Just to clarify, This is Allegri's ORIGINAL setting of the Psalm...there was no top C' in his score, it was a much later 19th-20th century addition...I have seen the manuscript. The Taverner Choir specialize in period performances and thus they have sourced Allegri's orriginal manuscript for this recording.
@bartmariner Actually, this is much closer to Allegri's original composition than the one you are familiar with (and the one that is popular). The famous high C (and other elements of the version you know) weren't composed by Allegri.
Interesting version. If you like sacred music, please check out my own piano composition "Deo Omnis Gloria" (click on my name and go to Part 5 of the video). All comments welcomed! Thank you.
The myriads spell lasts for eternity and resounds into the hearts of receptive mankind. The Angel calls out to them 'Let this message touch you deeply allow a stream of peace to pervade your souls, and may you hear this until you are cleansed of all hatred and bitterness, obey its meaning, it's secret is not known to all, search for the answers and you will truly have serenity in your lives' And the mighty angel's name is Love.
I really like the Taverner choir a lot but this version of Miserere is hard to enjoy. The spoken/plains part feels rushed and the rest is too wanderous. The high C is gone, too :( I wish they would have done the original version...they would have been good at it.
I totally agree. Especially with the high C. How can one honestly appreciate this piece fully with out the high C. It is a pivotal point in the music, with it missing, it no longer holds the effect.
I prefer a more mystical sounding approach to this music as well as a more resonant cathedral acoustic; surely that's what is wanted. I find this performance too "dry;" listen to the King's College Choir version to see what I mean. To each his own!
GOOD speed, good that its not as 'Boytreble centric' as other versions, but a little too much vocal wanderingoff I think detracts from the serenity that usually flows from listening to this piece...
Este sí es un trabajo serio respecto a la partitura original y algunas de sus variaciones en la época correspondiente. Hermosa versión!!! :D
musicotodopodero 1 month ago
Just to clarify, This is Allegri's ORIGINAL setting of the Psalm...there was no top C' in his score, it was a much later 19th-20th century addition...I have seen the manuscript. The Taverner Choir specialize in period performances and thus they have sourced Allegri's orriginal manuscript for this recording.
93Tommie 10 months ago 3
But... this is NOT the Allegri's "Miserere". It's a miserere of course because the lyrics are the same, Psalm 50. But it is NOT from Allegri
bartmariner 1 year ago
@bartmariner Actually, this is much closer to Allegri's original composition than the one you are familiar with (and the one that is popular). The famous high C (and other elements of the version you know) weren't composed by Allegri.
kirinphoebe1 1 month ago
very unique version, i love it :)
GHhorse 1 year ago
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Interesting version. If you like sacred music, please check out my own piano composition "Deo Omnis Gloria" (click on my name and go to Part 5 of the video). All comments welcomed! Thank you.
ChristopherLangdown 1 year ago
The myriads spell lasts for eternity and resounds into the hearts of receptive mankind. The Angel calls out to them 'Let this message touch you deeply allow a stream of peace to pervade your souls, and may you hear this until you are cleansed of all hatred and bitterness, obey its meaning, it's secret is not known to all, search for the answers and you will truly have serenity in your lives' And the mighty angel's name is Love.
onlylexus 1 year ago
I don't like this version.
lilpil101 1 year ago
this is not authentic. but then neither was the 'original'. this is more english. i like it tho.
risvegliato 2 years ago
Do not like this version
magpie4321 2 years ago
This version is superb, like King's version. Not better, not worst. Only a different aproaching.
About the "high C mistake": that note is NOT original. Gregorio Allegri NEVER wrote a high C.
This piece was sung at Rome for centuries without papers, with oral transmision.
The very famous "high C" isn't in the original italian singing: it is an apocryphal version, very popular in England.
This music is awesome because of its harmony, not becaus any "high C".
elcaji 2 years ago
I really like the Taverner choir a lot but this version of Miserere is hard to enjoy. The spoken/plains part feels rushed and the rest is too wanderous. The high C is gone, too :( I wish they would have done the original version...they would have been good at it.
pyriph 2 years ago
I totally agree. Especially with the high C. How can one honestly appreciate this piece fully with out the high C. It is a pivotal point in the music, with it missing, it no longer holds the effect.
mourningmyloss4u 2 years ago
dont like this one
sr19 2 years ago
Waht! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.................
vonbiron 3 years ago
I prefer a more mystical sounding approach to this music as well as a more resonant cathedral acoustic; surely that's what is wanted. I find this performance too "dry;" listen to the King's College Choir version to see what I mean. To each his own!
billyguns2 3 years ago
Have you listened to this version? Miserere Allegri- Trinity College Cambridge posted by pirmpR?
solar456 3 years ago
Who sings the boytreble?
Lotiolenti 3 years ago
GOOD speed, good that its not as 'Boytreble centric' as other versions, but a little too much vocal wanderingoff I think detracts from the serenity that usually flows from listening to this piece...
wifeofpie 4 years ago