Ave Maria - sung by Matthew Curtis (Franz Biebl)

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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.

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

It's so rare to hear a guy who has a fully-formed soprano range like this. I've heard the renditions of the Franz Beibl's "Ave Maria" and this is almost without question the smoothest and most actualized version of them all.

[@Balachulish]

This is an absolutely gorgeous rendition of one of my favorite choral pieces. I confess to being blown away by your being able to sing all the parts so well and somehow the perfect blending makes all the harmonies all the more moving. I see you performed with Chanticleer.... it was their performance that made me fall in love with this piece. Thank you!!

[@HuckmanT]

The perfect confluence of this voice and that arrangement. Friggin magic. There are VERY few people who could do this, BRAVO

[@QIPhotography]

My God......... this sounds like a LITERAL recording of HEAVEN!

[@Zooboo1]

A reason to love the internet....Magnificent

[@kaylasummers9981]

Why is this guy not more popular omg spread him!

[@namitamohinani]

Hi Matthew, I’m not sure if you’ll see this comment- but this has got to be one of the most precious covers on KZbin to me. I’ve been listening to it for 6 years now- I have a routine where I’ll head to the beach , look out into the ocean and listen to this cover on windy evening. It brings me so much joy and peace. Thank you for singing this so beautifully. Sending love from Singapore!

[@davedavis252]

7 years late. But if you’re still around reading comments, this is masterful. Chills!

[@spencer97m]

Such a gorgeous piece of music. And so beautifully sung. Thank you.

[@dottkov]

This is one of the most beautiful recordings of this arrangement that I have ever heard.

[@brettjacobson4600]

Check out Chanticleer doing this one. That one is the best.

[@Zooboo1]

Brett Jacobson I believe he sang with them previously

[@cjedd9704]

I agree. I do enjoy Chanticleer, but I prefer this one.

[@gitasong]

Chanticleer doesn't have the high soprano. This version is a miracle.

[@64wing]

I had never heard Biebl's Ave until I went to a Christmas concert at the university where I was studying. Almost cried. It was such a perfect piece of music. I took the program home and scoured the interwebs to find as many renditions of the piece as I could. I ultimately settled on the audio-only version by Mr. Curtis. This would've been back in about 2011 or so. I can't tell you how many times I listened to this while pulling all-nighters in college; working on projects, studying for exams, pondering my existence and grasping at the concept of time. This is the first time I've seen him performing it. Though I don't have the range to sing every part, I do know every part. What a wonderful piece and such a gifted performer. When I hear it, I'm transported back to my time at the university which will always feel too short. I'd have done a lot of things differently if I had the chance to go back in time, but I would still have spent a lot of time listening to this on repeat. Thank you most sincerely for sharing.

[@chrissmith8912]

Truly showcases the beauty and incredible range of a well trained male voice. Absolutely gorgeous. Just overall incredible range and talent.

[@lauraviviani2964]

I am completly amazed by the perfection of this vocal reproduction

[@namitamohinani]

I would like this a million times over if i could. Have been listening to this on replay for 4 years now and its as beautiful as always!

[@gootube3526]

Matt Curtis, I only discovered you and your incredible music a few days ago, and I am still in awe. One of the things that really appeal to me is the uniform pleasant expression on all your "faces". This keeps the attention on the music itself IMHO. It's also not like you are putting on a performance to please the masses and get on the Top-10 by entertaining us. This is pure musical pleasure....a very emotional experience. All the different parts are treasured. I don't think I said this right but what really impresses me is that the music itself is the draw. Thank you again, Matthew Curtis. I am enjoying each one of these videos and will continue to do so. I don't know anything about you, but I hope you have the opportunity to teach music to children and adults of all ages. For those of us unable to sing, we can listen and enjoy and quietly weep getting a glimpse here on earth of what heaven must sound like. Thank you.

[@marcohome1035]

Wow that’s amazing here for the first time🔝

[@SuzanneKirshPianist]

Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@craigterry6072]

I come back here now and again...it helps realign my soul.

[@bonnieterchin9428]

This is so gorgeous. I loved Chanticleer's version live, and this so fresh...I try to add the lowest notes that i have to hear in the other versions. I love it love it. love it.

[@russnrach8]

It's pure joy listening to you! Would love to hear you sing Messiaen's O Sacrum Convivium.

[@williamkernan8430]

sweetest falsetto I've ever heard

[@brianlewis6774]

I was literally moved to tears hearing you sing this. I've never heard anything so beautiful in my life. Thank you so much!

[@cynthiareyes6671]

Finally, there’s a face I can connect to that beautiful voice and perfect technique which I only heard in the past. Keep producing more beautiful music. God bless.🙏

[@instantopera]

Woaw, i'm amazed how you can sing so smoothly those different parts ! really great job

[@gregorydeane2713]

One of my absolute favorites. Thank you, Matthew. Off da chainz!!

[@esthermacy3327]

Heavenly music. Thank you Matthew Curtis. YOU are AMAZING! I LOVE and APPRECIATE your choral tracks!

[@dgkl3]

I just want to shake my head, smile and cry all at the same time.....just magnificent. :-)

[@Yon.04]

What a beautiful peace. Exquisite recording. Exceptional work.Mathew curtis is a legend.

[@oneknight5387]

Oooh my god. I've been looking for this version for forever, and here it is. Thank you a million billion times for such an amazing cover.

[@waynegongaware3288]

This is awesome. I could listen to this forever!

[@DianaGamet]

Bravo, Matthew!!! 🕊

[@KevinBrunacini]

Simply beautiful! Have no words but how gorgeous all the parts sound.

[@Akashsama]

GORGEOUS!

[@francobertoli2714]

stupefacente, un mostro di bravura nelle varie voci

[@seansean2877]

My soul is renewed. Thank you!

[@Annicamdw]

I love his range

[@kamelhaj6850]

Truly, an angelic voice! Your range and control are phenomenal!

[@indrisklimanis804]

Truly Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us all! You have so many facets of talent.

[@mccniddy]

So very very lovely and moving!!! Chills!!

[@superscope27]

Wow that ending. Nailed it

[@lanemary2254]

Oh my Good!!!!!!! Espetacular!

[@MrProon]

simply outstanding!

[@squishysquash6768]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@steson10]

Wow that is beautiful. I love it

[@wendywisemanfishercomposer59]

OMFG, this is sublime. Musical frissons just everywhere.

[@alanwerner8563]

SUPERLATIVE !! A FLAWLESS RENDITION OF A SPECTACULAR, SUBLIME, DIVINELY INSPIRED PIECE. And by a Very gifted singer besides !!! A+

[@mattersofheart22]

insanely amazing

[@caboose1909]

Gorgeous!

[@indarra17]

keep on singing my friend i love your way!!! is wonderfull!!!!

[@carolinekelley2421]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I sang this with my school honor choir when i was in 8th grade and it was my favorite!! I had the 2nd solo :) Brings back so many memories! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jonathanpartin9833]

How does this not have more views???

[@samaoca]

impresionante...maravilloso...no tengo palabras...

[@_divinewinds]

I love that you can sing so many songs. I wish I had your range! So beautiful

[@barbaraszostak1224]

Matthew, you are simply amazing! Thank you for this wonderful music :-)

[@theashtag29]

merci! merci! c'est magnifique

[@samcoppoletti9314]

Wow is not strong enough a word! Fantastic sound and harmony!

[@wndeeyt]

It brings chill down my spine. Wow. Its very good.

[@jakestarkiller2002]

This is astounding

[@Thanksabunch123]

Beautiful x

[@CBhim]

Stunning. Just stunning. So well done there's not words other than: Thank You.

[@rnethercutt]

Wonderful. Thanks to my friend Jere for forwarding this to me.

[@akritas1453]

Amazing! ❤️ Love everything about this rendition of a long time favorite piece: the tempo, careful phrasing, the blend and your amazing voice! Thank you!

[@kunukia]

So, so beautiful...

[@caroleneadeline2481]

melts my heart ❤

[@stephheusey2035]

Sung thi sin my choir last year, us and 1 other aduition group split the 2 bars. It was like we were singing in the chapel up in New York again by listening to this

[@aleksandrasokalla8993]

Cudowne!!!

[@34eros]

Amazing !

[@foldedintobeauty3]

Bravo!

Bravo ! You Sing so intoningly pure with a beautiful voice.

[@somewhatmyself]

I can hardly believe this is real, it's so beautiful.

[@QBG]

Even though this is a compilation and not a performance, it's still the closest to Chanticleer that I've heard any recording get. Bravo! Gotta admit, I found myself singing the missing low bass notes that Eric Allatore hits for Chanticleer ;-) But damn dude, that's some fucking range you have!

[@davidpulanco2715]

I've sung with Allatore before. When you sing with him, you can actually feel vibrations from him when he sings that low.

[@QBG]

I've only sung with one alumnus of Chanticleer, Dr. John Goldsmith, who is a counter-tenor. 'Twas a wonderful experience, but unfortunately no Allatore-esque bass rumbling...

[@pleasantdonovan]

Look this guy up. He was IN chanticleer.

[@steson10]

God Bless You Matthew. Thank You

[@gretellockenkopf7913]

Sehr fein

[@chaseandchriskeightley5708]

Fabulous! Thank you.

[@TylerLeeJones]

Not too long ago I was just looking for this recording everywhere, anywhere... thank you so much for posting this...

[@OlmoHerediaBlanco]

Superb!

[@adamh4612]

Wow this is amazing!!

[@sandracaldeira7113]

Que Extensao vocal, afinação, interpretação. Um show, uma aula!! Parabéns

[@anak6748]

falsetto is outstanding!

[@sandracaldeira7113]

Lindíssimo!!!!!!

[@ItsSaxiTime]

Your voice is absolutely gorgeous!

[@yamiletportocarrero8361]

me transporta a otra dimension. que bella interpretación lo haces excelente. que Dios te bendiga por esa grandiosa voz.

[@rebeccaoravec5349]

you are amazing

[@TheGoodMusicChannel]

Now that would be something!

[@thebl00per]

That's just really good, Matt!

[@cocolores4230]

Perfect

[@stoogethree4438]

Danke.I can only aspire...maybe in my next life ❤

[@esterdrastikova181]

Wonderful!!! Love your voice... :) :* Your fan from Czech Republic

[@julezzm5166]

Thms troubs of 2016-17 sung this so well, and you did just as great as them (':

[@lisahuffaker7806]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vickyf12]

Extraordinary work! One of the most beautiful choral pieces I have known and excellently performed. Congratulations!

[@henriettminya3563]

Simply Perfect! :D

[@theMadKingBrother]

Now THIS is seriously challenging stuff to replicate. Well done man. Wow

[@oskarlewandowski9304]

OH MY WORLD IT"S AMAZING :O

[@georgekunz2235]

This is freakishly on the mark. Beautiful but almost machine like. I've been listening to your part-predominant recordings and they inspire me to work harder.

[@jonpopelka]

It’s been a long while since we sang together under DJW 🙂 Awesome to see you doing so well, Matt! I hope choraltracks brings you joy and success!

[@112smileysarah]

YAY! It has returned! :D

[@lisaskvis]

Amazing - well done :)

[@notsobluebear]

I had always dreamt of doing something along these lines myself. The "one-man septet" is executed flawlessly. Didn't expect to like the transposition to the higher key, but you really nailed all of the voices - even the falsetto which I don't usually care to hear.

[@jacquesberger9515]

+notsobluebear Sorry, it is NOT falsetto it is countertenor... Falsetto is a strange twist to the voice but nothing in the range.

[@yamiletportocarrero8361]

eres un genio haces de Soprano contraltó bajo y tenor y se dividen en 8 voces. que lindo.