Maria (West Side Story) - New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

Aaron Tveit at the New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: Bernstein on Broadway 12/31/17

[mariavalenzuela]

I serve at a restaurant with an older clientele, so they always start singing this song when I introduce myself as Maria.

[harrisonstahl]

His breath control is impeccable and the way he can ramp up his voice from loud to soft so quickly, yet still sound flawless is just amazing

[tiffanymaeuy]

Aaron Tveit's "Maria" is a work of art. He's not just singing--he's actually being a man in love, caressing Maria's name with his voice.

[erpollock]

I have just heard Amsel Elgort, who plays Tony in the WSS remake, sing Maria. He leaves out those central repetitions of Maria, they are beyond his voice. Aaron Tveit is an amazing real tenor with strength and sensitivity.

[AmandaaRose]

His tone quality is so clear & sultry. I’m OBSESSED

[lauraspaeth]

This is the best I've every heard Maria, not only sung, but acted. So connected. So moving. There are not enough adjectives to describe how gorgeous his interpretation is. Just stunning.

[myribstellmesheslying]

Ugh. This is so good. This is how tenors should sing it, soft but powerful.

[sweet.carolinebumbumbum]

This man has me in a musical chokehold and I never want him to let go

[Dale-ctru]

This is gonna sound crazy, but hear me out...I think this guy might like someone named Maria.

[MelFung-np]

The most beautiful sound I ever heard: this man's voice

[kaylamorrow]

The most beautiful sound I ever heard... Aaron Tveit
I'll see myself out...

[bababaghanoush]

His voice is art. And unbelievably his face also is 😭 God has given him everything except my phone number 😭

[erpollock]

Aaron Tveit, a name I'd never heard before Schmigadoon, is a real tenor. Maria is a test for the male voice. And his movement on stage is so effective, rather than standing in place for the entire song. He is a fabulous dancer in the Gene Kelly mode, I've recently discovered.

[bethanyirene]

When I saw the recent movie, I loved Rachel Zeglar’s performance, but I found it hard to believe that she would stay with Tony based on Ansel Elgort’s performance. However, if Aaron Tveit played Tony, I would’ve totally understood why she would have wanted to stay with Tony after killing Bernardo 🤣

[marinascopm]

2:35 OH MY GOD HE GOT EMOTIONAL AND SO DID I

[juliasturrus]

His control, his tone, his softness and his power. By far the best rendition of this song I have ever heard

[jessicaabernathy]

Seems like he was born to play this role. Everything's there. The passion, emotion, the acting, the dynamics, the voice -- and what a voice!! (I've heard him sing about iced coffee & it sounds amazing) I played this over a few times (guilty) and I couldn't pick out one part to "bookmark" or "highlight" above the rest. The whole thing is just incredible, best I've heard. Well done Tveit, well done.

[shanaemile]

Thank you for a clear version I can obsess over. Aaron Tveit does the best rendition HANDS DOWN.

[spaghettification]

Aaron's vocals are just out of this world.
Terrific. Unreal. Astounding. You name it.

[rosepratiwi]

Aaron Tveit is everything. His voice is angelic. To describe how beautiful he sings Maria is beyond words. Just watch it and even play it hundred times won’t be enough…. At least for me. Aaron Tveit is a perfect name for challenging and difficult songs on Broadway musical. He can literally sing any songs. Perfect. When I heard : …. Suddenly …. it’s a very unique voice you hear. I’m no vocal coach but at least I can catch those short moment and I think that’s what makes him unique. You can hear it in some of songs he sang.