I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Hampson a few weeks ago in Claremont, CA at a concert. He is the most amazing singer I have ever seen. His voice is perfect, his stage presence impeccable---and he is from the USA!!!
Wordpainting of great finesse. Opera singers - of whom of course he is an outstsanding example - paint in oils; recutalists do so in watercolours. His is such a sweet, sweet timbre and he convinces in every intelligently phrased bar. There's no record i know of which implies that the text of this beautiful song is based on a true life scenario but somehow I feel that it quite probably is... ...One of my favourite pieces from one of my favourite, master singers.
thanks! i didn't know the name of this song, but whenever I listen to my "Aaron Copeland CD", as I call it, this is one of my favorite songs!!! (I also, LOVE LOVE, the german subtitles
On the lake where droop'd the willow Long time ago, Where the rock threw back the billow Brighter than snow. Dwelt a maid beloved and cherish'd By high and low, But with autumn leaf she perished Long time ago. Rock and tree and flowing water Long time ago, Bird and bee and blossom taught her Love's spell to know. While to my fond words she listen'd Murmuring low, Tenderly her blue eyes glisten'd Long time ago.
Gorgeous song sung by a gorgeous singer. If you care, I searched for the text in english and here it is: On the lake where droop’d the willow Long time ago, Where the rock threw back the billow Brighter than snow. Dwelt a maid beloved and cherish’d By high and low, But with autumn leaf she perished Long time ago. Rock and tree and flowing water Long time ago, Bird and bee and blossom taught her Love’s spell to know. While to my fond words she listen’d Murmuring low, Tenderly her blue eyes glisten’d Long time ago.
@@muslit Absolutely correct, this song clearly has Copland's personal stamp on it. The original was never written for orchestra and this arrangement is still uniquely Copeland.
A sizable voice with significant power, although Hampson darkened his voice quite heavily. My impression: He was trying to impose a darker timbre on his welterweight-to-middleweight instument.
My preference may well be my prejudice here. But the still-young Hampson is singing in a heady, tenory key. I prefer baritones who sound like baritones, tenors who sound like tenors, etc. Baritones who sound like heady tenors and aging tenors singing baritone do not work for me.
Stunning.
Absolutely beautiful
Very beautiful song, takes me back to circa 1954, my surroundings and family , a long time ago. Beautifully sung.
WOW, that sent chills up my spine ! Hampson gives such a sweet interpretation where he lovingly caresses every note of the melody.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Hampson a few weeks ago in Claremont, CA at a concert. He is the most amazing singer I have ever seen. His voice is perfect, his stage presence impeccable---and he is from the USA!!!
Wordpainting of great finesse. Opera singers - of whom of course he is an outstsanding example - paint in oils; recutalists do so in watercolours. His is such a sweet, sweet timbre and he convinces in every intelligently phrased bar.
There's no record i know of which implies that the text of this beautiful song is based on a true life scenario but somehow I feel that it quite probably is...
...One of my favourite pieces from one of my favourite, master singers.
thanks! i didn't know the name of this song, but whenever I listen to my "Aaron Copeland CD", as I call it, this is one of my favorite songs!!!
(I also, LOVE LOVE, the german subtitles
Masterpiece all round!
On the lake where droop'd the willow
Long time ago,
Where the rock threw back the billow
Brighter than snow.
Dwelt a maid beloved and cherish'd
By high and low,
But with autumn leaf she perished
Long time ago.
Rock and tree and flowing water
Long time ago,
Bird and bee and blossom taught her
Love's spell to know.
While to my fond words she listen'd
Murmuring low,
Tenderly her blue eyes glisten'd
Long time ago.
Great melody, big performance!!!!1
Gorgeous song sung by a gorgeous singer. If you care, I searched for the text in english and here it is:
On the lake where droop’d the willow
Long time ago,
Where the rock threw back the billow
Brighter than snow.
Dwelt a maid beloved and cherish’d
By high and low,
But with autumn leaf she perished
Long time ago.
Rock and tree and flowing water
Long time ago,
Bird and bee and blossom taught her
Love’s spell to know.
While to my fond words she listen’d
Murmuring low,
Tenderly her blue eyes glisten’d
Long time ago.
Beautiful - thank you :)
GREAT!!!
My comment is influenced by having heard Hampson in recital 20-odd years ago at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
Aaron Copland of course arranged this song; he did not write it. It's a traditional American song. Hampson always does a fine job with this genre.
Yes, but he added his own harmony and phrasing.
Yes, but he added his own harmony and phrasing.
@@muslit Absolutely correct, this song clearly has Copland's personal stamp on it. The original was never written for orchestra and this arrangement is still uniquely Copeland.
Gimme William Warfield any day. He owns it.
classless comment ..... a compliment would have shown class !
@merhlin the video shows no applause .......???
A sizable voice with significant power, although Hampson darkened his voice quite heavily.
My impression: He was trying to impose a darker timbre on his welterweight-to-middleweight instument.
Is he in pain?
My preference may well be my prejudice here. But the still-young Hampson is singing in a heady, tenory key.
I prefer baritones who sound like baritones, tenors who sound like tenors, etc.
Baritones who sound like heady tenors and aging tenors singing baritone do not work for me.
But there is the written key on Sib, how could be moved this?