Thomas Allen - In Touch With Life (1987) - Part 5/5

[@Snowss]

I´ll never forget one evening in Covent Garden, 15 years ago...when I was leaving in London...it was raining, and in the middle of the mist Sir Thomas appeared out of the blue, with a deep blue coat...he was sooooooooooo handsome I nearly died...

[@cosifantutte90]

You're very welcome. And yes, his rendition of 'O Waly, Waly' was tremendously touching. A great man indeed. The opera world is very fortunate to have such a gifted artist to represent the best of his profession.

[@elainebmack]

At 3:17 when Thomas Allen is coming out of the tube he looks and acts like any ordinary guy. You would never know that he was a world famous opera singer. I really like his unassuming character, as well as his fabulous voice and presence.

[@AllAboutSharp]

Thank you so much for uploading this. The song in the end just brings tears to my eyes! What a great artist and what a great soul.

[@mehitabel1290]

Thankyou SO much for sharing this!

[@elainebmack]

Love your response! Sir Thomas is quite a forceful man and artist.

[@cosifantutte90]

Aw, that's sweet. But it's amazing that you could see him (already no mean feat) when you were only 13. As for the documentary, I have my friend to thank for sharing this wonderful gem with me since like you, it has definitely confirmed my admiration for his life and work. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cosifantutte90]

Sir Tom's modesty is one of the many things, I think, which really makes one admire him. Being the world famous opera singer that he is, he has every right to be proud of his achievements but he doesn't do that. I think it has a lot to do with where he comes from as well as his upbringing.

[@qwertyoop]

that is the most beautiful moment at the end when he is singing to the sea.. telling its story.. :')

[@elainebmack]

You succeed admirably!

[@colinbell-NI]

Thank you. Do you know anything about his breathing technique please? I once seen a clip he did with Antonio Pappano, and he seemed to tell him to simply breath in then relax. I wonder does he draw his abdomen in on the inhale, then release it when phonating?

[@elainebmack]

He also has KILLER LEGS!!!

[@cosifantutte90]

In that case, the Met office in the UK should create a special warning especially for him ;-)

[@a96agli]

I continue to be at awe of that wig. Holy Batman is bad.

[@cosifantutte90]

I'm not entirely sure whether they were contact lenses, it might be just the lights being reflected in his eyes. But they look suspiciously lighter/brighter than usual in Part 4 at around the 06:58 mark.

[@retgrimes]

Alastair Miles!

[@elainebmack]

Hmm. You seem to possess such unusual "information" about Sir Thomas.

[@cosifantutte90]

Sir Tom's Onegin is always fantastic but the wig, makeup, and not to mention those ridiculous contact lenses (he's got a lovely pair of brown eyes, why bother with blue-ish lenses?) make this production difficult to watch. I'd much prefer it if they allowed him to sing it sans all of those things and just looking like himself.

[@interpreterr]

You probably should have fainted at his feet...:)