Let's take this moment to appreciate the greatest Javerts in history: Phillip Quast, Phillip Quast, Phillip Quast, Norm Lewis, and last but not the least Phillip Quast

@douglasverbsky161

Ай бұрын

terrence mann??

@marynoonan6111

Ай бұрын

He was so good in this part: so good, both vocally and theatrically.

You know how good a villain song is when you watch it out of context, you would think he was the hero

@zelosjr

3 жыл бұрын

Heroes in modern pieces very rarely speak of righteousness.

@knightscypher8604

2 жыл бұрын

It isn't really a villain song. Antagonist song, you betcha. But Javert isn't a villain, just a man flawed by his own beliefs that if someone commits a crime they can never be good.

@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.

2 жыл бұрын

Javert's just a policeman who's somewhat zealous and overcommitted to the philosophies underpinning his job. He's not a "bad guy". If anyone's the "bad guy" in Les Mis, it's Valjean. He's a convicted thief - sure, he "only" stole some bread, but stealing is stealing - then he tried to steal from the bishop, then he went on the lam rather than facing his punishment, concocted a false identity and lived a sham life, and then when the law finally caught up with him he went on the lam _again_ except this time he dragged his innocent adopted daughter into it.

@joephilips7265

2 жыл бұрын

@@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. Plus, in the book, he was an actual criminal, and kind of an asshole. To the point where the reason Les Misérables is so powerful it's exactly because "if this awful excuse for a human being can be redeemed, can't almost anyone"?

@davidholmgren8156

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously the Thenardiers and the French government as a whole are the villains of Les Miserables

When people ask what was wrong with Russell Crowe in the movie version, I show them this

@Jasoux

20 күн бұрын

So what Russell wasn't supposed to re-invent singing He was as genuine as anyone in the film production Good on him And he brought cinematic heft to the whole thing Good on him love it. I love the other recordings too

Perfect execution. No other Javert I’ve heard comes close. The enunciation. The pitch. The tone. The pacing. The way he tells a story and doesn’t just sing the words. Perfect.

@marializaregalado6747

2 жыл бұрын

Even the other actors and members of the orchestra are clapping!!!

@stephenchadwick8060

2 жыл бұрын

Roger Allam will always be my favourite

@mikeor-

2 жыл бұрын

@@Simon-sf7ng Russell Crowe was not bad, but his voice never came close to the power of Philip Quast. The tenth anniversary cast is the superior to the one in 2012 in every way.

@kathyandjimpullaro522

2 жыл бұрын

The Best Javert, sung with power, passion , that last note.Amazing!!! No one compares. He feels the words, doesnt just sing them.

@andrewmcdonald6780

2 жыл бұрын

And The menace, Doug

This is me when a mosquito is in my bedroom.

@Howlingburd19

6 жыл бұрын

f38stingray Lol, it works perfectly: “Lord, let me find him, that I may see him.” Your comment made my day xD

@emilyl7571

5 жыл бұрын

"there.... out in the darkness... a fugitive running." _"i will get you, insect."_

@Error-4O4

5 жыл бұрын

That’s it u win

@maskinen8771

5 жыл бұрын

«He knows his way in the dark, mine is the way of the lord» haha

@deborah8137

5 жыл бұрын

Omg 😂😂😂👍

How long can you sustain the final note, Mr Quast? Philip: Yes

@nelson348348

3 жыл бұрын

Haha😆😅😄🤣😃

@maxaustin3377

3 жыл бұрын

13 secs

@smjenkin9255

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 yes. Quite.

@eiantsou6109

3 жыл бұрын

when he says "This i swear by..." he takes a breath right before by, it is a way of being smart with your breaths. "This I swear by... *breath* the starrrrs". Makes it a lot easier.

@szabolcsmolnar4455

3 жыл бұрын

@@eiantsou6109 Easi"er", yes, but still not easy. It's a very long sustain, and it takes a lot of practice to still have power at the end and not finish with a quiet whimper.

I'm a grown man and I've watched this stellar performance many times. I'm still wiping tears from my face. This is the standard for all music entertainment.

It's not just how he sings it. It's how he stands and how he holds his baton. How he looks up and removes his hat as he adresses the stars in such a submissive and respectful way. It's how he delivers the entire song with such conviction. It's why I keep coming back to this performance again and again. No one could top this performance. Quast didn't just set the bar, he airlifted it into space with that baton. And to top it off, he was having a serious case of the stage fright from what I heard, and he still pulled it off.

Quast was born to play this role. Actually unbelievable how good he is

@MintyDonuts

6 жыл бұрын

D R ikr!

@w9gb

4 жыл бұрын

He defined the role ... just like Robert Preston did in “The Music Man”. This 10th anniversary performance is excellent, and fortunate to be captured. Years later, he talks about the role. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2p6l7Ogc7u6ZMY.html

@jmcee6122

4 жыл бұрын

I have heard this song done so many times, but NO ONE captures the spirit and lyrics of this song the way this guy does. Shockingly beautiful. Actually made me cry just now. Outrageously great singer.... and those eyes...!!

@amandae8437

4 жыл бұрын

Philip is Javert straight outta the book!. Victor Hugo would agree

@MrsEJV

4 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on Norm Lewis, 25th anniversary Javert?

Man can you imagine being him after hitting that last note and thousands cheer for you like that? That's gotta be an incredible feeling.

@saxboss1

3 жыл бұрын

And not even smirking.

@tcwlau3721

3 жыл бұрын

Feeling like he's being up with the stars

@thRegimentofFootThethRifles

3 жыл бұрын

Used to feel incredible, then you get overshadowed by the hamilton kids down the block. Your thousands is matched by their millions, around the world.

@KiyanKai

3 жыл бұрын

@@thRegimentofFootThethRifles I love Hamilton, but this they can never be topped. Hamilton grows in you if you hear it multiple times but with this I never grew tired of listening to.

@HimanshuSingh-sf3lc

3 жыл бұрын

@@thRegimentofFootThethRifles don't need to put others down to praise something. Atleast not among fans of something as niche as musicals.

I was lucky enough to be working backstage when Philip was in Les Mis London. I was able to slip out and stand at the back of the stalls for this performance. I did it as often as possible. I was just a humble dresser but I realised I was in the presence of greatness. Goose bumps every single time. Plus, he was stunningly handsome and in his prime 😍

The man gave a performance so good even Valjean was clapping.

@willmad3121

6 ай бұрын

And Alun Armstrong’s “Master of the House” brought Fantine back to life and had her slapping her knees!

@dartanion0075

4 ай бұрын

Haaa

@ljb6081

25 күн бұрын

Lol

This is probably the best performance of this song I've ever heard

@cuzIambatman

9 жыл бұрын

Probably ?? You know it is

@venomwhisper3783

9 жыл бұрын

Bradley Elsken but Russel Crowe tho

@SushiCatto

9 жыл бұрын

VenomWhisper Crowe is a folk singer. He can sing, but his style is not really suited to broadway. He was too flat, imo. In performance, not tuning, he was spot on pitch-wise.

@venomwhisper3783

9 жыл бұрын

Barney Harris I was Kidding. I know this is the best lmao

@SushiCatto

9 жыл бұрын

VenomWhisper Fairy nuff. I can never be sure, after all, Russell Crowe is pretty awesome.

Philip physically looks and sounds like how i imagine Javert to be

@billny33

3 жыл бұрын

Quast's Javert has the authoritarian uniformed vibe of M. Bison, the 1800s styled top hat menace of Mr. Hyde and the monstrous physically imposing stage presence of The Undertaker. Except none of those guys have pipes like these. Certified badass.

@anneastley7600

3 жыл бұрын

WOW !!

@cerridianempire1653

3 жыл бұрын

Russel Crowe has a more look and feel to Javert While Phillip Quast has that awesome voice

@cymmo3317

3 жыл бұрын

@@cerridianempire1653 I agree

The final evolution of Les Mis fandom: if Stars hasn’t become your favorite song, you still know deep down, it’s the best song.

@benszekely4336

Жыл бұрын

rebuttal: javert's suicide, empty chairs maybe sometimes.

@MadeAlive778

Жыл бұрын

My bestest!

@littlekuribohimposte

Жыл бұрын

Best solo. One Day More is still a showstopper

@msblit4266

Жыл бұрын

Agree! 1. Stars 2. Empty Chairs

@19olii98

Жыл бұрын

read this a month ago and didn't think much of the song, now i am in the same position as you :s

Philip Quast set the standard for decades to come

My wife saw this amazing performance in person -- and I mean this EXACT performance -- and I am still SO jealous!!

@vc23

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Clemens I’m jealous too

@yogogoyogirlyogogoyo

4 жыл бұрын

How much were the tickets?! I’m building a time machine!

@vvvvvv2086

4 жыл бұрын

So am I

@billny33

3 жыл бұрын

Question, does your wife know why they didn't have this dream cast also perform an actual play and have it pro shot the way they did this? I know they wanted to get maximum recorded audio for the album here which is why it wasn't the full bells and whistles production. But could you imagine if the next night they had THIS CAST do the actual play and pro shot it like this? Before everyone went their separate ways. That would be fire! I love watching the 10th anniversary concert but it's often not 'busy' enough to get a newbie into and I do kinda wish that existed.

@rowancampbell1289

3 жыл бұрын

Because they are Broadway, and they got real actors? No diss to them tho, cuz they they obviously are better

Crowe is an actor not a trained vocalist. He did what he was supposed to do for the movie, they all did. It is almost ridiculous how people can compare this to the ACTOR in the movie.

@MusicByFin

10 жыл бұрын

100% agree and I was actually seriously impressed by Crowe considering I never thought he had it in him, but Philip is my favourite Javert

@TheDiabethick

10 жыл бұрын

Mine to, he has this strong, hard, almost brutal voice that Javert is supposed to have, but he stilll has a warm light tone that balance it out, and that last note. DAMN! Its beautiful.

@ntmetroid

10 жыл бұрын

Crowe still did a pretty good job as Javert. I liked his voice...it fit the part....

@TheDiabethick

10 жыл бұрын

I liked it to, I was surprised how much negative criticism he got, I liked it. I´m just saying that people shouldn´t compare the performance of a trained vocalist and an actor. It´s not a fair comparison.

@imurfangirl8842

10 жыл бұрын

TheRSCFan 100% agree it's not fair that people use "well Quast is not a actor and can only sing therefore Crowe is better" excuse to defend Crowe. Quast is both a singer and television actor in fact a lot of people with a theatre background go on to starring or guest in critical acclaimed shows and movies like Norm Lewis, NPH, Jonathan Groff, Hugh Jackman, Idina Menzel, bridging the gap between film and stage is difficult not impossible.

Nobody gives the orchestra enough credit. It’s so powerful and beautiful! And it’s still beautiful in 2024 :)

@erniesings6855

9 ай бұрын

Shut up we're talking about Phil

@Howlingburd19

9 ай бұрын

@@erniesings6855 you can’t acknowledge and praise both? Lmao

@erniesings6855

9 ай бұрын

@@Howlingburd19 never

@brilliantgenius1

6 ай бұрын

Hadn't really thought about it, but yeah it's immaculate through the whole 10th anniversary recording

@bobbyboiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii1222

4 ай бұрын

But you did ❤❤❤❤❤

I love that the actors stay in character during the applause. It’s all well and good with Lea and Michael looking sad after their solos, but then we have Philip looking arrogantly at the cheering crowd in true Javert fashion, and it makes me giggle.

@simaal6293

3 жыл бұрын

I read that lea michele, and let me tell you i have never been so confused

@veganvanguard8273

2 жыл бұрын

True. Fucking giga chad Javert.

@kylekillgannon

Жыл бұрын

I always thought it was a look of shyness. Like he was caught up in a rare moment to himself and had to regain composure.

@mradan2093

Жыл бұрын

I figured he was searching the audience for Valjean. He'd be the one not clapping.

@casualpickles5165

Жыл бұрын

​@M Radan lol this made me laugh

I would love to see Philip Quast perform "Hellfire" from the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

@hopestarr1008

8 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Yes!

@jeffreyosgood

8 жыл бұрын

+Olli Lappalainen YES!

@treyowen9213

8 жыл бұрын

Oh my god yes!! 😃

@Nizze94

8 жыл бұрын

+Olli Lappalainen Oh my god, best fucking idea ever!

@dsturq

8 жыл бұрын

Check out Anthony Warlow singing this.

Sometimes a song doesn’t have to be sad to make you cry. It can be performed so well that it’s overwhelming. Quast is the man.

@phoebe_2007

Жыл бұрын

LITERALLY I feel emotional when I hear this, he just sings it so perfectly

@ChickenRikmah

7 ай бұрын

I will die for him 🙏

@AussieMeditation

7 ай бұрын

Every. Single. Time. Chokes me up

@kellharris2491

6 ай бұрын

There is such a sincerity to his voice. You can feel his belief in what he is doing.

@ChickenRikmah

6 ай бұрын

I have only listened to Stars and Javert's Suicide for 2 weeks now

I’m just blown away by how good he is wearing that many layers. He has on a shirt, then a cotton coat, then an over coat on top of that, Cotton trousers, heavy leather boats, side burns, long hair, and a top hat. How’d this man not pass out?

@beek.4860

3 жыл бұрын

the same magic that lets him sing like this

@jacobpegher1744

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh it’s probably helping keep his vocal chords warmer

@waivedwench

3 жыл бұрын

Probably skipped the underwear!

@hierony5471

3 жыл бұрын

He also got airco underneath so he's fine.

@walterwhite-my6nu

3 жыл бұрын

Long hair before it was even cool..

No one sings this more gloriously🌟✨than Philip Quast.

Philip Quast is and always will be Javert. The role is his. No one even comes close, no one. His voice, his manner, his emoting, his body language, his look, it's just so effortless. He just fucking owns it, every time. Such a ridiculously talented performer

He held that final note for 13 seconds. Good lord that's impressive.

Young me: On My Own is the best song! Older, wiser me: Nope. It’s Stars.

@murder7415

4 жыл бұрын

My as a kid : I like master of the house, wonder what the words means... Me as a teen : on my own... Pretending she's beside me... Me now : wow, javert is actually an antihero...

@louchieamartinez6878

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the sameeeee

@lisaslife4807

4 жыл бұрын

Katie Alyce for me it’s one day more because of the memories it holds for me

@EvanED

4 жыл бұрын

@@murder7415 You're kind of backwards in your terminology and how you apply the "anti"; I actually don't think Javert fits the "antihero" label. First, IME that almost always refers to the *protagonist* of a story, while Javert is clearly the primary antagonist of Les Mis. Second, an "antihero" is someone who you are kind of rooting for even though they're really not a good person -- wikipedia says they "lacks conventional heroic qualities and attributes such as idealism, courage and morality". But because the story is probably told from their view kind of, they are played as the protagonist; "everyone is the hero of their own story." For example, TV Tropes gives Walter White as an example of an antihero. I'm not sure the following is a 100% fit either, but Javert is actually much closer to an *antivillain*, "a character with heroic goals, personality traits, and/or virtues who is ultimately the villain. Their desired ends are mostly good, but their means of getting there range from evil to undesirable". That's TV Tropes's definition, and I'm not the only one who thinks Javert potentially qualifies because he is among their examples. (He's not listed as an antihero, just to head off the idea that maybe the site is inconsistent and he's both places.) I think it might just be best to label him more neutrally, and call him an antagonist; well-intentioned but deeply flawed.

@murder7415

4 жыл бұрын

@@EvanED While I do not remember the term antihero to strictly be used for protagonists, I do acknowledge that Javert is an antagonist. However, I agree to the term antivillain.

No one has ever even come close to the perfection that is Philip Quast as Javert. I've seen Les Mis live three times and even been in a production of the show, and I have yet to see talent that comes close to his. He is what I imagine Javert would actually look like, sound like, walk like, everything. I would give up my eyeballs just to hear him sing in person.

@coneil72

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. I honestly was angry the first time I saw Les Mis live, as this (recorded) performance was my intro to the show. I was like, you did not give Stars its due justice!!! And I've felt that way with every performance since. There's nothing like this one.

@davidcabrera3297

3 жыл бұрын

Look for Norm Lewis! It’s amazing!

@HelloWorld-ev9sg

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidcabrera3297 Lewis lacks that authoritative commanding voice that Quast has.

@bombsingaza

2 жыл бұрын

@@coneil72 ❤️

@ohwellwhateverr

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelloWorld-ev9sg Weird, I think Quast lacks the authoritative voice Lewis has.

3:17 He never breaks character! The expression completly summons up the character! He's wonderful.

@kellharris2491

6 ай бұрын

I love his expression at 1:42. There is a happiness that he feels in doing his 'duty'. And yes there is pride as well but he actually smiles. It's an interesting moment.

Read an interview with with Lea Salonga where she said that being on stage when Quast did this performance was the most memorable thing she'd had from a Schonberg and Boublil musical.

Philip Quast. You will never see or hear the likes of him ever again in that way ever again, except on video. At that time, in this way, he was & always: perfection. That is how it's done. His range & voice is unequalled.

This is one of the most PERFECT music theater show songs. You learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Javert's true character and what drives him, from this one song. What a master class in clear, powerful writing! And Quast's performance? A master class in OWNING a song. AMAZEBALLS! PS If you loved this go watch the masterclass he conducts on how to interpret this song.

@superhannah000

2 жыл бұрын

Wait for It is a close second...but yeah

@michaelmakes1225

Жыл бұрын

The original score didn't have that coda,the high note"this I swear by the stars"...thank you Lord for the revision

@w.d.4930

Жыл бұрын

It's not the song, it's Quast's perfect interpretation and performance. Gives me the creeps each time. People like Javert are plentiful.

No one comes close to Philip Quast as Javert in any of the recordings I've seen. His diction and tone conveys so much conviction and character that the character just comes alive so convincingly. Brilliant work.

No other Javert has managed to grasp the judgemental stare and barely-contained self righteous fury that Javert should have. Quast is definitely the best in that respect..

@rawmark

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and he sings on the ultimate Les Mis collection too.

@tianajoiner7852

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Gailmor I’ve never heard of the Ultimate Les Miserables Collection but he does sing on the Complete Symphonic Recording which includes his fabulous version of The Robbery/Javert’s Intervention (which sadly was not performed in the 10th Anniversary Concert)

Heard this a million times - and it still chills me.

@dartanion0075

4 ай бұрын

Exaggerated, half mill

I love that Quast was so brilliant here that even the cast and conductor couldn't hold their applause. Flawless victory.

WOW, this is how "Stars" should be sung, I never get tired of watching this performance. x

I always felt this song was underrated/underappreciated. It pretty much sums up who Javert is. Dude is a nutcase, but in his own way he is a "righteous" man. He understands duty and honor. He is pious and tries to do what is just and right. His fatal flaws are that he is completely void of compassion, empathy, and does not understand the concept of redemption. He's completely puritanical and when he feels himself actually having a human emotion, he has no idea what do with himself, so he decides to end it all.

@Sannya1803

9 жыл бұрын

Why underrated? It's one of the best song of the show.

@MarettDagum

9 жыл бұрын

Sannya1803 Well, it's less popular than the other songs from the musical or at least, it is around here. So maybe underappreciated not underrated.

@Paladin1983PL

9 жыл бұрын

The world would be a better place if police consisted only of such men like Javert: crime-hating, uncorruptable and madly brave.

@xSkye629x

9 жыл бұрын

Đuro Razbojnik Except for his untrained singing voice, I never saw the show before the movie and I cringed when he started singing. Just my 2 cents

@JRLeeman

9 жыл бұрын

Actually, he decided to end it all not because of he experienced a human emotion but because he came to realise that the convictions that drove him in his life were based on false pretences. Javert believes that the law of France at the time is absolutely good - he compares it several times to the law of a God and hence all form of decent is a flicker of evil in someone's heart that can never be extinguished - they violate the law only because they desire to do what is without the best interest of society. While this would be true of absolutely good law, Javert realises that the law cannot be absolutely good, because Valjean commits an empirically good, unselfish act (sparing his life) even though he knows Javert will peruse him regardless. Therefore, the law is proven to punish those who would do good, and does not allow for redemption. Therefore, he reasons that his life has been wasted, and feeling outcast, tops himself.

Simply the best Javerre ever.....nobody can sing this as well as Philip Quast.

He's so pretty...but in a macho way. The blue eyes paired with his darker complexion,and that glorious mane, but then you add those killer mutton chops, and just they way he sings, a deep, incredibly beautiful and skilled voice, coming out of a passionate face, he really sells it when he sings like his facial expressions, even just his natural facial structure. Quite the man. No Javert like him, no voice like his. Philip Quast is quite literally, the whole package.

I was fortunate enough to see Philip Quast play Javert in London. Excellent casting and an excellent singer and actor.

I love how the tune of this song is so calming and peaceful and then Javert is all, "Imma hunt him down and fuck him up with Old Testament fire-and-brimstone shit!"

@yuhikomurasakibara6428

7 жыл бұрын

I'm just singing and this comment ruined it...

@TheaterRaven

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry. :) But it's true. If you just listened to the tune by itself, you'd think it was a lullaby or a sweeping romantic ballad or something. For me, the melody and lyrics don't really match. But that's just me, and even then, Quast performs this beautifully.

@TheaterRaven

7 жыл бұрын

I was introduced to the "Les Miserables" musical through the 2012 film. I didn't care for Crowe's voice, let's leave it at that. :)

@dazza2023

7 жыл бұрын

TheaterRaven having watched the original dreamcast in action at the 10th anniversary and then the 25th. Russel crowe is no more than an out of tune, out of sequence singing thunderbird. even hugh jackman was half convincing as valjean but crowe was a complete mis cast.

@TheaterRaven

7 жыл бұрын

I thought Jackman was decent enough, for a film (though his rendition of "Bring Him Home" was completely wrong), but Crowe was awful. I also had the same problem with Gerard Butler as the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera". He couldn't sing, either, and he was way too handsome for the role (though the minimal makeup wasn't his fault).

Phillip Quast is the GOAT as Javert! Nobody really comes close. The voice, the appearance, the acting. Pure perfection!

I don't know if Javert has a heart, but he definitely has a soul.

@aroamingfilipino

7 ай бұрын

he does. made out of stone, but still delicate.

The 10th anniversary cast really is the dream cast. Javert, Enjolras, Fantine, Marius and the Thenardiers are ridiculously good.

@justine9688

4 жыл бұрын

And eponine!!!

@elvibora3965

4 жыл бұрын

Eponine too!

@harrisonwaterhouse5051

4 жыл бұрын

Justine lol rip Valjean

@thesapientia7054

4 жыл бұрын

Eponine and Valjean too

@chrisp4170

3 жыл бұрын

If they could have performed with Alfie Boe, I'd agree!

Philip Quast is by far the best Javert I've seen. Les Miserables wouldn't mean so much to me if I hadn't seen Philip Quast as Javert.

People joke, but this is one of the greatest songs ever performed, and by a prodigal vocalist.

No one else comes close to Quast performing Stars. It's astonishing!

I love that he just stays in character the whole time, even when he gets a standing ovation

Best cast of Les Mis that has ever existed hands down

@anneastley7600

4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore Philip Quast. Totally brilliant. Sings with such feeling.

@anniehaynes1561

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely i was there ......😁

@SaxyCalzone

4 жыл бұрын

@@anniehaynes1561 I'm jealous

I listened to his interview from Chichester, UK, several weeks ago, and he said that as he was preparing for Les Miserables that he actually got into astronomy and went into the darkness of the night and familiarized himself with the stars. The director, he said, wanted the Stars part of the song to stand out. That's what I like about him, his authenticity when he sings and that I hear in his beautiful resonating voice!

Who is still watching / listening in 2020? And still, Philip Quast is the best Javert ever... 😀💜

@jakecoz

4 жыл бұрын

I probably come back to watch at least once a year, always leaving with tears in my eyes, its so powerful.

@joshuahieter325

4 жыл бұрын

I nothing sacred safe from "Who's watching in *year here*?"

@eljordinio7647

4 жыл бұрын

With norm Lewis as a close second

@MrsEJV

4 жыл бұрын

I'm ranking all the principles of Les Mis because I hate TV, live alone and am in quarantine. I've listened to at least 30 Valjeans,; probably more. But although I've listened to other Javerts let's be real. Not even close runner up with Quest. It's been interesting reading comments though how we all look for a certain quality and hear things differently. Certainly no right or wrong. I just hope this ends before have to start Phantom.

@MrsEJV

4 жыл бұрын

Vera T. Any thoughts on Norm Lewis, 25th anniversary? He was a great Javert!

Philip Quast - the definitive Javert !

@Madziulla666

10 жыл бұрын

very...bookish? :D

@jackdullboy8723

9 жыл бұрын

Lynn Ross very "brick" you mean :)

@Madziulla666

9 жыл бұрын

Nhat Lam NGUYEN No I don't think so :P

@aussiehorndog

5 жыл бұрын

The best Javert I have ever seen on stage.

Philip Quast is the best Javert to date.

@fantastischfish

8 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. This performance is a total Tour de force.

@Ahggie43

8 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear!

@dolsonpa056

8 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@seanmaloney324

7 жыл бұрын

I think Norm Lewis did it the best, but Quast is a close second.

@waivedwench

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. In fact, I've always thought that Javert had the best voice in most of the productions I've seen.

I watched Phillip on Playschool in Australia growing up. 💕

Kudos to whoever was in charge of Quasting.

2:10 Most epic articulation of the word "paradise" I've ever heard.

@user-pv4hx8hs3f

5 жыл бұрын

2:14 the most epic & operaractical articulation of "those"

@VolcanicTsunami

5 жыл бұрын

Whole song epic articulation

@emilyl7571

5 жыл бұрын

every song that javert sings epic articulation.

@VolcanicTsunami

5 жыл бұрын

@@emilyl7571 agreed

Search "Les Miserables Stars" and Quast is still number one result even after the 25th Anniversary concert and the movie. As it should be.

@MrMegadipper

9 жыл бұрын

dahuterschuter It's crowe now, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

@195511SM

9 жыл бұрын

MrMegadipper Russell Crowe brought me to tears......but for all the wrong reasons. And that guy that TRIED ( sort of....) to play Thenardier.......I think that if not for those two 'performances', the film could have MAYBE won the Academy Award for BEST Picture.

@Jcaiful

8 жыл бұрын

+dahuterschuter Searching just "Stars" and Quast is STILL number one result even after everything... As it should be

@gray1shark

8 жыл бұрын

+dahuterschuter they were called the dream cast for a reason.

@JBBaird715

8 жыл бұрын

+195511SM I mean, it is Thenardier. You're not supposed to take him seriously. Who else would've played the role? And even if they did, would've it have made that big of a difference?

I have never seen someone more perfectly cast as Quast as Javert. Probably my favorite musical theatre performance ever

Colm is THE Valjean and Philip is THE Javert and my ears are blessed for existing at the same time as them

@QueenEponine

3 жыл бұрын

I love that description 'my ears are blessed for existing at the same time as them' and am going to pinch it and use it as often as I can from now on!!

Wow ! This is the best voice I've ever heard in my life

@skepticalbaby6912

7 жыл бұрын

The best baritone in all of the theater world.

@SophisticatedLunatic

7 жыл бұрын

yes!!!! it is sooooooooo beautiful

@paulclemens7953

7 жыл бұрын

I was so lucky to see him in person in the first London revival of 'The Secret Garden' by the Royal Shakespeare Company. He played Archie, the hunchbacked Uncle, and was as stunning as he was in 'Les Mis', though playing a very different character. A three hanky performance -- absolutely heartbreaking. I got to chat with him afterward and what a lovely fellow he was, too. And though I've seen some damn good Javert's in my time, I think Quast is definitive -- as moving as the best Valjeans -- and you can't ask for more than that.

This is swear! This I swear by THE STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARS! Pure awesome.

@floridadave224

5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to it a million times... come to think of it, maybe I have.

@tonynelson5645

5 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness*

@feralbluee

5 жыл бұрын

He has the most incredible breath control - and the voice does not falter at all. . . thank the goodnesses for Broadway!!!!

@195511SM

5 жыл бұрын

This concert aired as an episode of 'Great Performances' on PBS back in 1996. I remember I was cleaning my apartment, and the TV happened to be tuned to that channel......and they were repeating the concert several times, as part of their annual pledge drive. First time I ever heard any music from the show.......and THIS guy is what hooked me I think. It was between him & Lea Salonga's 'On My Own'. The ENTIRE cast was AWESOME. I didn't get much house cleaning done that weekend though. I got caught up watching this instead.

@danielparziale2005

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

GOD, can you imagine singing like that?? Why do some people get to be philip quast, and other people get to be me?

@toddcunningham3213

4 жыл бұрын

Try having a Mother who was a vocal teacher for 45 years, listening to all of her students, and then not being able to do this.😢

@nicholasdale8209

4 жыл бұрын

Right. I sing this in the shower and am like yeah I can sing. Then I watch this and go. No no no. I no sing.

@disgruntledpedant2755

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zarmdthecoolest Rock on, kid!

this is one of the best musical performances I have ever heard.

I love the way he stays in character during the applause, glaring at the audience!

I never really understood Javert and all of his brilliant complexity until I saw Quast perform it. Thank you for portraying this character so beautifully.

Quast as Javert might be the most perfect casting in the history of entertainment.

I was in the audience in row 3 ... Philip Quast has a fantastic voice. They certainly didn't call it 'The Dream Cast' for nothing ... Every single artist on that stage was beyond exceptional. From Colm Wilkinson (who was phenomenal) Michael Ball, Ruthie Henshaw, Alun Armstrong as Thénardier, madly brilliant, to Hannah Chick as Corsette. The cast, the choir ... OMG if only I could go back in time !!!

@simoncastley1823

3 жыл бұрын

plus Lea Salogna

@steve-2208

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I wholeheartedly agree Simon, the whole cast was superb.

@HelloWorld-ev9sg

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I can go back in time too; sadly, I wasn't even conceived in 1995.

@steve-2208

3 жыл бұрын

@Farfar Villanueva 😁

@janemcfadden4801

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That must of been an incredible experience !

The coolest thing is that he not only sings, but plays the role of Javert through the whole song. This puts so much more emotion in what he's doing. 10/10.

@Luis360Absotol

9 жыл бұрын

Nope.................. 11/10

@jdoubsfox1

8 жыл бұрын

+Livwen Absotol 12/10

@Luis360Absotol

8 жыл бұрын

+jdoubsfox1 Yes, truly

@missbrooke666

6 жыл бұрын

Best version, best singer! I love how he can stay in character even when the house is brought down by applause...seriously, I'd at least crack a smile! He truly is Javert ❤️

@1Cheytown

6 жыл бұрын

No truer than at the end of the song when he puts his hat back on...that look he gives!!

The 10th Anniversary Concert is my favourite rendition of Les Miserables. This song by Philip Quast is just one of the reasons why.

@bettywillard8142

5 жыл бұрын

My favorite too.

@isaacanonuevo1097

5 жыл бұрын

Same

i don't think i'll ever stop returning to this video

Amazing how he just stands there, holds the hat and bludgeon, doesn't move a muscle. Everything happens in the face and voice. And that voice is right on the money. Perfection.

The most exquisite performance of Stars I've ever seen and heard. Philip Quast's phrasing is a master class. Listen and watch the man inhabit this song like the true musical actor he is!

To me, Phillip Quast IS Javert. All others are actors portraying his role. The 10th Anniversary concert...top to bottom...every song, happen happen to all be my favorite performances of each song. Phillip Quast and Colm Wilkenson forver Valjean and Javert.

I love how Quast plays the character in such a hard-hearted manner, but this song alternates between harsh tones to demonstrate firm resolve and danger to the protagonist but also really pleasantly soft tones to show a layer of innocence and sincerity in the character. That's such an incredible contrast and to play each side so convincingly is a mark of great skill. Quast is such a wonderful singer!

@jennyperrio4887

3 жыл бұрын

I have watched this DVD over 200 times This is Javert I love it still and will continue to do so for a very long time Jenny✨

@gemini730lory8

3 ай бұрын

A Wonderful singer and a brilliant actor.💙🙏

This rendition is why Philip Quast is the definitive Javert to me. My god that coda. Most singers would falter and fall trying to sustain, but this Javert seems to go on and on and get even stronger, more determined. I love how he took in the applause at the end with a look that says, "You bet I do." Then he puts on his hat and walks into the night.

At the end 3:19 he's thinking "that's right bitches"

@evaf3655

7 жыл бұрын

hahahahahahaha

For me Philip Quast has the voice, that this part needs ...... It was wonderful, especially as it was a Concert performance.

@stitchwitch13

7 жыл бұрын

He was great on scene too

Javert is both, a protagonist and an antagonist- I love Quast's whole act of him. He never breaks character. 100% respect.

Philip Quast brings such a beautiful human element to Javert. You can see an very real very human internal conflict to the character. You see not really a villain but kind of a anti hero. You can see the fight going on inside of his soul. Between doing what he knows in his heart is right and his obligation to uphold the law and do his duty!

@mrjohnjenkins

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said. One of literature’s most interesting characters perfectly portrayed by PQ. So much credit to lyricist Herbie Kretzmer and the Les Mis creative team.

@myniaroo3294

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Just watched it twice at theatre and this song is everything you want it to be. My daughter is autistic and said 'I think he's autistic too, his lifes foundation is black and white, when he realises his whole life he maybe has had it wrong he's too shaken to cope with going on' Powerful!

Perfection. I also totally love the bad-ass way he stays in character at the end and stares down the audience before he goes to sit down. Brilliant!

This performance made me stop and think: if Javert wasn't the antagonist, but the hero as in many cop/procedural dramas, we wouldn't think he was an obssessed nutjob, just an obssessed hero. Loads of fictional cops we all love are crazier than Javert. Dude's just doin his duty man

Geez, this guy has one hell of a set of lungs!

Not just a powerful voice but a voice that commands the room and truly fills it. Amazing

This is the best performance for Stars that i've seen so far.

My favorite part is "the doorway to paradise" he sings it so well

This is litterally what javert should sound like.

He holds the last note for a full 13 seconds at a forte. Amazing.

WOW! What an amazing voice. So FULL OF EXPRESSION! No one can ever come close!

@warrenmcfadden3918

8 жыл бұрын

Norm Lewis is up there

@tianajoiner7852

5 жыл бұрын

Warren McFadden Norm has an amazing voice but he always sings it with such anger, and Stars is not an angry song. Javert is supposed to be self righteous, determined, and full of conviction here, but not angry.

There's so much emotion and attitude in this performance. The self-righteousness, the contempt for lawbreakers, the pleading. LOVE IT

This song is crucial to the story and it's so hard to pull off. This is the song were we get to understand Javert, and if the actor doesn't have the charisma or the passion during Stars, the character loses meaning. That being said, Quest is the perfect example of how to do it well

His diction is everything. He sounds so sharp and severe. I love it

I've struggled to express exactly why this version is the best Javert. It's not just the bone-shattering intensity, the emotion, the sheer passion, nor the breathwork or subtlety. It's Quast's understanding of the character through the song. The expression of the word 'paradise' alone - Javert's conviction, righteousness and religious mania is so thorough it's terrifying. I've never heard madness conveyed so beautifully in song.

i cant really understand why some think Quast lacks interpretation.....From what I've seen in this video he IS Javert... From his eyes, his facial expression and even his little gestures he simply told us what it is to be Javert -- a resolute and pious man who strongly (perhaps blindly) believed in his definition of justice, where the good is rewarded and the bad punished. His expression is so good that from the determination he showed the audience can probably tell his world would totally fall apart when his belief in justice is shaken. I'm not sure if there is anyone else in the whole world who can just stand and sing, and tell the whole story of a tragic character.

@bettywillard8142

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with your assessment.

@benjaminvischansky9845

4 жыл бұрын

true dat

@bro8974

4 жыл бұрын

There seem to be many Javerts running around these days doing terrible things in the name of patriotism blindly disguised as justice.

I keep hearing others do this song and they miss the character. This song is full of Javert's Anger, Contempt, Condescension, and unflinching fanatic devotion to his cause Quast gets it.(cause he plays javert no doubt)

I cant stop commenting. Its literally perfect. Like you teaching a performing class? This is what perfect looks like. Strive to get to this level. Here's what absolute perfect looks like.

I believe every word he sings. Philip Quast is a good singer, and a great Actor. He made Javert real, he had hatred and love in heart at the same time.

The best Javert ....Philip's diction is perfect. Every word clear and heard...brilliant performance.

I've been a fan of Les Mis since grade school, I've watched countless versions and this is still my favorite. Philip Quast's voice suited this so well. 10th anniv was a dream cast periodt

I know Philip keeps his character's persona, but he knows. He knows what he's just done. Everytime I watch this I hold my hand and try to close it when I find it tio be a reasonable point to end, but this man always holds the note a few seconds longer. Powerful.