Benedicimus Deum caeli - James MacMillan (Sydney Chamber Choir)

In this radiant motet, MacMillan takes the traditional plainsong tune of this text from the book of Tobias, and filled it with bright, joyous harmonies.
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Sydney Chamber Choir, conducted by Sam Allchurch
Recorded at Verbrugghen Hall, The Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Audio recording and mastering by Bob Scott
Video recording and editing by The Mustard Factory
Additional editing (titles and transitions) by Wei Jiang and Josephine Gibson
The making of this video was supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
"Benedicimus Deum caeli" composed by James MacMillan.
By permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd.
All rights administered by Hal Leonard Australia.
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Benedicimus Deum caeli,
et coram omnibus viventibus confitebimur ei:
quia fecit nobiscum misericordiam suam.
Bless the God of heaven;
in the sight of all who live, we will praise Him:
because he has shown us His mercy.
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Singers in this video:
Ria Andriani, Wei Jiang, Megan Cronin, Belinda Montgomery, Liane Papantoniou, Rose Trevelyan (Soprano)
Alison Lockhart, Alison Keene, Natalie Shea, Amanda Harris, Jenny Ward (Alto)
Miguel Iglesias, Chris Othen, Murray-Luke Peard, Richard Sanchez, Rob Hughes (Tenor)
Chris Matthies, Ed Suttle, Sébastien Maury, Sam Merrick, Sam Piper, Jesse van Proctor (Bass)
www.sydneychamberchoir.org
Subscribe to our channel using the red button above to keep up to date with future digital releases.In this motet, MacMillan has taken the traditional plainsong tune for this text from the book of Tobias, and filled it with bright, joyous harmonies.
Check out our look Inside The Choir: • Sydney Chamber Choir o...
Sydney Chamber Choir, conducted by Sam Allchurch
Recorded at Verbrugghen Hall, The Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Audio recording and mastering by Bob Scott
Video recording and editing by The Mustard Factory
Additional editing (titles and transitions) by Wei Jiang
The making of this video was supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
"Benedicimus Deum caeli" composed by James MacMillan.
By permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd.
All rights administered by Hal Leonard Australia.
________________
Benedicimus Deum caeli,
et coram omnibus viventibus confitebimur ei:
quia fecit nobiscum misericordiam suam.
Bless the God of heaven;
in the sight of all who live, we will praise Him:
because he has shown us His mercy.
_______________
Singers in this video:
Ria Andriani, Wei Jiang, Megan Cronin, Belinda Montgomery, Liane Papantoniou, Rose Trevelyan (Soprano)
Alison Lockhart, Alison Keene, Natalie Shea, Amanda Harris, Jenny Ward (Alto)
Miguel Iglesias, Chris Othen, Murray-Luke Peard, Richard Sanchez, Rob Hughes (Tenor)
Chris Matthies, Ed Suttle, Sébastien Maury, Sam Merrick, Sam Piper, Jesse van Proctor (Bass)
www.sydneychamberchoir.org
Subscribe to our channel using the red button above to keep up to date with future digital releases.

[@77agape]

excellent performance of the greatest composer today.

[@donnasprowles2869]

Sublime! This gorgeous piece of music, as well as the musicianship of the SCC.

[@WeiJiang]

Such an honour to be part of this fantastic ensemble.

[@missysmith6299]

Beautiful