I personally like the quicker tempo. In fact, on of our judge's comments when my men's choir performed this at the state music festival was that this piece was often too slow, but our tempo (roughly same as this) sounded better
Great sound, and a sensitive performance that shows an understanding of the work. Mulholland's version is beloved to me. While I do see some comments about the tempo--comments I understand--I admire the tempo in this performance. The rubatos have more meaning and impact. Sluggish performances of this piece tend to have lots of deeper breaths, which in turn chops up the flow. I like this interpretation; the director and the singers "get" this music, and I am in deep appreciation.
I love this version, and have listened to so many on you tube, This conductor did a great job! I love this song! Just listen the the crescendo, and decrescendo in the right places, and her face she loves the song too!!!
Absolutely beautiful!!! We sang this back in high school 15 years ago. I have been looking for this song for a long time...brings back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!!!
beautiful tone, and intonation, diction was very clear. I want to see so much more expressiveness, the text itself is gorgeous, both demanding and deserving the most sensitive possible treatment. I wouldn't want to rush through telling my Amalia how much I love her...., just something to think about, but otherwise some great things happening.
I learned of this piece a few years ago but had never actually heard it performed before. I have the choral score sitting on my piano and love the voice parts, but the piano part is beautiful too. The closing chords in particular express so well such a sense of melancholy yet the hope of being reunited one day. I love playing and hearing them. Bravo to the composer and to the choral ensemble. Well done and what a pleasure to hear and see. Thank you and good wishes to all. Jim T.
I sang this in the Arkansas All State Choir way back in 1990. It was beautiful. It was a 200 piece choir. I'd have to say I think we were much better, but this was good too although the piano was a little loud for me. I'd post our version, but it's audio only. If anyone want's me to, I will though.
post it!!! This is the best version of this that I've found, and if yours is better, then I definitely want to hear it :-)
We did this song when I was in high school in All-County or All-District... I don't remember which anymore... going to All-State was by far one of the most memorable, lovely musical memories that I have! Nostalgia is a wonderful thing :-) Even better when you can share it :-)
They sound beautiful. I haven't sung or heard this version in over 10 years but I never forgot it and can still sing along. I do agree it is a little fast but it is still very nicely performed.
Die beste Interpretation des Liedes überhaupt.
Ein hervorragendes Dirigat!!!
SuperDirk1000 4 months ago
This is beautiful. I'm doing this for a choir competition coming up next month, and I am so excited because it's beautiful!
13evertomorrow 5 months ago
I personally like the quicker tempo. In fact, on of our judge's comments when my men's choir performed this at the state music festival was that this piece was often too slow, but our tempo (roughly same as this) sounded better
Regardless of tempo, that was incredible.
apocalyptica003 10 months ago
Great sound, and a sensitive performance that shows an understanding of the work. Mulholland's version is beloved to me. While I do see some comments about the tempo--comments I understand--I admire the tempo in this performance. The rubatos have more meaning and impact. Sluggish performances of this piece tend to have lots of deeper breaths, which in turn chops up the flow. I like this interpretation; the director and the singers "get" this music, and I am in deep appreciation.
fiddlecub 1 year ago 2
Lovely, but too fast.
jerrysings 1 year ago
Excelente, cantado con mucha expresividad. Emocionante y excelente directora.
jmaa59 1 year ago
I love this version, and have listened to so many on you tube, This conductor did a great job! I love this song! Just listen the the crescendo, and decrescendo in the right places, and her face she loves the song too!!!
anywayhome 1 year ago
What a beautiful performance. I love this conductor- she is very expressive with her choir. Beautiful work.
JAnthony37 2 years ago
Excellent!
Tibbles2010 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful!!! We sang this back in high school 15 years ago. I have been looking for this song for a long time...brings back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!!!
icdiversity 2 years ago
beautiful tone, and intonation, diction was very clear. I want to see so much more expressiveness, the text itself is gorgeous, both demanding and deserving the most sensitive possible treatment. I wouldn't want to rush through telling my Amalia how much I love her...., just something to think about, but otherwise some great things happening.
MisterSenseless 2 years ago
OMG !! Beautiful
irishboyinalabama 3 years ago
Great Job!I love this piece! although i think its taken a bit to fast..its a love song.
Chae19805 3 years ago
Where was this performed and what country?
HEADBANGING69 3 years ago
It was performed in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
kaohsiungchamber 3 years ago
This version is the best. Truly amazing Mulholland. I like the Rene Clausen version to but this version really touches the heart.
HEADBANGING69 3 years ago
Superb. I've been looking for this version for a while, and this is an excellent performance.
aeloria 3 years ago
Excellent Intonation!!! Very difficult on this one... Nicely done.
kahluabisque 3 years ago
Slow Down
kahluabisque 3 years ago
I learned of this piece a few years ago but had never actually heard it performed before. I have the choral score sitting on my piano and love the voice parts, but the piano part is beautiful too. The closing chords in particular express so well such a sense of melancholy yet the hope of being reunited one day. I love playing and hearing them. Bravo to the composer and to the choral ensemble. Well done and what a pleasure to hear and see. Thank you and good wishes to all. Jim T.
JamesJET57 3 years ago
OMG.. just lush!
LovestheOrgan08 3 years ago
i love the song. it has such a beauty to it. we did this for festival, and got a superior rating.
orlandzeo 3 years ago
I sang this in the Arkansas All State Choir way back in 1990. It was beautiful. It was a 200 piece choir. I'd have to say I think we were much better, but this was good too although the piano was a little loud for me. I'd post our version, but it's audio only. If anyone want's me to, I will though.
dwinber 3 years ago
post it!!! This is the best version of this that I've found, and if yours is better, then I definitely want to hear it :-)
We did this song when I was in high school in All-County or All-District... I don't remember which anymore... going to All-State was by far one of the most memorable, lovely musical memories that I have! Nostalgia is a wonderful thing :-) Even better when you can share it :-)
BlushingRoses 3 years ago
I looked everywhere for this version..
I think it's beautiful :)
My choir is singing it this coming month.
sassymo11 4 years ago
really? i was looking for it too! reeths-puffer chorale sang it last year for festival. i was in it, amazing. i LUVE this song.
photoshopluvr13 3 years ago
We had the oppurtunity to sing it in festival also, it's so powerful, it gave me chills!
We got a one, which is the highest score you can get.
We were pretty proud :)
sassymo11 3 years ago
so did we! lol
photoshopluvr13 3 years ago
That's awesome!
sassymo11 3 years ago
wait... i just said that...
photoshopluvr13 3 years ago
They sound beautiful. I haven't sung or heard this version in over 10 years but I never forgot it and can still sing along. I do agree it is a little fast but it is still very nicely performed.
neenykin 4 years ago
I really love the sound that this choir makes, but I feel that the conductor tends to rush through pieces such as this.
wharp75 4 years ago
Yes, I agree.
I know for a fact that the time signature for this is 3/2 (because my choir is singing this version as well), and we did not go as fast as this!
WinriiRockbell 4 years ago
i sang this song last year at all state chorus in new york, i love it! this choir is amazing.
michellebellx 4 years ago
Great choir, keep rocking the Mulholland! I worked with him last Spring, hes a fantastic human being.
hilgerst 4 years ago
I sung this song in a music camp under the direction of Prof. Jerry Blackstone. This is an amazing song!!! Thanks for posting it.
s006221 4 years ago
amazing....
krnkph3 4 years ago