Maria (West Side Story) - New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

Aaron Tveit at the New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: Bernstein on Broadway 12/31/17

[@mariavalenzuela4627]

I serve at a restaurant with an older clientele, so they always start singing this song when I introduce myself as Maria.

[@dbrooke3629]

That's so cute

[@writerspen010]

I'm a young person, and I would always begin conversations with Maria's, "Tony, Tony," whenever I saw the one Tony I knew xD

[@susanawoloson1105]

Guess what song I've had sung to me over a thousand times in my life? 😉

[@claree.5407]

At least it’s not “How do you solve a problem like Maria”. 😂 I tease my friend named Maria with both.

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

This song transcends time.

[@tiffanymaeuy5869]

Aaron Tveit's "Maria" is a work of art. He's not just singing--he's actually being a man in love, caressing Maria's name with his voice.

[@marisita124]

it is the most extraordinary performance I have heard.

[@emilyg9057]

I watched him live. Its insane. He ruined Broadway for me lol Im going to compare all the male lead to Aaron Tveit now😭

[@justschr]

Jeremy Jordan’s version is richer sounding

[@justschr]

@@asnalelo.165 I did. Doesn’t mean I can’t come here and comment that I think Jeremy is better.

[@helens1016]

euhhhhghghhghghg don't ever say those words again please

[@harrisonstahl466]

His breath control is impeccable and the way he can ramp up his voice from loud to soft so quickly, yet still sound flawless is just amazing

[@bababaghanoush]

His voice is art. And unbelievably his face also is 😭 God has given him everything except my phone number 😭

[@caroline7420]

You just one the award for best comment ever. Full stop.

[@mgfmgf]

Did you make up that line? Because if you did, it's genius - major LOL. xx

[@_aiko020]

Bro is gorgeous but dude is also now in his 40s lmfao

[@alessa.]

​@@_aiko020 he's still beautiful

[@AmandaaRose]

His tone quality is so clear & sultry. I’m OBSESSED

[@Pepperjack1986]

Oh my gosh, me too!!!!

[@gianfrancogroppioni794]

Bel et bon

[@prettycockroach]

Ugh. This is so good. This is how tenors should sing it, soft but powerful.

[@lukeskywalker9060]

I’m a tenor too :)

[@cantordavid613]

We baritones can only hope to have a day good enough to sing this song as well as Mr Tveit did here. Bravo!

[@cantordavid613]

@ThatGreenDayFreak, if I were ever wound up tightly enough to sing that B-flat, two things would happen: 1) I would instantly become constipated and unable to walk, and 2) I'd almost certainly blow a gasket just trying to hit it (so it would definitely not sound pretty at all).

[@rossini9mozart10]

No please, don't make opera voice more from musicalls than they already become.

[@donxavier10]

A very meh rendition of this piece. Not sure if this singer was having an off night. He was definitely having issues in several places in this song, as evidenced by his having to take breaths in odd places that threw off the phrasing. He's extremely tense on the high note. Watch his face. You can see his veins bulging. Not to mention that his vibrato starts to slow noticeably while he holds that note. A sign that he didn't properly prepare for it. It's only a B flat. Any professional tenor should be able to hit that note without those kinds of issues. In the end, his voice is so shot that he has to flip to his falsetto to float that pianissimo, but his breath support is so haggard that it doesn't have the ping that it should.

[@erpollock]

I have just heard Amsel Elgort, who plays Tony in the WSS remake, sing Maria. He leaves out those central repetitions of Maria, they are beyond his voice. Aaron Tveit is an amazing real tenor with strength and sensitivity.

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

Grant Gustin would have also been a great choice to play Tony in the movie.

[@beccabeth7478]

@@AStageForTheKingdom !!!! Oooo YES!!!

[@beccabeth7478]

@@supplyingtheswag2814 BUT MANNN Ansel was SOOO GOOD- ansels voice is so beautifulllll

[@beccabeth7478]

@@AStageForTheKingdom i really liked ansels voice doeee :))

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

@@beccabeth7478 Good to know!

[@marinascopm]

2:35 OH MY GOD HE GOT EMOTIONAL AND SO DID I

[@sweet.carolinebumbumbum5020]

This man has me in a musical chokehold and I never want him to let go

[@lauraspaeth3079]

This is the best I've every heard Maria, not only sung, but acted. So connected. So moving. There are not enough adjectives to describe how gorgeous his interpretation is. Just stunning.

[@darren340]

Laura. Isn’t Aaron amazing

[@Ioganstone]

Imagine he's saying The Simpsons, ruined it for ya didn't I?

[@AngelPenaRamos]

❤ Amazing !!

[@1Finalxz]

Jose Carreras sung the best version of this, selected by Bernstein himsele

[@Dale-ct5ru]

This is gonna sound crazy, but hear me out...I think this guy might like someone named Maria.

[@elenagiannopoulou3610]

Nahhh, there’s no way. How did you even came up with that

[@maryallgier195]

Who TOLD?

[@tonykewl]

I’ve always believe if you say it twice you’re repeating. Four times is begging, and more than six, you’re just playing with it...

[@strawberryyogurt7]

i thought that too but idk i might be wrong

[@ashlyn_A]

Mmm idk

[@kaylamorrow1412]

The most beautiful sound I ever heard... Aaron Tveit I'll see myself out...

[@richardharoldmeddows728]

Say it loud and there’s music playing. Say it soft and it’s almost like praying. Aaron, I’ll never stop saying... Aaaaaaaarooooooon

[@bethanyirene7120]

When I saw the recent movie, I loved Rachel Zeglar’s performance, but I found it hard to believe that she would stay with Tony based on Ansel Elgort’s performance. However, if Aaron Tveit played Tony, I would’ve totally understood why she would have wanted to stay with Tony after killing Bernardo 🤣

[@madsg9977]

yes that's exactly how I felt!!! you are literally the first person to agree 😂

[@MineralTown]

he was honestly awful. Rachel seemed very alive, but I couldn't feel anything from Ansel, both his acting and singing performances fell flat. Aaron's too old but would be infinitely more magnetic, I'm sure

[@amajachapman5621]

I totally agree. I worship the group Aaron stands on he’s so angelic

[@monmothma3358]

Huh, I didn't feel that way at all. I think they both performed well. Ansel was a good and sensitive Tony. A bit tall for Rachel maybe, he was towering over her lol

[@manuelorozco7760]

I was more a fan of the girls than the boys in the movie! I’m glad I’m not the only one who would have wanted Aaron to play Tony

[@erpollock]

Aaron Tveit, a name I'd never heard before Schmigadoon, is a real tenor. Maria is a test for the male voice. And his movement on stage is so effective, rather than standing in place for the entire song. He is a fabulous dancer in the Gene Kelly mode, I've recently discovered.

[@gamer5101]

He's an inspiration to me, but better looking lmao

[@PianoDisneygal10]

As a long time fan of Aaron’s (kind of came to know him after Les Miserables and also as a result of his work in Next to Normal), I always find it so interesting to meet folks who have only discovered him recently. Welcome to the fan club, and enjoy the ride. 😂

[@amajachapman5621]

@@PianoDisneygal10 oh my god same the reason I know him is because of Les Miserables. I didn’t really like Marius but I absolutely love Enjolras (Aaron’s character) ❤❤❤

[@manuelorozco7760]

You haven’t seen Grease Live?

[@lapiwii]

What a wonderful day to be named María

[@rosepratiwi6532]

Agreed and if I was named Maria, I can pretend that he sings for me though

[@KerriAHaggan]

Sitting here silently cursing my parents for not naming me Maria

[@cassiehoward5301]

GIVE THIS MAN A TONY ALREADY, GEEZ

[@jayden.dayyan]

RIGHT! HOW DOES HE NOT HAVE A TONY ALREADY-

[@MO-bl6pm]

BUT HE DOESN'T WANT A TONY, HE WANTS A MARIA

[@cassiehoward5301]

@@MO-bl6pm 🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@ellaglorix9230]

Isn't he Tony? 😂

[@bungtan6483]

@@ellaglorix9230 lmaoooo

[@jessicaabernathy2829]

Seems like he was born to play this role. Everything's there. The passion, emotion, the acting, the dynamics, the voice -- and what a voice!! (I've heard him sing about iced coffee & it sounds amazing) I played this over a few times (guilty) and I couldn't pick out one part to "bookmark" or "highlight" above the rest. The whole thing is just incredible, best I've heard. Well done Tveit, well done.

[@crees1445]

He was miscast in Grease Live. But he should have played Marius in Les Miserables and would be great in Miss Saigon or Sunset Boulevard.

[@shelleyn274]

Try this one from West End singer Rob Houchen. His version of Maria is the best I have ever heard. His high notes are stunning m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/noSUlYyalqyNZ5I

[@gamer5101]

@@crees1445 Marius is too low for him

[@juliasturrus876]

His control, his tone, his softness and his power. By far the best rendition of this song I have ever heard

[@shanaemile5168]

Thank you for a clear version I can obsess over. Aaron Tveit does the best rendition HANDS DOWN.

[@alexanderzamora5930]

Jerry Hadley does the best version by an operatic lyrico tenor. Aaron is an artistic... an actor... exquisite in his delivery and he happens to have a beautiful singing voice... started to look at him after watching One Royal Holiday... such talent!

[@emmac7127]

ok but when he was belting at 1:49 I got some serious Enjolras from Les Mis vibes!

[@lukeskywalker9060]

Sameeee

[@bradymannion4344]

1:45 just a placemarker if I ever feel like dying

[@rosepratiwi6532]

Aaron Tveit is everything. His voice is angelic. To describe how beautiful he sings Maria is beyond words. Just watch it and even play it hundred times won’t be enough…. At least for me. Aaron Tveit is a perfect name for challenging and difficult songs on Broadway musical. He can literally sing any songs. Perfect. When I heard : …. Suddenly …. it’s a very unique voice you hear. I’m no vocal coach but at least I can catch those short moment and I think that’s what makes him unique. You can hear it in some of songs he sang.

[@alexanderzamora5930]

There are many good and even flawless versions of Maria out there (I saw one by a tenor in a recital). But this guy is special...

[@Deloreandiva91]

This is actually stunning, like his talent has no bounds! He could sing the phonebook and it would be incredible! 😍

[@gispel7058]

Except the section that has all the New York City cab drivers names

[@Heyjay454]

Wow wow wow I have just now seen this one of the most fantastic versions of that song! His control and his voice and the emotion are just perfect. I am so honored that I got to work with him on Moulin Rouge and get to see him do so wonderfully every night one of the most consistently perfect singer actors I have ever seen!!!

[@elizabethbrink3761]

I love the section between :50 and 1:00 when he chuckles and then says "Maria" again with that amazed look in his eyes!

[@tudorconducta1929]

I mean , for God’s sake, this guy is not for real!!! This is beyond incredible. His singing is seductive, his acting is intoxicating. What an amazing performer! I think this is better than any other rendition of this genius song/aria. I just got goosebumps all over. Wonderful!

[@deborahhigginbotham7276]

Tremendous passion and expression. The kid has a gift.

[@fayawaymelville]

Can we please talk about the tiny crack on SU-ddenly at 1:00 ? I melted

[@ajr3105]

aaron definitely did it justice so gorgeous the vibrato and how he went into his falsetto so gorgeous why he wasnt tony for the movie i have no idea but wow so beautiful ive done this show and i can say this amazed me

[@maxgk1]

fave version as well but unfortunately he's now too old to play Tony in a movie: he's 11 years older than Ansel Egort and 18 years (!) older than Rachel Zegler. He's also 16 years older than Richard Breymer was in the 1961 version. It may work on stage, but it would be another Dear Evan Hansen situation in a movie version. It doesn't take anything away from this performance tho

[@edithrodriguez2581]

This is the “most beautiful “ version of the song Maria I ever heard!

[@allysonmessina1785]

His voice is crazy!!!!!!!!!!! Sooo stinkin good!

[@azvascos7542]

Thanks for being an Aaron Tveit superfan! I have watched your videos for a year now, wishing I was there too. We got to see him in Moulin Rouge last summer and met him after the show.

[@Vera-od4hp]

that’s the dream tbh

[@embe_3]

lucky you! I really want to see him in Moulin Rouge but I live in Germany and I would have to spend over 1000€ to see it and we just don't have that money, but would it be worth it?

[@azvascos7542]

We live in Arizona but a trip to NYC is always worth it when it is safe again! We flew to see Derek Klena in Anastasia and he had the night off so we had to go back a second time to see him before he left the show. It was absolutely worth it though! Aaron was absolutely amazing in Moulin Rouge, the set and cast are all incredible and is worth the trip. The tours are okay but nothing compares to the original Broadway casts if you can make the trip!

[@embe_3]

@@azvascos7542 thank you so much! i really wanna see him but most likely never will. I'm happy for you that you got to see him :)

[@johnmurray8980]

@@embe_3 8

[@olly-kai]

And you know, the audience would have kept on clapping and cheering, much longer, were it not for Maestro Tovey moving things along. What an incredible performance! Wow!

[@gracebaumgarten8900]

I don’t think the Maestro did that, it was Aaron. He tends to cut applause off, he does this in concerts. Almost as if he is uncomfortable or even unworthy of the crazy ovations. He ran off with Laura and they were called back because the conductor knew they didn’t get the proper appreciation for such a duet.

[@kennethmyhan]

i have heard many versions of this but his performance is magnificent!

[@carveylover]

I could listen to Aaron sing take out menu and be entranced. I am obsessed.

[@valeriarodriguez-cadillavi6841]

My heart skipped like 16 heartbeats when he looked straight into the camera. I swear this man... hdsuhushauhsiasasbashiau

[@ayo2205]

I'm soooooo in love with him!!

[@keiraf3929]

Same

[@willkaysoul]

The tear at the end... BRAVO

[@Mxyzptlksac]

I have listened to this an unhealthy number of times

[@angelinathomas899]

This kind of passion is simply beautiful

[@silviusarxive5236]

He speaks so clearly ; very nice

[@sandyclark9145]

no words to describe how exquisite this is, especially at the 1:49-minute mark...music is powerful stuff that moves the invisible insides of our souls. thank you! 💚💙

[@jessiethoman28]

I could listen to him sing ALL DAY LONG. So beautiful.

[@cecisofi]

good day to be called Maria

[@olly-kai]

Yes, absolutely his tone is amazing, clear & sultry, but... OH MY GOD, his control is insanely good! WOW!

[@galileaagoitia9719]

He leaves me speechless every single time he opens his mouth but wow… this performance is delightful

[@valerieterranova8130]

Gosh I’ve been so hard on this guy in the past and honestly never real got his appeal (other than his good looks), but this absolutely wowed me. I cried. This is just a beautifully acted performance. Maybe the best version of this song?

[@TheBurgessNetwork]

What a breath-taking performance. Incredible control, beautiful vocals, absolutely gorgeous!

[@rayllompart]

What a UNIQUE take on a song that has been sung thousands of times!! What a looker her is as well! So intense in his delivery!

[@amanda1c680]

wow.. no words can express how amazing that was.

[@moonlightbae7456]

brought me to tears 😭 i love his voice so much

[@iantojones4322]

He nailed that second to the last note. Really upper range for tenors. Love his rendition!

[@Jameswallace21]

this is the best version ihave ever heard

[@1bluebonnetbelle]

That was breath taking

[@MocahHamel]

I NEED THIS ON SPOTIFY

[@johnwright2911]

Fantastic voice, and interpretation, and wow, that hair!! I'm jealous!

[@markjacksonturner6462]

Thank you Lenny Bernstein !!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

And Stephen Sondheim

[@biyandaannisa9342]

i'm just so in love with him

[@keiraf3929]

Me too

[@Cool_DDP]

At age 12, I stood alone on the stage of Grady Gammage Auditorium sang this song in for a jury of college music professors. I got a 'standing O' and was the first elementary school student to ever earn a full scholarship to a nationally renown fine arts camp for •high school• kids. They called me a "true Heldentenor." It's always been a work close to my heart but I have never heard an interpretive performance as outstanding as this...since mine in 1966 [KIDDING!!] Tveit's high B-flat is... thrilling!

[@manuelorozco7760]

You must be so proud

[@aidencrow5416]

I have no words good enough for how perfect this angelic wonderful beautiful man is and watching this performance is like watching heaven unfold before your eyes. Mr Tveit Sir, I love you so damn much!! Please god give me a gay clone of this amazing man to worship as my own!!! 😍❤️🥰

[@artpopologie4370]

That man can SING!

[@gabs.9412]

this guy is amazing. !!💕

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

Phenomenal. BEST redition ever!

[@Clara-zf2ee]

This is such a wonderful interpretation by Aaron!! I liked Ansel’s one, but Aaron’s voice makes everything realistic, it’s kinda magical. Glad to feel it again

[@blanchefan]

Aaron, Aaron, Aaron---this is simply divine. I knew you were a huge talent; but it's so rare to have a Tony who not only can sing beautifully, but can act! And your gestures, subtle, fluid, organic--as Fanny Brice sang in Funny Girl--You're a great big clump of talent! Also, I think I'm now in love, but don't worry--I would have said the previous even if I weren't. Blessings to you! (Also, the orchestra--lush and thrilling as always!) Bravo to all-- :)

[@blanchefan]

I don't know why that damn line appears sometimes; pay it no mind.

[@strawberryyogurt7]

this is so beautiful

[@PaoloMartinLalas]

My goodness his voice just floats!!!

[@tereantunez5370]

Excelente, sin más palabras

[@debbiesherman9808]

Absolutely beautiful!! His voice is perfect!!

[@mariavictoriaperez]

I love Aaron's voice!!!!

[@yonggrey6407]

First time hearing this song and Aaron did such a great job making me teary-eyed.

[@mariaisabelfreitas9165]

Assim a

[@francetiersmonde6019]

absolutely stunning, what a voice, what an interpretation, what a feeling...

[@alexandreaugusto193]

What expression! Just amazing

[@normanbonk8064]

The best I've ever heard. In my dreams, this is sung just like this!!! ❤❤❤ Prayers

[@anna-maria1412]

One reason why I will never change my name.

[@versatileliz]

ohmygosh! The most beautiful Maria I've ever heard!

[@joisinejoisine8692]

Hey! I’m Maria! Nobody ever told me about this!

[@beccabeth7478]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@zoerosey]

Aaron Tviet does it every time fr

[@cocothesea]

Wow! Can't wait to hear/see more of Mr. Tveit :)

[@manuelorozco7760]

The last time I saw him in anything he was in One Royal Holiday on Hallmark Channel with Laura Osnes

[@noelharte6493]

The most beautiful sound I ever heard Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria Maria! I've just met a girl named Maria, And suddenly that name Will never be the same to me Maria! I've just kissed a girl named Maria, And suddenly I found How wonderful a sound can be Maria! Say it loud and there's music playing, Say it soft and it's almost like praying Maria I'll never stop saying Maria! Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Say it loud and there's music playing Say it soft and it's almost like praying Maria, I'll never stop saying Maria The most beautiful sound I ever heard Maria!

[@sofiaspc]

This and Hadley's version of Maria are stunning!

[@juliannehannes11]

I could never chose to save my life, also where's Ramin's Maria?

[@ducadimantua]

Wow. Glad you brought Hadley's name into the conversation. He's still my top pick. RIP.

[@mikec4834]

Great vocals Aaron

[@charlotteflade1354]

i really feel the love he's trying to communicate. i've been listening to this for a week straight

[@DickWillis1]

The pinnacle of the American art form.

[@maryan0285]

So beautiful!!!

[@user-qd5gq9ec8k]

Fun Fact: When he sings “Maria” he most commonly sings it using a tritone (like at 0:50)- which was associated with the devil at the time… before the writer of West Side Story decided to transform it into something beautiful.

[@princesashamburguesas7463]

cada vez que la escucho termino llorando

[@carmengonzales4541]

Woah! What a beautiful Voice!!

[@iammustafa]

Incredibly beautiful

[@anaclaracorreaacosta3091]

la mejor versión de todas las que escuché

[@rachelolivia3541]

Don’t you just love Aaron Tveit

[@Concetta20]

Mmm, Enjorlas. Beautifully sung and emoted, Aaron! Wow, knocked it out of the park. I got a little misty, too. I thought I was moved by Julian Ovenden’s version, but whoa. Whoa.

[@rosepratiwi6532]

Me too. For me Julian has a strong and powerful interpretation. But Aaron shows a little bit of soft side in this song. And I will choose this version, because of Aaron Tveit.

[@elmeno4471]

Dude nailed it!

[@frank-1e]

bro has me crying THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

[@Layla-vd3cy]

omggg "suddenly" at 1:00

[@Mrneonsean]

PERFECTION… ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@constantgeeking]

ugh. perfection.