Thomas in fantastic form 1n1977 and still at age 79. His unique voice, full of resonance and beauty is instantly recognisable. One of the greatest singers of all time so far. Along with others like John Shirley Quirke we will celebrate you forever
My favourite baritone. I saw him on stage many times. I particularly loved his Don Giovanni, Beckmesser and Wolfram. I wish I'd seen his Budd and Posa!
This is devastating. Seen this exquisite performance on many occasions and am devastated every time. Bless this great singer, and many congratulations to him on his fine career 🎶
"Devastating" is right. I can't think of any other operatic - or other - musical number that grabs me like this does: Right by the guts. Yes, there are other operatic About-To-Die numbers, but they're somehow glamorised and glossy....... Whereas this is raw pathos, in the proper sense of the word. Superb composition, superbly performed!
@@mehitabel1290 Well said. Billy is so honest and humble, and this aria is honest, humble and raw. He shows no anger towards his fate or the those who are taking his life. Real tragedy.
Did a Great sea symphony performance with slatkin. Glorious. Bettered only by one-- shimell and vernon handley. Glorious. And WOW. Bryn terfl does WOW to these songs.
Sir Thomas has played this role many times. I was intrigued to hear him ask for a physical description of the Countess and then from the description call her "substantial". Still, he's a gorgeous man with a commanding voice.
He didn't fly in from LA specifically to save the show, it was a coincidence that they called him up to see if he could sing Almaviva and he had arrived in London not long ago.
@@cosifantutte90 Ok this is a long shot but if you see this message I'm wondering if you might know @interpreterr and how I might get in contact with them about their recording of Sir Thomas singing Pelleas
