Teo Torriatte - Wyoming County Chorale with CSNEP

The Wyoming County Chorale performs Queen's "Teo Torriatte" with the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania on May 5th, 2012 as one of the closing numbers of their 20th Anniversary Gala Concert. The event also honored the 20 years of service to the organization by WCC co-founder and outgoing president Maggie Cartwright.
Carl Shinko - conductor
Ron Stabinsky - piano
Joe Cole - bass
John Carpenetti - drums

[@wmason1961]

I sang this song to my Wife at our wedding reception in 1999. I also got my butt kicked for singing it in the lunchroom in high school in 79. This is one of the greatest songs ever written. And that is saying a lot.

[@JonBecker81]

They didn’t like Queen at your high school? Or they were just making fun of you for singing in the lunchroom? Also, what a time to be in high school. I wish I was born 20 years earlier so I could go to all those shows back then. The best music was in the 70’s. I went to high school in the 90’s still pretty good music up until then but not like the 70’s and early 80’s.

[@wmason1961]

@@JonBecker81As Queen fans we were accused of being gay. It wasn't an uncommon accusation lobbed by bullies at that time. Getting beat up for being gay was why most gay and bi people were closeted then. Including Freddie Mercury. I am not gay but try convincing a bully of that. I don't know if they actually believed it or if it was just the excuse they used to harass us. It was a different world. I do agree that we had the greatest music of any era but some things still needed work.

[@GunShySunshine]

I sang this to my wife at our wedding reception in 2020, been my absolute favorite Queen song since I was a teenager and it means so much more to me now than I ever thought it would. Can't even sing or listen to it without getting very emotional now

[@dejffjed]

Queen songs are widely being covered by various musical ensembles. This proves how much their music mean and how it goes beyond standard "popular music" boundary. They were exceptionally talented musicians, composers.

[@plutao_pt]

those 4 chaps are legends

[@totok64]

??

[@JonBecker81]

@@plutao_pt yep. All of them wrote multiple hit songs. Three of them could be and were lead singers (well one of them was light years above the other two but still…) . I think a lot of people won’t know how good their writing actually was unless they’re musicians themselves. They wrote incredible musical compositions. You sit down to start learned some of their music and you’re like “crap, this is complicated” but without really knowing how complicated it was, especially their 70’s music. People say that this kind of talent doesn’t exist anymore and that today’s music is garbage. I would almost agree with them except I know that it does. The problem isn’t a lack of talent, it’s a lack of taste in today’s culture.

[@andrewdolphin344]

@@JonBecker81 nail on the head. Add to that, record companies of today rely on a formula for guaranteed revenue. No room today for the creativity and uniqueness that was typical of Queen, especially 70’s, which followed on from what the Beatles inspired in the late 60’s.

[@chergui77]

@@JonBecker81You are absolutely correct!!! The pieces are difficult to play. One can only imagine the talent it took to perform without Auto-Tune.

[@user-ge3nt7vg1d]

昔、Love of My Lifeを合唱した日本のクイーンファンたちは、フレディから"absolutely perfect"という言葉を贈られました。 今、日本のクイーンファンである僕は、Teo Torriatteを合唱した皆さんにも"absolutely perfect"という言葉を贈らせていただきます。

[@Orion3741]

Freddie Mercury traversed all boundaries. He could do Opera, Rock and Roll, Pop, soundtrack music. His effort at Live Aid 1985 was the best of any artist. Ever. Freddie Mercury. Genius. Legend. Forever.

[@SGherghina]

this song was written by Brian May

[@Orion3741]

@@SGherghina : yes. And a beautiful song, too.

[@Narpets2112]

This song always makes me cry too, especially since my wife passed. Along with The Prophets Song, Brian's crowning achievement.

[@hermanhelmich]

Time is nothing but a paper moon

[@victorhgarcia5069]

Same here. We cried it together back in July 1981, now she is gone. 💐

[@user-vp7cs9jc1s]

本当にこれいい曲や....。作曲したブライアンも凄いし、これを歌ってくれたフレディ、リズム隊のロジャとおジョン。だからQueenは嫌いになれない！てか嫌いになる要素がない！この曲って誰が歌っても凄く良くなるよね。あぁ...涙が....。

[@FernandoZamudioC]

The translation... This is a really good song.... Brian who composed it is also amazing, Freddie who sang this, Roger and John of the rhythm section. That's why I can't hate Queen! Heck, he has nothing to dislike! This song sounds great no matter who sings it. Ah... Tears...

[@flymommah]

the reaction of the lovely old lady at 4:57 speaks of volume - maybe because of having a personal attachment to the song, or probably remembering the time he got hooked by Queen's songs/Freddie's voice. Either way, just goes to show how a song can be so powerful, transcends time, lives on.

[@Harry-jz1dn]

it tells you in the info who she is... she was the outgoing president who had cofounded the choir and this concert was honouring her after 20 years. Teo Torriate was one of the final numbers.

[@flymommah]

​@@Harry-jz1dn thanks for pointing that out but I would have no idea who, amongst all those people, was the the outgoing president, wouldn't I?

[@thewonkyembouchure]

@@flymommah You mean you couldn't deduce who the outgoing president was, despite the focus on an individual shedding a tear at the end?

[@stevephillips6309]

Pure genius song form Brian May - gets me emotional every time.

[@georgedelorean344]

This song makes me so sad everytime i hear it. Such a masterpiece

[@VLP465]

SONG FROM QUEEN!

[@ouricadothebest2140]

@@VLP465 But it was writted by May...

[@Invisibleman12384]

​​@@VLP465This song was written by Brian May.

[@strangerjpg]

the old lady crying at the end is me! amazing work, one of my favorites song at the moment and this version it's just breathtaking, i'm speechles, i love it.

[@Keiji1978]

Agustina jpg wow

[@strangerjpg]

@@Keiji1978 wow what?

[@Keiji1978]

Agustina jpg I didn’t expect you commented here so I said wow Btw I love this song Greeting from Japan

[@strangerjpg]

@@Keiji1978 i know, this video is kind of old? but gold for sure, btw i love it too, greeting from argentina, my friend

[@newc1531]

My dear, it was beautiful and thank you for being part of it

[@user-er9re9tp3v]

Teo Torriatte ｰ(let us cling together) This song was played at the Tokyo Olympics. It was also used as a reconstruction song for the 3.11earthquake. As a Japanese fan of Queen,this song is a treasure! I love Queen🥰

[@lexsoft3969]

I didn't know this song was played at the Olympic. I couldn't watch the event due to broadcasting limitation, only followed live text reports of several events.

[@chergui77]

Thank you for sharing. I knew it was played for the Olympics but didn’t know about it being the reconstruction song. How memorable!!!

[@MrMikayil62]

Teo Torriate konomama iko Aisuruhito yo Shizukana yoi ni Hikario tomoshi Itoshiki oshieo idaki

[@user-li3zj8ii9t]

Услышав Фредди, поющего на японском, я обалдела. Так люблю эту композицию теперь, её, оказывается, много, кто пел. Фантастика, а не песня!

[@user-ov9ir6sy9l]

すばらしい感動して涙しました。 ありがとうございます。

[@M.87mille]

クイーンにとって日本は特別な所でした この曲はその思いがこめられているのだとおもいます

[@user-tq9fz7kg9p]

手をとりあって、このまま行こう 愛する人よ 静かな宵に光を灯し 愛しき教えを抱き…

[@user-vs6kk5fo6d]

クイーンが日本で売れて感謝した形の曲ですね。他国の方々に歌われて、ファンとして嬉しいです。

[@mkiwado4104]

映画でもこの曲取り上げて欲しかったですね

[@Keiji1978]

Freddie would be proud

[@VLP465]

YES!!!🥺

[@Keiji1978]

V. L. P. I’m Japanese and I like this Queen’s song They’re popular here and this song is well known too

[@VLP465]

@@Keiji1978 I LOVE YOUR COUNTRY. I LOVE YOUR CULTURE. I LOVE YOUR HEART 😊 I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. JAPAN THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD🥰

[@Keiji1978]

V. L. P. Thank you! Arigatou!

[@VLP465]

@@Keiji1978 浮世

[@svenderikjensen2032]

In this case Brian would be proud since he wrote the song.

[@VLP465]

QUEEN!.

[@victorhgarcia5069]

He is.

[@davidburnham2519]

Teo Torriatto is a beautiful composition.

[@djluketokyo]

I am glad and proud of they use Japanese ! From Tokyo!

[@Mr.Turnbull]

holy shit guys, I'm all in tears

[@Kyrichenko]

This is so powerful, only person without feelings could stay without tears on this one.

[@aero1306]

歌には力がある、そんなことをはっきりと感じさせてくれる動画ですね。歌って感動し、聴いて感動し…やっぱり音楽は素晴らしい!!

[@trxwrftrk1219]

心に響き伝わる！

[@ik3912]

中2の冬だったなぁ、街のレコード店から購入して急いで家まで田んぼ道走ったのは、一刻も早くこの曲を聞きたくて

[@chergui77]

Oh, that is so sweet. Thank you for sharing such a lovely and memorable childhood experience about this song. You made me happy.

[@momochanoioi6414]

この曲を聞くたびに自然に涙ぐんでしまう。

[@chergui77]

Me too 😢. My son was stationed in Okinawa for 2 yrs. We didn’t see him that whole time. I’d listen to this song and just cry. He loved Okinawa and traveled several times to the mainland He loved Japan, the people, and the culture.

[@user-se2px2um1x]

それ、よく分かります😭

[@sovaine]

The man may not be here but his music will live forever..RIP Freddie, thank you for covering a beautiful song with heart and soul:-)

[@richonfen]

But it's Brian May's song

[@Kewtopia]

Stop it, Freddie didn't write it

[@user-qf9br5dp8z]

The best reaction - is the crying women in a first row... this music will simply live forever..

[@ardbuijsen8735]

still one of the most beautiful soms ever made. Thank you.

[@BerndAdrian91]

Teo Toriatte ist einer der viele wunderschönen Lieder von Queen, die völlig zuunrecht nie den großen Durchbruch geschafft haben

[@llncivitello58]

I still hear Freddie singing …. This is beautiful!

[@AllStars956]

Beautiful song written by a genius Dr. Brian May.

[@SHOW-or2tk]

Thank you　ありがとう！！ これからも世界中で手を取り合ってこのまま行こう

[@pattiebraymanskelly954]

BRAVO!! Brought tears to my eyes!! In my top 5 Queen tunes...here I find this a few years later as the Tokyo Olympics use it for the torch lighting ceremony 💜👑

[@JonBecker81]

Are they really?! That makes me so happy. Maybe this song will pick up some steam and finally get the attention it deserves. It’s a way underrated song.

[@lexsoft3969]

I didn't know this song was played at the Olympic. It proves that Japanese people really appreciate and love this Queen's song.

[@user-hv6hw1fm3h]

👏👏👏👏👏Великое наследие легендарной QUEEN будет жить вечно !!! Как же проникновенно исполнял эту композицию Фредди Меркьюри 🙏 Хочется остановить время и слушать, слушать, слушать, слушать 🙏🥰💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@nk-nq9bl]

素晴らしい

[@bobczerkies1327]

This has always been my favorite Queen song. This was beautiful.

[@empoweredchoice1893]

A beautiful rendition of one of my all time favorite songs.

[@514155]

As a Japanese, it just doesn't get as beautiful as this... folks in Wyoming singing this in Wyoming... singing the best song ever by the best band ever with perfect Japanese pronunciation.

[@LeonScheppink]

Makes me wonder, why this song? It's gorgeous, obviously and wonderfully performed, but it isn't one of the better known Queen songs.

[@cvshinko]

@@LeonScheppink Thank you for the high praise! This was one of my favorite performances from the 15 years that I directed the group. To answer your question: I'm a lifelong Queen fan, and this was always one of my favorite tracks. I wrote the choral transcription/arrangement for my choir because I thought this song in particular could be well-adapted mixed-voice choral singing, and the message is very relatable. And for this concert, it was especially appropriate & pertinent, as we were celebrating the group's 20 year anniversary and saying goodbye to a founding member who was retiring. (Maggie, the older woman crying at the end). It's a fantastic anthem! Kudos to Brian May for composing such a masterpiece!

[@chergui77]

@@cvshinkoThank you for sharing that info. Thank you, too, for choosing a Queen song that is not heard on pop radio. It’s wonderful to expose people to the many genres and talents of Queen.

[@neilebumaruf900]

Freddie will live forever !

[@bjw0515]

Oh, that was so beautiful. I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face and just singing along. Queen is my absolute favorite and this song has special meaning for me. Freddie would ever be so proud, and Brian May writes such beautiful lyrics. A tribute to the Japanese fans, that will live on forever!

[@chergui77]

I love rock music and have many bands that I really like, but if I was on a deserted island with only one album/CD, it would be Queen. I’ve been a fan since 1974 whilst in college. Recently, I listened to a musician critique a Queen song. He said that out of all bands he’s critiqued, Queen is the most pleasing to the ear. He said that all of their songs are euphonious. It would be interesting to watch people’s brain MRIs while listening to Queen 🤔. I think there’s a science experiment here.

[@hunga224]

When I'm gone No need to wonder if I ever think of you The same moon shines The same wind blows For both of us, and time is but a paper moon... Be not gone Though I'm gone It's just as though I hold the flower that touches you A new life grows The blossom knows There's no one else could warm my heart as much as you... Be not gone Let us cling together as the years go by Oh my love, my love In the quiet of the night Let our candle always burn Let us never lose the lessons we have learned Teo torriatte konomama iko Aisuruhito yo Shizukana yoi ni Hikario tomoshi Itoshiki oshieo idaki Hear my song Still think of me the way you've come to think of me The nights grow long But dreams live on Just close your pretty eyes and you can be with me... Dream on Teo torriatte konomama iko Aisuruhito yo Shizukana yoi ni Hikario tomoshi Itoshiki oshieo idaki When I'm gone They'll say we're all fools and we don't understand Oh be strong Don't turn your heart We're all You're all For all For always Let us cling together as the years go by Oh my love, my love In the quiet of the night Let our candle always burn Let us never lose the lessons we have learned

[@tarikmounih3559]

That s what specialise Queen than the rest of bands 🔥🔥🔥

[@inuda101]

素敵です！(Wonderful！)

[@dianecourtney2724]

This song makes me cry. ( I do miss Freddie too )

[@MrCol104]

Thank you for uploading this. Beautiful song - beautifully covered. Teo Torriatte is one of Queen's greatest songs. It's such a shame so many people don't even know about this track.

[@lexsoft3969]

Yeah, people are busy to cover the likes of BR, WATC, SMGO. They should cover this one as well as : 1. Jealousy 2. Nevermore 3. Mustapha :)

[@jaccojansen8888]

Words are not enough for such a beautiful song

[@javiercoronel3457]

Freddy was from another Galaxy! Geniousssss

[@user-vo1hs8fn7f]

ありかとう Thank you すごくいい very good

[@barryallen7894]

ガチ勢はなかっぱ thank you

[@user-ms1ds6rh8w]

ボヘミアンラプソディ見たあとにこれは泣ける

[@user-ly1zy5bk3i]

日本語うまいねぇ…they speak japanes so good because I want Freddie to singed this song with their.

[@pktjwo9116]

Love from Japan🖤💗

[@kochstevens3210]

let us cling to this beautiful majestic music...written by a musical genius...

[@user-is2pz8pn6d]

Брайн Мэй любит писать грустные песни ,прям реветь хочется ...сразу Фредди Меркьюри вспоминаю. Queen Forever.

[@julieperkins7077]

I love this song, Queen are the best!!!! They just kept the great songs coming!!!

[@kamesennin_jpn]

Hello I’m Japanese high school student. I am very impressed!! Your Japanese like being Japanese!!

[@dustyrun9663]

O my God. Queen!!!

[@ryandaniel4571]

beautiful song, beautiful performance.

[@barryallen7894]

Goosebumps..to think queen music is still alive in all corners off the world..all generations..thank you wyoming chior..beautiful

[@mauroaltamura1463]

Wow.................speechless.

[@emiliopauloageno6358]

3:55 so heartbreaking see her, old lady crying.... so emotional

[@JonBecker81]

This goes to show never judge a book by its cover. They were great and it sounded awesome! Props to the bass player! He nailed the Deacy sound and feel.

[@mariomontoya8015]

Simply beautiful...Long Live Queen.

[@torybrown7730]

With all those voices singing in perfect Harmony this song gave me chills it's so beautiful with all those voices in there...AMAZING!!

[@jimmyhicks3655]

Choral singer, Montreat attendee, euphonium player, and rock musician. You guys have absolutely nailed this selection! I was conducting the choir from my chair!

[@barbarasaracini1271]

Wonderful! I don't know if Brian May has ever seen this video but he would be so moved as everyone did an excellent job on a beautiful song!

[@mattsasageable]

素晴らしい！

[@guyroebuck8510]

What a joy!

[@Ulli_G._aus_D.]

In weit über hundert Jahren werden diese Songs immer noch an diese großartige Formation namens Queen erinnern!

[@Qwentris]

Beautiful, delicate, powerful

[@weaselshark]

fucking amazing! Freddie was beyond. What balls by this choir director to go for it with this.

[@loriethomas169]

Excellent!!! Freddie would be so proud

[@tktrkt1040]

ありがとう

[@barryallen7894]

Goosebumps from "when im gone,theyll say were all fools..etc onwards...got the harmonys spot on ..freddie wouldve loved this.

[@barryalken4733]

Searched for this again ❤

[@MH-vd8iv]

I was very moved. Recently I watch this movie every day. Thank you.

[@user-ou5sl1gh7z]

ЗОЛОТО Queen! Великолепие с которым ОНИ остаются в наших сердцах!!!

[@nariandez]

Unbelievable… perfect work! Thank you!!! Freddie would be proud i am sure

[@angelamariamorenogonzalez7335]

Precioso,pero ni todas las voces de un gran coro pueden con la mágica voz del más grande!!!!

[@asajaguars3088]

Just AMAZING!!! long live Freddy

[@luismaldonado4989]

Brian May wrote it

[@VLP465]

LONG LIVE TO FREDDIE MERCURY. YEAH. THE SOUL OF THE SONG.

[@user-se2px2um1x]

Teo toriatte konomama iko aisuru hitoyo, Shizukana yoini hikariwo tomoshi, Itoshiki oshiewo idaki...

[@zz-rv9dw]

Beautiful

[@asajaguars3088]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@robertopucciano6792]

hermosa version.felicitaciones y saludos desde buenos aires

[@juliannetomlinson]

Just beautiful

[@Ghostwriter78]

It's beautiful. This song has meant so much to me, since 1991. I was 14 years old at that time. Beautiful job people! I loved listening to this!!!! Thank you!!!

[@jerzyptaszek6969]

Beautiful song . Amazing performance.💖💝💓

[@edmundosanchez477]

Queen Would be Proud . Well done

[@naomisanderson8223]

Freddie would be proud ❤

[@basstian]

Beautiful sound! Magnificent middle-eight. Each part is so clear but they also blend fittingly. Excellent work by the instrumentalists too.

[@pauljaw2001]

OMG, ii'm crying here.

[@samikage8609]

Freddie would be very proud

[@vince2210]

Everyone in this performance (including tambourine-playing Conductor & Maggie Cartwright) ~ RESPECT 🎶👍❤️❤️❤️

[@Klassenfeind]

the bridge part sounds phenomenal

[@charlesjoshua1]

Wuao que arreglo coral tan bonito para esta canción... Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@jbelmaestro]

great arrangment I like it :) I m a great Queen fan, so seeing this song covered is so great!! : you made a great job :)

[@riffkeef5816]

Beatyfull!!!!!!

[@Mondtor]

Love it!!!

[@bigmallly7863]

Brilliant rendition.

[@wilsonmetzner13]

no words...

[@redspecialsniper5595]

Queen is a religion..

[@jwat7066]

Beautiful😭👏👏👏🎹🎸👵👨‍💻👩‍💻👨‍💻👩‍💻👨‍💻👩‍💻👑

[@user-hz6yw5wv9v]

Oh my love.

[@PSoldovieri]

The best part 🌹