Barber, Agnus Dei - Choir of New College Oxford

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A short clip of the Choir of New College, Oxford, singing Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei.
NOTE: This is not the full recording, but an extract from the Gramophone Award-winning Agnus Dei box set.
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[@ranbirsingh7666]

This surely deserves a 2022 comment, absolutely beautiful 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johndoe-sx5pv]

Here's one from 2024 my brother or sister in Christ! Praise and glory to God :)

[@Hyrexon]

So touching....one of the best performances of Barber's Agnus Dei that exist.

[@Alaistair13]

New College Choir and Edward Higginbottom reach perfection. Thank you.

[@ArthurM0rgan63]

Even though I am an atheist, I find this music absolutely divine. It seems religion was a powerful source of inspiration for musicians and composers.

[@erichgroat838]

I found this music divine when I was an atheist - now that I'm not it's even more divine!

[@LouciousDark]

I think a lot of people become atheist because most religious scriptures are taught in too literal and dogmatic a sense vs the spiritual and philosophical way I believe they were intended. When it's held up to be literal, factual truths it falls to pieces in front of a logical mind almost instantly, but this was never its intended use I do believe.

[@rockztah911]

@@erichgroat838 what is your religious view/affiliation now? just curios

[@erichgroat838]

@@rockztah911 Roman Catholic

[@rockztah911]

@@erichgroat838 Wow! God Bless You! Welcome Home!

[@tonigloupy6209]

I've never heard better than this version. NEVER!

[@arjunagiri2007]

truly uplifting makes my soul rise towards God

[@erbyjay7414]

Best version ever... Best choir ever... Angels couldn't beat this...

[@tonyyhlhk]

tears in my eyes

hermoso... de mis ojos no dejaran de caer mis lagrimas mientras escuche estas voces

[@stephayne8603]

Tis so touching ❤

[@dangreenie5356]

Translation is the standard form of the movement 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.

[@m-bronte]

thank you

[@shariday9849]

🙏 thank you

[@frederickarcala4749]

Amen

[@ockerville]

Чудесное, проникновенное пение. Какая радость слушать это!

[@hb-vj2wi]

When the perfection come

[@Bailey2006a]

Beautifully rendered… the sopranos are particularly good.

[@NewCollegeChoir]

@drwestbury Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@timmarshall5112]

rehearsing this piece in my high school advanced choir. very challenging but rewarding

[@Icyveins906]

Love young male sopranos yes!

[@MrHouse-bg5tu]

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

[@Dreamer-hc8rn]

Absolutely love this

[@stopwhatyouredoing6032]

It's great that we all think that we sound like this when singing in the shower. Fave version for sure

[@alfaman418]

Of course the film Platoon created the visual background to this wonderful music but the cathedral Choir takes it to a new level. Very moving

[@drwestbury]

Tear-jerkingly beautiful Thanks so much.

[@m-bronte]

Magnificent....this Chorel piece is utterly beautiful.

[@DiiDee66]

There really is something special about a childs voice.

[@cw4608]

DiiDee66 and special that the child has achieved such discipline required to sing chorale music

[@rebeccafranch8548]

When I first heard this I felt as though I could not breathe it is so beautiful. I didn’t even realize what it was about- then it dawned on me and I cried with fear and joy❤

[@Alaistair13]

Outstanding performance.

[@Krassulana]

Ах,как прекрасно это произведение и исполнение!...

[@kamaroblak4582]

Si majestueux, si pur, quelle magnifique symphonie.

[@georgessuzan6172]

parfait ! merci

[@adrianabraga8756]

Toda a glória ao Único Deus , entre todas as nações .

[@melhoresmusicascatolicasma1075]

estou afastada da presença d deus mas quando retorna quero louvar a Deus com esse hino....👉👉👉👉👉

[@MelWalford]

Sublime!

[@sagrariopereiradominguez5623]

Divino...

[@prieurbernard3440]

Très belle interprétation

[@stephayne8603]

Cheers to 2024!!!

[@alilsnek7142]

i was part of this lol

[@sukaiburu1]

I think this is the best rendition of Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei. I would rather enjoy playing it more if it wasn't for the audio quality (over modulation and distortion) on this video. It will be nice to re-upload this master piece.

[@delamer-6379]

sukaiburu1 absolutely new college with higgenbottom magnificent. A➕⬆️

[@GeneralMarauder]

Your potato records a surprisingly good quality video

[@jodonnell038]

This is great. It is a shame it has some static noises...unless it is my PC. I will check your website. From Joe in Pennsylvania, home of Samuel Barber.

[@jontisdall6248]

It's not your PC. Regards from Wales UK

[@stacyetnel8713]

❤ Reached My Soul ❤

[@legion29200]

quelle bonheur magnifique !!!!!

[@Lumisatmi]

A great deal of their music is already available on iTunes - at least in Europe. Might depend on where you live, though.

[@jwadyer]

that must have been filmed in 1995-1996 period, based on the trebles in the front row!

[@ibook4113]

@GriffinKing1991 it is, Barber wrote a transcription for voice set the words of Agnus Dei

[@jsallen1946]

This is a stunning performance, but only about half of it is in this video. The best part comes later when the kids hit some unbelievable high notes. Still, I'm glad I saw this because I only heard this on the radio once and didn't know that the soprano voices were boys or that there was a video at all. I'll have to buy that CD.

[@tapasgoswamiesq.4757]

Almost perfect

[@treblechoir99]

Ahhh Wow Oh yes. This is the best performance from Bieber's Agnus Dei, of course my opinion. And yes first time I see this one live. I'm very lucky to see before I going in heaven. Ah when New College come in Montreal, I hope meet the master.

[@ugnutugnaught2611]

cool

[@Anvilshock]

No one's left … Everything's gone! ... Kharak is burning!

[@boggymcbogpants]

Brings a tear to my eye every time!

[@jodonnell038]

To think that at death we will hear angels sing better than this makes death seem like nothing to fear.

[@treblechoir99]

I forget. We have one Anglican Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, in Montreal lol The Choirmaster is Patrick Wedd.

[@GriffinKing1991]

this sounds just like a symphonic song, adagio for strings

[@tituscaesar]

Is that Higginbottom conducting? :)

[@teresalaceternalove6049]

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. 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 .

[@teresalaceternalove6049]

Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World , have Mercy upon us . Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World , have Mercy upon us. Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World , grant us Peace .

[@erbyjay7414]

Bet this is what heaven sounds like 😋

[@donhenri01]

Beautifull! The video is quite old, isn't it?

[@treblechoir99]

@ald2345 I think so lol Look: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber(1644-1704); second Justin Bieber, boy singer; and of course Barber. lol Oh boy, thank you for this peak, Freud is happy now.

[@mattluna7038]

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy upon us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy upon us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, dona nobis pacem. grant us peace.

[@Toelzerfanclever]

When was this recording made ? I am wondering at the bad image quality of the video (?).

[@astrazenica7783]

Oh dear recording or compression couldn't handle the frequency

[@iloveToonLink101]

Have you heard Elfen Lied - Lilium? Or the saint version of Lilium? I think Lilium and this stand right next to each other on the lever of best piece of sacred music.

[@xlxhaleyxlx]

Beautiful...but the always reminds me of Boondock Saints...and I have no idea why.

[@Abigail-ly7fr]

why was it cut off so early? Beautiful, nonetheless.

[@thethikboy]

articulacy?

[@Lumisatmi]

Ouch, that is unfortunate. As you probably know they also sell their recordings on the website too, but I'm guessing the shipping costs might get quite expensive. Some of their newest (Illumina) videos are not available outside the UK either. I wonder why that is...

[@charonsferryold]

-Kharak is burning-

[@michaelmitas7440]

@UC45YKsRVecpyJnZevq2K6fQ One needs humility and perspective for this to indelibly mark your soul. Gloriously other worldly.

[@Situation95]

Using part of this song for a devised drama piece about the London bombings :'(

[@hermione1968]

Good Morning Vietnam?

[@agapeleone5847]

Does anyone know the translation of what they are saying?

[@teresalaceternalove6049]

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. 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 .

[@teresalaceternalove6049]

Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World , have Mercy upon us . Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World , have Mercy upon us. Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World , grant us Peace .

[@teresalaceternalove6049]

it is the TRADITIONAL ' AGNUS DEI ' . - BELOW in LATIN , as WE KNOW it and the ENGLISH TRANSLATION .

[@tituscaesar]

ooops says so at beginnning. sorry. silly me:)

[@michelmarquant7838]

I have to stop live or let die Michel a lover and a dyer

[@osmartakashi]

Young boys voices give us a unique and beautiful tone differently from woman's soprano voices . Sorry for my bad English

[@joyce_rx]

I think you have very good English. Sorry for my bad English.

[@Youtiao22]

240p?

[@CamRebires]

Bummer the audio is a bit fucked

[@Situation95]

Using this as a background song for a powerpoint about the London Bombings... Devised Drama Piece, depressing song!

[@jacquesrollier7148]

MON DIEU PARDONNER MOI CAR J AI PECHER

[@dushethelostsoul367]

2019?

[@stephayne8603]

One comment for 2023

[@evelyneverettgreen]

er, what? i think comments that don't over-reach the commentators grasp of the subject and/or his/her articulacy are preferable...

[@thethikboy]

It's so paradoxical to hear this agonizing cosmic cry that musially says there is no god - the universe is empty -in a liturgical setting.