Behind the Scenes with Lea Salonga
Clip: Season 2023 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Lea Salonga takes us behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir.
Famed actress and singer Lea Salonga takes us behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir. Lea knew that she was in for something extraordinary when she joined the Tabernacle Choir for their Christmas special. In this video she describes her experience and how it transcended her expectations.
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Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, and Charles & Janet Stoddard. The Tabernacle...
Behind the Scenes with Lea Salonga
Clip: Season 2023 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Famed actress and singer Lea Salonga takes us behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir. Lea knew that she was in for something extraordinary when she joined the Tabernacle Choir for their Christmas special. In this video she describes her experience and how it transcended her expectations.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship♪ Divine ♪ - I don't think I'm going to ever be able to experience anything like this ever again.
Because nothing could possibly prepare you for, what?
300 people right behind you is gonna feel like.
It's a dream.
And I knew that I was going to be in for something extraordinary.
Thank you.
You know, I had friends writing to me after they'd heard that I was going to be doing this.
I would get messages of, "Oh, they are my favorite choir."
"Oh, that choir is just so fabulous."
Working with Mack Wilberg, it's been so much fun.
Clearly music flows through him and when I watch him conduct just seeing how he's able to communicate in order to make the music flow the way he would want it to.
I just take one look and I know exactly what he needs.
(singing Filipino song) I'd like to think that in whatever language music just transcends every man-made barrier.
There's one Filipino song that I've just been loving to perform called Payapang Daidig which just basically means "peaceful world."
A musician named Philippe De Leon was looking out on the city of Manila after World War II, and it's about finding peace and quiet and hope amidst chaos and devastation.
And it's one of the most beautiful Christmas songs of any language.
As someone who acts for a living, it just feels like such a gift to be here in this incredible space, this incredible venue, with all of these musicians.
The kindness that we have been met with at every step.
And that is remarkable.
Everybody, members of the crew, the members of the choir, the little kids that get to dance.
Just everyone.
This whole experience as part of my life story is being able to say, one, there is goodness in the world, and two, there are good people in the world.
And you can strive and achieve excellence in performance and in creating art while still showing kindness and compassion and love, where it's not just goodness for the sake of achieving an end, it's just goodness for the sake of being good.
So to all of you, thank you.
To this orchestra, thank you.
To Mack and your entire team, thank you so much.
This has been incredible.
When the Shepherds Saw the Light
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The spectacular opening number for "Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir." (3m 39s)
The Story Goes On (from "Baby")
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Lea Salonga and The Tabernacle Choir perform a moving rendition of "The Story Goes On". (5m 38s)
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Stars Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet join The Tabernacle Choir for an inspiring concert. (2m)
Saving The Children: Insights from Nick Winton
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The son of Sir Nicholas Winton talks about his father's rescue work during World War II. (4m 2s)
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Watch the Tabernacle Choir and orchestra perform "Rocking Carol". (3m 17s)
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Lea Salonga sings this beloved Philippine carol, Payapang Daigdig, in her native tongue. (2m 53s)
On Christmas Night (“Sussex Carol”)
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Tabernacle Organist Richard Elliott performs his organ showpiece, "On Christmas Night". (4m 39s)
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Watch Lea Salonga perform 'O Holy Night' with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. (3m 16s)
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Watch The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform 'Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming'. (3m 16s)
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David Suchet presents a hope-filled story of a real-life hero who saved hundreds of lives. (22m 38s)
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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Lea Salonga and the Tabernacle Choir perform "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year". (2m 49s)
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Lea Salonga sings "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. (2m 54s)
Hosanna in Excelsis (Based on Canon in D)
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Watch this beautiful choral adaptation, based on Pachebel's Canon in D. (3m 51s)
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform a rousing version of 'Here We Come A-Caroling'. (3m 3s)
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An orchestral arrangement of “Ding Dong! Merrily on High” written just for this concert. (3m 35s)
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Sir David Suchet’s narration of the Nativity, accompanied by The Tabernacle Orchestra. (2m 43s)
Now PlayingBehind the Scenes with Lea Salonga
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Lea Salonga takes us behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir. (3m 14s)
Backstage with Sir David Suchet
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Go behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir with actor Sir David Suchet. (5m 8s)
Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Watch Lea Solanga and The Tabernacle Choir perform 'Angels from the Realms of Glory'. (5m 2s)
And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth, from 'Elijah'
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's "And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth," from Elijah. (3m 37s)
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Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, and Charles & Janet Stoddard. The Tabernacle...