo. Wow.
It's really incredible how even with the story taking place as a very specific time period in France had themes that would resonate all across the world
@@annakim9870 I agree. And the fact that Victor Hugo was in exile at the time he wrote this, this story managed to stay current and touched so many people. This is one of those stories that's a rare classic and, as you said, still resonates across the world.
The best moment for me, alongside the Irish singer totally and utterly doing us as a nation proud, is when everyone; the Val Jeans, the cast and the chorus sing at once.
I was incredibly lucky to see Colm Wilkinson in the role of Jean Valjean and no matter how many others have played the part. Colm was and always will be Jean Valjean. Not only is his voice exquisite, he was also so believable. When he sang Bring Him Home the theatre fell silent. It was one of the most magical moments in the show and I for one was reduced to tears. No one has ever come close to singing this with such feeling as Colm, he sings it from deep inside his soul.
Man, I just want to freakin' cry everytime I view this (and I view quite often). Chills, chills, everywhere in my body!! I'm in love with Colm Wilkinson, and I just love the 17 Valjeans as well. I look forward to the 50th Anniversary!!!!!!
First time I watched the 10th anniversary I was in school; as soon a I saw all the world wide Jean Valjeans I literally gasped in delight. This was an AMAZING performance, and is absolutely beautiful in EVERY language.
What an unbelievably awesome concert!! What an unforgettable moment for sure! I noticed most of the non-english speaking europeans were really strong and masculine, like sort of macho valjean. I love it!
@@Wildstag That, and he was hot. (yes, I noticed the difference with the vowel-consonant sounds in Japanese; Takeshi Kaga was definitely very expressive, which didn't happen with all the singers). It's a lovely video.
Incredibly well done I can't imagine the logistics of trying to fit every different language with their different words and consonants and intonations and have it come out so flawlessly Edit: I also love how excited all these different Valjeans look. Art is more enjoyable when the artist is having fun I think
Absolutamente hermoso, conmovedor. Para llevárselo en el corazón. ¿No podrán alguna vez las naciones y los poderes seguir ejemplos con éste? ¿Cuándo aprenderemos a cantar, vivir, extender el don de la vida, como verdaderos hermanos?
LOVE! Interesting that the band didn't come in til the last one day more during that whole "one more dawn. one more day" it was marvelous I totally cried their voices are just so beautiful!
wow..... I was in tears at the finale of this........never seen the production live.....but saw the Hugh Jackman film and I am convinced this is the best musical of all time.....thank you so much for posting this
Les Mis 10th Anniversary is my favorite. I wish I could have been there in person, how awesome that would have been. My kids were ages 10 - 14 and they loved it also. My husband wasn’t watching and became confused by some of the lines. A really awesome production. But I must admit I have unusual kids that enjoy shows like musicals such as, 1776, The Music Man, Hello Dolly, Taming of The Shrew, Brigadoon, etc. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, what a treat to see and hear this international gathering of 17 'Jean Valjeans' performing "Do You Hear the People Sing?", each singing in his native language.
I'm just now noticing the Japanese man plays "The Chairman" of the Japanese version of "Iron Chef". I knew there was something familiar about that guy.
17 great artists from 16 different countries - all coming together in common purpose, to celebrate one of the greatest musical/artistic masterpieces of all time. We could sure use something like this unity now in this troubled world.
What would Victor Hugo think of this amazing interpretation ❤ the songs, the incredible harmonies, my personal favorite is one day more, the power, strength, passion even the innkeepers get their bit comic relief, it's all heart stopping , then drink with me, a song maybe overlooked compared to the bigger stronger songs but the sadness of these young friends singing goodbye to each other in this sweet poignant song is underrated. I love ❤ it. I love them all
I can't think of a good name Now that I know he was the Chairman on the original Iron Chef, I’m kinda wondering if he couldn’t quite turn off the “Chairman” act, if he was doing “Iron Chef” back in 1996 or thereabouts.
3:49 -- Probably one of the best singers in the musical. I'm not Irish or anything, but come one, he's a great singer. Oh and 4:36 - 5:16 = perpetual goosebumps.
They are ALL great singers or they wouldn't be apart of the "Dream Cast" and wouldn't have been invited to participate in the encore finale of "One More Day".
I feel the spirit of Commander Erwin Smith from Sir Jeff Leyton(Ireland). damn. I would step on a landmine if he commanded it with that voice and resolve.
French novel, British - written play. and the 17 Valjeans are European, American, Canadian, then Japanese. for real though. I love that a lot of these musicals are pretty popular in Japan. I've even seen bits of a Japanese production of the Count of Monte Cristo musical. with how much we see their culture influencing things here in the West, it's cool to see the other way around being true as well. x3
There are several of the 17 international Valjeans who are majorly impressive: France, Netherlands, Austria, Norway, Czech Republic, but the guy from Ireland blasts it out of the park!!!
It's crazy to think that there was just a moment in time, a sliver in the grand scheme of things, where a musical brought all these different people together for one performance
I think Victor Hugo would have been in tears himself. A timeless tale of grace, love and redemption. Bravo!!!!!!!!
TOTAL goosebumps ! OUTSTANDING
Colm Wilkinson remains one of the most distinct, strongest voices ever. What a talent and our world is so lucky to hav him.
All to true no one does it like the original
The best, no one comes close to attaining his standard.
Who recognized him as the bishop in the 2012 movie?
Dude from Ireland killed it!
Brandon Smith Like a Frikkin Boss!!!
He really stood out! What a strong voice
Thank
@@katesaporito7017 the ironic thing is he's not actually Irish. That's Jeff Leyton who is Scottish an did Valjean first in Manchester in 1991 and then on tour and in London. They should have marked Colm up as Irish and did so at the European football championships when they did a similar thing (it's on here, look it up).
@@ruthkenyon1723thanks so much! Saw him in Edinburgh ages ago and couldnt remember his name. Perfection 👌🏼❤️
I love how you can still hear lea's (eponine) voice amidst the hundred voices on the stage
Absolutely the greatest musical ever produced, anywhere. And this was its greatest performance.
For this to happen, a book written in 1862 needed to be translated into dozens of languages and sold all over the world. It would then need to stay popular for 118 years with re-releases, movies, comics, then be made into a French album, which would become an English musical. Then it would become popular in 17 countries at at least 12 (?) languages, so that all these signers would come to the same place, representing 4 mediums, a dozen languages, and 123 + years of the same story by Hugo. Wow.
It's really incredible how even with the story taking place as a very specific time period in France had themes that would resonate all across the world
@@annakim9870 I agree. And the fact that Victor Hugo was in exile at the time he wrote this, this story managed to stay current and touched so many people. This is one of those stories that's a rare classic and, as you said, still resonates across the world.
It has been a forever classic since it was first adapted as a musical
WOW, INDEED!
@adum50 0
When all the Valjean come in, it’s essentially the portal scene from Endgame, and Javier is Thanos just watching.
This is the best review ever.
I really could hear Lea's Eponine standout amidst hundreds of singers! Awesome!
The best moment for me, alongside the Irish singer totally and utterly doing us as a nation proud, is when everyone; the Val Jeans, the cast and the chorus sing at once.
Isn't Colm Wilkinson from Dublin? I think he does you guys proud every night. ❤
Might want to check on that “Irish” singer
The Irish Valjean actually had a small cameo in the concert if I remember.
I was incredibly lucky to see Colm Wilkinson in the role of Jean Valjean and no matter how many others have played the part. Colm was and always will be Jean Valjean. Not only is his voice exquisite, he was also so believable. When he sang Bring Him Home the theatre fell silent. It was one of the most magical moments in the show and I for one was reduced to tears. No one has ever come close to singing this with such feeling as Colm, he sings it from deep inside his soul.
Where was the performance?
Me too. I saw Colm in London he was spellbinding and Bring me home made all the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!
I saw him in NYC Broadway and yes, he is Jean Valjean. And my favorite song is Bring Him Home, standing O!❤️🇺🇸
My family is Danish; when my dad heard the part of the song sung by the singer from Denmark, he started to cry. AWESOME FINALE!
How awesome
I remember watching this on PBS back in the mid 90s as a kid! I fell in love with this musical!
Proof that music is a universal language among our species
I love how there are hundreds of people singing and you can still hear lea's lone voice...
I've listened to this hundreds of times and never noticed that...until now
Lea Salonga is such a great singer its ridiculous haha
@@bengeldinger listen at 4:23
@@lorraineestrada2102 I mean... that was her solo. But yes, she's incredible as always.
Saw this on PBS in SoCal when it was 1st broadcast.
Still waiting for the goosebumps to go down!
Man, I just want to freakin' cry everytime I view this (and I view quite often). Chills, chills, everywhere in my body!! I'm in love with Colm Wilkinson, and I just love the 17 Valjeans as well. I look forward to the 50th Anniversary!!!!!!
This never fails to make me cry. It's one of the most beautiful presentations ever shared or performed.
Especially this International version.
The a capella phrases at the end are nothing short of magical.
I'm not sure if I'm just tired, but this makes me extremely emotional. It's so touching.
Cette version internationale est bouleversante et magnifique.
First time I watched the 10th anniversary I was in school; as soon a I saw all the world wide Jean Valjeans I literally gasped in delight. This was an AMAZING performance, and is absolutely beautiful in EVERY language.
Grateful I got to see Les Mis in its first run on Broadway. Craig Schulman was my first Jean Valjean but Colm Wilkinsonwill be the best!😊
What an unbelievably awesome concert!! What an unforgettable moment for sure! I noticed most of the non-english speaking europeans were really strong and masculine, like sort of macho valjean. I love it!
It's impossible not to feel emotioned by after this! :')
Yes it has. In 2000 it was performed in Buenos Aires , Argentina. I had seen it in Broadway and saw it in Buenos Aires and it was just as awesome.
Geee!!! every time I see this video with no exception, I can't help getting goose bumps and tears, I had say it to be honest
So love hearing songs from Les miserables I'd love to see them live
Some amazing voices here! And I couldn't believe how handsome the Japanese Valjean, Takeshi Kaga, was!
Yeah, his face got really expressive while singing, and the way the vowel-consonant sounds roll in Japanese sounds really great.
@@Wildstag That, and he was hot. (yes, I noticed the difference with the vowel-consonant sounds in Japanese; Takeshi Kaga was definitely very expressive, which didn't happen with all the singers). It's a lovely video.
Yessss!!! 😈😈😈
The Japanese is hot...
And the Austrian is so handsome...
@@Marciarjbr Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
Incredibly well done I can't imagine the logistics of trying to fit every different language with their different words and consonants and intonations and have it come out so flawlessly
Edit: I also love how excited all these different Valjeans look. Art is more enjoyable when the artist is having fun I think
** I'm on that stage. Thank you for this vid!. Thank you. **
I can't decide which voice I like the best!!! They are all so good :)
We are proud for Jan Ježek .. Greetings from Czech Republic
Could you just imagine how loud that theater would be?!
Absolutamente hermoso, conmovedor. Para llevárselo en el corazón. ¿No podrán alguna vez las naciones y los poderes seguir ejemplos con éste? ¿Cuándo aprenderemos a cantar, vivir, extender el don de la vida, como verdaderos hermanos?
Play this over and over ...love it
I LOVE this musical!!!!!
For me,this was the best cast for this show,this recording is outstanding.
I love the 10th anniversary of this musical!!!!
All great singers but i love that Austrian guy. Amazing
If this doesn't give you goosebumps, then I don't know what will.
Jeff Layton (Ireland) is terrific especialy when among this group of magnificent singers/actors. .
the best performance ever, legendary!
2:20 Holy shit. The guy from Iron Chef played Valjean in Japan?
And he was Phantom too :D
Of course the jean valjeans are incredible but it's also very impressive how clear Phillip quast is at that volume to be heard but sung brilliantly
So magestic as an asian audience how lovely to witness such a huge wonderful performance as that!💗🙏💐💐💐
Nothing makes me cry quite like watching this encore. I get goosebumps and bawl my eyes out every time.
What a beautiful music! From the beginning to the end! Great performance!
I want to go & see this in Iceland & Austria they both sound really cool.
Is it possible watch this without crying ???
Sniff,sniff.
Great song. I came to listen this after seeing the movie last week. This was really beutifull, gave me shivers!
The movie sucked musically and the director should be horsewhipped for what he did.
Just watched it again. Certainly gets your blood pumping. Very emotional.
3:48
I CANT STOP LISTENING TO THIS PART!!!!
HIS VOICE WAS FLAWLESS!!!!!!
LOVE! Interesting that the band didn't come in til the last one day more during that whole "one more dawn. one more day" it was marvelous I totally cried their voices are just so beautiful!
Love the Austrian's rolled R. Also Norway's first line reminds me of the Swedish Chef from the muppets....
🤣🙈
The greatest celabration of the greatest musical ever.
wow..... I was in tears at the finale of this........never seen the production live.....but saw the Hugh Jackman film and I am convinced this is the best musical of all time.....thank you so much for posting this
Not at the time this concert was given but lately in Madrid and Barcelona and now also in Catalan in Barcelona!
Pure brilliance.
Les Mis 10th Anniversary is my favorite. I wish I could have been there in person, how awesome that would have been. My kids were ages 10 - 14 and they loved it also. My husband wasn’t watching and became confused by some of the lines. A really awesome production. But I must admit I have unusual kids that enjoy shows like musicals such as, 1776, The Music Man, Hello Dolly, Taming of The Shrew, Brigadoon, etc. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, what a treat to see and hear this international gathering of 17 'Jean Valjeans' performing "Do You Hear the People Sing?", each singing in his native language.
Iio i iki I'll kkk
my fav part of the video actually. It's just so precious :)
What a terrific song.
What a great play!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉
I'm just now noticing the Japanese man plays "The Chairman" of the Japanese version of "Iron Chef". I knew there was something familiar about that guy.
Why Italy wasn’t joining this?
Yes, they certainly gave that dynamic key change to the right Valjean!
Chills, every time :'D
17 great artists from 16 different countries - all coming together in common purpose, to celebrate one of the greatest musical/artistic masterpieces of all time. We could sure use something like this unity now in this troubled world.
All beautiful voices
Thanks for uploading this - such a musical and visual treat.
This is simply awesome
Thank you❣️
What would Victor Hugo think of this amazing interpretation ❤ the songs, the incredible harmonies, my personal favorite is one day more, the power, strength, passion even the innkeepers get their bit comic relief, it's all heart stopping , then drink with me, a song maybe overlooked compared to the bigger stronger songs but the sadness of these young friends singing goodbye to each other in this sweet poignant song is underrated. I love ❤ it. I love them all
It sure is! Takeshi Kaga is a man of many talents!
The secret ingredient is.........SQUID INK
ALLEZ-CUISINE!
#IYKYK
Takeshi looked like he forgot something at 2:30
I can't think of a good name he look so cute
I can't think of a good name Now that I know he was the Chairman on the original Iron Chef, I’m kinda wondering if he couldn’t quite turn off the “Chairman” act, if he was doing “Iron Chef” back in 1996 or thereabouts.
3:49 -- Probably one of the best singers in the musical. I'm not Irish or anything, but come one, he's a great singer. Oh and 4:36 - 5:16 = perpetual goosebumps.
They are ALL great singers or they wouldn't be apart of the "Dream Cast" and wouldn't have been invited to participate in the encore finale of "One More Day".
No, neither is Jeff Leyton!!!
@@CarpeNoctem0917 one day more is the song for me
I am not irish but I also agree with you on that.
I feel the spirit of Commander Erwin Smith from Sir Jeff Leyton(Ireland). damn. I would step on a landmine if he commanded it with that voice and resolve.
Other than Wagner's Ring cycle, perhaps the greatest work of art ever created. This tribute to Valjeans is wonderful.
French novel, British - written play. and the 17 Valjeans are European, American, Canadian, then Japanese.
for real though. I love that a lot of these musicals are pretty popular in Japan. I've even seen bits of a Japanese production of the Count of Monte Cristo musical. with how much we see their culture influencing things here in the West, it's cool to see the other way around being true as well. x3
Australia, too. I knew I left someone out...
Australia, too. I knew I left someone out...
Don't you mean "French novel, French play, British extension, lyrics written by a German"? ;)
holy shit! the irish guy is AWESOME!
Some things are worth waiting for! Thank you!
Have to support the Irish on this one that guy have a set of pipes on him
Jeff Layton(Ireland). The best.
+staffbus1 Definitely!! :)
+aflatminor Nope .. Øystein Wiik (Norway) ;)
A close 2nd I'd say.
As a dane, I'd say the irish guy was the best, the norwegian and dane a shared second
That man has a ridiculous set of pipes!
Wow! Iam 80 & still Say Wow!
.... Yes it is. From Maeve in Ireland
This was MY multiverse of madness!
There are several of the 17 international Valjeans who are majorly impressive: France, Netherlands, Austria, Norway, Czech Republic, but the guy from Ireland blasts it out of the park!!!
Yes I agree, but we must remeber that not all got to sing parts that showed off their voices.
❤❤❤❤❤❤Que hermoso,maravilloso❤❤❤❤❤❤
this is my music and this is my sharing for freedom and my tribute for Fransh and we will not be silent
Goosebumps! Bravo!
The 10th anniversary concert is the best.
1: Just now realizing “Chairman Kaga” is in this (mine blown)
2: Ireland’s voice blew me away are you kidding me
Thank you. I was looking for this. It was bugging me. Found it.
2022年不同的國家不同唱緊孤星淚自由真係好寶貴的令人感動
Magnificent Production🎉Congrats!
Absolutely stunning!!! ❤️
Beautiful!
Performers from around the world. Brilliant
I know nothing about music - but to translate English to any other language and still not lose the 'meaning' of the song is amazing
Probably translated from French as the original was written in French.