Barber - AGNUS DEI (arr. Adagio for Strings) - Laurens Symfonisch - LIVE

Agnus Dei (arr. Adagio for Strings)
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Choir:
Laurens Symfonisch (formerly known as Rotterdam Symphony Chorus) - part of Laurens Vocaal.
Wiecher Mandemaker - conductor
Live performance during Bosch Requiem 2015 in Sint-Janskathedraal, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, 6 November 2015.
The concert was part of a tour with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Also check out the video with the live recording of Herbert Howells' Hymnus Paradisi:
• Howells - HYMNUS PARAD...
Video production: Castus
ABOUT US
Laurens Vocaal is the family name of the Rotterdam based choirs Laurens Symfonisch, Laurens Collegium and Laurenscantorij.
Laurens Symfonisch and Laurens Collegium are the Netherlands’ youngest professional choirs and are characterized by their versatile and enthusiastic high quality performances.
The Laurenscantorij is a young, semi professional choir, chathedral choir of the Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Founded in 1966, it has established a tradition for the performance of Bach works and many other compositions from the 16th to the 21st century.
Art director and conductor: Wiecher Mandemaker
All choirs collaborate with leading orchestras and conductors from home and abroad.
They did several CD, radio and television recordings.
Website: laurensvocaal.nl/
Social Media:
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LinkedIn: / laurens-vocaal

[@bellbirdmick]

A piece of music that wlil still be listened to 1000 years from now ..no other word than excellent.

[@enthouendhut]

There's a good word than 'excellent'... 'Outstanding' I prefer myself to use 'perfect'...

[@FromG2eminor]

Yeah I don't like to use the word perfect but you're right in this case there is no other word!

[@TheSpooky72]

I need to have a solar powered player installed in my headstone that will play this song continuously till the end of time.

[@fibreoptik]

Humans are eternally imperfect. And that’s part of our beauty. This is as close to perfect as we can hope to get. Still coming back to this in 2021, and until my last days in this life 🙏🏻

[@bellbirdmick]

@@fibreoptik I also my friend...

[@sputnikalgrim]

This piece of music in a cathedral with those acoustics must be like heaven to witness live.

[@lotharjanssen3128]

Traumhaft...wie gerne hätte ich da in der Kirche in irgendeiner Ecke gesessen und live zugehört ❤

[@andyguy0610]

the 389 people who gave this a thumbs down are brain dead with no soul, this is one of the finest pieces of music ever written and wonderfully performed.

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

Agreed. Do you know any other one that is of this magnitude? ( I'm not knowledgeable with classical music)

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

@@alexsing739 Thank you kind , sir.

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

@@alexsing739 Agnus Dei OP 11. This Is my favorite. The song brought tears. I would post the link for you, but i don't know how. Have a good day .

[@bcgrittner]

Fifty years ago my high school choir performed this piece, in English, at a nearby church. Our performance was absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, we never recorded this song. As I write this I have tears in my eyes. Such a wonderful performance. It's true - music is the universal language and hymns like this one can truly pull us together as a people. Carry on, choir. Love to all of you.

[@georgeofthejungle6095]

The story of Babel divided us by language, but the power of music untitled us by spirituality.

[@theusher2893]

If this isn't playing when I get to the pearly gates, I ain't goin' in.

[@adarad]

Is it me or does this bring tears to the eyes because i can't stop

[@andikadimasprasetyo5758]

You are not alone, dear friend.

[@trongey]

I've always thought that Addagio for Strings is the saddest song ever. It's just so emotional. Can't imagine what Barber was feeling when he wrote it.

[@RichardASK]

It's not just you!

[@adamerebus]

Didn't plan on crying tonight but here we are.

[@adamerebus]

Haven't heard this in 3 years, and it hits exactly the same.

[@Psalm146-2]

Translation: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

[@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269]

Amen 🙏

[@CASNY4METAL]

beautiful

[@ric5210]

The Agnus Dei

[@615855]

There is little that can equal the sounds of choir like this singing a piece like this within a Cathedral. Nothing else comes close.

[@gretafields4706]

Oh! Do this is why they built those ostentatious cathedrals?

[@kristinaF54]

@@gretafields4706 The cathedrals were build ad majorem Dei gloriam, not mere ostentation or vainglory.

[@bcgrittner8076]

It is November 2021. Fifty-one years ago my high school choir performed this piece flawlessly. Such musical beauty will live in me forever. Thanks to this choir for keeping the memory alive. Soli Deo Gloria. To God alone be the glory (J. S. Bach).

[@AkshayVasant]

One of the most beautiful renditions of Agnus Dei/Adagio. Deserves a lot more than 1 million views! And a really beautiful church. Perfect acoustic environment for a choir too!

[@MoonSpinners]

I felt like the world and everything in it stopped while I listened to this mesmerising masterpiece 😍

[@evapirug112]

Perfection. If I was in that church hearing that live I would cry like a baby..

[@danielschleier3087]

I had the honor and privilege to perform this piece with the Carthage College Choir in the late 90’s. I had a hard time trying to keep my voice every time we sang it because this hit the depths of my soul while performing it. To this day I shall never forget the feeling of being moved so ethereally and spiritually.

[@Achachucha]

as a complete atheist myself, this describes how hard it hits pretty much 100%.

[@Lee_Rooy_Jenkinz]

May I ask what language this is sung in?

[@danielschleier3087]

@@Lee_Rooy_Jenkinz Latin

[@andrewcockburn3227]

Whether stringed instruments or voices, this Adagio is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

[@ruiguapo4911]

Homeworld brought me here. And I cried (again) and I lingered... Thank you for making me feel there is hope for mankind.

[@michele3414]

This takes so much vocal control to sing. Each of these choir members is an outstanding vocal musician. The sopranos on the high sections - so beautiful and tastefully done. I could listen to this to all day. For anyone who doesn't know, this Latin prayer is translated in English to "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace."

[@virgilioperez7775]

So beatiful and touching

[@virgilioperez7775]

Beatiful!!

[@sacredrain7757]

Always a moving song, but THIS video invites me to imagine myself surrounded by this soaring architecture, under the candlelight.

[@chinoble1]

im crying actually crying...... how can something so beautiful bring me so much sorrow.

[@manna2015]

probably tears of joy and fulfillment

[@SuperBulldog03]

Never has a piece of music moved so many people.

[@christianoquissak9430]

God bless Samuel Barber and each one of you in this mazing ROTTERDAM SYMPHONY CHORUS. T.H.A.N.K Y.O.U !

[@Scriabinfan593]

Music is one of the few things that has kept me from giving up on life

[@northpole155]

Keep the faith, Elijah! God bless you!

[@teresai1877]

@Elijah Music helps me too. Music like this comes from God. His spirit inspires music like this which is why it has a special affect on us. It lifts up the soul and mind to go beyond our earthly realm and into the divine. "Agnus Dei" means "Lamb of God" which refers to Jesus Christ. I too was feeling depressed about things and this music brought my mind back to God and I felt hopeful again today. Each person has a body and an eternal soul. Our soul will live on and if we try to live good lives, we can spend our eternity in Heaven with God after we die. In the meantime, we have to make an effort to use our talents/skills to help others and do the task for which God sent us to earth. Take care my friend!

[@reinerdxb]

@@teresai1877 Dear Teresa, Thank you for the lovely reply to comment above. You have a wonderful heart n soul. May the Lord protect u from harm n sin. Regards

[@ardsonneveld]

Dude hang in there

[@CharlesJohnson-ui2pk]

Who ever, what ever instrument this piece was written for… it is genius. It one of the greatest compositions in modern history.

[@Harlin67]

So wondrous how the male and female voice just complement each other in this performance. beautiful.

[@hebince44]

As in life...if we can remember true bonding.

[@alfredjones2123]

this is to remember all our loved ones who haved passed on

[@mattjohnson9962]

Alfred Jones: Passings of somebody and the COVID-19 outbreak.

[@Casperdghost618]

This was a banger when it first dropped and its still a banger today!

[@user-hy2qk6wx6m]

I think this is what Heaven must sound like. I hope!

[@msoto1st]

A beautiful song that touch your soul. No matter how many times you listen that beautiful piece❤

[@karenthompson6295]

Absolutely magnificent... A modern masterpiece sung by angels 🙏

[@martinschottle8868]

Wunderbare Musik ! Wunderbarer Chor ! Einfach nur Danke !

[@colinswatches4507]

Deep sigh!!!!! Lost for words. Simply beautiful. Thank you all for holding my heart in your hands for a few minutes.

[@dennisagra]

"Without music, life would be a mistake." Friedrich Nietzsche

[@ciroorlando116]

Agreed Gentleman.

[@bodhisattvaje]

Dennis Agra What words from Nietzsche ?! ... indeed !

[@Cabrera1027]

Hmm. I tripped on acid once and convinced myself life was only worth it because without, music wouldn't exist. Literally the only thing holding the universe from falling apart, the unspoken particle, a dark matter, able to be transformed into dark energy.

[@francoiso3046]

C'est juste ! Sans la musique, notre vie serait triste et vide, comme dans l'ennui et la dépression. Bien cordialement.

[@greeneyes674]

Without a doubt the most moving piece of music ever written. I cry every time.

[@johnb7855]

This began my healing when I was broken

[@mikeb7379]

I don't pretend to be a classic music buff. However, I have "always" liked Barbers adagio for strings. This choral version is totally new to me and even better? Beautiful.

[@justicegutierrez6847]

The mothership has cleared the scaffold...we are away

[@jimmybarry9551]

If tears had a sound this would be it.

[@gregflores8959]

Jimmy Barry Exactly

[@bellbirdmick]

True

[@warlordqueekheadtaker7960]

If one day the world ends this should be set up to play on an infinite loop as a testament of our existence on this world

[@Kehranii]

This is what I was looking for. No rat race trendy songs, no main singers, no pianos instruments. Just pure raw voices, very angelic voices. Coming from humans like us. Love it.

[@naomivega]

Amazing harmony!You can hear all the parts equally!Hauntingly beautiful!

[@thomasbrawlinson5241]

Fantastic from start to finish. Much appreciated.

[@francesblabey3055]

Magnificent. When I first heard this I was transported to the heavens.❤

[@klaus3794]

How was it up there?

[@spudpud-T67]

@@klaus3794 Devine

[@juanzanatta5247]

I did hear this first time 35 years ago...PLATOON(ELIAS SONG)😢

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Plato.

[@dionevens5807]

A man ain't suppose to cry but this song just gets to me! Everytime I hear it my eyes well up. If god granted me one wish I would wish for love, peace, and happiness for all mankind!!

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Every man should cry. Emotions are what make us human and trying to deny a human part of yourself just isn't good for you. Embrace your emotions and know that that makes you fully a person. :) (Well, within reason of course, letting everything out is perhaps a bit too much ;) )

[@D16S06]

Beautiful ... compelling listening ... pure relaxation and enjoyment ... 👏❤👏 We all need to listen to such magnificent performances such as this, in the horrific and terrible juncture we find ourselves in, with our world right now.

[@nikostavalion423]

This is my all time favourite music piece..

[@StJoanGuideMe]

How anyone can say all forms of music are equal is beyond me. This is perfection.

[@Transalpakias]

Grab a good set headphones, put them on your head, set the volume on the highest level, squeeze them on your ears and play this with your eyes closed...

[@robertwalker4715]

And have some kleenex close

[@jenmccolley285]

I just did and it is miraculous

[@paul2julie1]

What a sad world we live in at moment

[@orlie1904]

No other music can evoke such emotion. I feel such peace and hope each time I listen to this. Such beauty...

[@iamairamusic]

my father sings in this choir! you can see him at 3:09 :))

[@jayatfreelance]

COOL! Thanks for pointing him out.

[@AwesomesMan]

Wow he’s so talented! You should follow him haha.

[@giorgiarocca7144]

Meraviglioso farne parte!

[@thatcanadian6698]

There will never be an instrument as beautiful or versatile as the human voice.

[@therionlagattapifa1264]

V'imru omein!

[@yumaniga5191]

this is so true

[@deseggie4647]

That Canadian Yes, but especially in chorus!

[@FromG2eminor]

When I die I want a choir to welcome me in with this song. My Grandmother will be directing the choir.

[@sandracampos324]

Angels don't creat better! Thankyou Samuel Barber! Angels don't sing better! Thankyou choir!...

[@markoyouralias.wilhelmsen9360]

The mixture of Male and Female was sublime.

[@Bruce-1956]

A magnificent performance. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@sylviakruger5000]

This beautiful composition speaks to me of heaven and the divine.

[@francinesicard464]

In this horrible pandemic period around the world that we all cross, this divine music brings a little peace to the soul. We can only kneel down to thank the Lord for allowing those we love to be still alive.

[@mcarthur1857]

i hear a track all nights before sleep ...to remember wht we are and from where we from. Peace my self.

[@teresai1877]

Yes, agreed. Amen!

[@mattjohnson9962]

Francine Sicard: Because of COVID-19.

[@DrSupersese]

Thank you Mr Barber for this piece of beauty

[@nosdielg89]

I'm from Brazil and i liked it so much! Where i live there aren't choirs like this. I'm a singer too, but is different the kind of music i've sang. This is just amazing! Congratulations for everyone!!

[@morriganravenchild6613]

This is very moving..It's one of those few precious pieces of music that can lift you onto a higher spiritual plane.

[@grahamwatt6290]

One of the best i have ever heard. To be present must have been phenomenal

[@changingtheworldonelifeatt2949]

Although I always thought that Adagio for Strings was absolute perfection, this a cappella version may be even better. ❤️

[@fritzlotscher9602]

The Laurens Symfonisch choir is, in my opinion, one of the best choirs I have ever heard. The attention of the singers to the choirmaster is fabulous. And the Agnus Dei is sung superbly. Great compliments and best regards from Switzerland

[@fritzlotscher1449]

🌹🌹🌹

[@user-ik1dx3rk2p]

I am Buddist, so not have Christianity essense. But I feel this song has solemness.

[@glenniecox5738]

I'm an atheist. Music needs no religion. It is simply good for the human "soul".

[@DoctorDewgong]

@@glenniecox5738 what a poopy explanation. "Music that is written for the sole purpose of devotion to Christ.* Atheist: wow actually this is not religious its just good for my human soul (which I dont believe actually exists)

[@puppy1584]

@@DoctorDewgongI’ve been studying Barber and his music. This wasn’t written for any god. He seems to have had demons that troubled him…nowadays that would be so different for him - he was gay. You don’t need mumbo jumbo to appreciate beautiful music.

[@DoctorDewgong]

@@puppy1584 lmao the relativism cope. Pretending that words mean nothing. "It's good for my human soul BUT I'll just ignore the fact that every single word of it is devoted to Christ." Atheists need to start admitting how stupid their perspectives are

[@unpataunpata]

Lets give those basses some love...they sounded great too! The best version of this song!

[@pbroki]

unpataunpata wonderful basses indeed ❣️

[@johannesneef1094]

I was so happy about it, it filled my heart with joy, very rarely heard so much good intonation and such wonderful musical joy! God the Lord protect you!

[@tonykelly4564]

Sombre, sumptuous, surreal and sublime. So sad, but in the same breadth, magnificently uplifting

[@agamnoth66]

This really shows how complex and layered the piece is...I don't want to even think how many rehearsals this took.

[@leeashmore7099]

Samuel Barber, the best !

[@Crandaddy81]

This is absolutely one of the greatest pieces of music ever produced. Every single time I hear it I’m just speechless…

[@canadiannuclearman]

The human voice is the best musical instrument

[@gerazio1]

Vero. Semplicemente vero.

[@unclegreybeard3969]

The human voice is the original musical instrument.

[@david_onthetrail]

To quote @MoonSpinners, Time stood still for 8 minutes or at least the horrible things going on in our world stopped for these 8 minutes while I listened to this beautiful masterpiece of music.

[@stusherman1476]

yes David, for me as well

[@ronni9443]

same here 🇦🇺

[@monikavolekova2094]

There too🙂🇸🇰

[@anthonycraigthemoviealtern5432]

this choir version was played at my mothers funeral and it leave me speechless and numb

[@Pikey64]

I keep getting goosebumps when I listen to this. It really does get deep into your soul.

[@JC_Deutscher]

I simply cannot stop listening to this wonder! ...and yes, it is kind of melancholic indeed...Thanks!

[@jonhannibalsmith]

SAMUEL BARBER WOULD BE PROUD !

[@ThePGiddy]

I'm a lapsed catholic, and this brought me to tears. Thank you.

[@sinankastriot]

Divine. I am glad that I was born and listened to this.

[@jeroenpater1158]

absolute divine, I have no words to describe it how beautiful this is.

[@StainlessSteel58]

My favorite part.. From 0:00 to 8:17 .. The fact that just the human voice in collaboration is able to bring out such emotion and in pure fluidity, make this a go to clip for me to visit constantly. IMHO the best piece of music ever written.

[@clivewatson8641]

there is nothing equals the sound that spiritual voices raised in a cathedral.

[@teotl31]

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.

[@valfulstow745]

Amen amen amen

[@suechan8193]

Absolutely beautifully moving 😢

[@mpm5035]

The Lamb of God, Who took the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. The Lamb of God, Who took the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. The Lamb of God, Who took the sins of the world, Grant us peace. Amen 🙏

[@markdagostino9666]

This is probably the best vocal version of this musical masterpiece. Thank you for sharing this.

[@mare4599]

8 minute but feels like forever

[@jeantrindade9727]

This music rips the soul and bleeds the heart ...... It reminds us that we are more than flesh and bones! How great we are in our humility .... If the History of Humanity on Earth had to have a soundtrack would probably be this ...... I really can not stop listening ....

[@bigburd875]

al197456 sabaton

[@abside30glu]

DIOS ! 🔰I mean but SOUL ! 👘 And it is🎩 Written in your Hearth!🎓

[@godislove8050]

Jean Trindade - I'm about to play it for the third time but look forward to hearing it in a cathedral or old church building built for acoustics.

[@rizwanbagasrawalla2907]

Wouldn't it be great listening to this masterpiece live in a church?

[@DenisesBates]

If only…

[@ilovetomorrow]

Music, the language everyone understands. Beautiful! Bravo!!

[@LaurenMunroe]

Am I the only one crying like a baby 😩😭 never knew this existed ❤

[@bassbeardiful]

When they hit those high notes, every time. It makes me cry

[@luizgorniack2590]

Certainly you are not the only one.

[@miniprepper8284]

I don't cry when I hear it anymore, but that is 40 plus years from when I first heard it. I used to go the listening room at college and play it on the little record players they had for us students... then, I would pull friends in to listen to it with me. It is sublime- a masterpiece of moving tones and emotion, transcendence and beauty, reaching and drawing back. It is beautiful.

[@LaurenMunroe]

@@miniprepper8284 I just listened to this for like the 500th time and I'm still in awe

[@fandelisboa]

@miniprepper: You described it the best way! ❤ Thank you! ❤😍❤

[@user-sp7ib3yn2z]

You cannot make that composition anymore perfect than what is there ! . . . . 😢😢❤❤

[@gabrielgabidu13]

Une réponse époustouflante et magistrale à la bêtise et la violence de notre humanité.. Juste fermer les yeux....❤

[@kristiemcconathy7336]

I heard it when I was 14 or so watching the move Platoon. The perfect soundtrack for my heartbreak when Sgt Elias was left behind. Core memory it seems. 30 sum years later and it still moves me.

[@shaunfox3462]

This masterful music is devine healing for the human spiritual soul.. Needs to be patiently listened to appreciate how tender it is...

[@dalian1993]

Never ever has such a stunning piece of music been so appallingly interrupted by an advert.

[@BL-hj7ht]

Such an offense those damn things are.

[@615855]

Absolute sacrilege for You Tube to break into something so beautiful as this with the bleeding ads.

[@0plush]

ublock origin, friend

[@PaulWashington..]

Where are you from Roger?

[@aglayash9179]

What a beautiful version of one of my favorite pieces ❤️🎹🙏🏻

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

Surely one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written!