Thomas Hampson - Rule Britannia - Last Night of the Proms
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2009
- Last Night of the Proms (1998 if I remember correctly)
Thomas Hampson, baritone
Andrew Davis, conductor
broadcast by a German TV channel (with a bit of German commentary at the end)
Anyone else here because the BBC have threatened to remove this from the Proms?
Here's what the commentator's saying:
"You, ladies and gentlemen, have become witnesses of a nearly unbelievable premiere: the most british of all british songs, the Rule Britannia, was sung by an american this year, the baritone Thomas Hampson - which you just sampled before; but at least, a dependant of a renegade british colony, the US. And the sky didn't collapse."
To our cousins from a yank. God bless the motherland Great Britian. All from the past is long forgiven. Don't let the forces of darkness destroy your great heritage. A heritige that bequeathed modern America. Many parts of the world would be better off today if Britian was still invincible and ruled the waves!
This and Bryn Terfel are the best versions
BRAVO!!! Perhaps the best rendition of Rule Britannia I've heard. And sung by an American no less.
Hampson's enunciation is arguably the best of this anthem on CZcams. Even some of the British, Welsh, and Irish artists can't match his pronunciation and agility.
That awkward moment when an american sings rule britannia better than the british...
When Britain was not for the woke!!
Bloody Hell, an American singing this, Absolutely Brilliant
I watch this all the time it's the best version of Rule Britannia it's amazing the best of Britain and the British Empire.
God, I've never felt this proud to be British. I'm shedding tears over here.
Omg. This is just The Best! Hampson’s voice is just so powerfull..
Thomas Hampson FABULOUS !!!! Every word audible BRAVO
The very, very best version that I can recall - he has a power in the voice that few can achieve. Bravo!!!
A magnificent rendition! Bravo! Rule Britannia forever!
Thomas Hampson should return to sing this to spark a certain tingle in new generations and for all of the world to have it available in modern HD!
Never was this sung with more power or passion - what a stirring performance. The Best. Thomas - what a man!
It never fails to send a frisson of pride up my spine.
Amazing, wonderful... How wonderful and proud, and brave is the English people. Always extraordinary in History, fighting with courage, and keeping sense of humor !
Still brings chills to my spine. Great song, great audience, great voice.