Even though we may be divided by language barriers, music unites us all. Portugal discovered an incredible artist recently. In this empowering and emotional video, a judge cries after ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ audition from a powerhouse vocalist.
Silvia Pinto recently auditioned for Got Talent Portugal in the 2021 season. In a breath-taking performance, Silvia gets into character and brings the audience on a journey. She selected “I Dreamed a Dream” from the popular musical “Les Miserables.” As the music begins and the singer starts her melody, the judges appear mezmorized.
One in particular begins to look personally impacted by the song and as Silvia belts her tune, the judge ends up in tears by the end of the performance. As you watch the audition, it seems to be more than a tryout for this woman. She has put her authentic emotion into the show to the point of finishing her song on her knees. The crowd increasingly supports her with excitement and cheers. By the end of the clip, it is clear that Silvia wins the audience.
Carly-Ann Clements said, “Les Mis, is the stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name. The sung-through musical was originally written in French… and staged in 1980.” The character Fantine sang “I Dreamed A Dream” when she lost her job and was left on the streets of France. It is powerful pondering how Silvia herself may have had a road of many broken dreams with her singing career and now she is finally on the stage of an internationally acclaimed show singing her song.
This makes me think about how God is near to us even in our hardships. Scripture says that He is close to the brokenhearted. There is never a place in which He cannot reach us and love us. Psalm 34:18 says “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”