Renée Fleming sings Rule Britannia - Last Night of the Proms 2010

[@JacobSnell1998]

God Save the Queen and God bless Britain. With love from across the pond 🇺🇸❤

[@reddragonready]

What I love about this is the fact that you can get crowds this big together for classical music.

[@DenversMac]

Not in America but Europe of course because they have real class unlike the United States of America.

[@reddragonready]

Denver Satterwhite LOL That was actually my thought but I already antagonise too many with my views. I was in a more, and rare, peaceful mood when I posted that comment.

[@reddragonready]

Benny McAllister Of course it is.

[@bradparr525]

reddragonready Britain certainly is not Europe. European countries--all of them--have spent the last 100 years flirting with fascism and totalitarianism. The all collaborated. The Empire stood firm. 400 unbroken years of freedom - England and the Commonwealth.

[@reddragonready]

Brad Parr Dude, you mistake wistful thinking for fact. And yes indeed, I would focus on only the last 100 years when talking about "totalitarianism" and 'fascism". We wouldn't want to pay too close attention to Victoria's offspring for instance. ;-) You have a very....."personal" view of European and British history.

[@PeterLake01945]

What a sensational star and a wit she is. Dressed as Britannia, waving the American flag. Bravissimo.

[@lyndowling8179]

That’s us. The Briton in us remains.

[@kevingrissom8869]

As is Columbia in America... I love it when Mother and Daughter say hello!!! Blessings to Mum!!

[@PatriarchWPB]

This is Rene Fleming signing the most inspiring British patriotic song “Rule Britania” in front of a packed house on the last night of the proms in Royal Albert Hall with tens of thousands more watching outside in Hyde Park and other venues throughout the United Kingdom. I have watched this countless times because I find it so inspiring particularly when Sarah Connely performed it in the same venue dressed like Admiral Nelson. But what I find most impressive is how great Rene Fleming’s rendition of the song is. Her voice is without equal.

[@ianl2124]

I was there, she was brill. An American Lady in London. On holiday in Spain at the time, flew back for the night and then flew back, couldn't miss the opportunity of a lifetime.

[@perrysmith5986]

The best we Americans have is the Superbowl. But the Brits have the The Proms, and that is true patriotism in all its terrifying😂 might.

[@christopherhogg8364]

And the fa cup final and the 6 nations and the grand national and the Cheltenham festival and the derby and royal Ascot etc etc

[@johnedreslin]

What a wonderful voice quality.

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

She's amazing.

[@shanjones4869]

She’s absolutely wonderful !

[@marcvolpe8252]

I LOVE AND ADORE RENEE

[@michaelmacgillivray5910]

Of course pride is alive and well in England! Britannia rules the waves, and Renee Fleming rules!

[@douglasjohnson8820]

Not "Rules" but "Rule" the waves. Big difference in both context and meaning.

[@windsormonarchist1096]

@@douglasjohnson8820 Yes rules our navy may no longer be the largest but it is the most disciplined

[@Edmonton-of2ec]

Her Majesties Navy is not to be trifled with. Rule Britannia!!!

[@RIISK04]

@@douglasjohnson8820 I guess you could say, there are *rules* to using the word "rules."

[@obamna666]

This woman’s from my hometown!

[@bretnielsen5502]

God Bless the Queen !!!!!!!!!! Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves! Britons never, never, never shall be slaves. When Britain first, at heaven's command, Arose from out the azure main, This was the charter of the land, And Guardian Angels sang this strain: The nations not so blest as thee Must, in their turn, to tyrants fall, While thou shalt flourish great and free: The dread and envy of them all. Still more majestic shalt thou rise, More dreadful from each foreign stroke, As the loud blast that tears the skies Serves but to root thy native oak. Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame; All their attempts to bend thee down Will but arouse thy generous flame, But work their woe and thy renown. To thee belongs the rural reign; Thy cities shall with commerce shine; All thine shall be the subject main, And every shore it circles, thine. The Muses, still with freedom found, Shall to thy happy coasts repair. Blest isle! with matchless beauty crowned, And manly hearts to guard the fair. Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves! Britons never, never, never shall be slaves

[@billjackameit5235]

This is a wonderful song and tradition. The audience is having a great time. I really like that the soloists over the years both female and male have come from a number of places outside the UK including the U.S. and even Russia. Singing Rule Britannia on the last night should be kept as part of the Proms it would not be the same without it something wonderful would be lost.

[@Lehighhawk]

She is magnificent - stunning beauty with an incredible voice!

[@1234luke1234luke]

Fantastic voice! I remember watching thos on the ole telly box that year, I can well believe that everyone else that was watching were out of they're seats and singing along too. Was my fav year thos one. And I love being able to watch/listen to this here time and time again. Thank you Renee :-)

[@QuantumBraced]

Amazing performance, both Renee and the audience.

[@Strandjutter]

I am Dutch, but I have a warm heart for Great Brittain

[@wkruit]

Impressive! I loved every second of this performance! I wish I was British...

[@jacobcavenaugh4351]

Renée Fleming you are an amazing soprano opera singer with a spectacular wonderful humble personality.😍😀💝😀❤️

[@johniovine1512]

Hail mother britannia hail from america your child and adoring alll the many many years. HAIL

[@windsormonarchist1096]

I see we have a faithful Loyalist glad to see some are left

[@drjojo5551]

NO NO jack....now...it is HEIL to the german/french run EU!!!

[@조훈제-v6h]

Respect from seoul, Korea 🇰🇷

[@Lehighhawk]

She is magnificent- stunning woman with an incredible voice!

[@manuelchavez7235]

Thrilled! Awesome!

[@tomeagan8608]

Chills!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

God,s blessing and glory to the great Britain ！ Great Britain Million years old ‼️ Greetings from Japan ！

[@kyliedearson9362]

小島信一 ありがとうございます❗️☺️✨

[@jayseaem]

I don't know about a million years old but we were here before breakfast

[@barbaranorthwood]

I missed this one. Great fun and Ms Fleming entering the celebration with gusto. She even managed a convincing English accent

[@anotherperson9990]

It's fantastic. have spent an hour listening to the last 20 year's worth. Nobody can touch Lesley & Ann. But they are all great.

[@gonfalon]

Well that's greatness! What i'm watching, hearing and feeling. Deny at your peril!

[@roszczynski]

Extraordinary!

[@jimtrimmer4336]

Beautiful !

[@Squeaky1423]

Whoa! I'm an American, but this makes me want to return to the awesome mother country when I hear this song. RULE, BRITTANIA!

[@geraldinbogarin7587]

Alex G U.S is son the U.K!

[@Altenarian]

failed attempted aborted son

[@frankieleung2215]

Your grand mother is Britannia.

[@MrMwhiting]

Come back you are very welcome Trump 2020.

[@PrinceCezar27]

The Natives in America would like you to move back as well.

[@stephaniehammett5050]

I just love this :) international and national spirit tied together in one performance.

[@drjojo5551]

YEAH!!!! the only thing missing are herr junker and herr verhofstadt from the stage singing the EU anthem after renee!

[@bettinagerloff1379]

Oh Gott, meine liebe Briten. Ich kann mir ein Europa ohne Euch nicht vorstellen. Bleibt bei uns.

[@janetflier6192]

Fantastic singing by Renée Fleming!!!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The strong admiration and deep expectation to the county where loves are often expressed . Unimpeachable performance ！

[@patrykdettlaff]

Lovely!!

[@lyndowling8179]

Brilliant!

[@carljungdepthpsychologyrea1531]

Whoa! That definitely moves the Collective Unconscious! The American Flag was a nice touch!

[@teddythomson8921]

The very best of British.

[@kroneage]

Amazing performance dressing in that stunning Royal Purple Gown and Britannia Crown! ....just came back from UK myself and there is nothing so splendid as a Royal Romp through Hyde Park with camera in hand. London and it's people are a photographer's dream come true!!! Brava..... glorious and wonderful crowd scene! ^_^

[@RickyLouisWeide]

What a powerful, beautiful voice, sings with determination and style! Great, unbelievable almost out of this world, godlike voice. The easy undulation is fantastic, can't listen to it often enough. WUNDERBAR und WUNDERSCHOEN! Thank you, whoever put that on. (Now I would like to her her sing the Horst Wessel Lied) Just a joke, just kidding!

[@charlottehuang1207]

Thanks

[@gonfalon]

Brooklyn girl!!

[@mscott3918]

@J. K. Now lives in Connecticut

[@bochum123123]

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[@drjojo5551]

don't ever want slavery? you want a democratic society DO YOU???? PULL THE HELL OUT OF THE EU!!!!! UNLESS you need to goose-step to the belgian tune!!!!!!

[@llatimer2]

America and Britannia ....the world is Ours!!!

[@drjojo5551]

dude....you forgot herr junker AND.....THE EU!!!!!!!!!

[@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Knappa22]

"This was the Charter, the Charter of the land; And guardian angels sang this strain" And amen to that! Our great island nation :)

[@drjojo5551]

k.....YOU ARE A GREAT NATION!!! so what the hell are you doing kissing GERMAN/FRENCH ASS??????????

Such a powerful voice.

[@Ronbo710]

For Brilliance and Culture Britain *RULES*

[@drjojo5551]

wrongo dude....try GERMAN/FRENCH LACKEY of the EU on for size!!!!!

[@neilhessenflow2243]

Great job everyone

[@teddythomson8921]

❤❤❤

[@anneliesesteden390]

I believe,they still sing it!🙃🇨🇦👏

[@giovannibrucher]

out of the proms of 1990,1991, 2000, and 2009 i think she sings this piece clearer than the others. merely a preference for sure.

[@mayou59500]

grandiose! tout un peuple uni dans la musique!

[@gonfalon]

I would sell my soul to witness a significant portion of America behave this way!

[@OurImperialEmpire]

The Empire ordained by God himself! Long live our blessed isle! The great British Isles set in the silver sea!

[@drjojo5551]

dude...now you're becoming a german/french LACKEY instead of a proud nation!!! renee should sing the euro anthem instead!

[@adoneytovar9532]

When Britain fi-i-irst, at heaven's command, Aro-o-o-ose from out the a-a-a-zure main, Arose, arose, arose from out the a-azure main, This was the charter, the charter of the land, And guardian a-a-angels sang this strain: Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves Britons never, never, never shall be slaves. Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves. Britons never, never, never shall be slaves. The nations, no-o-o-o-ot so blest as thee, Must i-i-i-i-in their turn, to ty-y--yrants fall, Must in their turn, to ty-y-rants fall, While thou…

[@badasshiker9637]

Thank you. I love this song, even as a Yank, but could never understand the words.

[@EMILIE364]

i love her voice. She's the best "rule britannia" singer

[@11calman]

Renee' Fleming, what a star, Still as good here in 2020, great to hear this, I see that the British BBC want to ban It ???

[@mscott3918]

Great lady. I had the pleasure of knowing her when I was in America. Very modest lady who said that she used to feel a fraud singi opera. Can't imagine why.

[@11calman]

@@mscott3918 A great voice mate

[@geraldinemattera4251]

Please No Never. Britain must remain Britain.

[@11calman]

@@geraldinemattera4251 mate, it will always remain British, But you have to look after her & guide her. It seems that people are doing and saying things over there, and you are all letting go.( But I'm most probably wrong, & this is a Time Cycle like the weather pattern or ice age)

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Reverence. Epic... Standing ovationaly！ All of them mustbe patriots

[@johnl5444]

Another musical prodigy from Rochester, New York.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I love that she was waving an American flag, acknowledging the fact that ENGLAND was, is, and always will be the mother country of the United States.

[@kanyuseemyfinger3343]

My old man served in WWII, and was stationed in England. He told me the American troops used to say "There'll always be an England, as long as there's a USA."

[@monicadasilva9288]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but an annual event like The Proms happens no where else, over a one week period & is always a rousing success.

[@drjojo5551]

whoooaaa!!! all that is about to change with the new european version! HERR JUNKER has great plans for a more EU friendly version of a phenominal british tradition!!! it's likely to be held in BRUSSELS!!!

[@mscott3918]

More than a week, generally about a month

[@TCDNG]

RENEE RULES

[@JacobSnell1998]

Ruling the waves and having the best navy was the saving grace of Britain in WWII.

[@Psalm144.1]

Well, a stronger Navy than Germany at least...but definitely not greater than Japan and the US...and by the way, sometimes Italy is considered to have had the 4th strongest Navy (until the Taranto Raid by the UK turned their tables). Anyways, this song is referring to the era of Lord Nelson.

[@Darkpara1]

Ichabod Taranto is really unknown considering it did far more damage to the Italians than Pearl Harbor did to the US, it crippled four battleships, essentially taking them out of the war at seas.

[@marksudlow5083]

I think you may be forgetting the role of the RAF..

[@theoraclerules5056]

@@marksudlow5083 : The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) actually, not the RAF, & their dozen or so antiquated but nevertheless effective & well-flown “Fairey Swordfish ‘Biplane,’ Torpedo-Bombers” that had then sunk & severely damaged the Italian fleet anchored in port at Taranto in November, 1940! Incidentally, it was a squadron of “Swordfish Torpedo Bombers” that had initially crippled the German Kriegsmarine’s Battleship, the Bismarck some six months later in mid-Atlantic & later sunk by HMS Rodney, HMS King George V & other RN ships in a series of dramatic naval actions during the first week or 10 days of May 1941!

[@RolfHener]

Zum Auftakt des Tages, Renée Fleming - Rule Britannia Viel Spass!

[@DundeeFC1893]

P.s I would love you to visit Scotland.

[@drjojo5551]

JESUS!!!!! get on a plane and DO IT!!!! hurry though before AOC and co.get rid of all air-travel!!

[@RamachandranS20]

at 3:54 - she's waving the American flag! :)

[@mkrbrtsn1]

+Ramachandran Srinivasan Thats cool because we share the same values. Unless you are donald strumph

[@RamachandranS20]

+mkrbrtsn1 cool. I thought she had mistakenly waved it. And, just for the records, actually, I like Donald Trump a bit myself :)

[@zx750f1]

+Ramachandran Srinivasan Because Renée Fleming is a american soprano.

[@mscott3918]

Why not? She is American. She sang this beautifully, good for her!

[@64MDW]

That's because she's an American.

[@pilotmoyafan]

This makes me miss Britain more than I should. I should have grown up there. Instead when I was eight my dad's company sent him to America. I may end up having to get my American citizenship, but the second I can, I will move back to my beloved homeland.

[@drjojo5551]

dude...get some help!!! you live in the US, yet not a citizen??? ICE should kick your sorry ass OUT!!!

[@allenjenkins7947]

A great performance by a great singer, but my favourite is the Sarah Connolly version. Much more in the spirit of the Last Night of the Proms. What a lot of non-Brits don't seem to get is that the LN is a fun night and very much about the Poms (I'm Australian of British birth) taking the piss out of themselves. Not to be taken too seriously.

[@fredyberrospivictorio1713]

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

[@ignacydobrzynski1097]

Few can match Renee. She is sublime. If there is a better version of Rule Britannia, I've not heard it.

[@MrSebboxxx]

I love it - sometimes wish I was british LOL

[@cvillarrealg2000]

I find it ironic that Renee Fleming (so American that she sang You'll never walk alone in Obama's inauguration to honor American soldiers abroad) since Arne's Rule Brittania, which was written as a response to the influence Handel (a German composer) and the German monarchs of the time were having in England. Renee herself is a celebrated Handel interpreter.

[@Boveyphil]

Best version of them all - and the Westwood dress is fantastic!

[@jmjennings59]

'american soprano!' ... God save the queen, and God bless the USA :D

[@drjojo5551]

not for long babe!!!! next year it's going to be the european president's turn WHO IS APPOINTED FOR LIFE!!!!!! the queen.....well out the back alley with the homeless!! GOD BLESS THE EU HORDE!!!!

[@anthonycox5705]

The greatest Jamboree in the world or at least on Earth, With the very best voice alive today

[@kraftpr]

WOW! Listen to that crowd sing! Would that crowds over here would belt out OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM like that! I absolutely love to sing but every time I'm in a crowd and it's time to sing -- say, the National Anthem, God Bless America or whatever and I start heartily singing people turn and look at me like I'm some kind of nut. Nobody even attempts to open their yaps yet they're ready to yell and scream when the game starts. Go figure.

[@gonfalon]

So sad, so true

[@11moleman]

kraftpr don't be fooled ... events like these such as concerts and picnics in buckingham palace are reserves for the rich and well to do .... meanwhile the society and culture of Britain crumbles for everyone else ...

[@davehshs651]

kraftpr Americans have become cynical because they're aware, at least partly, that the "American dream" has been crushed by rich and powerful corporations and individuals who own politicians and run the country for their own enrichment and the impoverishment of the vast majority.

[@scottmathews3777]

+Joel Rowe Royal Albert Hall is not "Buckingham Palace." Neither is Hyde Park.

[@spencerwilton8876]

+Joel Rowe actually anyone can go to Hyde park, and Buckingham Palace garden parties are to thank people from all walks of life for their services- nurses, charity workers etc.

[@MrMezmerize]

Just love how its escalates in the chorus haha

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

Spectacular as always and I expected nothing less. Renee sang "Amazing Grace" at the WTC site in October 2001 so the flag waving may have had something to do with her remembering the tragedy and paying respect for the lives lost.

[@AgnaldoSantosdeSouza-v7d]

❤Jesus te ama ❤

[@titorai9510]

I'm from Russia aah but this musik very cool ))

[@TreasonousBastard]

I happen to be an American but still, as patriotic songs go, I have to admit Rule Britannia is pretty excellent, up with The British Grenadiers (though we have our own version of that which is obviously better, because 'Murrica :)).

[@drjojo5551]

dude.....if you like RULE BRITANNIA, you'll absolutely LOVE the EU anthem sung by herr junker and herr verhofstadt!!!!! AND besides, brits already love the grusome-twosome's version!! IN GERMAN OF COURSE!!

[@georgeschmitt4977]

Found it in a playlist "Last night 2018" Renée Fleming posted in 2010. Do she have a blue box? :D

[@OperaLover84]

@choirfreak26 I noticed that too, but I think it's just what you do there. Look at everyone else with their other flags. I think one celebrates their own country when there. Right?

[@AngelCakeMiles]

Yep, we don't care where you are from or what flag you wave, as long as you join in and sing when its your turn. Oh and bob up and down to pomp and circumstance of course :-D

[@thenomadrhodes]

Christ the pipes on this woman. how on earth do classical singers project their voice like this?

[@mscott3918]

thenomadrhodes Years of training. It's really difficult and takes huge dedication. You have to lower your larynx, work your diaghram, remember words and prompts from others. Apart from that, easy!

[@marktilley7222]

That should be obvious ... she’s got great lungs too!

[@operalover1992]

It takes a lot of training, trust me it’s not easy. I know this because I am a classical singer and have taken some singing exams. Technique is the most important as well as getting the words across, the voice has to come from the diaphragm. Take Joan Sutherland for instance, her voice was absolutely beautiful but she was criticised quite heavily for her clarity of words which did improve because she took that criticism on board. Hope this gives you some information

[@jumoart4220]

❤️

[@thespaceelefant2441]

all i every think about now when i hear this is LIVERPOOL'S CLOSED

[@manonowen1398]

0:18. 😂😂

[@cajoel84]

She did "The End of All Things", "Twilight and Shadow" and "The Return of the King" on the "Original Soundtrack".

[@wayjl53]

It takes an American girl! God bless theBrits!

[@ernestoflatearth7712]

1 time i heard a version of this song exactly the same but then with a male voice, somebody knows this version ?

[@matejhones3562]

Czech musisians are the bests in the world. Maestro conductor Jiří Bělohlávek.

[@hansgruber788]

When we ruled the waves.

[@brunohorn7985]

Does help as motivation if the whole bloody audience is your choir.

[@DameMitHermelin]

Don't forget that "Rule Britannia" is a beautiful baroque anthem from about 1740, and in those great times all the shitty pop music we know today didn't exist.

[@mitchellyoung8561]

Uptempo number!

[@scottmathews3777]

I love Renee Fleming, one of my favorite artists in any genre for years, but I think the tempo in this performance is a bit too fast. I prefer the tempo in the wonderful Sarah Connolly version.

[@brunopinkhof630]

Flemish flags in the crowd, a Fleming who sings this piece of music. Has it something to do with the coalition we had in the time of Napoleon? Scotland does not want to be part of it? A musical Fleming.

[@cajoel84]

She sang "Twilight and Shadow" for Return of the King.