PBS Specials Season 3 Episode 23

PBS Specials Season 3 Episode 23 Alfie Boe - Storyteller at the Royal Albert Hall

  • August 3, 2013

Alfie Boe - Storyteller at the Royal Albert Hall is a captivating episode of the PBS Specials series season 3, episode 23. This episode features the multi-talented and versatile Alfie Boe, who is a renowned English tenor, actor, and singer, as he takes his audience on a musical journey in a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall.

Viewers are treated to an intimate and lively performance by Alfie Boe, who sings a collection of classic songs from his repertoire, accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. Throughout the show, Alfie shares insights into the background and inspiration behind the songs, delivering a fantastic blend of music and storytelling. The performance showcases Boe's accolades for his incredible voice range and perfect pitch, as he effortlessly delivers the songs that have enthralled audiences globally throughout his career.

Additionally, the special highlights the magic that is delivered through the legendary Royal Albert Hall venue with its renowned acoustics and opulent architecture. The stage is set, and Alfie Boe delivers enthralling performances throughout, as he sings each of his selected songs with an artist's touch, connecting with the audience and portraying the songs' emotion and energy.

The concert features Alfie Boe's take on songs from popular classics, spanning a range of genres, including musical theater, classical operas, and other crossover music. He breathes new life into still-engaging songs such as "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables, "West Side Story" from "The Jets" and even his take on rock classics like "Wagon Wheel" featuring the Sub 89 & Reading Graduates Choir. Each song in his performance highlights his artistic range as a performer, enabling the viewers to appreciate the uniqueness that his voice and storytelling bring to life.

The PBS Specials team delivers a visually impressive concert, utilizing multiple cameras, slow-motion, close-ups, and panoramic views to immerse the viewer into the experience of the Royal Albert Hall concert. The team captures the energy of the crowd, Alfie's performance mannerisms, and the concert's epic nature, giving the show an incredible depth and making it feel like a seat in the auditorium.

Alfie Boe - Storyteller at the Royal Albert Hall is an episode that highlights the power of music and performance as mediums to bring people together. The episode transcends boundaries, showing how music has the power to defy and overcome language and cultural differences. Alfie Boe delivers a dynamic performance that captivates and moves the audience with his tale of bridging the gap between genres.

Overall the episode is a triumph of performance, audience engagement, and storytelling that will appeal to fans of music and watching live performances. From operatic ballads to rock classics, Alfie Boe showcases his versatility and vocal prowess in this episode. This brilliant episode will captivate the senses and leave the viewers feeling like they are part of the magical moment at the Royal Albert Hall. If you are a fan of music, this is an episode that is not worth missing out on.

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Description
  • First Aired
    August 3, 2013
  • Language
    English