Laurie's Song (The Tender Land) - Copland

Andromahi Raptis, Sopran www.andromahiraptis.com
Mizuko Uchida, Klavier

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Once I thought I’d never grow tall as this fence. Time dragged heavy and slow. But April came and August went before I knew just what they meant, and little by little I grew. And as I grew I came to know how fast the time could go. Once I thought I’d never go outside this fence. This space was plenty for me. But I walked down the road one day and just happened I can’t say, but little by little it came to be, that line between the earth and sky came beckoning to me. Now the time has grown short; the world has grown so wide. I’ll be graduated soon. Why am I strange inside? What makes me think I’d like to try to go down all those roads beyond that line above the earth and ‘neath the sky? Tomorrow when I sit upon the graduation platform stand, I know my hand will shake when I reach out to take that paper with the ribboned band. Now that all the learning’s done, o who knows what will now begin? O it’s so strange…. I’m strange inside. The time has grown so short, the world so wide

[@ericg0nzales]

The best version that I've heard of this aria!

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from Cape town, South Africa. Wow! Thanks for sharing. I'm 30 years old and I do Ballroom dancing as one of my most favourite fun, sporting and social activities so I gravitate more towards the Big Band Swing type of Jazz and old-school Rock N Roll music. I also don't have a voice of an opera singer but I do admire all the men and women who do. The vocalist in this video is really brilliant! She really deserves lots of love and big warm hugs and I would do that in a heart beat if I were to meet her in reality one day.

[@litcheerose]

How gorgeous! Thank you for this performance!

[@bogdan98ify]

Underrated, under performed, thank you for your performance

[@vartanaghababian7648]

I cannot get over this performance -- truly so well done -- truly exquisite piano work and the vocalist is a dream. Ms. Raptis has such a clear tone in her voice, such cleanliness of diction and gives such a beautiful interpretation of this music and its text, infused with many subtleties. Gorgeous work, ladies -- what an irreplaceable pleasure to see and hear this recording.

[@ritawinter7304]

So beautifully sung. I am recommending this to my student who will be singing it on her senior recital. Thank you

[@williamjueschke9960]

Wow, very beautiful.

[@stevenfromer3816]

Beautiful powerful wonderful performance

[@krishanoberoi]

Beautifully sung and interpreted!

[@jessamynanderson4010]

Absolutely stunning. By far, the best recording I’ve heard of this piece!

[@vivienne4283]

Beautiful

[@shingabiss]

Wow! Breathtaking!

[@robynlynnellebaker3378]

Beautifully done.

[@magickitchen54]

Wow. Unbelievable. Thank you.

[@ccbunnyrabbit]

This is my favorite version of this song

[@danielbrown1943]

I can absolutely see why! It's better than almost all other live versions I've seen here. Ms. Raptis, you do an EXCELLENT job! (as well, Ms. Uchida does very well, too- good technique, musicality, sensitivity- very good job).

[@Leightoltz]

Inspiring work. Thank you!

[@ManMadeTime]

AMAZING!!! So beautiful very well done.

[@originaltommy]

Such control!!!

[@utoobah]

Oh god wow you’re brilliant girl!!!

[@viejabailarina]

Brava!

[@jeffreyrichardson]

RIP James Gandolphini

[@stelladivino5592]

this is a great version but hAvE yOu hEaRd PipPa'S vErSiOn?!?!?!

[@lhernandez3352]

Stella Divino YASSS

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Stella Divino YAAAS QUEEEN

[@ashidosa]

Stfu

[@ILOVEYOU-nm7qm]

Yesssss

[@teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013]

Can anyone PLEASE provide the link so we can hear it ?😎 Thank you !🤗 Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇🥰

[@vickyw2752]

how dare they cut off the legend uchida

[@kristensutton2450]

She kinda looks like Emma Watson

[@clairederoin507]

I was thinking Rose Leslie!

[@jeffreyrichardson]

hope avenue blues doug and ginnie leaving clues scott paying his dues

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