But Who May Abide - Handel's "The Messiah" - Matt Alber

I performed Handel's "The Messiah" as the alto soloist with the world renown baroque orchestra Musica Angelica in Los Angeles, directed by Chunguk Lee.

Singing with these players was one of the most exciting musical experiences of my life. This is a challenging aria, but these players provide the true fire with which to fly upon. Thank you, Chung, for an experience of a lifetime.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Handel
• Messiah
• male
• alto
• counter
• tenor
• refiner's
• fire
• baroque
• musica
• angelica
• chamber
• tuxedo

[mattalber]

@Papermoon: quite kind of you, man. I wonder if Handel had any idea we'd be performing his music these hundreds of years later?

[MrSwifts31]

No Matt I think that WAS a gasp!

I am 63,and have been singing (man and boy) since I was 10,and I know a great voice when I hear one.

I can fully understand WHY they gasped,you have an amazing voice!

[DavidKHwang]

Bravo!!

[bells5006]

This obviously appeals to a wide audience, however the lack of correct technique prevents it from being a successful musical performance. For instance, one can tell by the hollow sound of his voice that he is not using his diaphragm to the best of his ability. Fairly enjoyable but his voice is not quite suited to this style, maybe he should stick to pop? Overall, not quite up to the standards of other countertenors.

[eBe4IXcept]

What an excellent voice for this!

[coxhere1]

@gberthenson I read several of your comments regarding other videos. I read your complimentary comment regarding the young man who sang O Holy Night. I then started to listen to the music but just would not suffer my ears to hear to such terrible, awful, hideous music. The piano was incredibly out of tune and the pianist was absolutely dreadful. I've heard little kids play better than that adult woman. Then, here you write that "this was bad!" ????

[gberthenson]

God this was bad! I love countertenors, but this was like wet spaghetti. I've heard boy altos with better voices.

[flyinmonkeyhunter]

I prefer hearing this song in baritone but his was very well done!

[BegemotshAlun]

Great voise

[dbookin]

This is a pretty tough piece and you make it look easy Kudos

[oboeplayer88]

Matt this is amazing, well done! Can I make a request for your next performance in the classical genre: Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings... Beautiful Piece + Your Beautiful Voice = Heaven!

[ladyeulailia]

I am amazed how wonderful of a range your tremendous voice has...mesmerizing...kudos