Franz Biebl Ave Maria

[Almuronda]

When I listen this piece...I leave my mind blow...

[estibin]

I saw this choir sing this piece tonight in Milan (Italy) - absolutely breathtaking...never heard the all-female version before and I'm not normally a fan of girls' choirs but this group are visually and acoustically stunning!

[cliff1prince]

(A negative comment about this performance was posted under my name on this discussion a long while ago. I've just now removed the comment. I don't recall posting it originally. It's likely just a glitch but YouTube admin has been notified.)

[huiiu1234546]

Absolutely beautiful

[AgnusDeiMisrereNobis]

Such awe in such veneration to our Holy Mother! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Amen.

[delaineb]

What a beautiful offering to give to the Mother of God. Thank you young ladies for this edifying music that lifts the soul to be closer to heaven! God bless you. I hope you all still get a chance to sing together, I know this was some time ago.

[verrru]

sometmimes too fast but otherwise very moving..

[Heathiecliff]

So beautiful. What a gorgeous sound you make.

[zigzeigler]

Thank you so much for a lovely performance. What stunning acoustics!

[frankcioppa]

Well, they are consistent. They're using German/Austrian pronunciation.

[MsJanet1231]

Like angels! Wonderful! Greetings from Germany!

[Hercsulina]

Lányok, ez tökéletes, angyalian tiszta, csodaszép- nem tudom leírni, mennyire gyönyörű. Számomra ez A kóruséneklés.

[mykopg]

Which Pro Musica group is this? There are several. Absolutely beautiful. Live choral music, if you can hear good groups like this, is one of the truly awesome experiences of life; if you appreciate good music and the amazing sounds the human voice can make. In Seattle: The Esoterics, The Seattle Choral Company, Seattle Men's Choir, and many others. Your city has its own, great to support them.

[ahfclass]

This is beauty that makes me weep.

[DamianDrive]

really great but i really can't hear that "angelus", which has to be spelled "anJelus". "Gratia", also, has to be pronounced "GraZia"

[nalla320]

Angelic sound.

[29amk]

we're gunna play this for band and it is so beautiful!!! so peaceful.

[Bendesho]

Sex to my ears.

[197022007]

@Bendesho //virgin sex upon one's ears//

[Bendesho]

@197022007 Haha yeah I shouldn't be so crude and vulgar about such holy purity like this music. More like "Immaculate conception to my ears"

[tuppertn]

In all fairness, the tuning is quite good considering the size of the group and the acoustics of that building. Dealing with high ceilings, hard walls and hard floors, then having part of the group above and behind the others all make for some challenging listening for those girls. It's certainly not a wonder to me why they would need a conductor.

And some of them are very cute. That's nice too. ;-)

[BewareSwordflash]

@cliff1prince Have you ever sung in a choir like this in a building like that before? No? Then zip it.

[guitarcat333]

@BewareSwordflash well...there are challenges yes...but the scooping begins even before the full choir starts. Also the latin pronunciation is not correct in several spots.

[BewareSwordflash]

@guitarcat333 Sounds like the other versions I've heard of it.

'Sides, it makes life a lot easier if you get a clear beat and cue from the conductor at the beginning. Sometimes you have the one or two sopranos not paying attention and come in late.

[DarkenByBlood]

@guitarcat333 I highly doubt your choir can do any better

[ilovecats581]

@cliff1prince You are one negative DICKHEAD!!

[allegrobas]

Beautiful. What voices! Is this what we will hear on our way to heaven?

[MrLukec16]

So much better with a Men's Choirj

[ilovecats581]

@MrLukec16 no way.

[MrLukec16]

@ilovecats581 Oh yes it is. So much better.

[MrLukec16]

So much better with a Men's Choir.

[zombimokus]

I was new in my choir, and when the others started to sing it, i almost cried... its beautiful, moving, relaxing, emotional, and it sais everything it wants to... i'm so glad that now i know it too :)

[poriol]

Extraordinaire de justesse, de finesse d'interprétation, maitrise totale.

J'ai fermé mes yeux, j'ai juste écouté, et j'ai eu "les poils tout debouts".

MAGNIFIQUE, merci et superbe travail

[davidcia]

does somebody have the full score? i want it :D

[gabrielson5]

Really Amazing...

[suaveinblaque]

magnificent!!!  Exquisite without being overpowering! Great control...especially in the higher registers. Great Job!

[Caracolbiga]

magyarok?:-)

[Fruty89]

@Caracolbiga bizony bizony. Azok vagyunk :)

[TinyMey]

綺麗な歌声で心が洗われるようですね。

[Stosh08057]

These Ladies just nailed it. So nice. Thank you.

[Michigansax]

The altos/contraltos are outstanding.  Powerful low D at the 0:55-0:56 second mark!

[maewe]

too fast!!

[Ms110858]

Bellísima interpretación

[tenneylt]

I LOVE mp3iffy it WORKS just google mp3iffy.

[tanadivolpe]

Non so se gli Angeli cantano così. Ma se così fosse occorre fare il possibile per finire in Paradiso !!!

Grazie per l'emozione donatami.

[fLaCaLoCa174]

i loved it! most vids posted up are flat! lmfao. but i loved the soloist's voive as well!

[Aceofbucketandspades]

Sounds so much better when done by male voices.

[brigid88]

pretty, yes, but sorry, this piece needs MEN.

[akari0806]

fantastiic!!

I sing in a choir and I love this one.

just can say a perfect afination and performance!!

[gabeuop79]

Are the different dresses worn by different singers??? Soprano, alto, etc. ?

[pirsingers]

@gabeuop79

The color of the dresses doesn't depend on the phrase. somebody gots a darker dress, other a lighter.. it goes just so simple :)

[pmcguireumc]

Awesome - my favorite Ave Maria!

[halofreak200715645]

lol how much do they want for that organ?!

no seriously... How much?!?! hahaha

[TheMrVasily]

The most rendition "Ave-Maria" -- the Okulova

[serybis]

very beautiful!so angelic...

[TatianaJoy]

This is the first time I've ever heard this song as a female only arragement. AMAZING!! Great job!

[memocrc]

This is one of the best choirs in the world!!! Congratulations girls, from San Jose, Costa Rica.

[Mytilenemusic]

Whenever I listen to Pro Musica girls I am so moved... their performances are always very emotional... Greetings from Greece

[TheFlutegirl15]

why do they have their hands crossed?

[xKELBIx]

@TheFlutegirl15

Probably just for uniformity. In our choir we keep our hands by our sides, but different choirs do it different ways.

[TheFlutegirl15]

@xKELBIx -its understandable, but I just personally find it really hard to sing that way, especially since in our choir we have so much expression in both facial and body movement, than crossing our hands is impractical, but I do see your point.

[ferka07]

i think the Latin is exceptional, no hard T sound the nice transition of the rolling of the R and phrashing of the Latin vowels, They sound as if their native language was a Latin language

[scottlandk]

Aside from the Latin, Phenomenal sound! Great job Ladies : )

[ellenol1014]

Dude, seriously!!!!! these girls are plainly angels.......

[orao85]

I have one question: can somebody send me on mail this composition for mixed choir? Thanks a lot, lot, lot. This choir is one of the best in the whole world. Great music!

[shelbleger]

These voices are so angelic. I loved just closing my eyes and listening! :D Thank you!

[mradaChris]

@shelbleger Agree!

[MaRiAsh92]

*shivers*

[darthnolan1]

yes shivers!!

[erstx1997]

The original version is TTBB/Trio TTB... this version would be the same SSAA/SSA.... i love this version but i love singing the original version (TTBB/TTB)! :-)

[mmwolf33903]

Actually probably 7 part women's chorus.

I have it for my choir. First choir is SAT and Second choir is SATB.

[phosgate54]

Absolutely beautiful.

[Violette217]

my favorite song to sing.

[dakm1986]

Boah!! Diese Musik ist eine versinnbildlichung der Schönheit! Schön, dass sowas noch aufgeführt wird!

Weiter so!

Wo ist das aufgenommen?

[stubbyt34]

Amazing.

[FRUTIGH]

wunderschön ! danke + alles Gute !

[miggtorr]

I agree, it should probably have been slower. especially toward the beginning.

[zazvar]

This has to be the only piece that affects me like it does! I have never heard a womens chorus do this piece! It brought me to tears! I have done this piece, I was the tenor 1 soloist! And I have to say, from doing this, you did this song justus! Beibl would be very proud to have you ladies sing this song! God Bless you all!

[Duey782]

Actually, 8 part if I'm not mistaken?.

[Astudent101]

Absolutely beautiful! I love this piece! And four-part women! All-around amazing video!!!

[toddingt0n]

このビデオはすげいだね！でも、ラテン語の中で「e」は「エ」だ­が、「イ」じゃない。たぶん僕は違うんだが、僕はこれと思う。

Sorry if that didn't make sense!

[momokus]

FROM HUNGARY - Nyíregyháza

Pro Musica Girl's choir

[christineannemarsden]

Very beautifully done.

I agree the conductor should have included more dynamic range and perhaps a fraction slower but these are details.

Thank you

[Arundodonax]

I'm sure it's the accents, but it sounds like a lot of their words end with z and not s. Like the first soloist says "angeluze domini", and then later it sounds like "Fructuze ventreeze". Otherwise very nice.

[free2singxgrl]

I think they could have used more dynamics, but that was partly the conductor's fault, not showing anything but the beat with his hands. Other than that, phenomenal.

[JMada12]

i agree. i would have loved to hear dynamics with his excellent all women choir

[skilzorz]

I disagree... the conductor uses parallel conducting for expressive and entry points, and uses the left hand independently as a mechanism of expression.

[troop4ev]

does anybody know where this choir is from??

[k8ibob8i315]

I think Hungary.

[Sharkattackguy]

excellent clean and in tune

[MrRosemary3]

This song was sang by the cathedral choir recently at my Nana's funeral. It is seriously the most beautiful song i've ever heard, i cannot listen to it without breaking down, but it does remind me of what an amazing woman she was, how strong she was, how beautiful, how much of an inspiration she is to me and how i live me life, and how much i will miss her dearly, not a day goes by without me thinking of her grace and now everything i do, I'm doing it for her to make her proud. ♥ xx

[christineannemarsden]

What a lovely to remember your Nana.

You (& the music) made me cry with you.

XX

Christine

[gimmeachallenge]

Rarely am I moved to tears by anything on youtube. This one of those rare exceptions. How sublime; how otherworldly; how exquisitely perfect.

[morenolotto]

brave... la pronuncia in latino si può migliorare.. è anche un po troppo veloce e senza troppo sentimento.

[SilverSatin]

superb altos

[pegasigirl2010]

Hmm. I like their sound (for the most part), but their Latin sounds off for some reason.

[hautskin]

Classical (hard G's, for example), and Eastern European.

[k8ibob8i315]

I agree, the vowels seem a little off in some places... but the sound is really exquisite.

[NikaNight3]

Simply Wonderfoul *-*

[Ducthess16]

wow. What has our little solo group put ourselve into?

[jlbrown186]

WOW! I didn't thnk I would like the sound of Ave coming from female voices, but I did. And they kept the pitch which is amazing in itself. The "Amen" almost had me in tears it was so beautiful. Especially the alto 2 parts Just WOW! I don't think another women's chorus can touch them with this composition.

[epyoung7]

The men's version is better simply because it was intended for men. But these women are a force to be rekoned with.

[MusikMajor]

I think this is the Pro Musica Girl's Choir, from the same institution the Cantemus mixed choir comes from. I love these sopranos! We're talking sound that's crystal glass pure. I think I like the men's version, but what a great recording this is!

[angelarcader]

a heavenly song

[emoClarinetist]

This song period is beautiful and one of my all-time favorites. Whether it's an all boys or all girls, such as this one, I still find it pleasing to my ear. I love this arrangement. And stuff like this is once in a lifetime things to hear! thank you so much to whomever posted this up.

[GreyWolfActual]

Do we know what group this is? I'd love to get a high quality recording, if that's even possible.

[pirsingers]

hey, the group is Pro Musica Girls Choir from Hungary. Actually I can send your this song per email (if it's ok for you) 'cause I'm one from the choir. :) just let me know your adress.

[acdcfan94561]

Definitely a male peace...

lol I don't mean to be rude or anything but it sorta sounds like alvin and the chipmunks...

Chanticleer is much better

[BSaxguy]

each to his own, trust me i love the men's version too and Chanticleer singing it

but you have to at least give these women props for the ranges they're dealing with and the dead on accuracy of intonation they have

[MrTotustuusmaria]

This is absolutely amazing! How can I get this exact version on my iphone? I didn't see any versions on itunes like this. Thanks for your help!

[tad422]

super sopran !

[BigJeffAZ]

Absolutely wonderful! Nice work on keeping that foundation by the Alto 2s!!

I'm not a fan of the modern Latin pronunciation, but it's still a beautiful work.

[Doliath]

Is it modern pronunciation? It sounds more like Classical Latin to my ear, although I'm certainly no expert.

[MrBuchfink]

No, it is not "modern", it is latin. Biebl was a Bavarian, not an Italian composer :) allthough I know in Amercia is "italian" pronounciation used

[tritus67]

Sorry ... but in Italy, the Latin is not pronounced in this way ...:-)) .... (fortunately)

and greetings from Italy!

[kennethmchilders]

Many people mean "classical" when they say "modern." We've only had good reconstructions and conscience of original Latin pronunciation for a century or two.

[Lobiguapa68]

Is beautiful...(L)

[SpearSiix]

I like it better with the male choir!

[jelasvarceneger]

wow!

[enchantedpoo]

love love LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oboespieler]

I have died and gone to heaven... so angelic...

[saragottadance]

so I don't usually like all women sing SATB stuff but this is really nice!!!

[GWrath1979]

I think this is actually an arrangment for trio/TTBB, regardless my absolutely favourite arrangement of Ave Maria always put a shiver down my spine when done well be either gender.

[sambucazabic]

I have listen to this so many times and it rings in my ears all night, keeping me relazed. The gals are just so beautiful.

[AgentFeminazi]

i LOVE women's choir..I was so excited to find this arranged for it!!

MMM alto2's. get some!

[danielore62]

Maravilloso, gracias por subir exelcior video musical,

[CindyVanSchultz]

this gave me goosebumps. it is amazinggg <3

[aral143]

That is insanely gorgeous. I've listened to the all male, half and half, and all female versions, and I've got to say that this is clearly the superior one. I think it's the amazingly vibrant and clear tone the sopranos achieve that really makes this for me :-)

[Ismarnar]

It's the Pro Musica Girl's Choir from Hungary. I must say a wonderful interpretation of the Ave Maria...

[skyguyomaha]

I know everyone including myself raves about the sopranos but listen to those ALTO 2's!! WOW!!! such a amazing group

[tevtonias]

@skyguyomaha Ahh, altos give color to the song - they are the most important voice in the choir; and these are truly angelic! :)

[Dwrght007]

I agree with whoever said the overtones are sick. What an amazing sound they have.

[crimebloggers]

I love Chanticleer's rendition of this piece, but this performance is just ethereal.

[IVLCGJC]

Gratulálok! Nagyszerű előadás. Újra és újra hallgatom, s mindannyiszor magával ragad, még hónapok múltán is ^_^.

Ezért úgy érzem, megérdemlitek, hogy nektek adjam az első és még jó darabig egyetlen kommentem itt, youtube-on.

Fogadjátok minden elismerésem és köszönetem.

További sok sikert!

[meerock]

Yes, the pronunciation isn't always the best, and the nice deep bass that makes this piece so appealing to me is missing, but the angelic sopranos really make up for it.

[percphs]

I agree. And it's too fast. Goodness. Too fast *for my liking*.

[zippyninny]

@meerock : the thing about the pronounciation is understandable because for women, they have to widen their vowels when singing their high notes or they will sound screechy and such

[Carpediem1084]

The pronunciation has little to do with accents and where their from. The placement is too forward and bright. Watch them sing, it's too wide, not tall enough. Great performance, though I'm still overly fond of the all male version.

[ged424]

They are paying homage to a far older and more authentic way of pronouncing latin. Choral singers nowadays often think that in classical singing, they MUST make extremely tall vowels. In some languages, this helps. However, if one is attempting to work with traditional latin, this bright tone is completely appropriate.

[CantoErgoSum]

What an amazing blend! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

To those who are concerned with the pronunciation of the Latin, it has to do with accents! If you listen to the choir that sang for the movie Les Choristes, their Latin has a distinctly French tinge to it. It's still lovely; you just know where everyone's from. Such is the beauty of music!

The overtones are sick. What a gorgeous rendition. Congratulations to the choir and their director.

[intercroat]

Lovely chorus and beautiful interpretation by conductor, perfect intonation. Congratulations, very moving.

[crna2dlt]

All in all pretty good, just wish diction was better!

[maianess]

this got me closer to crying than any piece of music for a while. fantastic.

[emoClarinetist]

ditto!

great job!! omg i'm still like in tears. :D

Besides Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral, this song is an absolute favorite!!!

What female choir sings this, may I ask? I would love to hear so much more from them.

[skyguyomaha]

Wow never heard a all Female recording of this. AMAZING!! I performed this with a children's choir singing the Choir I and the color that that adds is just breath taking and the overtones were off the chart. i need to post it.

[24818525]

gorgeousssssssssssssssssssssss­

[knaaberpet]

in a blaze of glory

[julesbait]

Wow, I've never heard an all-women version of this. Just beautiful.

[pimpinpianist87]

There are some beautiful girls in this choir...wow. They sing amazing too, good interpretation.

[Robledo345]

kelly, this girls are the singers of the "Pro Musica Girls Choir" in Hungary/Nyíregyháza director: Dénes Szabó

See you!

[kellymporta28]

Who are those girls!!!

[Robledo345]

Really good!

It's beautifull!

 Best regards from Spain.

Javier

[himagi]

Ein wundervoller Chor; einer der besten Frauenchöre, den ich live gehört habe.

[DrMalPracktiss]

You hardly know where to start with this, but it's all good. The setting is beautiful, the acoustics are awesome, the placement of the voices is as should be (and that's a rarity), the soloist is a nightingale...

The only thing that's missing is ME there soaking it all in in person as it was being performed. I'm sure that would've been a sonic treat listening to all that reverberation.

utsunomya, are you part of this group? I hope they know how much they're appreciated. Tell us more!

[utsunomya]

Pro Musica Girls Choir in Hungary/Nyíregyháza director: Dénes Szabó

[bassoonskraps]

OOO I have sung this twice before isnt it sooo beautiful??? Which choir is this??

[evelinehansen]

This is beautiful!! What choir is it?