Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter". He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has the name written:
Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter". He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has the name written:
This time next year Tim is gonna be showing this video to the first year and may see these comments and realize that we've been using the commenting feature to have convorsations in class XD
@Tommullock1994 Yeah mate, The typical symphony orchestra consists of four proportionate groups of similar musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings, and also the fifth proportionate group of similar musical instruments like the rhythm section in modern times. The orchestra, depending on the size, contains almost all of the standard instruments in each group. In the history of the orchestra, its instrumentation has been expanded over time.
"And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth." Revelations 19:6
Most epic song ever. My all time favorite. All the glory to God.
Colin Davis is one of the best choral conductors out there....his conducting of Berlioz' Damnation of Faust with the same orchestra here is a testament to that.
Bravo to the tradition of standing. We are losing too many of these traditions in everyday life. Educate the masses and carry on. Next they will want to change the Last Night of the Prom!!!
@sooradar I agree!! They actually did want to change Last Night. Margaret Hodge claimed it wasn't inclusive enough and did not demonstrate proper British values. Labour....shame on that.
I love it! Completely in love with this entire oratorio, and Sir Davis did an absolutely magnificent job! I've never heard a better performance. Lovely! Just lovely!
@thesafekind The tradition started when Messiah was first performed in London; King George II was present. When the Hallelujah chorus began, he stood up and remained standing throughout the chorus. Royal protocol dictated that when the monarch stands, everyone in the monarch's presence is also required to stand, so the audience and even the orchestra rose to their feet. It's a good tradition; you can concentrate on the music just as well standing as sitting.
Best version around is Zamfir's recording at Notre Dame Basilica in 1992. He knew how to change the tempo from fast to slow... this is just one constant tempo. It's good but Zamfir's version is just my personal favourite.
@bdkemp Haha, OMGosh, how bloody remiss of me... Haha, just wrote how I heard it, I know not a whit of this type of music.. XD deleting previous comment now. Thanks!
@caxido Isn't that great? They are counter tenors singing alto and doing a fantastic job. I'm totally impressed. The entire Hallelujah is beautiful!!!
@caxido Isn't that great? They are counter tenors singing alto and doing a fantastic job; I'm totally impressed. The entire Hallelujah is beautiful!!!
This is truly the hand of God in notes as given to Handel. Handel's assistant could not get his attention knocking on the door and when he entered he found Handel with this sheet music in his hand and tears streaming down his face.....Handel told his assistant he thought he saw the face of God when writing this. I believe he did!
@Kikasume1 The topic was started by the piece itself, so perhaps your comment should apply to yourself, as is often the case with comments made in frustration.
@mgswhore it is beautifully done. but i would agree that it may be lacking something. there is a lack of fullness to it. perhaps a larger orchestra and choir would have given it the fullness that appears to be missing.
A lot of conductors show contempt for the audience standing during this piece.The director of the choral my father was in suggested maybe the king had gas at that point lol! Better yet maybe he had to go to the w/c lol!
But is it just me or does anyone else have this widescreen letterboxed, so that the video is distorted (making everything and everyone look wider than they are)? Doesn't happen with any other videos for me on youtube . . .
@oyapeg.No es una tradicción.Es un himno de ensalzamiento y engrandecimiento del Hacedor:Visto así,ésos cuatro minutos,encierran el propio espíritu de la obra.Poer el contrario,veo emocionante,que parte del público se ponga de pie.
The first performance I heard was not as polished as this! The date was Chistmas 1962. The venue was the top of the huge newly-completed Warragamba Dam, Australia. The choir was drawn from the seven churches of the parish. Thousands of people sat on the newly-laid turf of the embankment with picnics baskets and hurricane lamps. As a child I was amazed when, at the opening bars, all the adults simultaneously got to their feet. The Southern Cross shone down from above. It was a magic moment!
It's a silly tradition, anyway. Why should you stand during this chorus more than any other part of the work? Handel meant the whole thing to be to the glory of God, not just 4 minute chorus.
I remember watching King of Kings the 3 hour epic movie for the first time as a 6, 7 or 8 year old kid. This song ended the film when Jesus rose from the dead. I think I cried then, 38 years later it still makes my eyes water (in a good way). This is one of the most beautifully, uplifting songs ever. Thanks for posting the perfect rendition.
hellelujah to the only name higher than the heavens , mighty than the sun and all planets , glory to the name of you Jesus Christ , accept me lord into your doors
I attended a performance of Messiah in Boston years ago and the audience was asked NOT to stand for the Hallelujah Chorus. Supposedly, doing so was "disruptive" to the concentration of the orchestra and chorus. Many of us stood anyways. Traditions mean something.
Beautiful. I used to sing this with the St Thomas More choir as a child.
We had a full "high mass", with robes and incense and candles and Christmas carols. It was a beautiful ceremony. Even as a child it felt old and traditional to me.
It a token of respect to stand up in the presence of God the Creator and sustainer of all life. Yahweh the Elohim of Israel, Halleluyah =Praise to Yah. And the meaning of His name = He who will be manifested in a mulitude of mighty ones. God Manifestation Numbers 14:21. This piece is reffering to Yahweh rule on the earth by His son the Lord Jesus Christ. So when you approach God, He is not to be approached lightly or with an impious attitude.
In fact, George II not only DID stand during the Hallejulah Chorus, He stood during the ENTIRE Oratorio when it was first performed for the king on March 23, 1743. Since this would involve standing for a couple of hours, tradition and myth reduced it to a more reasonable time, one chorus.
@DeLiCioUsFiReS I was performing with the massed choir in Sydney in 2007, everyone stood up! Including the soloists, and all the audiences (except for the orchestra of course). It was awesome!
@atomicmrpelly I think not. Traditions always have "newcomers". We all were once "newcomers." Um, that's how a tradition lives on: by passing it on from one former newcomer to the next. That is what it means to be rich with tradition.
@DeLiCioUsFiReS Right yes, good point. I'm just always trying to think how classical music comes across to someone experiencing it for the first time, and I don't think this tradition would be helpful when it comes to making them want to come back. And I don't see the point in it anyway!
@DeLiCioUsFiReS I heartily agree! The first time I heard this masterpiece, my family and I were living in Scotland, where my father was a visiting professor. I well remember the weekend that we went to London, to see a performance of the Messiah. Even at the tender age of seven, (almost 50 years ago) I was impressed by the fact - and the reasons why, everyone stood up throughout the entire performance. What a shame, indeed!
@HeyDufus Cheers! Thanks for sharing. The music takes on so much more meaning when you know a little bit of the history surrounding it, be it fact or fiction. That goes for any masterpiece. That's why people get so bored with art these days. They don't take the time to get to know a piece before moving on to the next. That bothers me especially when I go to museums: people rushing by each work as though it were a race.
@kobexl the "Hallelujah tradition" is to STAND UP when this is played. King George stood when he has first heard it, thus everyone in the audience stood up too. I hope that helps!
Perhaps King George recognized the majesty of the King of Kings in those opening bars and stood out of respect. I know that I can't listen to this chorus without feeling awe and respect for Christ. For that reason, I hope you and all those who hear the Hallelujah Chorus in the future will humble yourselves and stand when you are in the presence of His Grace.
Your argument isn't logical. When I listen to this I hear a circle of fifths and many, many common chord progressions. It's a nice piece, but I don't feel any holy majesty.
Also, King George, being totally insane, could have stood because he wanted a better look at the imaginary monkey running across the stage.
To conclude, I'd like to say that your comment made me vomit just the tiniest bit into my mouth. It tastes of feta.
My argument might not be logical to you. But it is very simple and clear for those who have a belief in Christ. I might not know the technical description of the music but I know the spiritual connotations of the words that are being sung. I cannot prove to you the reason why King George stood. But neither can you prove your theory to me. I cannot prove to you that Christ is the King of Kings. But neither can you disprove it. And yet, if you open your heart, you may know.
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Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter". He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has the name written:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Revelation 19:15-16 NIV.
I believe in the KJV, it has "For the Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth". in Revelation 19:6.
The words for this piece of music must come from these verses. My favourite piece to sing and to play cello. <3
Lawrencelovespiano 1 month ago
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Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter". He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has the name written:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Revelation 19:15-16 NIV.
I believe in the KJV, it has "For the Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth". in Revelation 19:6.
The words for this piece of music must come from these verses. My favourite piece to sing and to play cello. <3
Lawrencelovespiano 1 month ago
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Lawrencelovespiano 1 month ago
Music <3
Nuclearfreak23 1 month ago
One Blessed Day Jesus will reign FOREVER and EVER!!!!!!!!
retroman1019 1 month ago 3
OOOOOOOO GIRTHY PIECE, GIRTHY PIECE
Nuclearfreak23 1 month ago
no words to say as beautifull n amazing is this song! lovedddddddddddd!! thanks handel
quelchristal 1 month ago
Damn! Where's the applause???
Peppi94 2 months ago
@Peppi94 They are not finished, The Hallelujah is on 3/4 of the Messiah. And on top of that, applause is not 'accepted' in classical music.
qurben 1 month ago
@qurben watch?v=76RrdwElnTU
musicvideoswhd 1 month ago
@musicvideoswhd What kind of pop concert is that? Where is this world going to?
qurben 1 month ago
@qurben to further educate you, that was not a pop concert. it was a classical performance as is this watch?v=KoXHfNGtccc
watch as people actually show appreciation as George II did for the Hallelujah Chorus
musicvideoswhd 1 month ago
What is the structure of this song? and what instruments are used?
Tommullock1994 2 months ago
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赞美主，耶稣是王王之王！！！ Praise the LORD, Jesus is the LORD of lords and KING of kings....
doctorcalz 2 months ago
chicken wings!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ChrisTheCollateral 2 months ago
This time next year Tim is gonna be showing this video to the first year and may see these comments and realize that we've been using the commenting feature to have convorsations in class XD
now that would be funny to see :P
Hi Tim!
ChrisTheCollateral 3 months ago 3
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@ChrisTheCollateral Vote it top Comment <3
comicalcarpet 3 months ago
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Tommullock1994 3 months ago
@Tommullock1994 so use the internet, not youtube xD who do you expect to reply to your comment? the last time anyone commented was 3 days ao :L
VenomBlastT77 3 months ago
@VenomBlastT77 the guy who runs this is going to have a heart attack from all the comments ^.^
comicalcarpet 3 months ago
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Tommullock1994 3 months ago
@Tommullock1994 Yeah mate, The typical symphony orchestra consists of four proportionate groups of similar musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings, and also the fifth proportionate group of similar musical instruments like the rhythm section in modern times. The orchestra, depending on the size, contains almost all of the standard instruments in each group. In the history of the orchestra, its instrumentation has been expanded over time.
VenomBlastT77 3 months ago
@VenomBlastT77 you cheatin bastard, I saw you use google! ;P
ChrisTheCollateral 3 months ago
@VenomBlastT77 Troy....be kind to Tom when he's trying to CHEAT on his graded assignment =)
comicalcarpet 3 months ago
@comicalcarpet He should have just googled it himself xD
VenomBlastT77 3 months ago
@VenomBlastT77 Probably treid and failed...bet he's avoiding this page now =3
comicalcarpet 3 months ago
@comicalcarpet is this rees? (spelt it wrong probs)
ChrisTheCollateral 3 months ago
@ChrisTheCollateral Yes and yes =C
comicalcarpet 3 months ago
@Tommullock1994 hiiiiiii tom!!!!!!!!!!
ChrisTheCollateral 3 months ago
@ChrisTheCollateral Hiii :)
VenomBlastT77 3 months ago
@VenomBlastT77 This time next year youtube wont have music on it :( fucking copyright :/
VenomBlastT77 3 months ago
@VenomBlastT77 Blame it on Jesus
comicalcarpet 3 months ago
"And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth." Revelations 19:6
Most epic song ever. My all time favorite. All the glory to God.
teamvictorairsoft 3 months ago
OF THE BEST
deiserpm2011 4 months ago
Though the centuries, perfect forever, parabéns do Brasil !
paulo39667 4 months ago
You don't need to have a religion to enjoy such masterpiece
zheuhang 5 months ago 2
PBS many years ago aired the complete Messiah with Sir Colin wielding the baton. His hair was just starting to turn grey. This is magnificent!!!
7927jackpark 6 months ago
how many people are in the band
jhomar00024000 8 months ago
@jhomar00024000 the LSO has 98 members, which can be expanded or contracted depending on the repertoire to be played.
Lso 8 months ago 3
eccezionali...bravissimi .. finalmente soprani intonatissimi
tarik19501956 8 months ago
beautiful
ahcokris 8 months ago
@100prat I think it's a grin at nailing the top A, i did one myself this easter :P
kingsquish2 8 months ago
If you listen really carefully in the first few seconds of the piece you can hear Sir Colin humming the main tune.
cuparinos 9 months ago
forJesus is with us at all times .
tawray 10 months ago
@tawray Amen. I wish all of His creation would come together this way and sing for the Lord! Can you imagine how beautiful that would be?
1JesusIsourLord 5 months ago 3
i love that work Sir Davis!
ThelivingMj 10 months ago
Colin Davis is one of the best choral conductors out there....his conducting of Berlioz' Damnation of Faust with the same orchestra here is a testament to that.
MaxxUS08 11 months ago
Too weak!
pettymolly 11 months ago
greet respect for british conductors and british symphonies
you are GREAT !
greetings from Poland for Britons !
dawidjoseph05 11 months ago
one of my best
JusticierodelYuTube 1 year ago
Bravo...........YES>>>>
BranIL28 1 year ago
Bravo, LSO. Thanks.
yqleun 1 year ago
Bravo to the tradition of standing. We are losing too many of these traditions in everyday life. Educate the masses and carry on. Next they will want to change the Last Night of the Prom!!!
sooradar 1 year ago 11
@sooradar I agree!! They actually did want to change Last Night. Margaret Hodge claimed it wasn't inclusive enough and did not demonstrate proper British values. Labour....shame on that.
1AdrianR 2 months ago
I love it! Completely in love with this entire oratorio, and Sir Davis did an absolutely magnificent job! I've never heard a better performance. Lovely! Just lovely!
MusicDivaK 1 year ago
I noticed that most of the audience remained seated. How can ANYONE remain seated for this magnificent music??
RWC25419 1 year ago 3
@RWC25419 The tradition of standing up doesn't make much sense to me. Better to sit down and concentrate on the music.
thesafekind 1 year ago
@thesafekind The tradition started when Messiah was first performed in London; King George II was present. When the Hallelujah chorus began, he stood up and remained standing throughout the chorus. Royal protocol dictated that when the monarch stands, everyone in the monarch's presence is also required to stand, so the audience and even the orchestra rose to their feet. It's a good tradition; you can concentrate on the music just as well standing as sitting.
RWC25419 1 year ago
@RWC25419 I personally believe that kneeling and offering glory to God is the better response...this is about honoring Christ, not respecting a king.
ghampton106 1 year ago 2
merry christmas
Violettasheikh 1 year ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS
tps607 1 year ago
BRAVO!!!
tenordramaticitm2 1 year ago
Bellissimo!!!!
Grazie!!!!...Roberto.
robertocasitenore 1 year ago
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cjhwth81 1 year ago
I would love to hear this song with a mass choir & the London Symphony Orchestra.
JohnBaptist702 1 year ago
calm down on the kettle drum
BarnabasFrid 1 year ago
@BarnabasFrid I agree. I think the timpani were a bit too close to the mics.
RWC25419 1 year ago
@RWC25419 I'll have to agree with you. In all the full orchestral arrangement of this piece, the timpanis are way too overpowering.
ssurjap 1 year ago
I think Handel was the best there ever was when it comes to setting Scripture to music
D29418 1 year ago
Best version around is Zamfir's recording at Notre Dame Basilica in 1992. He knew how to change the tempo from fast to slow... this is just one constant tempo. It's good but Zamfir's version is just my personal favourite.
NCFirebolt21 1 year ago
@heelrunner It's "He shall reign forever and ever," just fyi.
bdkemp 1 year ago
@bdkemp Haha, OMGosh, how bloody remiss of me... Haha, just wrote how I heard it, I know not a whit of this type of music.. XD deleting previous comment now. Thanks!
heelrunner 1 year ago
Agreed! This is an awesome performance. Vocal and otherwise, it is one of the best I have seen in my 53 years on this earth@
texmustangbullitt 1 year ago
One Glorious day we will all be singing this song. Who is "we"? You know who you are. God bless you!
MrGrange1000 1 year ago
the drummer is awesome too.Do I see some gusys singing Alto/Soparano?
caxido 1 year ago
@caxido Isn't that great? They are counter tenors singing the alto and doing a fantastic job. The entire Hallelujah is beautiful!!!
jennie12ish 1 year ago
@caxido Isn't that great? They are counter tenors singing alto and doing a fantastic job. I'm totally impressed. The entire Hallelujah is beautiful!!!
jennie12ish 1 year ago
@caxido Isn't that great? They are counter tenors singing alto and doing a fantastic job; I'm totally impressed. The entire Hallelujah is beautiful!!!
jennie12ish 1 year ago
This is truly the hand of God in notes as given to Handel. Handel's assistant could not get his attention knocking on the door and when he entered he found Handel with this sheet music in his hand and tears streaming down his face.....Handel told his assistant he thought he saw the face of God when writing this. I believe he did!
TMHackett 1 year ago 2
@TMHackett I would have to agree. I get tears in my eyes and goose bumps every time I hear this. What a glorious work.
MrsHBinks 1 year ago
@MrsHBinks You are not the only one so affected. If asked ...what is your favorite song...The Hallelujah Chorus..of course!
spook394 4 months ago
@TMHackett I so agree!!
spook394 4 months ago
we are studing the messiah of hendel now in BRESCIA (italy)
the chorus of the conservatory !!
very good!
pianistinblues 1 year ago
BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!
dy94536 1 year ago
Can't get enough of this! Beautiful!
MikeistheGreatOne 1 year ago
World class performance.
axlcrush 1 year ago
We will do this one with school for our christmas musical.
evjuuh11 1 year ago
Listen very carefully at the start, from 3secs onwards to 10, you can hear someone humming? WTF?!!?
100prat 1 year ago 11
@100prat i think theres something wrong with your headphones dom...
dilbert103 1 year ago
@100prat I heard it too!
UnMenace 1 year ago
@UnMenace Yes! Thank god my headphones arn't playing up :D
100prat 1 year ago
@100prat
caxido 1 year ago
@100prat That'll be Sir Colin, the conductor. he's famous for it.
PenzancePete 1 year ago
@100prat that's not humming dude, it's from an instrument
8xpdhpckkg 1 year ago 3
@8xpdhpckkg Haha, i wasn't too sure it sounds funky
100prat 1 year ago
@8xpdhpckkg which instrument ?
mtm055055 10 months ago
At 1:43, the guy in the top right corner shares a joke to himself, when he starts laughing a second later. Come on, share the joke!
100prat 1 year ago 15
@100prat he's laughing at the pianist who looks like boris johnson...
dilbert103 1 year ago
@100prat funny... but that's proper singing technique (sp?).. it looks like one's smiling.
:o}
yariboricua 1 year ago
KIng of King and Lord of Lord and the Almighty God JEsus Praise.
denick93 1 year ago
Wasn't God there??
orlandocarvalho 1 year ago
@orlandocarvalho Yes, he was whether you believe it or not.
IEKUKATAKA 1 year ago
i typed this in because my name is colin davis!
LOL
^_^
guizeppi69 1 year ago 3
Oh my goodness, you come to enjoy a most glorious masterpiece, and ohh yay more POINTLESS religious turmoil!
SHUT UP AND ENJOY IT!
Kikasume1 1 year ago 3
@Kikasume1 The topic was started by the piece itself, so perhaps your comment should apply to yourself, as is often the case with comments made in frustration.
skyerune 1 year ago
For some reason, there seems to be a sense of grandeur missing from this performance. Does anyone else feel the same?
mgswhore 1 year ago
@mgswhore it is beautifully done. but i would agree that it may be lacking something. there is a lack of fullness to it. perhaps a larger orchestra and choir would have given it the fullness that appears to be missing.
HermitintheRain 1 year ago
Precioso, magnífico, soverbio, sensacional, impresionante las voces de este coro son todos profesionales, felicitaciones.
jabi3 1 year ago
A lot of conductors show contempt for the audience standing during this piece.The director of the choral my father was in suggested maybe the king had gas at that point lol! Better yet maybe he had to go to the w/c lol!
rockerdriver 1 year ago
The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ
And He shall reign forever and ever
Amen
dawong2010 1 year ago
Great rendition!
But is it just me or does anyone else have this widescreen letterboxed, so that the video is distorted (making everything and everyone look wider than they are)? Doesn't happen with any other videos for me on youtube . . .
ApprenticeGM 1 year ago
@oyapeg.No es una tradicción.Es un himno de ensalzamiento y engrandecimiento del Hacedor:Visto así,ésos cuatro minutos,encierran el propio espíritu de la obra.Poer el contrario,veo emocionante,que parte del público se ponga de pie.
A.M.G.D.
paradoxicus 1 year ago
The first performance I heard was not as polished as this! The date was Chistmas 1962. The venue was the top of the huge newly-completed Warragamba Dam, Australia. The choir was drawn from the seven churches of the parish. Thousands of people sat on the newly-laid turf of the embankment with picnics baskets and hurricane lamps. As a child I was amazed when, at the opening bars, all the adults simultaneously got to their feet. The Southern Cross shone down from above. It was a magic moment!
MandyJMaddison 1 year ago 3
I'm a huge LSO fan, WONDERFULL!!!!!!
WarriorcatsBoards 1 year ago
It's a silly tradition, anyway. Why should you stand during this chorus more than any other part of the work? Handel meant the whole thing to be to the glory of God, not just 4 minute chorus.
oyapeg 1 year ago
@oyapeg
It's an elegant tradition
zheuhang 9 months ago
LUAR BIASA!! Menakjubkan.......merinding bulu roma ku
SuperMarliana 1 year ago
Hats off to the choir and orchestra (:
and definitely to the few people who actually bothered to stand up!
May He reign forever!
Theatrics7 1 year ago 3
Majestic! When they play this in heaven, angels stand too.
Ignod 1 year ago 2
Amazing.......simply amazing!!
TheDebola 1 year ago
I remember watching King of Kings the 3 hour epic movie for the first time as a 6, 7 or 8 year old kid. This song ended the film when Jesus rose from the dead. I think I cried then, 38 years later it still makes my eyes water (in a good way). This is one of the most beautifully, uplifting songs ever. Thanks for posting the perfect rendition.
RememberToday4ever 1 year ago
Deus seja louvado..........para sempre!
albertilho 1 year ago
hellelujah to the only name higher than the heavens , mighty than the sun and all planets , glory to the name of you Jesus Christ , accept me lord into your doors
egycan271 1 year ago
Merveilleuse interprétation de Mozart par les Anglais.
Bravo !
JIPI 92400
jpchamant 1 year ago
@jpchamant va te pendre... non seulement tu fait ton connaisseur mais tu sais même pas lire... regarde le titre...
Puremulation 1 year ago
@jpchamant Mozart?!
lealdo2010 1 year ago
Thanks for the post.
LorenzVasanth 1 year ago
I attended a performance of Messiah in Boston years ago and the audience was asked NOT to stand for the Hallelujah Chorus. Supposedly, doing so was "disruptive" to the concentration of the orchestra and chorus. Many of us stood anyways. Traditions mean something.
lichtbroeder 1 year ago
@lichtbroeder Sounds like a group of non pro players; sad. Cheers to you for respecting fun and interesting traditions! :-]
DeLiCioUsFiReS 1 year ago
LAUDAMUS TE
paradoxicus 1 year ago
GLORY TO GOD
dontskipabeat 1 year ago
GLORIA A DIOS
dontskipabeat 1 year ago
Wonderful
markcumbriauk 1 year ago
Kinda lame how some people aren't standing
CamButler 1 year ago 2
aBOSOLUTamente bello
mymywater 1 year ago 3
wonderful!!.. éste es un momento muy especial del oratorio cuando la gente se pone de pie para escuchar el Hallelujah
realmente sublime...
Haendel is inmortal!
animanatural 2 years ago 2
Why hello there :D
BigKevO117 2 years ago
¡Rey de reyes!
¡Señor de señores!
¡Jesús Hijo del Dios Altísimo te alabo por ser el Salvador del mundo!
Telmexia 2 years ago 2
I like the trills at 1:36. Not all performances of the piece have them there, but I appreciate it when they are.
KarrotKun1 2 years ago 3
Coro,orquesta y director excelentes.
Sir Colin Davis está extraordinario en todo el Oratorio.Los maestros no tienen edad.
paradoxicus 2 years ago
Beautiful. I used to sing this with the St Thomas More choir as a child.
We had a full "high mass", with robes and incense and candles and Christmas carols. It was a beautiful ceremony. Even as a child it felt old and traditional to me.
StereoSpace 2 years ago 2
Magnifique!
kadene2 2 years ago 2
Bravo for the choir and orchestra.
Thank you
Hallelujah to His Name!!!
prismamio 2 years ago 21
Simply beautiful!
Fstpicker 2 years ago 3
See Revelation 11:15. Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords! And He shall reign forever and ever!!! Glory to God! Agnus Dei.
slavaboga1 2 years ago
Amen, brother!
Shadowkirby14 2 years ago
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
IngeAndJared 2 years ago 3
Excellent tempo; I shudder seeing videos of this being played at less than 3:40-ish
mycroft414414 2 years ago
Lovely sound =D
Elisabettina88 2 years ago
I just saw this in Boston, by the Handel and Hyden Society. It was superb!!!!!! Nothing like Symphony Hall in Boston. Great post.
davesbigplay 2 years ago
Superb choir and orchestra! Bravo!
jackdiver 2 years ago 2
The very best!!!!!!!
harryo3000 2 years ago 2
Perfect
swanb64 2 years ago
Wow, I can't believe Maurice Murphy is playing on Bb instead of picc for that, the guy must be god.
kotetsu131 2 years ago
seems to me he is playing on D trumpet (short modell) his collegue is playing D trumpet as well (long modell)
trpietje 2 years ago
Hilarious
Churonnie 2 years ago
Excellent !!!!!!
jtrgreen 2 years ago
very few audience members are honoring tradition during this chorus. what a shame. :-/
DeLiCioUsFiReS 2 years ago 36
what tradition? If you mean standing during this chorus, that whole thing about the king standing during this movement was all a crock...
flentrop2009 2 years ago
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It a token of respect to stand up in the presence of God the Creator and sustainer of all life. Yahweh the Elohim of Israel, Halleluyah =Praise to Yah. And the meaning of His name = He who will be manifested in a mulitude of mighty ones. God Manifestation Numbers 14:21. This piece is reffering to Yahweh rule on the earth by His son the Lord Jesus Christ. So when you approach God, He is not to be approached lightly or with an impious attitude.
yehudiadelphos 2 years ago
In fact, George II not only DID stand during the Hallejulah Chorus, He stood during the ENTIRE Oratorio when it was first performed for the king on March 23, 1743. Since this would involve standing for a couple of hours, tradition and myth reduced it to a more reasonable time, one chorus.
ryoushii 1 year ago 2
@DeLiCioUsFiReS I was performing with the massed choir in Sydney in 2007, everyone stood up! Including the soloists, and all the audiences (except for the orchestra of course). It was awesome!
stevtomato 1 year ago 2
@stevtomato Cheers!
DeLiCioUsFiReS 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS It's a pointless tradition which just confuses new comers... Trust me on that one!
atomicmrpelly 1 year ago
@atomicmrpelly I think not. Traditions always have "newcomers". We all were once "newcomers." Um, that's how a tradition lives on: by passing it on from one former newcomer to the next. That is what it means to be rich with tradition.
DeLiCioUsFiReS 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS Right yes, good point. I'm just always trying to think how classical music comes across to someone experiencing it for the first time, and I don't think this tradition would be helpful when it comes to making them want to come back. And I don't see the point in it anyway!
atomicmrpelly 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS: what tradition???
AndyTheBluesHarp 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS what do you mean?
Cashmoneyallstars 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS I heartily agree! The first time I heard this masterpiece, my family and I were living in Scotland, where my father was a visiting professor. I well remember the weekend that we went to London, to see a performance of the Messiah. Even at the tender age of seven, (almost 50 years ago) I was impressed by the fact - and the reasons why, everyone stood up throughout the entire performance. What a shame, indeed!
HeyDufus 1 year ago 2
@HeyDufus Cheers! Thanks for sharing. The music takes on so much more meaning when you know a little bit of the history surrounding it, be it fact or fiction. That goes for any masterpiece. That's why people get so bored with art these days. They don't take the time to get to know a piece before moving on to the next. That bothers me especially when I go to museums: people rushing by each work as though it were a race.
DeLiCioUsFiReS 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS Pardon my ignorance. What would be the tradition?
kobexl 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS Pardon my ignorance. What would be the tradition?
kobexl 1 year ago
@kobexl the "Hallelujah tradition" is to STAND UP when this is played. King George stood when he has first heard it, thus everyone in the audience stood up too. I hope that helps!
fujianprince 1 year ago
@DeLiCioUsFiReS
The origin of the tradition is a strange and ridiculous one. I don't see much reason to follow it ether.
skyerune 1 year ago
@skyerune
Perhaps King George recognized the majesty of the King of Kings in those opening bars and stood out of respect. I know that I can't listen to this chorus without feeling awe and respect for Christ. For that reason, I hope you and all those who hear the Hallelujah Chorus in the future will humble yourselves and stand when you are in the presence of His Grace.
dtplumb 1 year ago
@dtplumb
Your argument isn't logical. When I listen to this I hear a circle of fifths and many, many common chord progressions. It's a nice piece, but I don't feel any holy majesty.
Also, King George, being totally insane, could have stood because he wanted a better look at the imaginary monkey running across the stage.
To conclude, I'd like to say that your comment made me vomit just the tiniest bit into my mouth. It tastes of feta.
skyerune 1 year ago
@skyerune
My argument might not be logical to you. But it is very simple and clear for those who have a belief in Christ. I might not know the technical description of the music but I know the spiritual connotations of the words that are being sung. I cannot prove to you the reason why King George stood. But neither can you prove your theory to me. I cannot prove to you that Christ is the King of Kings. But neither can you disprove it. And yet, if you open your heart, you may know.
dtplumb 1 year ago
@dtplumb How about me, being the atheist here who finds your argument stupid and believes that Hawking got it right in his new book?
NihilTico 1 year ago