Lea is the only 2 time Disney princess (Jasmine & Mulan) and a brilliant musical theatre performer. Her diction, tone and storytelling are magnificent.
I saw Lea live not too long ago at the Royal Albert Hall (where this performance was filmed all those years ago). She still sings flawlessly. And she makes it look effortless!
@@sabina1118 It's strange. I was shocked by the fact that most of the crowd were a) fellow Filipinos who could probably see her plenty at home but appeared to have travelled to London just to see her (they were clearly tourists), and b) clearly OBSESSED with her. And I mean obsessed. All of which culminated in what happened to her recently on Broadway. That should never happen.
It's been a long time since I've seen this, but I always found her the most beautiful person in the whole show... the girl who has no one looking after her.
This performance is truly epic. Lea Salonga is THE Eponine, and although quite some time has passed since this performance, it is still unreached, and you will never listen to that song again without thinking of Lea's performance. Fantastic!
This is my first hearing. I had goosebumps too, 5:09 all along my back and arms to my legs. Her mastery. She had full control not only of her instrument, but of the whole theatre. And note-perfect. Where she let some sounds linger, and some she cut off quickly. I’m blown away. Grateful to Lea for her gift to us all, and to you Sabina, for sharing her with us. Thank you 🙏 Geoff, from Fremantle ⚓️Western Australia 🇦🇺
Lea is from the Philippines and has been performing since she was 7. Lea became an international star at 18 starring in the original MISS SAIGON in London and then broadway at 20, winning every major theater award. She is 24 years old here - 1995. This is the 10th anniversary concert of LES MISERABLES. Lea was the first Asian/non-white person to play the part of Eponine on Broadway in 1993. She is the singing voice for 2 Disney princesses - Jasmine and Mulan. Lea has lots of great performances and I hope you check out more of them!!! Just a few of my favorites: Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing “Movie In My Mind” at 25th anniversary concert of MISS SAIGON, Lea singing “Via Dolorosa”, Lea’s audition for MISS SAIGON (being taught a little bit of “Sun and Moon”), Lea and Josh Groban singing “The Prayer”. By the way, you almost got the pronunciation correct! Lea (LAY-ah) Salonga (Suh-LONG-guh).
Lea is an icon the Philippine entertainment industry.. thanks for featuring her. Please check out other more of her performances.. she is a Disney princess and the treasure and pride of the Philippines.❤🇵🇭
Sabina, the first time I heard this was about a year ago and, like you, I could hardly believe what I just listened to. Then, I did something very extraordinary. After listening to Lea sing this at about dinner time (6pm) I wanted so much to hear how other reactors would react to her. Well, I listened to about 40 or 50 of them (!!!) and only when I saw the sun starting to peek over the horizon (about 6am !!!) did I decide, "I better get some sleep!" Yes, I listened to her sing this for 12 hours straight. Btw, she also began her on Broadway career when she auditioned for a role in Miss Saigon. There is a video where she meets the organizers of the Show (when she was about 17) and sings a song from the Show with one of the 'big deals' there playing the piano for her while the others listened. After listening to this can you imagine what her audition was like and the reaction from the Show's musical decision makers? Play it. I know you and your audience will love it.
Your commentary is on point! Lea is phenomenal. You might also want to check out A Little Fall of Rain from that same concert which she sang in duet with Micheal Ball. It's so deeply moving. They were both perfect.
A musical production that delivers on every level. Even a metal fan like myself has absolute appreciation and respect for this song as well as the others. It’s a must see production if it’s due to play at your local theatre.Sabina, you looked absolutely absorbed..❤️
Dear Sabina, you have one of the most genuinely expressive reactions I have seen on TH-cam. This serves to not only enhance my enjoyment of the music, but also to share in the experience with you.
I’ve seen the musical 3 times in the west end…I weep from start to finish. Leas performance here is outstanding and takes my breath away!! Thank you for the way you do your reaction videos and don’t talk over the songs I really enjoy watching them. One of my favourites by you is Paolo Nutini iron sky.. I’ve saw him live in the uk around 10 years ago and he is outstanding. He is so talented and I never get tired of listening to his voice. Have you listed to him singing everywhere ? Definitely worth a listen
This is from THE TENTH ANNIVERARY CONCERT. It aired over the local PBS station years ago & I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF, BUT BECAME INTATUATED WITH Lea & the rest of the cast. I immediately bought tickets for the roadshow tour which was appearing in San Francisco. I FINALLY GOT TO SEE Lea when she appeared several years ago at a casino in northern CA. IN FACT , SHE'LL BE HERE AGAIN IN ABOUT 3 MORE WEEKS, BUT SADLY.......THE TCKETS SOLD OUT AS SOON AS THEY WENT ON SALE.
Hi Sabina although I adore LEA SALONGA please please please would you check out COLM WILKINSON performing BRING HIM HOME from les miserables. Just my opinion a MASTERPIECE. Great reaction as always
I'm leaving this comment not for the video creator because I'm sure she already knows by now, but for those coming here to watch the video. Salonga is now in her 50s, like me, and she started her career in Broadway when she played the role of Kim in "Miss Saigon," a role that she was cast in when she was 17, 18, and for which she won a Tony.
Sabina Sweetheart Reaction To This Songs. In This Moment - The Purge Kerli + In This Moment - Savages + In Between (Mashup) My Last Breath x Going Under Evanescence (Mashup) Going Under - Evanescence “(The Musical Midget)” LadyGaGa - Poker Face (HYDRA: The Kingdom Of Madness Tour) Lady Gaga - Poker face(BEST Remix - Euromix ) from “FlyerWithoutWings” Evanescence - Marilyn Manson Going Under - This Is The New Shit (Mashup)
I recognized that Danish accent right away hehe - From a fellow Dane, please react to a another Philippine legend, Charice Pempengco - fx maybe her rendition of All by myself, a song best sung by powerbelters and not finesse Mariah's like Dimash.
You really need to check out Esang. She was on the voice kids ( Philippines ) and ended up on Lea's team. Although she didn't win Lea took her under her wing and whilst she was amazing then she is incredible now. Personally I think she is better ( please don't tell Lea ! ) th-cam.com/video/oMXKWpM5_8M/w-d-xo.html
Lea is the only 2 time Disney princess (Jasmine & Mulan) and a brilliant musical theatre performer. Her diction, tone and storytelling are magnificent.
It is. SHE’S really talented!
I saw Lea live not too long ago at the Royal Albert Hall (where this performance was filmed all those years ago). She still sings flawlessly. And she makes it look effortless!
Yes she does!! Lucky you 🤩
@@sabina1118 It's strange. I was shocked by the fact that most of the crowd were a) fellow Filipinos who could probably see her plenty at home but appeared to have travelled to London just to see her (they were clearly tourists), and b) clearly OBSESSED with her. And I mean obsessed. All of which culminated in what happened to her recently on Broadway. That should never happen.
It's been a long time since I've seen this, but I always found her the most beautiful person in the whole show... the girl who has no one looking after her.
This performance is truly epic. Lea Salonga is THE Eponine, and although quite some time has passed since this performance, it is still unreached, and you will never listen to that song again without thinking of Lea's performance. Fantastic!
It's a concert performance so notice how she stays in character through the applause.
This is my first hearing. I had goosebumps too, 5:09 all along my back and arms to my legs. Her mastery. She had full control not only of her instrument, but of the whole theatre. And note-perfect. Where she let some sounds linger, and some she cut off quickly. I’m blown away. Grateful to Lea for her gift to us all, and to you Sabina, for sharing her with us. Thank you 🙏 Geoff, from Fremantle ⚓️Western Australia 🇦🇺
Lea is from the Philippines and has been performing since she was 7. Lea became an international star at 18 starring in the original MISS SAIGON in London and then broadway at 20, winning every major theater award. She is 24 years old here - 1995. This is the 10th anniversary concert of LES MISERABLES. Lea was the first Asian/non-white person to play the part of Eponine on Broadway in 1993. She is the singing voice for 2 Disney princesses - Jasmine and Mulan. Lea has lots of great performances and I hope you check out more of them!!! Just a few of my favorites: Lea and Rachelle Ann Go singing “Movie In My Mind” at 25th anniversary concert of MISS SAIGON, Lea singing “Via Dolorosa”, Lea’s audition for MISS SAIGON (being taught a little bit of “Sun and Moon”), Lea and Josh Groban singing “The Prayer”.
By the way, you almost got the pronunciation correct! Lea (LAY-ah) Salonga (Suh-LONG-guh).
Wow, this was my first time listening to that. I agree Sabina, breathtaking and moving.
Love this performance! I could feel her emotions and can't help shedding a tear or two.
This is a really beautiful song. That ending though is just sublime.
Lea is an icon the Philippine entertainment industry.. thanks for featuring her. Please check out other more of her performances.. she is a Disney princess and the treasure and pride of the Philippines.❤🇵🇭
Lea is the Queen of Articulation.
Yes!!
Not usually the kind of style I would listen to, but such a wonderful voice totally draws you in. Beautiful.
Still the best Éponine 🙌
🔥
Ahhh, the "Dream cast" Les Mis 10 year anniversary. Every song is a masterclass, every singer perfect in the role.
🥰
Sabina, the first time I heard this was about a year ago and, like you, I could hardly believe what I just listened to. Then, I did something very extraordinary. After listening to Lea sing this at about dinner time (6pm) I wanted so much to hear how other reactors would react to her. Well, I listened to about 40 or 50 of them (!!!) and only when I saw the sun starting to peek over the horizon (about 6am !!!) did I decide, "I better get some sleep!" Yes, I listened to her sing this for 12 hours straight.
Btw, she also began her on Broadway career when she auditioned for a role in Miss Saigon. There is a video where she meets the organizers of the Show (when she was about 17) and sings a song from the Show with one of the 'big deals' there playing the piano for her while the others listened. After listening to this can you imagine what her audition was like and the reaction from the Show's musical decision makers? Play it. I know you and your audience will love it.
Your commentary is on point!
Lea is phenomenal. You might also want to check out A Little Fall of Rain from that same concert which she sang in duet with Micheal Ball. It's so deeply moving. They were both perfect.
A musical production that delivers on every level. Even a metal fan like myself has absolute appreciation and respect for this song as well as the others. It’s a must see production if it’s due to play at your local theatre.Sabina, you looked absolutely absorbed..❤️
Magnificent
I've seen that concert so often, and there are 0 weak performances.
Awesome!!
Even though Eponine is not one of the main characters in the novel, her solo in the musical steals the show.
See you never know what kind of music is out there. Thanks to you that was awesome. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Exactly! Thank you 🥰
Thank you for doing this. I have been watching every reaction to Lea, and I still drop tears every time. Wow! Some kind of Magic she has.
Dear Sabina, you have one of the most genuinely expressive reactions I have seen on TH-cam. This serves to not only enhance my enjoyment of the music, but also to share in the experience with you.
I’ve seen the musical 3 times in the west end…I weep from start to finish. Leas performance here is outstanding and takes my breath away!! Thank you for the way you do your reaction videos and don’t talk over the songs I really enjoy watching them. One of my favourites by you is Paolo Nutini iron sky.. I’ve saw him live in the uk around 10 years ago and he is outstanding. He is so talented and I never get tired of listening to his voice. Have you listed to him singing everywhere ? Definitely worth a listen
the best thing in this concert is how each character kept "in" character ... and Lea shows this so particularly well.
Over twenty years after I was obsessed people finally love this girl and this musical
Bravoooo
This is from THE TENTH ANNIVERARY CONCERT. It aired over the local PBS station years ago & I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF, BUT BECAME INTATUATED WITH Lea & the rest of the cast. I immediately bought tickets for the roadshow tour which was appearing in San Francisco. I FINALLY GOT TO SEE Lea when she appeared several years ago at a casino in northern CA. IN FACT , SHE'LL BE HERE AGAIN IN ABOUT 3 MORE WEEKS, BUT SADLY.......THE TCKETS SOLD OUT AS SOON AS THEY WENT ON SALE.
Still the best version/ She set this bar so high for the next Eponine to climb.
I'm a grown man of 62 and every time i hear this song i can't keep it dry. Mindblowing indeed!!
Lea Salonga - "Via Dolorosa"
Hi Sabina although I adore LEA SALONGA please please please would you check out COLM WILKINSON performing BRING HIM HOME from les miserables. Just my opinion a MASTERPIECE.
Great reaction as always
THIS!
I'm leaving this comment not for the video creator because I'm sure she already knows by now, but for those coming here to watch the video. Salonga is now in her 50s, like me, and she started her career in Broadway when she played the role of Kim in "Miss Saigon," a role that she was cast in when she was 17, 18, and for which she won a Tony.
Sabina Sweetheart Reaction To This Songs.
In This Moment - The Purge
Kerli + In This Moment - Savages + In Between (Mashup)
My Last Breath x Going Under Evanescence (Mashup)
Going Under - Evanescence
“(The Musical Midget)”
LadyGaGa - Poker Face (HYDRA: The Kingdom Of Madness Tour)
Lady Gaga - Poker face(BEST Remix - Euromix ) from “FlyerWithoutWings”
Evanescence - Marilyn Manson
Going Under - This Is The New Shit
(Mashup)
I like your non-interrupting style of presentation.
Makes me cry every time
Pls react to lea salonga singing Dont cry for me argentina
sufestion...Kairat Nurtas - Seni suiem
Hi please react to lea salonga singing don't cry for me Argentina thank you.
Wish it was longer
If it hasn't yet been suggested the les mis 25th anniversary she does a different epic song I dreamed a dream and kills it as well
Les Miserables really true musical classic 😊
It is, right? 🤩 Good to see you here today, Joshua!!
@@sabina1118 yes. Good to see you too Sabrina 😄
Mit Abstand das beste Musical ❤❤❤❤
You should do the whole Les Mis 10th anniversary concert where this is taken from. Every performance is a masterclass of singing and storytelling.
Tony Award winner
Try A little fall of rain, no dry eyes left...
I recognized that Danish accent right away hehe - From a fellow Dane, please react to a another Philippine legend, Charice Pempengco - fx maybe her rendition of All by myself, a song best sung by powerbelters and not finesse Mariah's like Dimash.
Metal artist "Dan Vasc" sings "Amazing Grace"! If you only do one more vid in your life. You won't believe it!
Stunning. Too bad about that microphone shadow on her mouth, really inexcusable.
You really need to check out Esang. She was on the voice kids ( Philippines ) and ended up on Lea's team. Although she didn't win Lea took her under her wing and whilst she was amazing then she is incredible now. Personally I think she is better ( please don't tell Lea ! ) th-cam.com/video/oMXKWpM5_8M/w-d-xo.html