123jsbach (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

one of the most utterly depressing scenes ever. mind blowingly brilliant orchestration. vickers is fantastic.

RingingHeldentenor (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Back in the 80's, I saw Jon Vickers perform Peter Grimes at the Metropolitan Opera house ... I treated myself to great tickets 4th row centre ... What a phenomenal experience! During this scene, he seemed to be illuminated from within and my vision blurred around the edges until Vickers appeared to be as huge as a house!! Titanic singing from one possessed by the soul of madness, loneliness, and despair .... .... Absolutely rivetingly unforgettable (!)

hippolovesclarinet (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It's act 3 scene 2

DonPaolissimo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Riveting, hypnotic, stunning - when I saw JV sing this role on stage, I could not move for a few seconds after it was finished! This is definitely operatic Hall of Fame material!!!!

bb8319 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I was one of those privileged to see Mr. Vickers perform this with Houston Grand Opera in (I think) 1977. He so embodied the character that the audience seemed to forget it was an opera at all. Do you hear how quiet the hall is during this performance? The cry at the end of this soliloquy is enough to tear your heart out...

Sambosingo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Wow! THe Recital from Pasadena CA. is also amazing when he is I think 68 yrs old. An amazing man/voice. I hope I have the longevity as of this man. Sam

coryisawake (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Heather Harper is a genius.

olmaleo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Pears 1 Vickers 2 Sorry, game over. Here Canada beats UK in World Britten Championship.

MartinRyleOShea (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Cuts at the best part ahhhh!