@@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.
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.
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.
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!!!!!!
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
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
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!
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.
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
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?
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
radośc , czar i odczucia,,,,to są czary w duszy,,,,dżwięki, ktore mnie dotykają jak jakas energia i moc serca a dlaczego ludzie nie potrafią zyc w zgodzie???? tylko wojny, ból i cierpienie
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!
The Japanese singer is a very famous celebrity in Japan...I am pretty sure with his education background and vast experience in performing, he'd know what he is singing -_- Just wiki for his credibility.
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.
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.
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!!!
