2024, whose still watching?

Lea's look when Rachelle hit the right note... "I'm proud of you girl!"

Back in the late 90', Les Mesirables came to Hawaii. Lea was playing Eponine at the time. I attended a private dinner for the cast after the show. While the guests were milling about, my father, the host, asked if he could request her to sing something. Lea was gracious and said "Sure!" Then I piped up and asked if she could sing "On My Own". Just her and the producer who played piano. Her control was (and is) so consistent it's amazing. Her voice just enveloped the room and I cried like a baby. Her singing was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. As clean and pristine as crystal when it's rung. I was and still am so grateful to have been in the presence of such talent.

anybody else get chills when lea effortlessly switched from gushing over rachel's high note to getting back into character like it was nothing??

Nothing beats a Filipina when it comes to belting.

I think, in my humble opinion, Lea Salonga is the only singer you'll not require subtitles for her lyrics because of her vocal clarity and her enunciation. Rachelle was AMAZING but *_Lea was A KNOCKOUT!_*

Anyone in 2024?

You can really hear the difference between a "pop" singer and a broadway singer. Lea's vibrato keeps her pitch consistent during belting and sustained notes.

I don’t get the comparison. Two different talents, different calibers, different generations. Doesn’t take a genius to figure that out.

These girls just dont sing they sang. Pitch perfect with perfect diction. Watching Lea, she is like a proud mother when Rachelle hits the big notes, then the maturity and magic in Lea's voice as she hits them also. Perfection at its best.

Observe how Lea looked at Rachelle. Her eyes twinkled with pride and encouragement. It always amaze me how Lea supports her juniors and how proud she is of them. Rachelle's and Lea's voices are just so so so amazing!

2:32 Lea's face when she breaks character and reacts to Rachelle Ann Go's high note. Like, same gurl. Same.

Knowing the age difference, Lea has managed to maintain her voice through the years, lets wait till Rachelle gets older. But definitely they are so so so good. Philippines pride.

lea is a soprano, but she can do an alto -- her low notes are strong, and her high notes so pristine, and technically on point. she makes it look so easy, but it's not. very deceptive.

Me when Rachelle sang her part gorgeously: Wow! she's amazing. Me when Lea Salonga starts to sing and hit every notes: THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED!!!

It's 2019 who's still watching this?

Leas Voice is more angelic Rachel’s voice is stronger and fiercer ? It’s like comparing Mariah and Whitney

When rachel made the chorus I was like, "she slayed it, she matured" but when Lea did her chorus I was like "Rachel still has to learn more, she was great but Lea was unbeatable despite her age. " I just love Lea, she is Kim.

If I have those teeth like theirs, I would definitely smile 24 / 7 even in sleep. Char!

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HEAR THE SAME LINE FROM THESE TWO AMAZING LADIES Rachel 2:27 Leah 4:01 Thank me later! 😘

Different generations of Kim and Gigi yet the song bring their stories together. Wonderful performance

Surprisingly ms.Lea still got the disneyish voice.... Like you know what I'm saying. 😍😍

I love the atmosphere here: no competition, just love for the theatrical arts and singing.

One of the very rare moments where Lea fully belts!! She’s a champion of mixing so this was definitely unique and a treat - absolute chills!

Wow! What an spectacular performance for both Filipino singers. At first, I admit I underestimate Rachel's capacity to make it to the broadway. But, when I listen carefully the way she sings. Goosebumps!!! This is her best performance so far and look Lea's reaction she is even amaze while waiting for her turn. Rachel act and there is the emotion on her eyes every time words coming from her mouth. Both of them shows professionalism as they gave each other a chance to shine. Of course, Lea. Nothing to prove anymore. A legacy in broadway shows.

Rachelle is sooo good but Lea is extraordinary!

Okay, you want to talk technical singing? There are multiple ways you can make each vowel sound. If you want an exemplar, look at how Lea and Rachel form that final vowel on "mi-iiiInd". Rachel pulls her lips back and tenses her jaw, which over the long-term is not sustainable. Lea drops her lower jaw more freely and just lets it ring. And look at how Lea just releases all tension on "fight for me in-STEAD" (huge dropped jaw). You can make that sound in a lot of ways. She's chosen the one that's the most sustainable, and in a lot of ways, that's the difference between her and her successors. She understands economy of singing, and doesn't belt. She mixes. Rachel belts, and that makes it harder to sustain vocally for a Broadway career. I think they're both brilliant singers, but Lea is and remains the queen of vocal technique.

its like Mother Nature vs Mother Earth is having a duet . they giving me life. 😍😊😘

Rachelle: *belted* "Can you do that?" Lea: *belted with grace and perfect pitch* "How was that?" Whahaha lol jk. Both are Filipino prides. 😇😇😇

I love how people are comparing lea and rachelle when they play two different characters🤦‍♀️

2024 anyone? 🖐️🥰

Saw Rachelle Ann Go as Gigi in Miss Saigon shortly before it closed in London. Amazing show, her (and Eva Noblezada) were incredible. Not only is she a great singer and performer but a humble person that makes time for her fans too. My wife (and almost every other Filipino in London at the show) was waiting by the stage door for a glimpse of her and when she came out made time for photos with everyone. An unforgettable night for my wife, well...me too, love the London theatre scene.

Lea's emotions is so damn great.

I love them both..Lea is Legend while Rachelle is Legend in the Making .

I love how lea has complete control of her breathing. I notice than when singers hit a high note, they gasp in the end. It can be heard through the mic and all

When someone says "Lea cant belt" show them this video and give them a full force slap in the face 🙂🙂🙂 👋👋👋

I love how lea looks at rachelle like how regine looks at sarah in their previoua duet. It's like a mom being proud of her girl I LOVE IIIT

I don't know how Lea do this, but singing with such clarity with the words and at the same time very emotional.. wow just wow still the best kim!!! ❤

And this is why I wish I had Lea Salonga as a vocal coach. Her technique is amazing and you can learn so much just by watching her sing. Like omg.

There's that something in Lea's voice you can't find from anyone. Awesome and extraordinary. 😊

Damn too many perfectness and talent in one video. Too much to handle!

I know no one can beat Lea. But I think Rachel is the best fit among Filipino singers.

It's 2020 who's still watching? I bet ur very proud🇵🇭

I still think Lea IS Miss Saigon, no one else

You can hear Leah's expirience through her voice how pro she was.rachell is amazing but Leah is on a different level.

Rachelle: Something between Broadway and pop Lea: Pure Broadway

It’s 2024! who else are watching this? :)

this is the most flawless live performance i’ve seen in my life. no mistakes, just perfection.

While reading the comments, I noticed that mostly foreigners are the ones who appreciate their talents without prejudice while their countrymen keep on comparing the two.

Rachelle belts out the long ascending lines, the story contrast between "children laugh all day" and "all that [she's] been through." THEN, she doesn't take a breath between the long ascending "true...dream," during the ritard, everything hammering home the drama one after the other, as does the next key change at "dream," then she rips out "the dream I long to find" at 2:28 with her high E descending riff on "find," then the french horn descending phrase from the same high E during her great vibrato at the long FIND at she looks up dreaming. I got chills, her best version of the song ever. Damn, it works; it all climaxes right there. The descending, dramatic, emotional three notes, and also the peak of the story arc at what she dreams to FIND. The audience and Lea literally gasp at it. Later, Lea breathes before her high "dream," and it works almost as well.

Watching this in 2024! I just watched miss saigon in solaire. Dafeelssss.

Rachelle's a belter (though she mixed it here) and has the wider range but Lea - in a very rare (at least to me) occasion - she belted a high E in full chest with amazing vibrato when normally she mixes the high notes. I'm just floored. Rachelle was good but Lea still holds the throne.

Wow.... I am amaze by rachelle but when lea sing the chorus i cant help but cry. I feel all her emotion... She convey the feelings of her character so well.... She really is the ORIGINAL "MISS SAIGON"...

Look at Lea's reaction 2:32!! Proud to be Pinoy!

When I heard the high notes of Rachel, I was blown up,,,, and when Lea did, I realized that no one beats her, it's perfect, she got all the notes clearly and very pleasant to ears❤️❤️❤️, she's really really the best for me🤗🤗🤗

Rachel has a very wide range. Kudos to lea when she belted E5. I know lea is not a belter but she slayed it.

Singing on the same stage with The Lea Salonga is a lethal risk. Hats off to Rachelle for being so brave.

No one compares to Lea. She is so effortless.

When Rachelle sang this part "the movie in my mind........." i know that she's the best gigi of miss saigon ever had

They are not nice, they're mostly noise They swear like men, they screw like boys I know there's nothing in their hearts But every time I take one in my arms It starts: The movie in my mind The dream they leave behind A scene I can't erase And in a strong GI's embrace Flee this life Flee this place The movie plays and plays I'll find my true romance He takes me to a place Where I don't have to dance Our children laugh all-day But all that I've been through Can't make my dream come true Dream The dream I long to find The movie in my mind I will not cry, I will not think I'll do my dance, I'll make them drink When I make love, it won't be me And if they hurt me, I'll just close my eyes And see (they are not nice, they're mostly noise) The movie in my mind (they kill like men, they die like boys) The dream that fills my head (they give their cash, they keep their hearts) A man who will not kill (but every night again it starts) Who'll fight for me instead He'll keep the fear at bay So no one comes at night To blow the dream away Dream The dream I have to find The movie in my mind And in a strong GI's embrace Flee this life Flee this place A world that's far away Where life is not unkind The movie in my mind

They are not nice, they're mostly noise They swear like men, they screw like boys I know there's nothing in their hearts But every time I take one in my arms It starts: The movie in my mind The dream they leave behind A scene I can't erase And in a strong GI's embrace Flee this life Flee this place The movie plays and plays The screen before me fills He takes me to New York He gives me dollar bills Our children laugh all day And eat too much ice cream And life is like a dream Dream The dream I long to find The movie in my mind I will not cry, I will not think I'll do my dance, I'll make them drink When I make love, it won't be me And if they hurt me, I'll just close my eyes And see they are not nice, they're mostly noise The movie in my mind they kill like men, they die like boys The dream that fills my head they give their cash, they keep their hearts A man who will not kill but every night again it starts Who'll fight for me instead He'll keep us safe all day So no one comes at night To blow the dream away Dream The dream I have to find The movie in my mind And in a strong GI's embrace Flee this life Flee this place A world that's far away Where life is not unkind The movie in my mind

Lea’s voice gives me major goosebumps. She is undoubtedly one of the best singers in the World.

Hauntingly beautiful and completely stunning. This is different than Whitney, Barbra, or Celine.they’re great in their own way. But this is a different experience. It hits you in your soul and brings you to tears.

Lea salonga's version of 'dream,' at 3:56 to 4:00...yan ang consistent ng thickness of voice.

Rachel is equally good when it comes to voice and emotions but no one else come close to Lea’s clarity. ❤️

LEA is THE KIM...no doubt. so many actresses playing Kim, But LEA will Always be the best.

Lea's reactions to rachelle's hitting the top note is very gracious!

Great to see this again. Thank you! So proud of these two. If I'm not mistaken, it was Lea who prodded and convinced Rachelle to audition for Miss Saigon after seeing her as Ariel in the Manila production of The Little Mermaid.

When she said, "God! Damn it, that woman is so good!", like she's so proud of Rachel ❤️

Lea knows how to praise Rachel as she hits the notes. Sign of a classy artist and of her humility! God bless you always Ms Lea!!!

Filipino dominated the Broadway and Theatre industry internationaly and this is what i have to say they owe it to Lea Salonga not only a Broadway Legend but a Disney Icon! I say what I say!

Wow Lea! That voice. That voice. Killed it. Destroyed it. This is one of the best duets ever. Lea is no doubt one of the best voices in the world. Period.

I'm a man and I'm crying while listening and watching Rachel.. just like when when I saw her performed in Les Mis in London.... whewwwww... She really blew me away.... of course Lea is another level... all praise and respect to her as well... Mabuhay tayong mga Pilipino!!!

Ugh! Lea!!!! Clarity, Technique no throat straining! Perfect pitch! She's belting but she's taking care of her voice no wonder she sounds still the way before. Uh nope way better. Living legend! 💕😍

rachelle really looks like a vietnamese.

NOTHING IS GREATER THAN THE ORIGINAL but yes, she slayed it... Lea, still exudes experience and class... whewwww!!

at 2:32, Lea like.."the force is strong in this one"

Leah's voice just glided with the melody in the climax, it is as if they are one, and that is magic..

Forget your Mariahs and Madonna’s. Meeting Lea would be my star struck moment

Rachel was singing with obvious emotions, but there would always be something with Miss Lea that's capturing and captivating and so moving that I always wanted to cry everytime.. and one important thing: Miss Lea's low notes always get me.. like it's much power-packed with a lot of emotions contained and it's heartbreaking.. I hope I'm not overstating this

I don’t like the pop approach to this duet. But love how Lea has taken care of her voice and can still bring it on after being decades away from this role.

Wow! To sing along with THE ORIGINAL Kim! Such an honour!

okay so, today is March 13, 2021, watching this perfect collab T.T

The best Kim and Gigi they ever had 😍😍

Ang galing galing nila. Rachel has improved a lot and Lea doesn't seem to grow old.

Rachelle Ann Go did an amazing job here, but still, when Lea Salonga began singing her part, it was a bit like "Hold my beer, I'm going to show you perfection." and then she did just that.

That is one of the best duets of all time. It doesn't even matter what the song is. This is perfection.

When Lea sang "dream" I felt for a moment that I was listening once again to her 29-year-old self performing in Manila 😭😭😭

3:56 all the emotiooons are there😭 Can someone beat thaaaat? Oh god! Lea is a perfection

These 2 talented pinoy ladies showed their own skills in singing.. each talent is done perfectly... Awesome... GREAT SINGERS😂❤✌️

I need lea’s THIS IS THE HOUR!

Lea is the definition of perfect, even if she slips off for a millisecond it doesn't even matter. Pitch perfect, diction and emotion!

Rachelle’s so gooood!! But Lea is UGGHHH!!

Lea Salonga forever. Rachelle Ann Go forever. Perfection.

Who's wd me in 2020?

this is the first time I've ever heard this song and I'm crying so hard :")

You cannot really spell clear without LEA! Just wow!!! They are both so amazing!!!

One of the most powerful performances of singing to perfection I’ve seen.

This song is both so vulnerable and so powerful. It is the definition of “haunting” and I have never forgotten it since first hearing it. I feel like it somehow conveys the hopes and pain of women around the world who have suffered through war. It moves me to tears.

I have seen this clip so many times. Every time, I just am in aww. Both Lean Rachelle Ann have incredible voices. They are unique. Different from pop music. Made for Broadway. I had the the privilege of hearing Lea sing in "The Colours of Christmas" in San Francisco several years ago. I went by myself and had a seat at Davies Symphony Hall. I was seated above the stage just where the performers would enter and exit the stage. The other big name that night was Ben Vereen. Anyway.....it was Lea's turn to shine. She sang "Reflection" from Mulan. I was literally a ball of tears. The woman seated a few seats away from me just touched my arm and said it will be ok. That is what she does.