Let the Bright Seraphim

[bayeramniederrhein]

Same piece with Kathleen Battle is much more glorious!

[jwogburn]

Gruberova is awesome. So much technique and control and all in a very baroque form. Not pushed while keeping all the nice round tones.

Brava!

[SPUNKGIVER]

john wallace 81 puts this to shame acc ktk

[raigekimaru]

this is one of the few songs which I prefer sung by brighter, less powerful voices, but it's a fine rendition nonetheless.

[Ellimaaan]

I was never keen on Edita's voice, for some mad reason. This has definately changed my mind ;D

[foxdruidz]

surely it's great, but i expected stronger voice and faster tempo

[irmsk69]

gruberova's voice is so amazing i wish i could meet her!

[irmsk69]

i love edita gruberoa her voice is so amazing!i wish i could meet her!

[jboygb]

There is nothing this woman can't do!!! What a gem of a recording. I LOVE HER!!

[KevinFromSD]

Ms. Gruberova sings with ease yet with virtuosity. How does she do it?!! She is to singing as Martha Argerich is to playing the pianoforte. She is now my favorite soprano (among a few others).

[nessie96]

This is one of the best recordings ever of this piece...Edita Gruberova is marvelous, and Wynton Marsalis is equally fantastic.

[abercrombie9153]

my fiancee is singing this tomorrow...

[gigamax1978]

you are a luck man. ^^

[w8kim]

Ah, I love her voice!! Those higher notes are so pure. Thanks for posting this.

[linuxwulf]

yes Wynton and Kathleen battle played this on his Album 'Baroque Duet'

[MCAmuse13]

today i heard a boy choir member sing this song. He's 11 and it sounded so amazing. He hit those notes perfectly, and i had to find it. I couldn't get the song out of my head.

[gigamax1978]

Let the bright Seraphim in burning row,

Their loud uplifted Angel-trumpets blow,

Let the Cherubic host, in tuneful choirs,

Touch their immortal harps with golden wires.

[Janetkwy]

Do you have the translation of this lyric?

[gigamax1978]

Hi.

Translation for what language?

This music is english.

[Janetkwy]

Well, what I mean is the explanation of the text.

[crob647gtx]

I saw This performance on PBS as well, with a different soprano, but either way, this piece is a true jewel by Handel!

[jimraw1]

I seem to remember seeing a video of Wynton doing this number with Kathleen Battle - perhaps for a PBS special

[musicalaviator]

I'm sure I'v seen video of this performance from a studio recording somewhere...

[gigamax1978]

for me Gruberova is the best. :-)

[princesuperstar]

her high D is impeccable