Music that would make the hardest atheist think again about the possibility of Divinity. It is wonderful to see the score and to follow the sublime alto parts. Overwhelming feeling reaches climax in the full choir bits.
@baconsplace OK first off those atheists would have to deal with 1:37 of constant eight notes in the instrumental opening without losing interest. :) And I don't know what "overwhelming feeling reaches" of "climax" you were feeling but I just had the overwhelming feeling of repetition. :) Sublime alto part? Really? I love alto sections in choirs, please understand, but this alto solo just sorta laid there for me. Even alto solos should have SOME upper range to them.
Sorry you did not enjoy the anthem or see what I found exciting about it ! Purcell's anthem is one of the best known and loved of all sacred music works. All religious music of this era has repeated themes and words. The alto parts are beautiful and with full range. Now to listen to some more Purcell.. the joys of youtube!
@RedNekLvr22 I'm an atheist. That said--the eighth notes of the opening are a passacaglia (and a very difficult one at that); I do find this interpretation very stilted, but that's not the fault of the composer; regarding the alto solo's range, remember, this is written for a countertenor, whose range is reasonably and fully explored in the solo.
I have sung this beautiful peace in church with organ only of course but I have never heard in this orchestral version. We such an amazing musical heritage in this country - England!
Wonderful!
aminseba 3 days ago
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baconsplace 1 month ago
Authentic music splendor!
MrGipeto66 3 months ago
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baconsplace 5 months ago
Music that would make the hardest atheist think again about the possibility of Divinity. It is wonderful to see the score and to follow the sublime alto parts. Overwhelming feeling reaches climax in the full choir bits.
baconsplace 5 months ago
@baconsplace OK first off those atheists would have to deal with 1:37 of constant eight notes in the instrumental opening without losing interest. :) And I don't know what "overwhelming feeling reaches" of "climax" you were feeling but I just had the overwhelming feeling of repetition. :) Sublime alto part? Really? I love alto sections in choirs, please understand, but this alto solo just sorta laid there for me. Even alto solos should have SOME upper range to them.
RedNekLvr22 1 month ago
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Sorry you did not enjoy the anthem or see what I found exciting about it ! Purcell's anthem is one of the best known and loved of all sacred music works. All religious music of this era has repeated themes and words. The alto parts are beautiful and with full range. Now to listen to some more Purcell.. the joys of youtube!
baconsplace 1 month ago
@RedNekLvr22 I'm an atheist. That said--the eighth notes of the opening are a passacaglia (and a very difficult one at that); I do find this interpretation very stilted, but that's not the fault of the composer; regarding the alto solo's range, remember, this is written for a countertenor, whose range is reasonably and fully explored in the solo.
musicamaxima 2 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Indeed, you do. Henry Purcell alone was an immense blessing.
TedMichaelMorgan 5 months ago
wow....dynamics at 6:05 ish
austreneland 8 months ago
I have sung this beautiful peace in church with organ only of course but I have never heard in this orchestral version. We such an amazing musical heritage in this country - England!
Tidespring73 9 months ago
splendid! Thank you indeed!
RevolutionManJP 1 year ago
Thanks.....as always!
dh14785200 1 year ago