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
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.
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.
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).
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How gorgeous! Thank you for this performance!
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
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.
The best version that I've heard of this aria!
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.
So beautifully sung. I am recommending this to my student who will be singing it on her senior recital. Thank you
Underrated, under performed, thank you for your performance
Beautifully sung and interpreted!
Wow, very beautiful.
Beautiful powerful wonderful performance
Wow! Breathtaking!
Absolutely stunning. By far, the best recording I’ve heard of this piece!
Beautiful
Beautifully done.
Wow. Unbelievable. Thank you.
AMAZING!!! So beautiful very well done.
Inspiring work. Thank you!
This is my favorite version of this song
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).
Oh god wow you’re brilliant girl!!!
Such control!!!
Brava!
how dare they cut off the legend uchida
RIP James Gandolphini
this is a great version but hAvE yOu hEaRd PipPa'S vErSiOn?!?!?!
Stella Divino YASSS
Stella Divino YAAAS QUEEEN
Stfu
Yesssss
Can anyone PLEASE provide the link so we can hear it ?😎
Thank you !🤗
Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇🥰
She kinda looks like Emma Watson
I was thinking Rose Leslie!
hope avenue blues
doug and ginnie leaving clues
scott paying his dues
Lost