Peter Pears sings "Les Illuminations" - LIVE!

From a live performance at the Concertgebouw, here is Peter Pears (1910-1986) performing Britten's cycle, "Les Illuminations", op. 18, under the baton of the late Colin Davis (1927-2013). 23 February 1966. Texts are by Arthur Rimbaud.
Link to my Peter Pears playlist:
• Peter Pears (1910-1986)
I. Fanfare
II. Villes
III. Antique
IV. Royauté
V. Marine
VI. Interlude
VII. Being beauteous
VIII. Parade
IX. Départ

[@sesanner]

The ears and the heart threaten to explode in pleasure and gratitude.

[@janetkenny1974]

This composition and this performance have "illumined" my life for many years.

[@rogocomposer]

Brilliant piece! Brilliant performance!

[@loge10]

Wow--this may be even better than the classic studio recording from the 60's.

[@francoisemendousse-pineau6404]

Une interprétation magistrale!On en est illuminés

[@mckavitt]

Après avoir écouté d'autres ténors, c'est fantasmagorique combien cet homme règne sur le royaume de ce cycle.

[@jean-christopheMiquel-ef3ur]

@@mckavitt Vous avez bien raison.

[@marie-armelle458]

quel timbre ,quelle interprétation...

[@Rosangela161]

Adorable!

[@anthonydawson6622]

What astonishing artistry! There has never been a tenor who can approach Peter Pears' virtuosity.

[@junejanna]

The emotion Peter Pears expresses here through his singing is unique... he touches the heart like no other.

[@fredhill2767]

Anthony Rolfe Johnson? Ian Bostridge?

[@PM_ME_MESSIAEN_PICS]

@@fredhill2767 Juan Diego Flórez im thinking

[@curator2094]

1:53

[@curator2094]

1:53 2:24 2:35 2:59 3:06 3:25 3:29 3:42

[@littlekiwi9724]

Gay Gesamptkunstwerk to my thinking: Britten, Pears and Rimbaud (composer/performer/poet).