Cynthia Erivo performs "Somewhere" from West Side Story with the National Symphony Orchestra

Broadway superstar Cynthia Erivo performs "Somewhere (There's a Place For Us)" from West Side Story with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
From the National Symphony Orchestra's season opening Gala performance, featuring new Music Director Gianandrea Noseda. Sunday September 24, 2017.
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[@billsandmarks]

Her control, her tone superb.

[@jenniferpollard2732]

So true. The tune is pure!

[@Anfani]

Perfection

[@dwightalfred]

Also tremendous power!

[@enochclarke597]

I know, right!

[@fzahi]

Exactly. Amazing control

[@hannahphillips2862]

It's official. Cynthia can do ANYTHING.

[@michaelshea8647]

Anyone else have to cancel their plans for tonight because they watched this and cannot function from crying hysterically? Asking for a friend

[@cmlazar]

I cry every time I hear it.

[@kaddieA]

The most underrated star in the world. She’s only gotten better with time

[@OsheyBaddest]

It’s the way she just eats every song she performs 😭 literal queen

[@clairegrant2702]

What an absolute goddess. Her voice is STUNNING. SUCH a good choice to cast her as Elphaba in the Wicked film, she will be incredible.

[@norahidvegi846]

Holy shit! This is what I call world-class diversity and technical singing. Compared to her "Piece of sky" (from Yentl) - with that outstanding and soulful performance, this is where it clearly shows how she can control her voice and master that "mixed" voice technique that's probably one of the hardest techniques (in my opinion). More than outstanding. Love you so much, Ms. Erivo!

[@PeregrineSW]

All voice is mixed voice.As long as you use your diaphragm to support everything. The thing is how much weight you choose to add depending on what technique you're using,or what style of singing. The reason you say is hard is because you have to pass a certain bridge when you go into the higher registers. Here,she uses less weight which falls into the more classical way of singing. But she has more weighty belts as well like the G5 in "I'm Here"

[@OrangeXenon54]

I am always awestruck by how such a beautiful song has such simple lyrics. Pure poetry. And Cynthia's version fully captures the emotions of the song. Truly a gem.

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

So true.

[@JRobbySh]

Sondheim was a genius. He could make the lyrics sing. So he was a poet.

[@user-vf5ft8pw6d]

The song is beyond beautiful and Cynthia is great, but we have yet to find the best singer for it.

[@turkmusik]

What a magnificent, restrained performance. No showing off, just pure art and emotion.

[@DiandraStarShine]

what do you mean by, "...no showing off?" to what, exactly are you referring? re: your comment about Ms. Cynthia Erivo's singing: "What a magnificent, restrained performance. No showing off, just pure art and emotion."

[@tracygibson3196]

Is there nothing this woman can't sing. I so idolize her voice.

[@tthom2459]

I'm convinced she could sing the damn phone book and bring tears to my eyes. This is a higher range than I'm used to hearing her sing. She masters it beautifully and with grace and calm

[@huangrenjunism]

she can literally sing to everything

[@randyd498]

I found this by accident and so glad I did. This was beautiful!! I saw Cynthia on Broadway in The Color Purple twice. The show was amazing but Cynthia was so good I had to go twice just to see her!! She is amazing in everything she does and has a wonderful future. A true star!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I found by accident too

[@TwilightEpiphany]

Cynthia's mixed and head voice is remarkable! What a versatile and exquisite performer.

[@hiatusmode989]

When she got into the first refrain, I felt ghoosebombs haha...Cause it exploded all over my body..The resonance 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@Gee-xb7rt]

its really a masterful performance, the beginning is just breath, it makes you wait, and then grows wings.

[@dspothawaii]

How does anyone dislike this? One of the greatest renditions of this song and what a PURE voice.

[@kalden07]

She is a Queen. Her voice is just everything.

[@dinahellen]

kalden07 She’s not a bad actor either! Come February, she may become the youngest EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar? And Tony Awards). She’s got some tough competition this year, though, for Best Actress, if she is nominated. She is already nominated for Golden Globe, SAG, and Critics’ Choice Awards for “Harriet.”

[@pammiesingkho1786]

Mga gunggong kace halos ang mga nagdisliked nito like they jst dnt appreciate music.

[@dinahellen]

@10 🎶The Artist🎶 No! Renee Zelwegger won for Judy, and Elton John won for Best Song.

[@need4HIM]

Beautiful, clear, lyrical voice. Just beautiful.

[@KelG]

The original version always makes me tear up and cry. Her singing just made me cry more. Beautiful voice.

[@rosierennie5867]

Is this the same woman who sang "Stand Up" HOLY... Her voice has some incredible range 😍😍😍😍

[@fbonhomme9353]

There's a place for us, Somewhere a place for us. Peace and quiet and open air Wait for us Somewhere. There's a time for us, Some day a time for us, Time together with time to spare, Time to look, time to care, Some day! Somewhere. We'll find a new way of living, We'll find a way of forgiving Somewhere There's a place for us, A time and place for us. Hold my hand and we're halfway there. Hold my hand and I'll take you there Somehow, Some day, Somewhere!

[@SCID2008]

Her control is amazing. A great singer doesn't need to scream or shout but just reach for her notes. Beautiful.

[@sisam1724]

You can't go wrong with good classical training. She's an incredibly versatile singer. Her head voice is stunning!

[@user-vf5ft8pw6d]

can hardly go wrong with passion and skill.

[@samosullivan1744]

Every time she sings, she never fails to utterly capture your heart and soul!

[@SophiaZoe]

She sings it with so much ease! It is incredibly beautiful

[@andrewvanvelsor7426]

I would do just about anything to be in the presence of Cynthia. What an incredible gift to art.

[@jillsalkin7389]

I haven't heard her use her voice like this. Brava!!

[@chand3123k]

Finally, someone who does this song justice.

[@dwightalfred]

Did Barbra not do it justice?

[@kiatan300]

She just put an arrow in my heart

[@kathymarik1932]

That was a beautiful rendition of one of my favourite songs

[@tonymanocchio2394]

Omg she is so beautiful and her voice like angels from the sky

[@hsgjkhagljkh]

I've checked out all the big stars' version of this song. Cynthia's is by far my favorite. It just touches my soul so deeply.

[@paulmccarthy8434]

This woman captures the essence of the song as originally written and the emotional, sensitive meaning of love.

[@amymartinez8194]

Her singing makes me want to cry. No matter what shes singing.

[@risa.t6156]

Why is her voice so beautiful😭❤️

[@glindathegoodishwitch9244]

She has an incredible voice and boy can she ever act. This lady has It All!! Love her.

[@scarletred8888]

Doing justice to this beautiful song, Cynthia only relies on the perfection and beauty of her voice - no embellishments, pure talent and artistry, brava Cynthia!

[@BlkButrfly88]

Look at everyone’s faces around her they are FEELING her performance absolutely mesmerizing!

[@AuntieMamie]

What a gift. I wish there were more of this remarkable woman. I could listen all day… and night. More please

[@beaker0313]

Oh man… it takes an absolute artist to achieve that level of vulnerability and power in the same piece! Brava

[@janiechien]

Cynthia Erivo's version truly captures the emotions of this song. And she has touched the core of my inner heart!❤

[@gerelynskaggs214]

Every time I watch this, I cry. This song already makes me emotional, but her voice just dials the emotions up ten times.

[@souljaatheart8560]

Such a pure beautiful voice most underrated singer

[@carmeljanneker875]

What beautiful control. Angelic and perfect

[@marcusgoguanco6921]

HOLY! CYNTHIA! 😱😱😱😱❤️❤️❤️❤️ i did not know Cynthia can sing operatic-y! I am shookt

[@gabriellalopez6537]

I know! I just found out she was classically trained. This whole time I thought she was gospel!

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

she certainly knows her head voice well and swaps easily between belt voice n head voice so stunning!

[@jermainejr11]

Marcus Gabriel Goguanco, I love your adjective! Hahaha! Considering I sing opera - that was a cute attempt! She is Queen.

[@tylerbond5282]

She speaks in an interview about believing that everyone should be exposed to all types of music because you learn different skill sets that can be applied to others

[@lovestoryim]

She studied in Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She's also a musical theatre actress. It's easy to understand why and how she can sing like this. Basically all singing styles will be taught with the same basis, then for each style the appropriate techniques will be applied for. She is not operatic in this performance. She just used some techniques which are used in classical singing more. Most of her techniques are used in musical theater a lot

[@johnpagan104]

Wow can listen to this all day.

[@miabergeron8534]

Her voice is so timeless!!

[@gladysloan]

Beautiful beautiful simply just beautiful.

[@javimar9]

A masterpiece from Lenny, beautifully being sung.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I'm also a fan of On The Town

[@carolyntrahan9751]

Such a wonderful song to be shared by a lovely lady with a golden voice and poise

[@andrewmurray837]

The song is sublime, and this is my favorite performance of it. Perfection.

[@brucemonkhouse6698]

Majestic , sensitive and understated..Ms Erivo is also very elegant

[@musicislife7849]

I can’t help but notice the flute player in the purple who lowers her eyes when she’s not playing to listen to Cynthia.

[@louscheffer2283]

I get this 100% I find even simple scenes distracting and close my eyes when listening closely, even at the symphony.

[@arleenbutner9741]

Thank You

[@julkasteven8198]

Beautiful performance Cynthia.

[@paulrobinson3213]

What a remarkably talented performer

[@patrickdeering1909]

Ms. Erivo is a revelation, in this performance and always. The special treat here, however, is the orchestra and the arrangement of perhaps Bernstein and Sondheim’s greatest composition. Listen again.

[@blackgargamel]

It's so beautiful that it made me cry.

[@lesabbath8416]

She’s amazing

[@reze3416]

She is gorgeous and her voice is heavenly 😍

[@robbiechandler7858]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 my fave song in WSS . Cynthia is a beast of a vocalist

[@christinanagy5062]

Gorgeous voice!

[@nutrishus]

She is the most remarkable and beautiful singer alive. I am so grateful she exists. Thank you Cynthia

[@rubybutt7343]

This is the loveliest thing I have ever heard

[@brianm2143]

The lady has class as well as a stunning voice.

[@nwmusic2010]

WOW!!!! I have never heard this song sung like that in my life. My goodness

[@bored8715]

Thank you god for giving her this voice. And thank you Cynthia for sharing it with us

[@marieclancey1544]

The perfect soulful voice for this song!

[@theogoldberg8919]

Thank you Cynthia

[@DemocritusWept]

She has a fabulous voice

[@tomosborne3437]

A beautiful voice and performance. Utterly stunning.

[@zoe-bi9up]

the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever heard!!! best cover I’ve heard of the song

[@kfatimah]

Just discovering her. Amazing! If she isn't already, she should be doing scores for Disney.

[@kevindavila625]

K. Fatimah Woolfolk listen to the cast album of the color purple. She's sublime. If not at least "I'm here"

[@dinahellen]

She loves Disney songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqeXeZKwnsZ0fZY

[@debbabe2254]

The new Disney film "Pinocchio." She sings "When You Wish Upon A Star." It is exquisite.

[@passingthefireworldwide]

Starting crying before she even started singing. This is the song 🥹🥹🥹

[@CHGOES]

Sing, girl. Cynthia is a superstar ❤🙌🏾

[@doc2log]

Superb magnificent yet Simple music to the ears

[@annecohen8927]

Woahhhh! That’s just breathtaking phenomenal.........

[@sandrapister3589]

The most beautiful song ever written. The music is gorgeous,

[@manuelorozco7760]

I love almost every song in WSS

[@cmecre8629]

was/am amazed by her oscar performance & by every video of her since. Ms. Erivo's version of and i am telling you is jaw-dropping

[@signoraberenice]

Wow,What a Voice,what a feeling,what a Control!Superbe!Bravissima!

[@void_v4763]

note, please put spaces after punctuation like commas and exclamation points thank you

[@twelveoaks1]

She can sing anything! A superb talent. Top 3 voices...Karen Carpenter, Barbra Streisand, Cynthia Erivo!

[@enochclarke597]

Ethereal, Sublime, Enchanting, Superb and Regal. A masterclass in pitch, control and technique! Bravo!!!

[@estebansilma8128]

Oh, God! An angel on earth! ❣️🎶

[@frankieaddams3937]

A gorgeous rendition to an incredible song!

[@jak30341]

Nobody today sings like this, this CONTROL AND VIBRATO and light clean tone

[@certainperson9869]

What a touching rendition of this beautiful song with such quiet strength and power.

[@patwilliams2672]

SING CYNTHIA..........ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.............

[@Olivia-vx6wb]

She has just the most amazing voice omg

[@jillianarnold441]

Wow real classy.

[@diebutter1187]

Amazing! Absolutely fantastic!

[@adventureawaits1401]

FINALLY!! Someone who does this song Justice!! And I had to SCROLL to find this!! I had to go through so many other singers over singing, adding unnecessary melismas, and their voice is synthesized by sound engineers!!! They get thousands more views and I call BS!! LETS GET THiS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN SOME RECOGNITION!!!

[@hptwin2008]

She is one in a million! Just love her beauty and her amazing voice!

[@burthuffman2802]

Cynthia is one of my favorite singers, she is amazing. I love her and her voice.

[@user-fm8br2my4n]

Breathtaking

[@h193013]

Cannot wait to see her as Elphaba

[@kristinshewfelt6783]

Spectacular. What a talent! What an artist!

[@Peter-oh3hc]

I know I am 6 years late to this party. But god I have not wept this hard over a piece of music in years. Thank you

[@karinebaffreau241]

Angel voice !

[@nicolaablett7790]

she is remarkable from where ever she came

[@mikeyminit5059]

Nicola Ablett She’s Nigerian🇳🇬

[@daveyg34]

She's just phenomenal!

[@camijohnson999]

SO many chills