Michael Ball & Alfie Boe perform a medley of songs from Les Miserables

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe perform a medley of songs from Les Miserables - Let It Shine 2017

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@frankennyg 4 жыл бұрын

Every time Michael Ball performs "Empty Chairs," I'm just speechless.

@rebeccayood5152 2 ай бұрын

Me too 😭😭

@joh514 7 жыл бұрын

I got chills with Michael Ball's voice. It hadn't change a bit.

@fish1648 6 жыл бұрын

i say it's gotten stronger sense les miz

@Buckblacket 6 жыл бұрын

Yup it's still mediocre.

@amyclarke41 6 жыл бұрын

he does a radio show on radio 2 bbc website every Sunday 11am to 1pm 😂

@Atlantis93 5 жыл бұрын

@@amyclarke41 He's delightful on that show. Lovely guy.

@RoseTylerxx 5 жыл бұрын

@@amyclarke41 Well, really, it's just BBC Radio 2...and I have listened to it a fair few times when travelling with my parents as my Mum loves Radio 2! He always comes across so genuine!

@alexgerling3686 3 ай бұрын

Allfie is just impeccable for me, he creates so much emotion and depth.

@lynnengland4182 4 жыл бұрын

Alfie Boe's version is the best ever version of bring him home , every time i hear him sing it just brings me to tears, and Michael Ball is the best Marius his version of empty chairs and empty tables is breathtaking. These two have the best theatre voices and stage presence i have ever seen, they sing wonderfully together. xxxx

@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm 3 жыл бұрын

i love alfie, but to me Colm Wilkinson is still the best. The song is meant to be a prayer sung by an old man. No question that Alfie has a volcanic voice, but to me the song require's colms delicacy, frailty even (oh and the INSANE lung capacity on the last note)

@GoSuKuSo 3 жыл бұрын

@@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm i agree, nobody can beat Colm Wilkinson. he's the best Jean Valjean.... like how nobody can replace Michael Ball as Marius

@fiona-lyons 3 жыл бұрын

Alfie is brilliant but nobody does it better than Colm Wilkinson. He has the age, experience and passion. He is the gold standard.

@liamconnolly9233 3 жыл бұрын

The part was written specifically for Colm Wilkinson, the original can NEVER be improved on but others interpretations are valid and Alfie Bo is exceptional but Michael Ball is very ordinary, average even, nothing special I've heard better in the pub on a Friday night.

@lynnengland4182 3 жыл бұрын

@@liamconnolly9233 Michael Ball is far from ordinary his voice and range is extraordinary , Hense why he is a huge superstar.

@oblongreceptionist8486 7 жыл бұрын

32 years later and Mr Ball has still got it

@andyroughyed3642 4 жыл бұрын

better go and see his doctor then,

@julietracoosin2022 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I saw him in the original cast.....wonderful :)

@manueldelgado5336 4 жыл бұрын

He never withers

@andyroughyed3642 4 жыл бұрын

@@manueldelgado5336 he is a arrogant prick.

@tijay8507 4 жыл бұрын

@@andyroughyed3642 Troll!

@janw491 Жыл бұрын

The depth of Allie Boe’s voice gave me chills

@randallbosin5262 Жыл бұрын

Yes, depth is the word I was looking for to describe his voice. Almost other wordly

@joangunning7573 5 жыл бұрын

Alfie Boe has an amazing voice and together with Michael Ball, make a brilliant team! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@williamfairchild7439 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing Les Miserables The Staged Concert at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 5th October 2019 in the matinee afternoon performance and it was brilliant and I saw it with Alfie Boe, Michael Ball and Matt Lucas and they were amazing

@devinmceachern6619 4 жыл бұрын

3:59 Jesus Christ, a Tenor shouldn't be able to go that low, but somehow Alfie does. What an incredibly massive range.

@justess797 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought too!!!

@gillsinclair6927 3 жыл бұрын

Alfie has a 2.5 octave range. In other words, he can go from countertenor to baritone.

@charitobasa 4 жыл бұрын

I listen with tears, as I think of my husband now in hospital for a surgery. He is alone and I can’t even see him. So i shout out loud the same words: bring him home safe and healed from his pain. ❤️ #Stay safe everyone!

@drgloriareading 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@nancyboeckel907 5 ай бұрын

I hope you can bring him home soon!

@donnymad22 21 күн бұрын

I hope he has healed amen 🙏

@dieterdumpel1606 7 жыл бұрын

Les miserable is the best musical that was ever written!!

@williamfairchild7439 4 жыл бұрын

@vicomtexdaae3630 4 жыл бұрын

And that is on period

@kaceydonnelly4821 4 жыл бұрын

I love every musical there all unique in there own way!! ❤️

@MrsEJV 4 жыл бұрын

You mean there are others????

@MrMjdc 3 жыл бұрын

Second best. Phantom is the best.

@FATBAZ01 7 жыл бұрын

Wow... Two different singers who gel so well. Alfie is the conditional top tenor. All voice and vibrato. Michael is the top notch musical theatre performer. He tells a story but Alfie just sings, albeit very well. BUT... What a great couple. Luvvem.

@manueldelgado5336 4 жыл бұрын

Barry Gazey Ball is one of the best singers, hands down

@marghammon 2 жыл бұрын

Love these two beautiful men, for their talent, their wit and their stage presence. (from Australia)

@emmaseymour1219 6 жыл бұрын

Alfie Boe singing "Bring Him Home" gives me goosebumps every time! As much as I love the film version with Hugh Jackman ... Alfie Boe will always be the best Jean Valjean =D

@Ihdc1 6 жыл бұрын

Emma Seymour Besides the orginal Colm Wilkinson.

@martinpatrick9915 Жыл бұрын

Colm was the priest in the film version.

@pauljacobs6598 Жыл бұрын

I too love Alfie, but John Robyn live equals him at the very least - sublime

@barbarastewart8066 4 жыл бұрын

Just cannot mention enough how Les Miz is getting me through this 2020 pandemic and unrest. Thank you Mr. Alfie Bow and every cast member imagineable. Bless you all. A gift from heaven Mr. Bow. Thank your lovely wife for sharing Alfie with us. Peace and Blessings

@barbarastewart8066 4 жыл бұрын

Micheal you are wonderful to listen to as well with a great personality. How often does two men sing well together and have great singing chemistry. I pray many years together and have fun. This is a one way ticket. Live until all wheels fall off. I am beyond addicted and love this natural high. My bucket list is to see Mr. Alfie in person no matter how much the cost and at 63, I don't care. All the way from New Jersey. Kudos

@kirsteencampbell6489 3 жыл бұрын

I saw Michael sing the role of Marius in London I suppose it’s nearly 30 years ago. I was reduced to tears it was so amazing. 💜

@beverleybrown2205 2 жыл бұрын

Me too , with Colm Wilkinson , it was breathtaking

@martinpatrick9915 Жыл бұрын

The 10 anniversary concert with Colm Wilkerson and Micheal Ball.

@catherinehamilton3772 5 жыл бұрын

Alfie Boe is so amazing no matter what he sings I get chills and the tears flow but amazing duet by both

@LindaWellington 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic performance from 2 masterclass performers from musical theatre x

@floragibson1590 6 жыл бұрын

Linda Wellingtons7 has

@elisabethandersson7483 6 жыл бұрын

So wonderful to hear this 😊😊 Sitting here in Sweden listening and don't know what to say - amazing!!! Thank you for share all those marvelous videos 😊😊

@kiasanglau4055 6 жыл бұрын

Linda Wellington i

@davidedwards3361 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say Michael Ball gets better with age. He was ALWAYS a magnificent singer, and he has lost none of his talent or voice. He was great at the start and he is still great.

@lwh7301 3 ай бұрын

He peaked over 30 years ago.

@helencooke44 7 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I watch this I have cried every time, that key change near the end by Michael Ball after 5/6 minutes powerful singing is done to perfection, and the tone and sustained resonance of Alfie Boe is beyond belief and truly demonstrates the class of both singers!!!!!! WOW WOW WOW and WOWWWWWWWWWWWW !

@elizabethwhiffen7849 10 ай бұрын

There is no equal to Alfie. He is in a stratosphere of his own.

@ellenfang0303 7 жыл бұрын

Alfie was my first Jean Valjean, consider it's very fortunate or unfortunate, because I have hard time to feel the same goosebumps when sit on the theatre chair and listen to any other Jean Valjean

@tripleb1436 6 жыл бұрын

Ellen Fang try Colm Wilkinson :)

@SirBeleforonte 6 жыл бұрын

I feel the same, I was very lucky that my first encounter with the miserables was the 25th anniversary

@tomlafferty4651 5 жыл бұрын

I feel its the same with anybody who sees this fantastic show, for me, Colm Wilkinson will always be Valjean, for a friend of mine, its Hugh Jackman. You just cant beat your first time

@vivianperino5006 5 жыл бұрын

Ellen Fang ...Collum Wilkinson was mine....never forget that night!

@martinpatrick1746 5 жыл бұрын

Colm Wilkerson the original Velijean always followed by Alfie Boe,and R Karimloo.

@brianlozano5220 4 жыл бұрын

2 of the most incredible voices on one stage. What a treat.

@annettehills1036 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Ball,you are better than you have ever been........CONGRATULATIONS xxxxxx

@estellehobbins1928 Жыл бұрын

This is Alfie and Michael at their absolute best...these two were born to sing together

@malcolmfisher3899 7 жыл бұрын

I delayed buying Michael & Alfie's album "Together" until last Sunday & was knocked out by the opening Les Miserables Medley. This live performance demonstrates the power of their voices & this video was very well produced. Thank you BBC.

@rachelphipps1444 Жыл бұрын

Saw Les Mis on the big stage for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. Emotionally drained today but can't stop listening!

@martinpatrick9915 Жыл бұрын

You and Alfie in the staged concert of les mis as Valjean and ball as javert thumbs up.

@1DevilishDiva 7 жыл бұрын

OMG Alfie Boe YOU CAN SING! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I HOPE to see you perform LIVE 1 day in the near future! *APPLAUSE*

@elinorpearson1112 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen Alfie Boe perform twice. Mesmerising, brilliant, wonderful talent.

@andrewaway 6 жыл бұрын

"Bring him home" is so beautiful.

@denisewendt7115 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this performance of a medley from Les Miserables sung by Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Superb vocals.

@gh6863 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. May they sing forever together. Like 2 heavens in a basket. Perfect pair.

@ilsaruthen5478 4 жыл бұрын

"Like 2 heavens in a basket". Perfect description!

@robertamsel4769 7 жыл бұрын

This is true camp. I haven't seen anything so wildly overproduced in years. The climax is unforgettable. I enjoyed it immensely.

@anonymousperson3491 7 жыл бұрын

the 47 person who disliked all thought this was too short

@becca5143 7 жыл бұрын

the sheer amount of talent in that room is just overwhelming

@realdavidberry 6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't get better than this! 2 of my favorite male singers sharing their talents! Simply brilliant. I only hope you guys choose to do it again and again!

@sofiandruchow4815 7 жыл бұрын

watching this just made my day . for a while ive been a fan of Michael Ball and his performance as Marius in my opinion is the best one ive ever heard, other singers just dont have the amount of power and energy to sing this part im so happy he sang this song again he literally owns this song after singing it so many times

@chiarabookworm4482 6 жыл бұрын

Toti Andruchow you do know that Michael Ball was the original Marius?

@lnk1124 7 жыл бұрын

At 5:12, the goosebumps were nearly unbearable! Two of the best male singers of our time, in my opinion. Thanks for posting this!

@christmascrazynanna8217 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love Alfie Boe's beautiful powerful voice...Always love Michael Ball

@jackiemcmeekin6551 6 жыл бұрын

What marvelous singers. “Bring him Home” is my favorite song from Les Miserables. I fill up when I hear it!

@marycheney7080 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, be still my heart. This was more than superb.

@candaceroberts3238 7 ай бұрын

Alfie Boe’s voice is glorious, I get chills when he sings. Just beautiful. Bring him home suits his voice so well.

@dunslaycasson3263 20 күн бұрын

Went to the O2 concert. Most amazing experience. Seeing the original cast from the Barbican. I was there. Seen Les Mis probably 15 times. Most incredible musical I have ever seen on the London Stage.

@ameliamorgan2287 3 жыл бұрын

The way Alfie Boe goes from chest voice to head voice so effortlessly is something I haven't seen many other Valjean's do. Most of them have to mix at some point but he just goes straight there.

@Ortonesque69 7 жыл бұрын

Breathtakingly beautiful. The power of music revealed.

@arimamira6301 Жыл бұрын

you can see the difference in singing and they're both gold

@Encoremark 7 жыл бұрын

Graham please get Alfie and Michael on your show plz plz plz

@jaynemedley114 6 жыл бұрын

Spine shivering perfect performers. I can wait to listen to the new album.

@michaelballobeofficial3876 Жыл бұрын

Hi pretty I know this is like a dream to you thanks🥰. I appreciate you guys for your love toward my music 🎵. I'm glad you never stop supporting me.. feel free to contact me through email address on the description of the channel.

@patsy4023 4 жыл бұрын

They’re just wonderful together or alone ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for all the beautiful music 🇬🇧

@alisalavine1052 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, that was absolutely perfect!! Just wow!!

@ericawatkins5613 6 жыл бұрын

I am so in love with Michael Ball...LOL.

@M.G.1950 2 жыл бұрын

Diesen Song habe ich bisher von zwei Künstlern gehört und gesehen.Diese beiden Sänger Reihen sich mit einer brillanten Art .Wir müssen immer weiter machen,mit allen was uns zur Verfügung steht,dabei ist die Musik das Beste Medium.

@debra9997 7 жыл бұрын

Staggeringly wonderful, touches the depth of your soul. Thank You

@DornishQueen 7 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear Bring Him Home, I get the urge to adopt a dog.

@linhlephamkhanh4113 6 жыл бұрын

Bro xD

@Atlantis93 5 жыл бұрын

I get the urge to bring Michael Ball home. I'd run off with him tomorrow.

@rabianakhuda9761 5 жыл бұрын

Love changes everything

@squeakshow9348 5 жыл бұрын

Do it do it do it

@kez3005 5 жыл бұрын

Played Bring him Home at my little brother’s funeral 😢😢

@ellenrook472 7 жыл бұрын

That was outstanding!

@nellyd9280 Жыл бұрын

Every time Alfie sings the note G4 :one day more....the beauty of it. Goosebumps!!!! Plus he sings with all of his being!!!!!

@ellaxox428 7 жыл бұрын

wow it's absolutely breathtaking

@sarahhall2087 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear 'Bring him home' I want to cry - Alfie sings it beautifully. Michael singing 'Empty chairs at empty tables' gets me every time. Singing my faves from 'Les mis' brilliant !! Love both of them and I would love to meet them both -one day maybe I will.

@karimarshall4475 7 жыл бұрын

I just Alfie Boe fan girled so hard. My favorite Valjean by far.

@warsinaction2450 6 жыл бұрын

but colm...

@fish1648 6 жыл бұрын

Alfie is good but Colm is the best

@Zrbrcr 6 жыл бұрын

I completely agree

@kissarmy1986 6 жыл бұрын

Colm is the Goat, but as far as range and voice, Alfie is just in another stratosphere

@chiarabookworm4482 6 жыл бұрын

Jaron Torbeck bring him home wasn't meant to be sung that high. Colm wilkinson was the one who decided to sing it that high.

@lucyrae65 7 жыл бұрын

The emotion of these two gentlemen in this song is palpable---they both sing with such feeling--best medleyduet EVER by Michael and Alfie!

@farty555 3 жыл бұрын

alfie has a once in a decade voice

@randallbosin5262 5 ай бұрын

How is it possible that one person wrote all of these songs, each incredible in their own right? Pure genius, enabling talents like these to express themselves.

@ohmama1870 4 жыл бұрын

First time I saw Les Miserables in London it was starring Colum and Michael. How lucky was I. Saw it in London 2 other times, both wonderful, but just not the same. How I wish I could have seen Alfie that would have been wonderful too. Such a great performance, loved hearing these gentlemen as solos but as a duet - mind blowing. Made an old lady very happy!

@heloise1787 5 жыл бұрын

Two of the greatest talents together in the fabulous Les Miz!!!

@Martin-es8mb Ай бұрын

Yes.

@joanne4758 3 жыл бұрын

When we arrived on our OE in 1989 we got the first cheap seats we could - It was Aspects of Love - with Michael Ball. My cassette got stretched from playing it so much. I do miss the theatre.

@martinpatrick9915 Жыл бұрын

Loves Changes Everything sung by Michael.

@stranger5314 7 ай бұрын

I always get tears in my eyes. I lost my beloved man, who had cancer and died a day after a sad wedding at the hospice he was in. I traveled miles with wedding rings to marry him before he passed away but his family and friends couldn't accept same sex marriage and there was unavailable complicit between us and them. It hurted so much and even after 20 years, I still remember the sorrow and pain with the sad ending of our love. My life ended with his death and nobody understand it. Every times I listen to this song, I couldn't help myself listening song with full of tears and sad memories. Only if I could return back to the time we were struggling with the other world we were in or bring him back, I would say one more time how much I loved him.

@spicyboldstar8572 5 жыл бұрын

That One Day More rendition just gave me an idea on how to sing the overlapping voices. Btw, it almost sent me to the ER.

@eleanorsmith8524 3 жыл бұрын

I love Les Miserables it’s my favourite musical I’ve watched it loads of times and it even makes me cry 😢

@LeighLofgrenPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful - no other words and Les Miserables is one of the greatest musicals ever written

@matthewdonovan1240 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful music by two beautiful voices. Fantastic.

@HaydnG266 7 жыл бұрын

This arrangement should have been on the album!

@nixca316 5 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps! Stupendous performances from both of them.

@glamourJS 5 жыл бұрын

Soooo amazing !!!! Gives me the chills. Wish I could like this 1,000 times over!!!!!

@darcydoll437 5 жыл бұрын

Holy cow. I would so love to have seen Alfie play Jean Valjean. Amazing. Michael, great as always as well. I never got to see this show on Broadway. Did see an amazing cast do the show in Los Angeles though. William Solo as Jean Valjean, Karen Fineman as Cosette, Reece Holland as Marius and Michelle Nicastro as Eponine. I don't remember who played Fantine. That show completely rocked my world back in high school. A M A Z I N G!! = )

@HippyChick709 4 жыл бұрын

Darcy Doll you might be able to see Alfie. He was Valjean for the 25th anniversary show. It’s probably up on KZfaq somewhere

@francispua9803 3 жыл бұрын

I love Stars from Les Miserables you know, it's a poignant poetic lyrics Stars.

@Sharron66 7 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍absolutely in awww. incredible arrangement

@stephenfarthing1522 Ай бұрын

Alfie Bow and Michael Ball - these two gentlemen are exceptional.

@fritzeberlin 6 жыл бұрын

wow - 2 great voices together! amazing

@jennifernorth359 11 ай бұрын

Just love these two❤ Les Mis is my favourite musical it doesnt matter how many time I hear the music/singing fantastic. ❤

@catherinemcbrierty6899 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant by both Alfie and Michael.Thanks for uploading x

@kiimmaritz2827 Жыл бұрын

Lovely

@user-pv9rz8bv9u Жыл бұрын

Mr Michael Ball OBE And Mr Alfie Boe Singing Songs From Les Miserables Is So Meaningful, Powerful And Outstanding. Les Miserables Is My Favourite Musical.

@jacqlewis2418 Жыл бұрын

Michael Balls voice is amazing

@mlonevoice 7 жыл бұрын

THE PERFECT DUO BRAVO TO THE BOTH OF YOU.LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW CD/DVD

@barbarahansen626 2 жыл бұрын

I just love the DVD of this concert, I cried every time Alfie Boe sings "Bring him home." It just touches me so emotionally.

@mikelambert9314 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Ball, remember you when you were new to the scene in Pirates ha, saw you many times in Les Miserables and have played your part, god it's knackering. Alfie lend me both your voices and confidence got a charity do coming up, not performed live for at least 12 years ha. Mike

@geraldinesephton6006 7 жыл бұрын

No words just total admiration

@marghammon Жыл бұрын

Perfect .. love Les Mis ..

@Baxtersbay 7 жыл бұрын

That gave me a 5-minute chill. Amazing.

@Atlantis93 Жыл бұрын

Love Michael Ball. Fantastic voice and such a lovely guy.

@meriamrestrivera1719 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing performance ❤❤❤

@Karyn3112 4 жыл бұрын

Wow 😮... no words just WoW!

@amanda6993 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Ball 💖💖

@dennisloniak8774 3 жыл бұрын

Allie is such a damn powerhouse. He owns Bring Him Home even though Colm Wilkinson was the first to give that song the full depth of emotion it deserves. Michael is a bit hammy but no one sings Empty Chairs like him. Bravo, boys.

@vonmariemoore5586 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amazing!! You make music that goes straight to the heart! I could listen to you for 24hrs and never get tired of hearing your voices. Bless you and thank you!

@DemiAndHisSyndromes Жыл бұрын

Alfie kills it! Amazing voice!

@LoulouG2010 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, truly amazing.........................

@wendysmith8365 Жыл бұрын

I am thoroughly convinced that had the movie of "Lee Miserables" used the cast of the 25th Anniversary of the show, they would have won EVERY award!!!!!! This is the VERY best there is!!!!