The Columbia Collegiate Chorale and the New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University performs John Rutter's Magnificat at their 2009 Christmas Concert.
May I make a couple of observations about the performance? 1. There are some musical imperfections, 2. John Rutter writes music "outside" the musical sphere and his scores are very difficult so the fact the tempo is tight says something positive, 3. For a Seventh-Day Adventist conductor to take on such a task is incredible as in Australia, alot of SDA musicians do NOT take their music seriously - in fact it is the she'll be right attitiude! Go for it Dr Bingham and musicians/singers.
The orchestra has too many intonation issues, all could be due to the conductor's inability to manipulate the certain tempos. Anyhow, the choir is superb.
May I make a couple of observations about the performance? 1. There are some musical imperfections, 2. John Rutter writes music "outside" the musical sphere and his scores are very difficult so the fact the tempo is tight says something positive, 3. For a Seventh-Day Adventist conductor to take on such a task is incredible as in Australia, alot of SDA musicians do NOT take their music seriously - in fact it is the she'll be right attitiude! Go for it Dr Bingham and musicians/singers.
poodleman65 6 months ago
It is "simply"... wonderful...
flochlay1 8 months ago
it as great song and if I´d sing I couldn´t help it but sway as well - just discovered that piece recently and Iove it!!!!!
flyingbird1311 9 months ago
It's funny that the whole choir sways when they sing! tells me they are enjoying the music!
doclago 1 year ago
The orchestra has too many intonation issues, all could be due to the conductor's inability to manipulate the certain tempos. Anyhow, the choir is superb.
lty2k84 1 year ago