Swingle Singers - Rossini - The Barber of Seville Overture

The Swingle Singers are a mostly a cappella vocal group formed in 1962 in Paris, France with Ward Swingle, Anne Germain, Jeanette Baucomont and Jean Cussac. Christiane Legrand, the sister of composer Michel Legrand, was the lead soprano in the original French group. There are a total of eight members in the group: two sopranos, two altos, two tenors and two basses. In 1973, the original French group disbanded and Ward Swingle moved to London and re-formed the group with new members as Swingle II. They would later perform and record under the name The Swingles and then, The New Swingle Singers and eventually, simply, The Swingle Singers. Since the London group's incarnation, the group has never disbanded. Members have come and gone and the other members have re-auditioned for the voice part that has left.

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[creamyfilling102]

I know everybody hates youtube grammer and spelling nazis, but I think you mean BREATHE!  "Breathe" is a verb involving inhalation. When you drop the e, you get "breath" which is a noun. When you have to breathe, you take a breath.

[wolvie110]

The speed reminds me of the Bugs Bunny cartoon version

[suzie106]

Far too fast. If you like this sort of music, listen to the King Singers version. There are two versions. I like the latest one better, but that's a matter of opinion.

[Manos Kokkinis]

Well performed by all means, though it's extremely fast paced.

[2ndcmdr]

Wow. I suddenly began envisioning this piece in a comedy spy spoof. I can't just hear one, I have to hear more. DSS

[hotgothchic4u]

I just have one thing to say to this group. BREATH!!!!!

[broadwaylover3694]

My chorale elite choir is singing this.

[jezebel324]

WHY IS IT SO FAST!?

My brain exploded.

[RossiniVerdiVivaldi]

just love it!!! and love Rossini!!