The Claremont Chamber choir performs Samuel Barber's "The Coolin" from the Reincarnations set. This performance occurred on Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2007, in Garrison Theatre at the Scripps Performing Arts Center.
Funny that there are so many comments about this being too fast--I had to search around until I could find this one that I think has the proper tempo. The lyrics lilt as does the music, so too should the tempo. A beautiful job by a really good chamber choir with an impressively non-shrill soprano section :)
One of the most beautiful, most heartbreaking pieces ever written. I can't hardly think of it, let alone hear it, without tears. It's one of those pieces that touches too deeply.
"And the air on the mountain chill" comes out absolutely chillingly. I love it. I also don't see how anyone could think they're going too fast.
dfeuer 5 months ago
Great overall tone and blend, but it sounds a little fast. The notes aren't being savored enough in the beginning.
xomissmadelineox 9 months ago
pretty good but you should have used more dynamics at the beginning there it is mf and it should be piano then cresendo into a mf
tennisplaya8888 1 year ago
nice performance! very noticeably flat on "but on EYE" but besides that pretty good!
masansgaard 1 year ago
I think this is one of the best interpretations of The Coolin on youtube. Tempo is beautiful.
dpxstsmfp 1 year ago
I love the tempo on this version and the interpretation. Wonderful job!
ladysnapey 1 year ago
Funny that there are so many comments about this being too fast--I had to search around until I could find this one that I think has the proper tempo. The lyrics lilt as does the music, so too should the tempo. A beautiful job by a really good chamber choir with an impressively non-shrill soprano section :)
Nightingal518 2 years ago
Yes! Yes! Yes! (see my comment)
Burnsomatic 2 years ago
One of the most beautiful, most heartbreaking pieces ever written. I can't hardly think of it, let alone hear it, without tears. It's one of those pieces that touches too deeply.
Burnsomatic 2 years ago
My gosh, your tenors break my heart - they're so good!
My personal opinion is that it started off a bit too fast, but that's just taste. All together, you guys did a GREAT job.
FallenShards 2 years ago