16th-century flash mob surprises Hardwick Hall visitors

[@P4hs]

First flash mob that I ever liked.

[@chambermuses7802]

Here's a most gracious prank. How utterly delightful... Just imagine having been fortunate enough to have been calmly walking about the Hall when suddenly, sublimely, these exquisite voices began to bloom, breathing life and love into ages past. Many blessings to Sarah, Robin, Edward & Graham for their lovely gifts to us.

[@jean-yvesPrax]

I wish I could be there with my lute ! Thank you, it amazes me that 4 youngest in 2022 sing a 16th cent. song still talking directly to our hearts and souls, let's call it "The Bridge of Humanity"

[@saradecapua3264]

OMG HOW BEAUTIFUL. TEARS IN MY EYES. STUNNING.

[@donhalley5622]

I am NOT crying. I've just got something in my eye.

[@dr.henrykarlscherrchiropra3775]

Same here!

[@kariele7952]

Me too ❤

[@MLOI18775]

This is so beautiful, It touched my Heart and Soul deeply, since the very first notes of the song. I am sure that I couldn't have held back a tear if I had been there in person.

[@lescanardschantants9770]

Thanks! It was a special day and amazing to be singing with the table right there.

[@MLOI18775]

​@@lescanardschantants9770❤

[@epiphanygreen]

that table is amazing! And it is wonderful to see how the cranky tourist faces light up with the music.

[@gtbier]

Jenny Green Yes, such a fascinating piece of furniture, go see it when you get a chance!

[@dancartlidge5202]

That is SOOOOO cool!!! Robin and Graham...can't TELL you how much I miss working with you!!!

[@catherinevallerie7143]

I must admit that, because of my poor English, I don't understand all the lyrics, but Beauty has truely no frontiers, nor language! Many thanks to the four of you!

[@1overripetart904]

how utterly wonderful -- this just takes my breath away!

[@lescanardschantants9770]

Thanks!

[@robertharrison9490]

@@lescanardschantants9770 hairs on back of neck!!!!-truly wonderful

[@jasonsummit1885]

This one gives me chills and brings a tear to my eye every time I watch it, very powerful emotion put into song by these amazing voices.👍😊

[@hannesheinz720]

WONDERFUL SINGERS!!!

[@lescanardschantants9770]

Thank you!

[@hannesheinz720]

Les Canards Chantants Was a great pleasure!

[@boudreaumay3040]

Some serious people back then ! I like this.

[@lescanardschantants9770]

They took their furniture seriously.

[@beatricetecchio]

BEL-LIS-SI-MO!!!!! EMOZIONE, PELLE D'OCA, GRAZIE!

[@Shanice1899]

This is magnificently beautiful

[@rhydyard]

surpassingly beautiful..

[@leonardfleet50]

Wonderful music, wish I had been there at the time.

[@17thCenturyLady]

This literally gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ncox001]

Stunning. It is also wonderful to see the expressions on the audiences faces

[@claudiorodriguez8344]

Gracias!!!!!!

[@juandanielalpizarovarespre4401]

I can not stop to listen it. I really love this music.

[@loulipsitz8619]

I have watched this three times today and each time was moved to tears - of joy, of sorrow?

[@jedkrantz7003]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@lescanardschantants9770]

If you enjoyed this, do have a look at our new music video of a song by John Dowland! - John Dowland | Now, O Now | Lute Song by Les Canards Chantants

[@jackmoran6231]

Absolutely wonderful........beautifully gifted. jack moran

[@bradmapson6243]

Really though, check it out. I've been listening to it all week.

[@ladydiva295]

Wow! Loved this! Such beauty!

[@hartmutlaabs4596]

Splendid! How I wish to have been amongst the justly amazed crowd. I would have lost myself and found an old self listening to you.

[@ANISTAZImetal-po4rz]

So so beautiful. Love it !

[@Gloriana2012]

You guys are fantastic

[@lescanardschantants9770]

Thanks!

[@MrsN1ntndo]

Beautiful

[@colinosborne1122]

Fantastic!

[@diddlmouse2]

this was beautiful!! such beautiful clear harmonies and your voices blend so will :) a real pleasure to listen to

[@paulgunderson4721]

Lovely.

[@joannemacdonald5400]

Intensely evocative! Music doth indeed have *powers. Thank you for this exquisite example!

[@barrymcguinness2087]

Truly lovely

[@XatxiFly]

Not quite what I'd call a mob, but fabulous surprise performance! You do lose something from departing from an intimate madrigal setting, but now I want to see a flash mob version with 200 people. XD

[@bossmarcel100]

Mega schön ❤️

[@amacater]

Lovely rendition

[@oupsenjoy]

Magnificent !!!!!

[@jcherrie78]

great stuff. thanks a lot.

[@lescanardschantants9770]

You're welcome, we enjoyed singing it!

[@paoloviretto8689]

Great!

[@lucianosilva5995]

Divino.

[@מיכאלזיידמן]

So beutiful

[@sedwarg]

Awesome! I was worried when I read 'flash mob'...

[@lescanardschantants9770]

So were we!

[@ecrusch]

Very cool indeed.

[@lescanardschantants9770]

Thank you.

[@rhydyard]

Beautifully and quintessentially English..

[@lutzderlurch7877]

Is there any full recording of this available? The lack of echo from being performed in something that is not a naked empty stone hall like a church, makes this sound so very warm and cozy

[@goodboyb]

Can somebody translate "shent" for the American audience? E.g. "I shent a package to me auntie in Angleshey" or "Me mates've got on a night out on the beer but I shent be attending"

[@elisabethb.131]

'Shent' is old English for 'being put to shame'. The word is obsolete in the United Kingdom as well as in the US. This song first appeared in 1565, so close to 450 years ago!

[@bahrss]

This is so beautiful. For those, who are interested in sheet music: just google the following "O Lord in Thee is all my trust" Thomas Tallis cpdl

[@cestmarrant1]

Thank you! I was wondering what it was.

[@juandanielalpizarovarespre4401]

@@cestmarrant1 Me too. I was near to ask for help because I really love this music. I love music sinze I was three years old but when I heard this in movie I fell in love with John Dowland´s music and similar master pieces.

[@juandanielalpizarovarespre4401]

Thank you.

[@dellapinna]

genial.

[@yuehchopin]

danke

[@adrianwilliams6908]

Cool

[@comtaar2245]

❤

[@davyturpin3406]

Fantastic!

[@lescanardschantants9770]

Thanks!

[@lidiapires8255]

Beautiful