Performed by the Shorter Chorus Dr. Matthew Hoch, conductor Thomas Williams, piano Recorded live on April 5th, 2008 in Brookes Chapel at Shorter College
The arrangement is overwrought for my taste, but the chorus sounds good. I noticed a few loose "t"s lurking about. It is such a beautiful song, it should have been arranged simply - especially with all those luscious chords Sondheim gave us. I believe it is completely acceptable and appropriate for a chorus to sing a song written for a single person. Greek drama is full of this notion, and it is so often practiced that I find this criticism ridiculous.
I had the privilege of singing this arrangement conducted by Page himself. I don't believe I ever got through the whole thing without getting emotional.
ubelievably gorgeous - exquisite. as ned rorem said, after hearing it sung at new york's YMHA during a sondheim interview, "that's the most beautiful song i've ever heard."
I actually see how this works as a choral arrangement! it gives off the essence that more than one person male of female could be remembering all these things as well. since it's sung originally sung by the leading female as a solo, this to me is her reprise in showing her that she is not alone.
The arrangement is overwrought for my taste, but the chorus sounds good. I noticed a few loose "t"s lurking about. It is such a beautiful song, it should have been arranged simply - especially with all those luscious chords Sondheim gave us. I believe it is completely acceptable and appropriate for a chorus to sing a song written for a single person. Greek drama is full of this notion, and it is so often practiced that I find this criticism ridiculous.
carlos3765 1 month ago
I had the privilege of singing this arrangement conducted by Page himself. I don't believe I ever got through the whole thing without getting emotional.
kphoenix5942 1 year ago
Wow. That's all I can say. It sounds enormously gorgeous in a chorus.
TheLaustintime 1 year ago
lovley
companythemusical 1 year ago
ubelievably gorgeous - exquisite. as ned rorem said, after hearing it sung at new york's YMHA during a sondheim interview, "that's the most beautiful song i've ever heard."
anngrandt 2 years ago
Hauntingly beautiful as a choral piece.
GreatHomesAlabama 2 years ago
very beautiful. just posted it on my blog: (chicagotheaterblog[dot]com)
chicagotheaterblog 3 years ago
Interesting take. Everyone's entitled to their opinion...
tommcfurgle 3 years ago
and too add on:
I actually see how this works as a choral arrangement! it gives off the essence that more than one person male of female could be remembering all these things as well. since it's sung originally sung by the leading female as a solo, this to me is her reprise in showing her that she is not alone.
...just a thought! ^_^
JillHill7 3 years ago
this choir sings GORGEOUSLY!! ^_^
JillHill7 3 years ago