I queued all night for the centenary service and managed to get a seat in the main chapel, beside the choir. Many familiar faces in the documentary! It was all the more special since it was Sir Stephen Cleobury's last.
@worldnotworld10 ай бұрын
I don't believe Cleobury's explanation for why the solo chorister is called out at (literally) the last second. Of course one could have backups in case of sore throats, and of course a trained, mature chorister (which year 7 and 8 soloists generally are) could handle the stress of such expectation. No: it's the very spontaneity of it, the challenge of it, the craziness of the dare, that is so appealing to everyone. Whenever I describe the tradition to someone unfamiliar with it, they "get it" right away without any need to rationalize it on pragmatic terms. It's just cool.
@MS-194 ай бұрын
Cleobury gave the same explanation in an article he wrote for Cathedral Music magazine in the 1990s - his words in that, more or less, were "So that he does not have to spend days worrying about it beforehand, the chosen chorister is informed only as the light starts flashing to signal that we are about to go on air."
@carolynlevering5703 Жыл бұрын
Being a part of this process is most definitely satisfying of manyAfter 23 years singing it in Fkft. I look forward to loving it again . ❤
@koromoa3193 жыл бұрын
I didn't know i was caught on this documentary while queueing for a standby ticket (6:05-6:10).Luckily, I managed to get a seat near the altar only ten mins before the service begun! It was the best memory during my study abroad.
@the.minerat3 жыл бұрын
It must be amazing to listen and watch the choir live in real time!!
@koromoa3193 жыл бұрын
@@the.minerat It really is! You should definitely attend their service if you haven't
@elisa78813 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful traditions; never to be lost.
@worldnotworld10 ай бұрын
Pray for the tradition. It has its enemies, even within.
@davidlwebb3245 ай бұрын
Simply glorious.
@toddfouts Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! Was especially moved at the story of young Vladimir Pantea, who has gone on to achieve legendary status (in my book) as the singer of that absolutely stunning solo in Philip Moore’s setting of The Angel Gabriel.
@davidjohnalpha9 ай бұрын
a big pity they sold out (the "rights') to an American Company & now disallows free public view! YES, this is probably my favourite music in the world - I love music from the Kings.
@petersumner736716 күн бұрын
one pair of ears one stereo microphone
@worldnotworld10 ай бұрын
53:50 -- there is some theological controversy concerning what was meant by "the other shore..."
@thomashenrydoak91503 жыл бұрын
Sorry. It's not actually "unity and brotherhood" it's unity and fellowship and obviously you can't quibble about it. My apologies again.
@sofiaetrujillo3 жыл бұрын
does anyone know the song at the beginning when she is doing the introduction?
@the.minerat3 жыл бұрын
No, sorry, I don't know. Maybe the music- finder app Shazam knows it?!
@sofiaetrujillo3 жыл бұрын
@@the.minerat i tried that :( its such a good song i wish they linked it
@the.minerat3 жыл бұрын
@@sofiaetrujillo Yes, it's a magnificent song, maybe it's on the Music of King's CD?
@sofiaetrujillo3 жыл бұрын
@@the.minerat Thank you so much, I found it! "Can I not syng but hoy?"
@markswintonorganist82272 жыл бұрын
"Can I not syng but Hoy?" composed by Francis Jackson. It was included in the 2017 Festival of Lessons and Carols as a nod to Jackson's 100th birthday that year.
@michaelthompson90262 жыл бұрын
Novena to baby Jesus
@folakemiogunseiju41572 жыл бұрын
I don't know why they won't mention Jesus who the whole season is about.
@worldnotworld10 ай бұрын
We know all too well. It is a precarious tradition.
@thomashenrydoak91503 жыл бұрын
Might I respectfully suggest that ".. We pray for unity and brotherhood within the church he came to build" be replaced with ".... Unity and concord within the church he came in build."? Brotherhood is applicable to brothers only.
@worldnotworld10 ай бұрын
I strongly reject your suggestion. This sort of PC-ness is aggressively erosive of tradition. Next you'll be wanting girls in the choir, God help us.