Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter

[@frederickkleinbeck7237]

I have been listening to Cole Potter's music for thirty years. This is the best rendition of Begin The Beguine I've yet to hear.

[@frederickkleinbeck7237]

Porter's

[@jeankroeber4841]

This is one of my most favorite pieces of music. I could listen to it over and over again. Beautifully sung.

[@寒河江孝允]

Ⅸゐ、!i888い８いいいい８

[@Newfoundmike]

I listen every version I can

[@dannysgluck]

It was meher baba’s favorite song. He had it played immediately upon his dropping of the body. He said it was the greatest song of man’s love for god.

[@pascaleschenck9696]

this brings you back to another era. wonderful song

[@tidalcreeku2b]

A worthy entry into the pantheon of great performances of this Cole Porter classic.

[@ltrin1969]

Desde o início doa anos 50 ouço essa canção. Ela é eterna porque é bela e agradabilíssima aos ouvidos. Viva a tecnologia que me permite ouvir música de verdade e não as porcarias que a TV nos impõe hoje em dia.

[@pedroevandrolopes3195]

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[@royvanzadel2987]

Remember one memory of enjoying a perceiving Lisa Ferschtman in the small chaimber of the concertgebouw thank you❤❤

[@shalinis288]

Evergreen Begin The Beguine. Cole Is Truly Immortal. RIP Cole Porter. SS.

[@yvonnesalazar474]

Great singer. Love It

[@maxcohen13]

Hampson is one of the greatest baritones alive today. His unobtrusive approach to the musical statements he sings makes it easy to appreciate and respect his musicianship.

[@royanderson9536]

Wonderful version of Cole Porters song

[@kareyannefoster]

Such a gorgeous song. Beautifully sung and beautifully played.

[@johnpopowski9838]

This is how this song was meant to be sung. Beautifully and powerfully. Call Porter the best

[@BerthaRuiz-i3u]

What musical gem. How wonderfully worded lyrics, it’s mesmerizing.

[@NightCruella]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@stuartkarp5077]

Brava,it was delightful......the voice is 10 stars plus....

[@MrSwifts31]

I think that Thomas Hampson is one of the few full blown operatic voices that CAN do justice to Cole Porter's songs!

[@HenriettaBerkley]

Absolutely wonderful! I didn’t think anyone could surpass Mario Lanza singing this beautiful Cole Porter song!

[@kimphuong3556]

What an amazing singer full of richness and passion just love it bravo hearing this beautiful song makes my heart soar to the sky. Begin the Beguine is one of my favourite songs of all time full of romance.

[@anitadouglas6393]

Absolute perfection. Does Cole Porter proud. It is wonderful to hear thus song sung by an operatic voice.

[@MrChicago1947]

My personal opinion is that Begin the Beguine, both from the standpoint of melody and lyrics, is the greatest song ever written. This rendition is masterful.

[@mariaalexandramendezvalenc7344]

Impresionante voz . Mis aplausos y admiración para este extraordinario intérprete. Magnífica versión para una de las canciones más bellas de todos los tiempos, compuesta por el gran Cole Porter. Sin duda, es una clásica entre clásicas 👏👏 La orquesta también magnífica

[@marilynchallis5787]

Brings to mind the “love of one’s life”.

[@engridgarcia10]

I remember my grandfather this is his favorite song Im trying to memorise it

[@engridgarcia10]

For him

[@MsArethusa]

Beautiful. Magical performance from Thomas Hampson ✨❤️✨,

[@hangout2007]

This dude rocks Cole Porter, with more than lyrical wit / sassy crooning. He finds something in singing this, that is deep and emotional. Passion that Porter could only hope for this sultry Spanish rumba based Beguine. Thanks for the post, love it!

[@anitadouglas6393]

Perfect in all ways. An opera singer is needed for this magnificent song.

[@mongkolchayasirisobhon1475]

Great singer. Thank you for singing my favourite's Cole Porter song beautifully

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

a masterful singer.99.99.99.99 from Canada!

[@susansecorfranco2651]

Exquisite...Opulent...Magnificent! Thank you so very much for an absolutely beautiful rendition of this wonderful Cole Porter song!

[@kathification1]

Begin the Beguine is my favorite song, by my favorite composer, Cole Porter. I have heard many, many versions of this song, and this particular version is the second best I've ever heard. It is a difficult and very long song to sing, and this singer is very good. BTW - the very best version of Begin the Beguine is in the movie "Night and Day" starring Cary Grant. It is sung in that movie by the fabulous Carlos Rameriz, who is Columbian. If you are a fan of Begin the Beguine see that movie !!

[@ljd8520]

Suddenly we realise why we are alive xxxx

[@tinacunningham3360]

Thank you for this beautiful words with the music.

[@phillynole9555]

Thomas Hampton - From Mahler to porter. Gifted.

[@rejeanlefebvre253]

L'interprétation qu'il en fait accompagné de l' Orchestre Symphonique de Londres, est magistrale, faut l'entendre, ça vaut la peine. Avec Russell Warner.

[@BRIGANTIUM2]

The best melodies ever composed by this great artist Cole Porter

[@MyBailey777]

What could be prettier - Wonderful song by Cole, fantastic musicians, a first class voice and a most appreciative audience - Pure heaven,

[@Sparklesuz]

wow~! Love the vocals! just very fun.

[@pazlyon4112]

Muy buena versión , cabe mencionar que nuestro gran Jorge Negrete la cantó en español, excelente interpretación como esa voz tan limpia, nítida, educada y poderosamente bella, sin igual.

[@rogerlivesse7843]

Hoe spijtig dat ik er niet bij kon zijn op die muzikale Augustusavond

[@thelistener13]

Wow. This is the best "Begin" I've ever heard. Brings new meaning to the song for me. breathtaking.

[@catalinasgrace]

I want to make a big apology , I know operatic singing because my wife sang "Marriage of Figero", at her age of 30 with a new baby, she sang Susanana , 464 pages memorized, watching all as i know, Hampson an unbealivable baratone, and the song is a Cole Porter perfection. Gives me a .........at 75 just goose bumps....hehehe love this

[@yourforte]

Enjoyed this immensely

[@gemmamontoya9733]

Preciosa melodía y voz !❤

[@tan73h]

Great voice, very unique, very interesting arrangement. I like it.

[@dr.socrates1426]

Sehr schöne Version dieses Liedes von Thomas Hampson. Bravo

[@Persistences]

Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter When they begin the beguine It brings back the sound of music so tender It brings back a night of tropical splendor It brings back a memory ever green I'm with you once more under the stars And down by the shore an orchestra's playing And even the palms seem to be swaying When they begin the beguine To live it again is past all endeavor Except when that tune clutches my heart And there we are, swearing to love forever And promising never, never to part What moments divine, what rapture serene Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted I know but too well what they mean So don't let them begin the beguine Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember When they begin the beguine O yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play Till the stars that were there before return above you Till you whisper to me once more: "Darling, I love you!" And we suddenly know what heaven we're in When they begin the beguine

[@giasoricci3751]

Bravo!

[@srilakshmi9760]

thank u so much 💓

[@MyBailey777]

just sublime!

[@pedrodelacerdafarinha8571]

Maravilhosa interpretação,das melhores que escutei até hoje 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rejeanlefebvre253]

Quel bonheur d'entendre cette belle voix.

[@juanmanuelparadacontreras9565]

Genial interpretación.

[@joaosocorrodemelo830]

Amazing Porter!

[@estelaescobar1986]

¡ Que hermoso tema y que bien interpretado, me encanta !!!.

[@farkasagnes1974]

Mindig meghallgatom amikor kedvem van !

[@corintomartins467]

Excelente😊🙏

[@kevinbetsy-w9424]

Thomas Hampton.. sublime

[@jaimelarroyo5368]

There are many versions but this one are the best one to me

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

bEGIN THE BEGUINE.Melodia inolvidable.

[@MyBailey777]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@tinacunningham3360]

So beautiful words Thank you

[@farkasagnes1974]

I hop it will make me forget my trouble !

[@Cetina100]

Maravillosa hermosa canción de cole porter, never, nunca me canso de oírla, no importa que cantante o orquesta la intérprete. Volver a empezar ,Begin the Beguine .

[@alvarito45]

Best version ever!!

[@alejandraduran1716]

Muy bien canta exelente es un baritono lo maximo es una cancion dificil y mas ingles me gusto mucho

[@jacintorodriguez7756]

la melodia es estupenda, y como dices es una voz ecelente la del baritono, pero de todos los comentarios solo uno dice quien canta. te dire es Mario Lanza. saludos y enhorabuena.

[@jacobsimon]

Thomas Hampson sings Begin the Beguine so you can hear and savor the brilliant bittersweet lyrics -- "what moment divine, what rapture serene ... till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted ... and now when I hear people curse the time that was wasted ... I know but too well what they mean"

[@edgardolopez1862]

My parents had great music!

[@gmarcobarbieri423]

Singing this piece like a lyric opera is simply crazy.

[@cb108]

A much better audio recording of this performance is on Spotify. Brilliant!

[@DmichielO]

I love Cole Porter stuff, especially Begin The Beguine. Thomas Hampson does a beautiful job on this piece. I am in complete agreemen with dogman regarding Porter's preference of singing style to his music. I think I'll listen again. a fun ending too.....no one was expecting that, I don't think.

[@jaimelarroyo5368]

The violin woman so beaury abd excelent plater l love her.

[@irmabarraza1347]

Qué hermosa 💖 😍 INTERPRETACIÓN.

[@edmundpet]

Thomas--- keep it up ! WUNDERBAR!!!

[@Persistences]

Ever lasting love for you. - Persevere Till you whisper to me, "Darlin', I love you."

[@jaimelarroyo5368]

Great presentia grat voice great misic fantastic tiger to tigers

[@Newfoundmike]

I love the fact that Cole was a Terrible Singer but the master of what other singer's were capable of

[@eugenioguidi5387]

Sempre più piacevole ascoltarla.Fantastico.

[@MyBailey777]

Bravo Thomas!

[@casablanca0910]

Wonderful!Thanks for sharing.

[@aristopus]

Not to be one up but just for the historical value, Ravel's Bolero almost started a riot at the premiere in Paris. This was music without meter, never heard before. I'll try to think of a few others for fun.

[@willemdethouars1816]

Awesome awesome!

[@iolepranzo]

Bellissima la canzone mi ricorda 2 cose uno: la musica di ciranda de pedra 1981 e quando la monroe da quanto scritto fece le sue prime foto ci mise qst musica.IO amo questa canzone

[@lilidanial4186]

Beautiful song beautiful sound (Lili Danial - Tegal)

[@leslieadkins5774]

Masterful...

[@josevegacarrillo2258]

Buen showman. Me parece excelente la versión de Carlos Julio Ramirez.

[@pazlyon4112]

Así es, Jorge Negrete la cantó excelente, super hermosa sin duda

[@fashionablesixties]

Love, love Thomas Hampson's voice, whether when he sings in an opera or this particular Cole Porter's tune.

[@shadowpoet4398]

The Netherlands has good taste in music

[@RonaldLong-i1d]

This Is Good Music😀

[@samirabueres7834]

Esta interpretação de Begin the Beguine, com Cole Porter, para mim, é definitiva, inesquecível e insuperável.

[@murdochmclennan3510]

This interpretation of Begin the Beguine, with Cole Porter, to me is definitive, unforgettable and insurmountable. FROM GOOGLE TRANSLATE

[@jaimelarroyo7743]

Asi se besa a una mujer bella, la violinista ole

[@mozart2306]

Begin the Beguine (Cole Porter)-Thomas Hampson

[@streathamsoprano8025]

Love, love, love this man to death!

[@everhard1000]

he's a composer #1 !!!

[@AdrianaGutierrez-dt2wb]

QUE BELLEZA!!!

[@margaritabayona3369]

Preciosa melodía.❤

[@Melody_Mike.4460]

This is cool to see especially when I first this song from Artie shaw

[@stephank2]

You are right. Jazz songs do not belong in the "Song Cycle" baritone repertoire, but there is no law to prevent the cross-over attempt. I love the version by Ella Fitzgerald, available on her multi-CD collection called "The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books."

[@khalidalaudin616]

Very nice ...

[@otterhouse]

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[@aristopus]

63, so true. I good example would be Bizet whose Carmen bombed at the premiere. He interduced the great opera to a family audience and the critics lampooned and ridiculed it. He died two months later of a broken heart.

[@joannekoehn296]

Hampson is a favorite, fabulous singer of mine but in this Julio Iglesias sounds more beautiful and his spirit is also!

[@antonioszymul2980]

E xtraordinario Antonio .de Argentina 😊