I finally had a chance to watch the Les Miserables 25th Anniversary video. Les Miz is definitely one of my favorite musicals. The story and the music is amazing. And, I am now a true fan of Alfie Boe. His performance of "
Bring Him Home" was so heartfelt and I'm sure I'll be singing that song in my head for quite awhile. What a beautiful prayer put to music!
29-Dec: I just watched "
Les Miserables" the movie. Seeing it on the big screen is definitely different than on stage. The cinematography of some of the landscape views and especially of the ship in the opening scene was quite impressive. The stand-out performance was Anne Hathaway in her heart-rending performance of "
I Dreamed a Dream". The kids who played Gavroche (Daniel Huttlestone) and young Cosette (Isabelle Allen) were also really good. The cast of actors were good; and it was neat to see Colm Willkinson as the Bishop. It would be interesting to hear his thoughts on Hugh Jackman's performance as Jean Valjean.
What a wonderful and deep story by Victor Hugo that still has a great impact even today.
27-Jan: I just came across the video of the Piano Guys playing "
Bring Him Home". Absolutely beautiful! Piano and Cello together may be one of my favorite musical instrument duets. And, after listening to some of their other music, I'm a fan. I noticed that they have a "Hymns without Words" album, which I would think would be absolutely amazing to listen to!
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