Narration of Aaron Copland's \"A Lincoln Portrait\"

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Description

Although not a \"studio quality\" recording, this one-minute track is a sample of my narration to the classic Aaron Copland composition, \"A Lincoln Portrait,\" recorded during a \"live\" concert performance in 2009.

Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

North American (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
fellow citizens. We cannot escape history. That is what he said. That is what Abraham Lincoln said. Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation. We even we here hold the power and bear the responsibility, Yeah.