Thank you all for your kind comments, I am reading every single one of them! ♡ I am so glad that we can share our passion for music through this medium. Performing this song made me feel so connected with all people on stage and I am very thankful for this experience. I never expected this many views and comments from all around the world, but reading your positive remarks and personal memories of this song warms my heart! So again: thank you for listening and sharing. I really appreciate it! Lots of love!
I must say all is so perfect, given the limited time of preparation and the large group of participants involved in only a few rehearsals, you and all your fellows have achieved the highest goal and you and your group have unlimited talents in all aspects. I am not a professional musician but I play various roles in music groups and I fully understand how difficult it is to lead so large a group, (as a matter of fact, you lead various groups here) and how painstaking it is to make them synchrozise with one another. Your chorus is amazingly impressive, all giving their hearts to sing; your band is like professional performers; the singer is giving his best and you, leading them through gracefully and joyfully. I give my heart and thanks to all of you: never have I seen so many performers, particularly amateurs, giving a piece of music so beautifully and thus I said in my last comment:" just beautiful". (Forget about adverse comments; probably they derive from jealousy. No hard feeling to anyone.)
There are a lot of mean, cynical comments here. THIS WAS A STUDENT PROJECT...stay negative and you kill the art spirit which we need in this world. The DUTCH Are great....such spirit..and they gave it their best. BRAVO
Ich finde die Version auch toll !! Es gibt leider zu viele Idioten, die sich über alles aufgeilen und selber gar nichts zu bieten haben. Ich schau mir dieses Video immer wieder gerne an!
I thought this was the lady's final project to graduate with a bachelors of Arts in Music, which require a final project. I think i read somewhere on this blog
The singer is fantastic as well. He captures just the right kind of voice for this piece without turning it into mockery. He's sheer class. The whole orchestra is world class. A very well-balanced arrangement all around. I was about 4 or 5 when this song was a hit in the U.S., hearing it on the car stereo as my parents drove me around Los Angeles. Barry Manilow was absolutely huge then. He could sell out coliseums.
A tragic song with joyful rhythm and melody. This is one of the best songs to tell a tragedy without directly telling it as a tragedy. Barry is a genuis.
Wow-three 45 minute rehearsals? Incredible! Loved the conductor smiling with her performers. Very inspiring and a great way to start off the day. Thank you for sharing your talents - wish you all much success!
Yeah, the singing was great, conducting was it should be. The issue I have with this version is mainly the groove, it's just not that good, it probably had some limited options like some more exotic instruments, more players that have experience and just better percussion arrangement. So yeah, this is good and great effort, but for sure Naohiro Iwai's band version is better, but again, that version is a materpiece so let's not criticize people for not being Beethoven or in this case Naohiro Iwai ;)
This brought tears of joy to my eyes. The joy, enthusiasm, energy, and talent on display here, of the singers, players and the conductor are a marvel to behold. I’ll be listening to this version many more times and sharing it with my family and friends. Thank you so much, from Spain.
So beautiful and timely as Barry has reached 80 years. This is a sweet torch passing. I love what this group has done. Beautiful. I LOVE the singer, but don't know how anyone not born in those "scrappy" years of US history will ever get the song's true essence. If anyone though, this singer NAILS it. Keep it going:)
Hello, I happened to listen to this song in Korea and I've been listening to this song from time to time. After listening to this song, my passion for music gets closer. It's so nice to see everyone enjoying the music and love the arrangement. This is a translation app, so please understand that communication is not perfect ^^
this was one of the best compositions and covers of this song, is done really well and for the fact that they only had 3 practices makes it better, i really enjoyed it!!
This is my favorite Manilow song and I listen to it weekly. Emma you did a fantastic job in this arrangement and your fellow students also deserve praise. I'd like to hear more from all of you.
Las décadas de los 70 y de los 80. Maravillosos años . Gracias Sr. Barry Manilow. Gracias Sra. Emma Wieriks , orquesta e interprete y coro. Gracias por deleitarnos con vuestro arte. Saludos desde las Pampas Argentinas.
I went from friends (the serie, not the thing I don't have) to this wonderful orchestral version, I've never appreciated so much to be lost on TH-cam. This song really give this beach carnaval vibe I really love it. Perfectly arranged, +1 fan.
I was in my high school band and orchestra, and enjoyed it so much, my daughter performed in high school and college. Music and the arts give us so much. It was wonderful seeing the passion and joy that Emma and the performers showed. It will stay with them all of their lives.
When you see musicians so happy to play with eachother, you know it's a great orchestra. I was convinced the maestra was a pro until she timidly enjoyed all the cheering. Amazing work, great music, lovely atmosphere !
I've just discovered this "new orchestral" version of this very well known old song and I'm glad to see such youngsters playing and singing it with so enthusiasm and energy. The proof that old songs can be covered so well nowadays, the dust thrown off, and wasn't able to get it out of my head all day long !
From Nashville..in tv/radio and music business education for last 50 years....I love this version....!!! LOVE! the full sound and back up...seen Barry do it a few times and I bet he would love to have been there to sing with you!!! Job did a great job..everyone did...TALENTED BUNCH!!!!
Congratulations to Cond. Emma and the Utrecht Conservatory go Dutch-people! What a great student project! I come back every few years to put a smile in my ears ....
I just discovered this and I was blown away by how wonderful this performance is! The singer nailed it added to the wonderful charisma of the entire orchestra
Outstanding performance. Every aspect was perfect. How refreshing to see such a large group of dedicated musicians enjoying their hard work and talent. The arrangement is breathtaking- congratulations Emma, you and your fellow students have an exciting future ahead of you.
Una obra maestra de canción una coordinación magistral de voces e instrumentos musicales los felicito no me canso de oír esta cancion.Saludos a todos desde Puntarenas Costa Rica.
I almost never enjoy a cover of the music that I grew up on. This time I must make an exception. I so throughly enjoyed this post that I had to go back and listen to it three more times. This even made me fire up the tv computer and listen with a much more sophisticated system. Everyone involved did a superb job. I am so glad I found this. It will remain one of my favorites for quite some time. I can’t wait to listen to more!
Being old enough to have heard this song when it was a radio hit, I just have to say how much I enjoyed this! Wonderful musicianship and stage presence from everyone -- including the conductor. Such a pleasure to see and hear so much talent put to good use!
catchy arrangement! Love the singer uses no vibrato and just at the start of the solo you just don't care that he doesn't use it. Amazing job, Emma and Job (singer)
Three rehearsals that lasted 45 minutes each and you created this piece! I mean, this is phenomenal. No one would risk filming and uploading a performance with so little rehearsal but you my friend, proved the cynics wrong. Wonderfully arranged and extremely professional. People are having so much fun while performing this. How amazing! More power to you Emma
Gosh, I just found this by accident - what a great production and arrangement! I hope you're still making music you are so talented. We need more of this! Edit: I've just read your comment above regarding some negative comments - I totally understand you being defensive, I've uploaded about 8 of my songs on ,my channel and sometimes get negative comments but I ignore them as I'm guessing they are from people who cannot play any musical instruments, and cannot write songs so they no nothing about music. I hope they haven't put you off in any way. You and all the others on the stage are full of talent and bring joy to everyone who watches (3.6 million people can't be wrong!) 👍🙂
Bravo Emma !!! Me encantó esta version y arreglo de un favorito mio. Estupendo ver a estos jovenes talentos disfrutando lo que hacen. Magnífico trabajo !!!
Ich glaube, ich habe mir diesen Clip schon 50 mal angesehen. Diese Aufnahme zählt zu meinen Favoriten. Die Freude und die Begeisterung und das Können der jungen Sänger und Musiker begeistert! „Hut ab“ auch vor Ihrem Arrangement, liebe Emma! Ganz großartig! Ich freue mich darauf, mehr von Ihnen zu hören…
Amazing. Great job dear. My wife and I are in our 70s and Barrys tunes are some of our favorites. I bet Barry would be proud of your work on one of his great tunes. Practice makes perfect. Keep on keeping on. Congrats to the musicians and to Job the vocalist. Dont hold back, let your talents shine.
Thank you all for your kind comments, I am reading every single one of them! ♡
I am so glad that we can share our passion for music through this medium. Performing this song made me feel so connected with all people on stage and I am very thankful for this experience. I never expected this many views and comments from all around the world, but reading your positive remarks and personal memories of this song warms my heart!
So again: thank you for listening and sharing. I really appreciate it! Lots of love!
I can’t find a better version. Chin up and keep going.
I must say all is so perfect, given the limited time of preparation and the large group of participants involved in only a few rehearsals, you and all your fellows have achieved the highest goal and you and your group have unlimited talents in all aspects. I am not a professional musician but I play various roles in music groups and I fully understand how difficult it is to lead so large a group, (as a matter of fact, you lead various groups here) and how painstaking it is to make them synchrozise with one another. Your chorus is amazingly impressive, all giving their hearts to sing; your band is like professional performers; the singer is giving his best and you, leading them through gracefully and joyfully. I give my heart and thanks to all of you: never have I seen so many performers, particularly amateurs, giving a piece of music so beautifully and thus I said in my last comment:" just beautiful". (Forget about adverse comments; probably they derive from jealousy. No hard feeling to anyone.)
you're doing an extraordinary job, please keep doing it.
Como maestro jubilado te felicito por las caras de satisfacción que puedo ver en ti y en tus alumnos. ¡Enhorabuena!
I love the performance, thanks for not being perfect. I don’t want that, I love originality and personality and that’s what this performance has!
That drum dude is just vibing the whole time, and I'm all for it.
Oh my gosh. I am 76 years old. Barry manilow is certainly part of my past. CONGRATULATIONS. U are all wonder6. Its such a fun song. Thank u.💖
Fantastic!
There are a lot of mean, cynical comments here. THIS WAS A STUDENT PROJECT...stay negative and you kill the art spirit which we need in this world. The DUTCH Are great....such spirit..and they gave it their best. BRAVO
Обаятельнейшая дирижёр и изумительные ребята прекраснейший оркестр солист великолепный
Ich finde die Version auch toll !! Es gibt leider zu viele Idioten, die sich über alles aufgeilen und selber gar nichts zu bieten haben. Ich schau mir dieses Video immer wieder gerne an!
What negative comments? Calm down.
I thought this was the lady's final project to graduate with a bachelors of Arts in Music, which require a final project. I think i read somewhere on this blog
Muito legal, ouço sempre e gosto cada vez mais. Very, very nice…
the singer is so amazing he really captured the vibe of the original singer ! so soothing :)) also the orchestra and other singers??? wow
Aw thank you!
I agree🎉❤❤
The singer is fantastic as well. He captures just the right kind of voice for this piece without turning it into mockery. He's sheer class. The whole orchestra is world class. A very well-balanced arrangement all around. I was about 4 or 5 when this song was a hit in the U.S., hearing it on the car stereo as my parents drove me around Los Angeles. Barry Manilow was absolutely huge then. He could sell out coliseums.
a wonderful singer indeed, I fully agree
@@EstherWouters Does he have his own YT channel? Could you pls. tell us his name?
Well said❤
Quiero el nombre del cantante!!!!!.….
A tragic song with joyful rhythm and melody. This is one of the best songs to tell a tragedy without directly telling it as a tragedy. Barry is a genuis.
He sure is! Thanks for watching
Found this by accident well what can I say you smashed it and the conductor looks if she was enjoying this well done all off you 👏
I've seen this video more than 100 times. Emma and her group are amazing.
Awh, thank you very much!
yo también he visto este video y cada vez me emociona más.
I watched this video a lot of times, and i still
Wow-three 45 minute rehearsals? Incredible! Loved the conductor smiling with her performers. Very inspiring and a great way to start off the day. Thank you for sharing your talents - wish you all much success!
Thank you!
Her conducting is cheerful: his singing is good as original: and orchestration is fabulous!
She's conducting like a drum major.
Great
Yeah, the singing was great, conducting was it should be. The issue I have with this version is mainly the groove, it's just not that good, it probably had some limited options like some more exotic instruments, more players that have experience and just better percussion arrangement. So yeah, this is good and great effort, but for sure Naohiro Iwai's band version is better, but again, that version is a materpiece so let's not criticize people for not being Beethoven or in this case Naohiro Iwai ;)
Bravi!!.. all of them are very good and she is great! Who is she?
As an old musician, so wonderful to see a new generation of musicians showing so much pleasure from playing and singing with such verve.
Bossy rhythm supecedes other tempos!
Wanted to let u know that this old lady is still here and listening. Still makes my heart sing!❤
Yes this is the young generation superb rendition.
What a refreshing thing to see young people enjoying and playing music of the past. Great job!
God Bless you!!! Amazing musicians!!!!
Such a great group of young musicians!
This brought tears of joy to my eyes. The joy, enthusiasm, energy, and talent on display here, of the singers, players and the conductor are a marvel to behold. I’ll be listening to this version many more times and sharing it with my family and friends. Thank you so much, from Spain.
Im agree with you 100%
Manilow would be proud... More than One Voice... Singing and playing this classic. Well done everyone, and Maestro.
I keep coming back to this version. Job Uitgeest really do a great job.
So beautiful and timely as Barry has reached 80 years.
This is a sweet torch passing.
I love what this group has done. Beautiful.
I LOVE the singer, but don't know how anyone not born in those "scrappy" years of US history will ever get the song's true essence.
If anyone though, this singer NAILS it.
Keep it going:)
Thank you!
Hello, I happened to listen to this song in Korea and I've been listening to this song from time to time.
After listening to this song, my passion for music gets closer.
It's so nice to see everyone enjoying the music and love the arrangement.
This is a translation app, so please understand that communication is not perfect ^^
I am speechless. These kids love this song and singing it. The singer will be great when he gets a little more confidence. Love the choral. Beautiful.
One of the coolest conductors I've seen. She's got verve and style. Nicely performed by musicians and singers alike.
Thank you!
Love 70's music, great rendition of this song. Conductor's real pretty. God Bless!
this was one of the best compositions and covers of this song, is done really well and for the fact that they only had 3 practices makes it better, i really enjoyed it!!
This is my favorite Manilow song and I listen to it weekly. Emma you did a fantastic job in this arrangement and your fellow students also deserve praise. I'd like to hear more from all of you.
What energy!! Miss Emma is really into the song. A great presentation by music students. Well done.
Congratulations! Emma. I'm Brazilian. I loved your version and her orchestra.
Versão muito legal também th-cam.com/video/ULCAJrC1Ia4/w-d-xo.html
@O verdadeiro Sergio Ricardo É o q macho?
Las décadas de los 70 y de los 80. Maravillosos años . Gracias Sr. Barry Manilow. Gracias Sra. Emma Wieriks , orquesta e interprete y coro. Gracias por deleitarnos con vuestro arte. Saludos desde las Pampas Argentinas.
I went from friends (the serie, not the thing I don't have) to this wonderful orchestral version, I've never appreciated so much to be lost on TH-cam. This song really give this beach carnaval vibe I really love it. Perfectly arranged, +1 fan.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you liked it!
Barry would be proud of you guys
I was in my high school band and orchestra, and enjoyed it so much, my daughter performed in high school and college. Music and the arts give us so much. It was wonderful seeing the passion and joy that Emma and the performers showed. It will stay with them all of their lives.
Just beautiful, the chorus, the band, the conductor and the singer! Wish to have more and more!
When you see musicians so happy to play with eachother, you know it's a great orchestra. I was convinced the maestra was a pro until she timidly enjoyed all the cheering. Amazing work, great music, lovely atmosphere !
Yes you have right, I had enjoyed with musica soft singing by people musicans happy
Bravo Emma for this version that really rocks ! And the singer has a great voice ! Greetings from Paris 🇫🇷
Copa Cabana is one of my favorite songs and you have achieved an exceptional presentation, my congratulations to everyone, especially to the director.
The joy of a choir and the band was fantastic. I'd love to see a whole show of these arrangements. Well done 👍
I love your conducting.......plus the smile and the moves. So much perfect!
Another THING, that YOUNG MAN THAT Sang the SONG , SANG SUPERB, CONGRATS YOUNGMAN
Esta versión tiene algo especial. Me encanta. Enhorabuena a Emma y a sus compañeros. Saludos desde España.
I've just discovered this "new orchestral" version of this very well known old song and I'm glad to see such youngsters playing and singing it with so enthusiasm and energy. The proof that old songs can be covered so well nowadays, the dust thrown off, and wasn't able to get it out of my head all day long !
From Nashville..in tv/radio and music business education for last 50 years....I love this version....!!! LOVE! the full sound and back up...seen Barry do it a few times and I bet he would love to have been there to sing with you!!! Job did a great job..everyone did...TALENTED BUNCH!!!!
Congratulations to Cond. Emma and the Utrecht Conservatory go Dutch-people! What a great student project! I come back every few years to put a smile in my ears ....
Thank you very much!
Wow! You must have listened to Barrys version a million times! You hooked all the nuances-fabulous job, congrats on your career!
LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING ELSE, IN THE WAY THAT YOU ALL PERFORMED, YOU LIFTED MY SOUL, MAKES ME FEEL RELAX, WITH JOY
This show needs to hit the road.. I would love to see this and more....
Bravo Emma Wieriks. Great arranging job on a classical 70’s song !
I just discovered this and I was blown away by how wonderful this performance is! The singer nailed it added to the wonderful charisma of the entire orchestra
Thank you!
Thank you Emma to you and your students. Thank you for sharing your gifts, this is Fantastic. I am sure Barry himself would greatly enjoy it.
That was absolutely beautiful! Tell the lead singer he did well!
What a unique performance. Congrats.
From Indonesia.
Love this !
Great team, and the female conductor too...
Bravo Emma !
Mantap
Brava !
Keren!
What is amazing to me is this was a _Bachelor's_ project put together with less than two hours of rehearsals! Excellent job...simply excellent.
Cute. Bongo player is a sharp technician. The vocalist has a compelling voice. Overall, lots of fun and hard work show.
Extraordinaria versión. La voz del cantante, fantástica
Outstanding performance. Every aspect was perfect. How refreshing to see such a large group of dedicated musicians enjoying their hard work and talent. The arrangement is breathtaking- congratulations Emma, you and your fellow students have an exciting future ahead of you.
Enjoyed every minute of this. By the looks on their faces, so did they. Brilliant.
Epic! What a Stellar Perfomance...there's a stunning elegance and purity to the performance of this Barry Manilow classic!
IT´S A WONDERFULL SHOW.... HAVE MORE ??
This interpretation is the one with so much joy! It makes me happy!
Barry Manilow would have been proud. Well done. 0:03
Una obra maestra de canción una coordinación magistral de voces e instrumentos musicales los felicito no me canso de oír esta cancion.Saludos a todos desde Puntarenas Costa Rica.
Thank you so much! I've been in Costa Rica once, what a beautiful country and kind people. Pura vida!
Excellent musical arrangement, wonderful interpretation; Fantastic and Impressive! Congratulations
I loved this orchestra singing my lovely COPACABANA...
That was absolutely stunning! You, and the orchestra and singers, are very talented. Thank you and very best wishes.
Never thought this song would be any more than a dance club music until I hear this full orchestra version. Make some more of this music. Bravo!
I almost never enjoy a cover of the music that I grew up on. This time I must make an exception. I so throughly enjoyed this post that I had to go back and listen to it three more times. This even made me fire up the tv computer and listen with a much more sophisticated system. Everyone involved did a superb job. I am so glad I found this. It will remain one of my favorites for quite some time. I can’t wait to listen to more!
Thank you for watching, I am glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed it!
Being old enough to have heard this song when it was a radio hit, I just have to say how much I enjoyed this! Wonderful musicianship and stage presence from everyone -- including the conductor. Such a pleasure to see and hear so much talent put to good use!
Simplemente magnífico!!
Se nota que todos disfrutan infinitamente.
Bien
Bien
Excelente!!
Muy buen trabajo!!
Grande sucesso da era "Disco". Aqui no Rio de Janeiro, fez as noites cariocas mais dançantes em 1978.
catchy arrangement! Love the singer uses no vibrato and just at the start of the solo you just don't care that he doesn't use it. Amazing job, Emma and Job (singer)
Emma was the BEST ❤️❤️❤️
Every time I watch this video, I feel energized. You see a well conducted, professionally played show. I'm happy to listen to it again and again.
Just one word: AWESOME!!!! Love to see more her work. Keep it up! It shows deidcation and love for GOOD music.
so very well done, Ms.Wierks brought out the best from these young folks good fun.
Emma Wieriks truely loves what she does. A joy to watch and listen
The conductress is just beautiful!!! such a lovely aura!!!
Love it- amazing results for three rehearsals. Really a talented bunch, especially a conductor 😀
I just discovered this today. My favorite song when I was a little kid. This is awesome. And everyone looks like they are having fun performing it.
Great performance! And by the way: that dark haired girl next to the singer is sooo beautiful...
Fantastic. So nice to so many young playing singing. Made me cry
This is my favorite version!Love the energy and enthusiasm of the musicians.
Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
👏👏👏😀😀
1:11 the singer is awesome. This version of the music is my favorite, nice job!
Three rehearsals that lasted 45 minutes each and you created this piece! I mean, this is phenomenal. No one would risk filming and uploading a performance with so little rehearsal but you my friend, proved the cynics wrong. Wonderfully arranged and extremely professional. People are having so much fun while performing this. How amazing! More power to you Emma
Yeah another omg aspect of this performance
How everyone sang and kept up with a bet. And take everyone and the conductor in a blush for everyone. Love art.
Loved it! Great upbeat arrangement. All performers looked like they were enjoying it - and I’m sure the audience did too. Well done Emma!
Gosh, I just found this by accident - what a great production and arrangement! I hope you're still making music you are so talented. We need more of this! Edit: I've just read your comment above regarding some negative comments - I totally understand you being defensive, I've uploaded about 8 of my songs on ,my channel and sometimes get negative comments but I ignore them as I'm guessing they are from people who cannot play any musical instruments, and cannot write songs so they no nothing about music. I hope they haven't put you off in any way. You and all the others on the stage are full of talent and bring joy to everyone who watches (3.6 million people can't be wrong!) 👍🙂
@@pbcreative6388 thank you!!
The soloist gives a perfect performance. 👍
I came here by accident and am delightfully surprised. Emma you just may be the next great band leader/ arranger. Excellent work by all.
Bravo Emma !!!
Me encantó esta version y arreglo de un favorito mio. Estupendo ver a estos jovenes talentos disfrutando lo que hacen.
Magnífico trabajo !!!
Muchas Gracias Karmen 🙂
Music...the language of the world
와~우!
내가좋아하는노래를~~ 너무멋져! 멋져~♥
Ich glaube, ich habe mir diesen Clip schon 50 mal angesehen. Diese Aufnahme zählt zu meinen Favoriten. Die Freude und die Begeisterung und das Können der jungen Sänger und Musiker begeistert! „Hut ab“ auch vor Ihrem Arrangement, liebe Emma! Ganz großartig! Ich freue mich darauf, mehr von Ihnen zu hören…
What a performance . Well done
The orchestra and the conductor are great. I could listen to orchestra music for hours on my reel-to- reel tape deck.
A good young happy team - very impressive. Everybody enjoys. Me too. thanks.
Amazing. Great job dear. My wife and I are in our 70s and Barrys tunes are some of our favorites. I bet Barry would be proud of your work on one of his great tunes. Practice makes perfect. Keep on keeping on. Congrats to the musicians and to Job the vocalist. Dont hold back, let your talents shine.
Very, very nice . I listen always.
Muito muito bonito, eu ouço sempre.
From Brasil
Excelente. 🙌🙌
Essa Musica não se refere a Copacabana brasileira
Excellent - lovely nice sounds a bit like Barry.
ESPECTACULARES TODOS...TODO MI CARIÑO Y ADMIRACIÓN! CONOCÍ LA CANCIÓN POR BARRY MANILOW, SU COMPOSITOR!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Muchas gracias Elsa!
@@emmawieriks Te mando mucho Cariño, eres Maravillosa Música, Arreglista, Directora...wow, Extraordinaria!!!🤩🤩🤩
I got Corona for 7 days... Now, i ask Corona to dance with Copacabana... Really damn, Corona!!! Coronabana.
Thanks Emma, u made this arrangement 🌹