Alleluia - sung by Matthew Curtis (Eric Whitacre)

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MATTHEW CURTIS, tenor, recently performed with the Grammy award-winning Chanticleer, where he held the position of Assistant Music Director. He also sang with the internationally acclaimed Rose Ensemble in 2009 and the Santa Fe Desert Chorale for one summer in 2009. Matthew began singing choral music at age 7 with the La Crosse Boychoir and sang with the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman Gallery Singers for nine years beginning in 1999.
A Wisconsin native, he received his bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education as a Liberace Scholar from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2008. He continued studying for a year in the graduate school at the University of Minnesota focusing on opera.
Matthew's solo performances include light, lyric tenor roles. Matthew played the role of Steva in Janacek's Jenůfa and the lead tenor role of Male Chorus in Benjamin Britten's The Rape of Lucretia at the University of Minnesota. Viterbo University roles included Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Monsieur Vogelsang (Der Schauspieldirektor), and Policeman Chorus (Pirates of Penzance). Past oratorio performances include Messiah and The Creation.

[@faithfulpatriot]

God smiles upon you Matthew. The Holy Spirit has truly given you a gift to share with the world. Cantate domino canticum novum

[@allegrafi]

Your gift has come from the One Spirit of life. That which has no name. When I am crossing through the veil, after my long walk here on Mama Earth, I want to hear this piece sung by you, Matthew Curtis. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@goyo2002]

Seven people didn't like this? They must not have listened. Eric Whitacre is a genius, and your talent is beyond impressive.

[@matinator2267]

I think it's more like they didn't have ears so they're jealous

[@WilliamDavidHobbs]

Those were probably accidental clicks.

[@margaretschaap5673]

why does this not have 1,000,000 views?

[@ohelloimaginger]

How do you have such a pure soprano tone.. how... HOW?!?!??! I think I love you.

[@shorty4539]

If you were here, I'd give you a big ole hug! You are quite remarkable. Chills! Literally CHILLS!

[@monoamiga]

The BEST performance ever!

[@gaylenotgale]

Sirrrr... your soprano range is IMMACULATE

[@polobede9054]

oui ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Rien à dire , c'est très class ! ! ! ! ! et la musique de Witacre toujours aussi belle

[@nguyenphamhoang2725]

What is the diffrence between pop, rock music and classical? People listen to pop or rock music because it makes them stimulated, people dance and laugh very hard and yell, if they listen to classical they will sleep immediately. But we listen to classical music because it rings our heart and makes us smile, just smile or say:"Beautiful"

[@dancerarinz556]

This made me cry, and I never cry over music.

[@matinator2267]

Same here

[@duckcluck123]

Gay

[@warrenlwolfe]

You could easily be part of the Whitacre Singers. Outstanding performances

[@markrobertwallace8790]

If God ever meant for a person to sit on the floor and purrrrr at a sound.... then I would be the first living example. After listening to this, I now know that there must be a heaven. I am positively vibrating with pleasure. Unbelievable. Thank-you so much Mr Curtis!

[@conducting5354]

I've never heard anyone one sing with such a large range as his. This is truly incredible.

[@eli-lf9sw]

BEAUTIFUL. cannot get over that climax😍

[@craigterry6072]

What a perfect voices you have. Even though the lyrics didn't take you long to learn ,you sang them in a million different ways. Joking apart all of you was as good as one another.

[@Zooboo1]

This is Genius....A gift from GOD...

[@trentfletcher1868]

this really is the best version of the song that i've ever heard.

[@loughrang]

Phew found this new upload after the other one went offline - need my daily fix of this fabulous work

[@charleslingerfelt7692]

According to the notes on the sheet music for "Alleluia", this is Eric Whitacre's choral transcription of "October". He transcribed it for Dr. David Skinner and the Sidney Sussex College choir at Cambridge University after spending the 2010 Michaelmas term there.

[@Silverbirch1]

Simply amazing! The purity of tone and pitch at all points of his range is perfect! I am awed by the beauty of his voice and the music for this piece.

[@annadearden4411]

You have the most incredible range I have ever come across- and not just that, you have such a pure tone to your voice. I have really enjoyed listening to this... and on repeat! You really do this piece justice.

[@VGMFan20XX]

I come here often and I don't think I can remember a time where this didn't bring a tear to my eye. Absolutely brilliant. Never stop and thrilled to see you are uploading more stuff :D

[@caraabbate902]

Mr. Curtis!!! You are truly a phenominal vocalist! I am in absolute awe of you!!! Thank you for blessing all of us with this video and all of your others as well. You are truly one of God's gifts! Would not beleieve this without seeing and hearing this here! You gave me Goosebumps!!! :-)

[@kelleywazhere]

Wow!!!! Ur falsetto is amazing and ur range is literally a gift! Ur hard work really paid off. And ur bass voice is to die for

[@benedictus7081]

I can just replay it aaall over for maaaany times and not get bored with it. hahahaha. perfect! :)

[@HickoryDickory86]

Correction: "Alleluia" is an arrangement/adaptation of "October." In his early career, Eric composed quite a few influential pieces for band/wind orchestra, including "Equus," "Ghost Train," "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas," and "October" (2000). Just because Eric "composes for Choir mostly" doesn't mean all of his pieces originated as choir pieces; "October"/"Alleluia" certainly did not.

[@DamnToe]

OUT ------ STANDING!

[@andrewplantgollum8689]

theres something about Eric Whitacre's music that makes me cry some time and this is one of those songs...... and im a grown man hahah, maybe its because i miss my High School days being in Choir we did Lily in Her Hand and Sleep

[@stevenrivera7642]

Nothing better than blending with your own voice 😁 I've almost got the same effect singing with my brothers. I grew up singing with my family and have found that our voices are so similar that we blend almost perfectly.

[@bluebelt224]

You are the most talented singer I think I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Your range is immaculate! It's absolutely insane!

[@annemielamon]

Fantastisch gedaan!!!!!!! Alleluia is inderdaad een koorbewerking van het stuk October!

[@bluestar9795]

the dissonance is so heavenly........................... and applause to his amazing ability to sustain for so long without sounding awkward at all

[@avelotro]

Holy Cow! What a vocal range!

[@JaronDavis]

Your range is incredible! Wow!

[@wilezekiel5773]

A good bit of it is actually electronically altered, but that doesn't take away from his incredible tone, I love it

[@karmickpc]

How is it electronically altered? I'd like to know so I can do it too.

[@dlte1992]

2.22-2.27 is my favorite part....the dissonance is amazing

[@vobraya]

I have no words... It's really unbelievable. Respect for you!

[@joyasaxena9976]

Wow this guy is good

[@StairwellCarollersOfficial]

Matthew, you make me cry like a baby. Thank you for doing this.

[@mariewhite5631]

My sixteen year old son is a HUGE fan of yours.

[@somewhatmyself]

Six years later, this still haunts me. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@veetee822]

This is a spectacular version of this song. It was a great pleasure listening to this. Your range is definitely immaculate and just amazing. Wonderful job!

[@PetraQuerol]

I never know what to love first, your perfect soprano parts or the amazing male voice parts. All my respect to you for your work.

[@RhiannaPritchard]

Words cannot properly capture just how amazing this is! Thank you so much for sharing it with us :)

[@beneditomatos3659]

This is the soundtrack of the paradise. Congratulations Mr. Whitacre, so so beautiful!

[@gina-marieiezzi9171]

I don't think there are words to adequately describe the beauty of this piece, or how it stirs my soul. This is truly a masterful gift, thank you so much for sharing it with the world.

[@karenmccants1439]

STUNNING, Matthew! Love this piece so much...you really did it justice...you are ridiculously amazing.

[@eliselesseh9898]

This is stunning. I have never felt so much emotion towards a song. Thank you for that!

[@kobrazak]

Your voice and range is absolutely stunning and breathtaking. Your voice gives me chills and is an absolute privilege to listen to.

[@Erosis]

Matthew, you've got to put this up on Spotify / YT Music pleaaaase!

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

So great words don't do it justice, Matt. I would have blown a tube, but you are magnificent!!

[@Athompthomp]

from contra bass thru the highest descant, your voice never loses its stability, ambience...God must've given you a celestial voice, which I envy you of.

[@laurenmiller149]

this is absolutely stunning. this is by far my favorite Whitacre piece and you do it beautifully.

[@drummingkid150]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@shaundeardorff]

The heck is his range?! Holy cow!

[@Frenchlad]

Thank you Matthew for sharing your melodious praise with so much gentleness.

[@pipshepherd845]

Absolutely superb.

[@leahrosenman9124]

This makes me feel like I’m flying. It’s indescribable.

[@JonathanDorsay]

Literally sounds like heaven

[@SallyGreenaway]

This is fabulous and very helpful to hearing all the parts more clearly than with Eric Whitacre's vocal ensemble (who of course are fabulous, but hearing 1 voice on all parts overdubbed is SO HELPFUL for hearing his part writing more cleanly). Well done and thank you.

[@mrselizabethdyer]

This is so incredible, I can't even make it through the whole thing. I'm gonna cry....

[@alejoz7]

Mi admiración y respeto para este caballero. Posee una gran técnica y amplio registro! Congrats!

[@brucecampbell6133]

Amazing voice and mix!

[@NathanielByers]

Absolutely perfect!

[@yordankaacosta2849]

SUPERB!!!

[@seasong707]

He looks so happy! Like the act of creating is making him peaceful or something..

[@JudyArnstein]

OK -- I'm pretty sure what you do is not supposed to be possible. Truly amazing! Such talent, such amazing tone - and is there a pitch you can't sing beautifully??

[@SolidRock008]

One of my favorite pieces by Eric. Great job

[@kunukia]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@sunnyokapi]

From what I understand, that is the name of the concert band piece while the choir piece is called Alleluia. Not sure why the need for different names but I'm doing this piece in choir by the name "Alleluia" and my school's concert band is doing it by the name "October".

[@thedragonempress7356]

Yep! Definitely almost cried within the first few seconds. :') This is insanely amazing!

[@robertmitchell8746]

I still say YOU ARE A GIFT FROM GOD.

[@DamnToe]

AMAZING.

[@davidscott1052]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@fannyfami]

Magnifique !

[@lotje604]

This man's range of voices is amazing but more then that, it's beautiful!

[@robin17171]

Eric Whitacre composes for Choir mostly, but some of his pieces get arranged for orchestra/symphonic band. October is an arrangement of Alleluia.

[@catteadams]

Brilliant chordal changes and ideas that still have the emotional content to them that most accapella songs lack. Glad you felt this. Now I do too. Brilliant time and pitch as well as orchestral vocal composition. YOU GOT ME! Thank you so much....I think I need to work with you. Amen to THAT! Most sincerely, :) Catte Adams

[@robertmitchell8746]

You have utter clarity and an amazing voice. I have NEVER heard such versatility. GOD SPEED.

[@marialebedieva4807]

I couldn't believe my ears. This video needs more views. Absolutely incredible!

[@JDQuartermann]

How is this not more popular? You have the biggest range I have ever seen!

[@izhi4191]

Incredible

[@judyhines7403]

Amazing range. Love Eric Whitacre - sang Little Tree this year. Indeed he is THE choral composer of the century.

[@AlwinMichaelSchronen]

Wonderful!!!

[@XaverScharwenka]

This should be tagged as #peopleareamazing not some guy jumping off a building with a parachute or riding off a roof with a bike into a pool. It's sad so few can appreciate this. Yes, 100k views is not enough.

[@siennakupris9183]

This is so beautiful. Your version of this song was the first I had heard and I keep coming back to it even after hearing full choruses perform it. Wonderful job! Definitely a new inspiration of mine!

[@johanisvzyl]

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[@hperezbos]

Truly Magnificent not only in the piece itself but also in his ability to equally express his joy in the making of this video, watch his face light up. it brought me joy to watch and listen to him. Thanks

[@Caleb-rf3zp]

that harmony at 4:25

[@SJCarlsonMusic]

Such clarity. I cannot tell you how much joy this brings me. Thanks, Matt.

[@Thunshot]

One of the most amazing videos I've every seen and listened to. Whitacre has seen and posted your work and he is proud!

[@BryanSmith705]

Dude holy cow! Wow

[@Vancouvercantatasingers]

Amazing!

[@ambermorgan1383]

Oh my god. His range.

[@Seven7Tempo]

Alleluia is the choral setting Eric wrote for the orchestral piece. :)

[@masistia]

Simply wow.

[@morgangreenlee2091]

Your range is actually amazing 😍

[@sergewalshe3256]

simply just amazing work matthew just amzing

[@anyankabunny]

wow its so perfect could bring tears to my eyes!!!!

[@booniecameron9276]

Such a beautiful song, an even better singer!

[@Helen58431]

Beautiful...