BBC PROMS 2010 - Rodgers and Hammerstein - Prom 49

BBC Proms
Prom 49
Sun 22 Aug 2010 Royal Albert Hall 4PM
Oklahoma! - Overture and Main Title 03:54
Oklahoma! - Oh, what a beautiful morning 09:45
Oklahoma! - People will say we're in love 12:40
Carousel - Waltz 17:30
Carousel - If I loved you (abridged) 25:14
Carousel - June is bustin' out all over 31:08
Carousel - Soliloquy 40:36
South Pacific - I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair 49:00
South Pacific - Bali Ha'i 52:18
South Pacific - There is nothing like a dame 56:43
South Pacific - Twin Soliloquies 1:01:09
South Pacific - Some enchanted evening 1:03:35
The King and i - Overture 1:07:31
Flower Drum Song - I enjoy being a girl 1:14:32
Flower Drum Song - Grant Avenue 1:18:50
The Sound of Music - Main Title 1:22:53
The Sound of Music - I Have Confidence 1:27:25
The Sound of Music - Something Good 1:31:22
The Sound of Music - Climb Ev'ry Mountain 1:35:52
Oklahoma! - Oklahoma! - encore 1:39:33
Oklahoma! (arr. Adolph Deutsch)
Overture and Main Title
Oklahoma! (arr. Robert Russell Bennett)
Oh, what a beautiful morning
Oklahoma! (arr. Robert Russell Bennett)
People will say we're in love
Carousel (arr. Edward B. Powell)
Waltz
Carousel (arr. Edward B. Powell)
If I loved you (abridged)
Carousel (arr. Gus Levene)
June is bustin' out all over
Carousel (arr. Edward B. Powell)
Soliloquy
South Pacific (arr. Edward B. Powell and Bernard Mayers)
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair
South Pacific (arr. Edward B. Powell)
Bali Ha'i
South Pacific (arr. Pete King)
There is nothing like a dame
South Pacific (arr. Edward B. Powell)
This nearly was mine
South Pacific (arr. Edward B. Powell)
Twin Soliloquies
South Pacific (arr. Edward B. Powell)
Some enchanted evening
The King and I (arr. Edward B. Powell)
Overture
Flower Drum Song (arr. Pete King)
I enjoy being a girl
Flower Drum Song (arr. Herbert Spencer)
You are beautiful
Flower Drum Song (arr. Pete King)
Grant Avenue
The Sound of Music (arr. Irwin Kostal)
Main Title
The Sound of Music (arr. Irwin Kostal)
I Have Confidence
The Sound of Music (arr. Irwin Kostal)
Something Good
The Sound of Music (arr. Irwin Kostal)
Climb Ev'ry Mountain
Oklahoma! (arr. Robert Russell Bennett)
Oklahoma! - encore
Presenter Katie Derham
Executive Producer Oliver Macfarlane
Director Ian Russell
Orchestra John Wilson Orchestra
Conductor John Wilson
Choir Maida Vale Singers
Singer Rodney Gilfry
Singer Julian Ovenden
Singer Kim Criswell
Singer Anna Jane Casey
Singer Sierra Boggess

[@shelleyberry378]

I can imagine it. “Captains log: The enterprise was happy to host, L’Orchestra, to send us of on its journey”

[@exessex3522]

When I was a kid, we had 5 LPs at home, 3 of which were Rodgers & Hammerstein: Oklahoma, South Pacific and The King and I. I played them over and over and still know each song by heart over 60 years later. As an adult I've grown to appreciate many of these tracks as among the finest songs ever written, I absolutely love them. When my mum was still alive we used to belt out Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' together. When I sing it now, it's difficult to hold back the tears. If there's one thing we need to thank the USA for, it's the music it has given the world. All of the genres of western popular music came out of its different geographical regions and multifarious ethnic groups. Musical theatre and films is my favourite genre.

[@robmogavero4062]

Perfection with a capital "P"!!!!

[@wiliammound7942]

I could have written the same comments as these. Also 60 years ago. The only three LPs my dad ever bought. Oh i forgot My Fair Lady, the theatre recording, not the film with Audrey (long before that).

[@cathykrueger4899]

I did the same and did my husband. We used to lie in bed in the dark at night and sing Broadway tunes together and we knew all the words. Think of what a gift those songs were to all of us!

[@danicasoriano9249]

It's surreal to have this show available in front of our eyes. The cinematographer did a great job too, giving life to instruments and the artists visually other than the colorful music that we hear. Their conductor John Wilson swinging and floating on every note they play, no wonder why this orchestra is phenomenal.

[@R08Tam]

Once again I'm sat in the warm enveloping darkness of our local cinema with my Mum and my Nan, transported to a world filled with love that finds its way. Happy memories.

[@conchitalim3650]

I was born and raised in a once small paradise island of Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. I was Blessed to be a student of Notre Dame of Jolo Girl’s High school department. The Jesuit Marist bothers and Dominican sisters introduced us to Broadway musicals, and I could remember performances by combined students of Notre Dame of Jolo College, high school and elementary departments, held in a moderate size auditorium in our school, this happened during the 1960’s, and I could remember that they played “Oklahoma”, “Annie get your gun” which my elder sister was one of the performer, “South Pacific”, The King and I”, and “ The Sound of Music. I would like to Thank you for uploading this video, this is the Best Theater Broadway musical I’ve ever seen, composed by the genius and God Given talent of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The Amazing conductor with all members of the symphony orchestra, as well as all the fabulous singers with their beautiful voices were all magical to me. I wish that there will be new generations, more like those of Rodgers and Hammerstein. God Bless.

[@janiekcarney5482]

I’ve lived in Oklahoma for over 50 years and it’s all this song says it is. Plenty of space and good people.

[@tango9257]

My father took me to the cinema to see these musicals when I was a little girl - I still cry every time I hear the music 60 years later

[@aussieallstar66]

Oh what a.beatiful morning with singing like this. Bravo from Sydney Australia. Mum took me to all these movies as a kid here back in the 1950s.

[@jdlazar]

Just one word for John Wilson and his orchestra - BRILLIANT

[@fionathreshie3564]

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[@ingridrajithskysong5369]

It brings so much joy listening to this! John Wilson is brilliant and brought this music to a new level of aliveness for me!!! Thank you!

[@dontheshark]

Julian's iterpretation of Soliloquy is the greatest I have ever heard. He was magnificent. A true artist. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@bobbyb.6644]

Involved in an old high school production of Oklahoma 57 years ago - Still proud of it 😔. Thanks for the Memories !

[@allysondoerfler2435]

Saw Carousel live in Los Angeles when I was a young girl. I cried all the way home it was so beautiful, and the story so touching. Listened to the record so many times I still remember all the lyrics to every song.

[@ernestbennett376]

The BBC Proms is the largest classical music festival in the world! And what better venue than to present the greatest collaboration of the two finest creators of American musicals than Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein?! The John Wilson Orchestra is absolutely superb!!

[@richardsexson7722]

This concert brings nothing but joy in an era when joy is hard to come by!

[@williamstrother6027]

BBC proms is wonderful

[@larryjansen2000]

So beautiful, I am happy I was able to grow up with this music instead of the dark music of today.

[@davidbowden796]

As a senior guy here in the USA, I'm so jealous that we don't have a concert series like the Proms in this country. All the variety and the enthusiasm of the artists involved is just remarkable to watch. It makes me want to move to Great Britain.

[@joelleneker1259]

Lincoln Theatre?

[@Lady.B.ellinor4971]

@davidbowden796 Come over it's on at the royal albert hall on the 9th of September this year and enjoy it live. 🎉

[@davidbowden796]

@@Lady.B.ellinor4971 Bobby Thanks for your invite to Great Britain's Proms Season. I don't know if I could save enough that quick to get over there! Anyway, in watching this clip again I didn't make out from the commentary as to who the artist was who soared with "Climb Every Mountain" at the end. She sent chills all over me with that voice. Please let me know who she was. Thanks again!! David B

[@Lady.B.ellinor4971]

@@davidbowden796 well I hope you win the lottery 🤞and the singer is Kim criswell she is an American entertainer and actress and you're absolutely right about her voice it is exquisite.

[@davidbowden796]

@@Lady.B.ellinor4971 Boy, you certainly respond quickly. Thanks for the reply, I will have to Google her bio. I just assumed all the talent at the Proms were British. That's a real eye opener! Thanks again! David B

[@jerrera45]

I am watching this while under stay at home quarantine and being moved to tears with the hope we can soon all sing together, dance together, and gather together once again to enjoy wonderful concerts such as this.

[@tiffsaver]

IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS...

[@EagleOneM1953]

I lost count how many times I watched this video that I have locked in my Favorites list. Anybody who's not in awe of this music and the performers must have a cobblestone for a heart

[@GrandpaCarp]

Oh! Wow! This Concert reminds me of my days in Penn High School Choir in Penn Hills, (Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1954- to graduation1956). I had the privilege to sing these songs with our High School Choir; it was later my privilege to be Choir Director under the keen guidance of Mrs. Merhoaf. I am in tune with these great songs from Oklahoma. At the age of 84, the music is yet a crescendo of memories to me.

[@tsukareppi]

I remember as a child they showed The Sound of Music once a year on TV over two nights. The whole family stopped, and we sang along with the music. Every year before Easter, it was always, "They should be showing that soon," as we'd scan the TV guide. These are simply timeless in their themes, music, and lyrics. What a wonderful performance here.

[@davidbarber4709]

As a teenager a sang on stage in shows now at 67 a miss those times at the time it was just something a enjoyed well no a loved it West side Story Oklahoma Carousel South Pacific Sound of Music there were some very talented people involved where did all those years go

[@joycewaters7991]

12:23

[@stephenpowstinger733]

“Some enchanted evening” always brings tears to my eyes. I recall the days of hope for my parents. My dad lived South Pacific, an officer with the Navy.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

My father also...good memories of men who lived through hard times and did their jobs.

[@raydewey2001]

One of the most incredible arrangements I've ever heard!

[@janiekcarney5482]

BBC has quality performances. Thank you.

[@nickhickson8738]

So different to current popular Proms.

[@valeriesecor8739]

Such great memories of what great musical theatre was. Thank you so very much..will be singing them through my day, as I used to many moons ago. Blessings always Music Sweet 🎼 Music 🎶 💫💜💫

[@nonasy4828]

my 8 siblings and I grew up singing all these R&H movie musical songs. That passion kept us connected even now that we are all seniors. Nine of us would be asked to sing at parties (acapella or with guitar) in four voices, without prior practice. I always do solo, songs like "If I Loved You", "Climb Every Mountain" etc. It is indeed a blessing to be able to appreciate music, a lifetime enjoyment. Thank you for this precious concert.

[@auapplemac2441]

Hopefully this and other concerts will be available to us for as long as people have the good sense and taste to appreciate this wonder music.

[@zoebidule3397]

Indeedee : will NEVER go out of fashion. Such music is eternal.

[@arizonastrip73]

This is an historical experience! Those of us who are watching youTube or sitting in the Proms, grew up with Rodgers and Hammerstein and they became part of our daily lives. I believe our DNA is wired to enjoy these two brilliant souls. May they know, somehow, how much they are part of us.

[@grahamfrear9270]

♥️

[@susanfong2418]

Mount Nebo, I love your comment that "our DNA is wired to enjoy these two brilliant souls." You nailed it. When I was a small child, I had no idea that two human beings created these melodies and lyrics. I thought they sprang up from Nature. Only Nature had the power to create such beauty and perfection that could impact our hearts and minds forever. Though in a way, Rodgers and Hammerstein are like Natural Wonders whose magnificence continue to inspire mere mortals.

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@susanfong2418 Yes, true, although Richard Roger's was originally teamed with Lorenz Hart, creating stage musicals in the 1920' and 30's. Richard Roger's then combined with Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, in the 1940's, till his death in late 1979, aged 77. He wrote over 900 songs, and won every award for his craft, possible.

[@winifredtrout1]

Absolutely!!!

[@winifredtrout1]

I used to sing all these songs to my children...and then theyd laugh and repeat them back.... especially from Carousel!!!!!

[@MWagner113]

20231118_Sat:: (((Rodgers&Hammerstein-Prom49-BBC_PROMS_2010-1_45_59))) With this music I fall asleep dreaming of my new wife, the Musician, Rachel Flowers. And then, Oh, What a Beautiful Morning! Guten Nacht Mike

[@GioRoyale]

Such glorious performances of Rodges and Hammerstein's opuses. How lucky are we.

[@philipmartindonne1462]

I'm 77 tomorrow but I love this music. The Orchestration is first class. Thanks John Wilson. 👍🙂💛

[@lyolevrich]

Truly 1st class👏👏👏👏👏

[@r4b32t11]

ENCORE ❤😊

[@shepwillner7507]

Happy Belated Birthday!

[@stevemcdonald1033]

When the show, "Oklahoma" opened on Broadway and the songs got on the radio, the whole country was enthralled. You couldn't go anywhere without hearing someone singing or whistling the songs. Our teachers at school had us singing them every day, especially, "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!" We might have thought they were a part of Americana that had always been with us. At this time in our history, they were just what we needed to see the bright side of life during the times of war and recovery. It won't be forgotten as long as we're alive.

[@brianneale2006]

Oklahoma is a rousing song should be a Anthem of the state of Oklahoma. It gets me going and I am Welsh not American We Have Cwm Rhondda which is also a rousing Welsh Song as is the Welsh National Anthem they bring tears to my eyes as I am a proud Welsh Man. as I would be if I was from Oklahoma and the U.S.A.

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Steve, thanks for sharing your great memories.

[@ronclark9724]

@@brianneale2006 Rest assured, just about every high school in the state of Oklahoma performs this musical every three to four years, if not annually. While its great to see major productions with great star performers, its wonderful to see high school productions as well. You would be surprised how competitive Oklahoma high school productions are concerning the best musical stage prop ever, the surrey with the fringe on the top....

[@kilroywashere0361]

@@brianneale2006 well you’re in luck! Is is the state song of Oklahoma

[@ceceliacampayne3507]

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[@eunicerofsky2089]

This is what I call class with a happy smile!

[@robbymonaco3738]

The musicians are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Their energy brings so much sparkle to the performance.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

I love the sounds of woodwinds, brass and strings...don't want to live if there a time when it is replaced by digital. Hope that we will always have beautiful music like this.

[@waynejones3870]

The wonderful music of Richard Rodgers. What a treat to find this concert. Thank You!

[@mikerandall7571]

So Many memories hearing this beautiful music. Now in my 86th year and my darling stolen from me by cancer, I cry alone.

[@mikerandall7571]

@Robert Cawley Thank you, Robert. M

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

very touched by your post@mike Randall.

[@mikerandall7571]

@@marilynwoolford-chandler1161 Thank you for that. My darling's name was also Marilyn and I'm also very touched by your message. M

[@junedarts9024]

A joy to hear this wonderful music brings back memories of my youth. Makes me feel good to be alive in these difficult times. Hurrah for the proms

[@bonanzajoe]

Jim: I feel like i'm in Royalty. I'm 79 and no stranger to Richard Rogers' music. He always brings me back to my youth on the farm. Thanks for your posting.

[@WadeKingston]

Quite simply a superb performance of some of the astounding creations of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

[@luisestebanlatorre178]

Thank you to Rodgers snd Hammerstein and thank you too to all lovers of the american and british musical genre.

[@richardgross5852]

Sierra Boggess was a real find for me during the pandemic. She was wonderful in this and spectacular later as Christine in Phantom.

[@billiebuffalo]

Don’t forget Ariel 🧜🏻‍♀️

[@terpjh4634]

For me as well.

[@ohmusicsweetmusic]

Yes she seems to have the "I can sing anything" type of voice. Classically trained, etc.

[@johnagracegrace4837]

Exilent

[@anniebrooks1840]

I was already in awe, and then Sierra came on stage......goddess

[@chesslerbooks]

Born 1944 in Brooklyn. This was the pop music when I was a kid. I still remember some of the lyrics. It was on the radio all the time. When TV came in this was the music that was played, sung by the biggest Broadway stars. That was the the good old days! In H.S. we got tickets to Broadway shows for $2. We could borrow the sheet music from the library.

[@rr7firefly]

You have lived an enviable life during a veritable Golden Age. On top of everything else it happened in NYC. When I was a child I thought of New York as an impossible dream. So when I finally got there in college I walked its streets with great enthusiasm. It remains a source of great inspiration.

[@williamstolley2165]

I played Will Parker in Oklahoma, Dr. Li in Flower Drum Song - both musicals a joy to be in and part of my past memory. They had such a huge impact on our society and shaped the future of Broadway forever. So much memorable music, so many memorable tunes, the beautiful harmonies with such moving words. Oklahoma, South Pacific, Flower Drum Song, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Cinderella - each one full of so many great moments in musical history.

[@hsltr1]

@William The American musicals will go on forever , so entertaining, so polished ,so funny and sometimes so sad it tears at your heart strings l will watch them forever .

[@antonioparanhos699]

Me sinto dentro do extinto Metrô Boavista, que fechou como tantas boas casas de espetáculos.

[@viviennecuff6612]

What beautiful music and lyrics, took me back to the 50s listening to the music I grew up with, music was so much part of our lives then

[@marcellehernandez9403]

After Armagedon , Apocaliosis a new world under the direction of Jesus Crist, all the most wonderful music, and things will be a reality. No more sickness, hunger , war, or death. JEHOVA ve praised.

[@katieparkin484]

In my youth my Mother and Father always took me to the Hollywood Bowl for Rogers and Hammerstein and Gerswin night. I love this music and I am so thankful my parents made sure that good music was always part of my life. I ended up in the music business and know that music is a contributer to an overall education. I can't imagine life without music.

[@marghammon]

Lovely, that's all I can say. Brought a tear to my eye because of the beauty of the orchestra and singers.

[@anneryan8504]

What beautiful and glorious voices and music - stunning performances! The immortal music of Rodgers and Hammerstein!

[@MrDaiseymay]

HOW STRANGE. Heading for two million views, and no comments ? There will never be, any music of this quality, ever again. It was not just of it's time, but for evermore, so long as there are people who appreciate, SKILLS AND TALLENTS OF THIS CALIBRE

[@rebeccagustafson3929]

Hats off to the orchestra. They play from start to finish. Great job! Vocalists wonderful. Maestro Great job as well! Thanks to all participants for this treat!🙂⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@janetgray8638]

Maybe I got the meaning of the word wrong, but I honestly can’t find words to describe how wonderful this concert is.

[@mariacuretmarti720]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@judyjohnson7286]

What caused all this gorgeous music to stop being produced? We need it now more than ever.

[@ehm2943]

Folks like wap. I hate wap music ☹️

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@ehm2943 NOT music

[@MrDaiseymay]

Two things, All that writing genius, died. And public tastes changed, i.e. the teen years of the 50's/ 60/s mostly, and younger parents wanted to look hip too.

[@carolengelmann3810]

Wonderful!

[@johnpickford4222]

Lack of talent to write it, lack of talent to perform it, lack of interest to have performing arts programs in public schools. Sad, sad and more sad.

[@violet2048]

The lady singing "People will say we're in love", has such a beautiful clear voice.

[@yvonnewongtong5941]

Really beautifully done with amazing intelligent people who care for dignity and humanity. Thank you so very much. Please keep this going for our wonderful American spirit.

[@fannybuster]

That is Sierra Boggess

[@violet2048]

@@fannybuster Thank you so much.

[@CDB8939]

She also starred in Phantom

[@FlowersInHisHair]

Julian Ovenden's performance of Soliloquy here is virtuosic. My heart bursts

[@ritapacitti9599]

And, so. Handsome. View and listen to his "Maria ",It will blow your mind, it is fantastic.

[@FlowersInHisHair]

@@ritapacitti9599 I know it very well

[@RobertSJHu]

A special thank you to BBC Proms 2010 and ohmusicsweetmusic for this spectacular memorable songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein !!!!!!! I've seen all these movies and of course loved all the performers and singers. Am now 78 yrs. old andto everyone who had a part of producing this post, I gratefully say THANK YOU !!!!!!!!! Robert S.J. Hu April 26, 2020.

[@RobertSJHu]

OF course, bravo to the conductor, John Wilson !!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU !!!!!! Robert April 26, 2020.

[@itsGabby]

Julian Ovenden and Sierra Boggess... just lovely.

[@nickasaurusrexx]

I would give anything to have the opportunity to see this live. Just wow. And they ALL seem like they are having so much fun performing, from the orchestra to the soloists to the choir to Mr. John Wilson himself. I love this.

[@richardrohr6006]

Such beautiful music and as one who plays violin I can connect to this... Thank you Mr Williams and prom

[@richardrohr6006]

Meant wilson

[@c5back9]

When one stops and considers the fact that virtually every one of these musicians and vocalists grew up playing each and every one of these songs during school years and in private lessons while learning their art, its no wonder all of them appear so happily touched by these lovely arrangements, and so obviously happy to perform their parts in this show. No other song writter or songwritting team has been as prolofic or had greater impact on the universe of musical arts.

[@rondennis9748]

Beautiful, magical, excellent musical vocals - lots of memories. Would love to see this whole thing done somewhere here USA one day soon. Would travel many many miles to be there.

[@richardallen3810]

R&H are as magnificent and timeless as G&S was in the 19th c, each were destined for the other as they combined the perfect wedding of words and music. Music that touches your heart and carries you through life.

[@anthonymaddox6515]

An absolutely fantastic concert with great music and great talent. My biggest surprise was seeing my voice teacher from my days at Cal State Fullerton, Rod Gilfry. What a wonderful voice and a such a humble and giving man. When I knew him back in the early 1980's he was on the verge of becoming the world renowned singer that he became. I am honored to have had his instruction for the one year he was of staff.

[@ruthedwards7775]

Yes, do wish he could have sung more as he has a lovely voice and seems a genuinely good person from what I've read. Have the DVD of Die Lustige Witwe in which he is excellent kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGSuo4Rtirqlpbs

[@kimphuong3556]

Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein were just pure genius's their musicals were and still are absolutely fabulous and Will FOREVER be timeless, I grew up on these musicals and just adore their work and when I have the opportunity to sing one of their songs it is so thrilling, the music and the lyrics continue to be spell binding and this orchestration and the incredible talented performers bring the works of Mr Richard Rogers and Mr Oscar Hammerstein back to life such a FABULOUS tribute. bravo

[@barbarahenry9239]

Tux

[@boeki]

yes

[@boeki]

bravo

[@janiekcarney5482]

I could never afford to attend a performance like this. Thank you for sharing with everyone. I keep coming back for more.

[@CDB8939]

The cost of a ticket for a Prom concert ranges from £10 to stand in the arena/gallery up to £70 in a box. There are lots of prices in between

[@bobbermel7416]

A joyous celebration of two of Broadways most famous composers. A real treat

[@tonylarkin81]

There are no words....and none needed from me.....superb, though, does spring to mind...

[@Robbynne1]

My first time hearing Julian Ovenden - Just Amazing voice & personality &... he's got me out of my Covid Slump... :) Can't wait to see him in person.

[@DeeJay-bn3hu]

I want to, as well, yes. He astounds always.

[@johnpickford4222]

I prefer s as more robust sound for “Oh, what a beautiful morning” like Gordon McCrae.

[@KathleenRenninger]

This performance is beyond words! I"ll watch it again & again.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

I set this music to play when I go to sleep...and I wake up to a beautiful day.

[@haydeemahinay8546]

ME TOO...

[@christinestill5002]

I saw "South Pacific" (the movie) in 1958, I was 10, just knocked me out! Bought the album!

[@erobertson3282]

Have you seen the Great Performances rendition? Stars Reba--yes, she could have been a diva on Broadway, I swear it--& Brian Stokes Mitchell, along w/ an all star cast. Beautiful .

[@Dana9437]

OH MY GOD, I'M IN HEAVEN!

[@haweater1555]

34:40 Absolutely brilliant orchestration and sound recording. Amazing job by the director and film crew. A pleasure and experience to watch and listen!

[@charleslavers4563]

What a beautiful morning sung by Gordon McCrea, takes me back to a summer morning on my way to work with the car windows down and this song on full blast. Carousel Is my favourite musical of all the works of Rodgers an Hammersteins collaborations.

[@mikelastname1220]

I had the pleasure of going out one evening with Gordon McCrea for dinner. I don't remember tasting my food, I was in such awe that I was sitting right there with him having conversation!!!

[@evanwoodham6296]

@@mikelastname1220 in Vegas when he was doing his act?

[@mikelastname1220]

@@evanwoodham6296 No, surprisingly, it was here in my small hometown of Bowling Green, KY. He had come along with Anna Maria Albergetti, to headline a show at our local theater. We (a group of us local citizens) bought a closed OLD movie theater to keep it from the wrecking ball, and had converted it to a live performance traditional theater. This was a fund raiser even and the night for the grand opening celebration. I say again, I was so surprised as to how nice they both were at just sitting at a table with lowly me and talking to me as if they were actually super happy to be with us for this event, and how easy it was to just sit and talk about a lot of things. One thing that impressed me just as much, was this lady who was with us. She was the piano accompanist for them and it took awhile but eventually found out I had heard her piano playing previously in a movie. She was the player for the famous music of "Dr. Zhivago".!!! I LOVED THAT piano music she provided and I actually targeted HER for more questions and answers than I did the two stars. She was one of those famous people we never get to know about, so I gave her my devotion that night. I wanted her to know how appreciative I was for her talents.

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@mikelastname1220 In my opinion, Gordon had the greatest , beatifully warm, and most musical tone to his voice, ever. Many have expressed favour for Howard Keel, he had without doubt, a great and powerful voice, but too lacking in subtleness and sweet tones for my liking..

[@rebeccagustafson3929]

Beautiful songs. Lots of memories with these musicals. Very enjoyable. Rogers & Hammerstein knew how to make the music move you heart and soul.

[@johnsmyrk7620]

I'm watching this while under (Covid19-imposed) "house arrest". This is the most wonderful concert! Full of memories of life in the decades following WWII.

[@thomasbachli]

Amen,to that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toriblocker3238]

I don’t feel like I am under house arrest, this is my first vacation in 20 years.

[@ChannelMaster720]

I agree with you, John Smyrk. I, too, am confined to my home office to work, but I can listen to this wonderful, perfect video and it just cheers me. . . SYLVIA! -FL 8/11/2020

[@dvslawyer]

I am also under Covid house arrest. Listening to this music makes it all bearable.

[@janquerbes5196]

@@dvslawyer yes music is such a gift, John Wilson is gifted

[@paulmason6474]

What’s not to love about this concert? Beautifully put together this will never go out of fashion

[@grahamfrear9270]

Yes the Brits now to put a good show on.

[@mudgebauer]

I think these videos will be around long after we are all gone. A great concert.

[@karenpidcock9872]

What a beautifully prepared, rehearsed and offered R&H program of some of their wonderful musical shows, I grew up loving, and will until I die...what a legacy that duo gave us...and how well the orchestra players and skilled singers/portrayers of their unforgettable characters!! I can’t thank you enough for the company this music gave me as I raked the lawn this evening, singing at the top of my voice!

[@marylounowak8980]

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[@beverleyevans3262]

Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories of my last production at the first school at which I taught before I left to have my son. Curly was played by a wonderful young man with a magnificent voice who was a superb actor . Timothy Richards is now a leading European tenor with , amongst others, Berlin Komishche Oper.

[@robertlee3843]

Fabulous concert -- what a joy!!

[@judyjohnson7286]

As much as I adore this music I am in awe at the composers. Just imagine having tunes like these rolling around in your head, a miracle to my way of thinking, both words and music. Bravo isn’t nearly strong enough to describe my appreciation.

[@Peter78730]

Hammertstein wrote most of the lyrics and Rogers the music. A story I read, told of them working on "South Pacific". Rogers telephoned Hammerstein one morning and said he needed put a song in where Bloody Mary was trying to lure Lt. Cable over to an island off limits to servicemen. It took Hammerstein about 20 minutes to drive to Rogers' home, and in that time he'd composed "Bali Ha'i "

[@rskalman9484]

Amazingly, Rodgers was equally successful with Hart before Hammerstein (Pal Joey is still performed), and Hammerstein was quite successful with Kern and others before Rodgers (Showboat is still performed).

[@CTstrat]

As a little boy growing up in NYC, in the 60’s, I was lucky to have parents who were friends with Richard Rogers. On a few Christmas eves I sat at the foot of Mr. Rodgers as he played Christmas songs as only he could. I knew I was in the presence of a great man. Indelible in my memory, this music cuts right to my heart. These days it’s wonderful to cry. In joy.

[@MrDaiseymay]

Many thanks Jim, for sharing that wonderful story. What a great privelege to have been so close to one of the two---GREATEST, popular music writer's of all time. It has been my belief for the last, nigh-on 60 years, that when R&H died, so did musical theater, with about three excellent exceptions. THEE most important content of their music, was the shere musicality of their songs, and great, often witty, narration of the lyrics, which , was a strong accompaniment to the story lines. Virtually ALL of the songs, were eagerly awaited, by most of the big singing stars of the era, who were almost garanteed, a big hit after they had recorded them. Few people left the theatres without singing or humming those songs. Compare that with today. It is very rare, for a new ''Musical'', to have more than one big hit, maybe two, the rest ? immediately forgettable. Thanks to the great John Wilson, and his superb Orchestra, we can hear those enequalled songs, as they were intended, and LIVE TOO.

[@tanclan]

What a fortunate person you were/are! What I would have given to have those experiences!!

[@christinestill5002]

Jim Downey Thanks, can't beat that!

[@brendamuoio2445]

I have always loved the music of Richard Rogers even though I am a classically trained pianist and love classical composers.My brother who has advanced degree from Juilliard in piano performance reminds me that Richard Rogers is a Juilliard alum.His music is heartbreakingly beautiful

[@anniebrooks1840]

wow

[@halo101st9]

REAL MUSIC PLAYED BY MUSICAL ARTISTS. More Sierra Boggess! She is a pure joy.

[@normanhelgeson3793]

Unbelievably good. All of the individual soloists were superb. Thank-you.

[@charleslinker1132]

JOHN WILSON'S ARRANGEMENT IF THE "JUNE......." NUMBER IS SO UNIQUE & WONDERFUL WITH THE MANY KEY CHAGES. THANK YOU, SIR.

[@jillb7402]

A wonderful memory trip to my childhood when this fantastic music played on my parents’ hifi.

[@toni4729]

This whole program is making this seventy year old duck cry and laugh all at the same time. Absolutely love it. Can't believe the camera work either, it's fantastic. Brilliant.

[@rosemariemann1719]

Toni : Same here ! Beautiful melodies, sincerely portrayed. 🇬🇧🎶🎼⭐☺️🥀🦉💕🎼

[@philliplehrman8213]

I love this concert. Wilson has a vision. It is wonderful.

[@micheleheddane3804]

Thank you for this wonderful music. Takes me back to Saturday afternoon with my mother singing out hearts out or swashbuckling a buck with Earrol Finn Your sound of your orchestra is just like the films, warm soft and no one grandstanding, a single organism. Thank you, thank you

[@devydu]

The Carousel Waltz Suite is my most favorite R&H instrumental piece. I’ve heard it so many times on CD’s and records, but never saw a close-up orchestra performance such as this one. The John Wilson Orchestra performs with so much joy and enthusiasm, that it’s not only music heaven to my ears, but an incredible sight to see the amazing talents of each musician, playing their individual instrument to perform this beautiful R&H masterpiece. I usually see other orchestra musicians appear very serious with their instrument playing, but this group exuberantly performs with much joy, smiles and true emotions which comes through in their music. What an incredible treat to see this Proms performance of R&H music! Thank you, thank for putting it on KZbin! I love it so much! 💗🎵💚🎹💛🎭💜🎶🧡🎪💗🩰🎷🎡🎀👒🎶📯♥🎷🎺🥁🎵🎼🔔😊

[@a.p.tuinenburg1929]

Just Brilliant!!!

[@peterplant8779]

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[@susanwyner1248]

So fabulous. What music! What joy during such a difficult time

[@gailcolthart2211]

Next to the Classical Masters, ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S music will live through the ages! So pleased to hear this wonderful music...brings back memories and this concert will make more. My sincere thanks to all who contributed time and talent for this presentation. Wonderful!!

[@anatejeda2649]

Awesome, Amazing, I can not find words.........

[@Harringtonml54]

Many fine and wonderful moments, but the overture to THE SOUND OF MUSIC made me shiver from joy.

[@Mystcldy2]

Love hearing any Rodgers and Hammerstein music. This is fantastic.

[@gilbertotongco1054]

Sierra is not just a singer. She is a great story teller

[@RobertWilliams-sg1is]

I like the girl who sang "I Enjoy Being a Girl".

[@MrDaiseymay]

And so Beautiful

[@albardakjy9490]

PBS in the U.S. should include BBC Proms in their scheduling from time to time. Love this.

[@kaylouisecook366]

so thankful to have on you tube!

[@elsiesarmiento9235]

Sierra Bogess was magnificent!!!!!!

[@r4b32t11]

JOHN WILSON AND HIS SPECTACULAR CREW.. THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD.. Thankyou ❤️

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

What a magnificent concert! Great orchestra! Great conductor. Commensurate vocalists! 🥰

[@robertlester8239]

This is as close to heaven as you’ll get on this earth. Thanks 🤗

[@DeeJay-bn3hu]

I DO agree.

[@bettytoh9088]

Thank you for this wonderful concert . It brings back so many beautiful memories of the past. Nothing like the old movies and the music of Rogers and Hammerstein ! EVERGREEN and so very nostalgic......

[@aspis6397]

Pure Gold. Priceless