Come ye sons of art (Henry Purcell) - Coro Ninfas do Lis & Orquestra Ars Lusitanae

[@doctorbillevans]

Absolutely wonderful! I keep coming back over the last several years, to listen to their voices and watch these lovely young women sing with passion and the amazing ensemble playing and supporting the choir. Bravo to the conductor for leading them and bringing them to all 300,00+ of us over the years! Almost brings me to tears. Thank you all.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you so much for your kind words :)

[@davidswan8303]

What beauty. Young ladies singing with all their hearts swaying to the harmonies and rhythm of a man who lived three centuries prior. Purcell would have approved.

[@davidfitzpatrick4377]

David Swan well he might not have.

[@davidswan8303]

@@davidfitzpatrick4377 Not a perfect performance, but it was delightful never the less.

[@davidfitzpatrick4377]

No I mean he was a bit of a sexist, a man of his times. I think he would have preferred castrati.

[@babawali3021]

@@davidfitzpatrick4377 -- He might have preferred castrsti. Then again, he might not! 🎶😄🎶

[@cjbatesii]

What a wonderful thing for young people to have heard such beauty that counters the modern garbage with which our ears are so frequently bombarded...

[@richardbetton-foster3899]

I so agree. The mind-rotting garbage that one hears all the time nowadays is ludicrously called "music" and that shouting over banging beats are called "songs"! This recording is such a tonic.

[@starnafin]

@@richardbetton-foster3899 . I think that us older folk should not be emphasising mind rotting garbage but simply praising to the heavens such performances as these. Leave the garbage to the bin. You will never get the young on your side otherwise.

[@mifi4216]

I’d put money on some of these young people enjoying popular music that older folk would label “garbage”.

[@andressambrano6317]

I stumbled on this absolute gem this morning in Estonia and I was moved to tears by the beauty of this amazingly fresh and innocent rendition of Purcell. It reminded me of my youth and the path of discovery of the beauty of the world. It brightened my day in the midst of hysteria and panic over C.

[@stevanfirstner3847]

same here! Thanks!

[@annickvanisacker7802]

a thing of beauty is a joy for ever ( Keats)

[@annickvanisacker7802]

by the way Lusitania is Portugal , not Estonia.

[@mercedescorralcorral172]

Qué maravillosa interpretación de Purcell. Voces cálidas, alegres para acompañar una mañana de sol brillante. Gracias también a los fabulosos director y músicos

[@matthewchristensen2912]

This is my coronavirus quarantine go-to music now. It lifts my spirits here in the mountains in Japan. Thank you!

[@stephencraig5938]

Same. In lockdown in Sydney, Australia.

[@michaeljewell3559]

Agreed,from the woods of N.central Texas

[@hampurista]

Same here in Hamburg, Germany. My lovely background music while sewing facemasks 😀

[@jordisuner5158]

Happy to agree from Barcelona. Up with these hearts!

[@janetbaker5962]

Me too! Halifax, Nova Scotia

[@davidtinker2143]

There aren't sufficient complimentary words in the English language to do full justice to this performance. I'll just write - truly superb.

[@jeffreyadams648]

David Tinker think that covers it pretty well. All we have are words.

[@DMD5609]

Oddly, they are Portuguese. Makes me proud to have some Portuguese heritage.

[@irenesimons9421]

Superlative performance. Excellent diction, enthusiasm and this non-English ladies choir is singing from memory. Thank you for brightening the day of this elderly choral singer. If music be the food of love, play on ....

[@jimsharpe8032]

Speaking as an Englishman who has been aware of Purcell's magic for nearly sixty years I'd just like to say that I was delighted and moved to hear such an excellent interpretation from an amalgamation of young people from another culture. Well done, thanks, an best wishes to you all - keep on playing and singing! Music really is one of the things which binds us!

[@brunopoterie9114]

another culture ? Not so, barock music was all over Europe then, there was no political boudaries for music and arts. Indeed, Europe as we know it was born then

[@Dogsjcle]

Agreed

[@jameswidman2780]

I also agree so very strongly. Seeing and hearing what young people choose to offer us should give us faith in our and their future. Look at them. They're "kids!" Talented refreshing kids brightening our day. Not stiff and starched. They move around, mess with their hair, tug on their clothing and SING! As noted, memory not songbook. Let's all close our eyes and join, be young again. If only..........!

[@ausuyucayeque]

Indeed!!!! And Agreed!!!

[@glynnwright1699]

It is particularly fitting that these young Portuguese ladies bring such joy to a composition by England's greatest composer. England and Portugal, the World's oldest alliance.

[@jacqueslesouef9797]

Merci pour cette fraîcheur et cette jeunesse d interprétation en ces temps si inquiétants. MERCI MERCI !!

[@prof.cayetanobuendia8289]

Celestial! Angels Voices! Amazing Musicians! My gratitude for this eternal moment of Joy! Blessing to you all and keep up the good work! GRACIAS !

[@northeastbranch9811]

I have listened and have watched this video more than 50 times.this is performance of youth,confidence,colored characters and artistic innocence.God bless this young ladies .

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you very much for your kind words :)

[@georgettewolf6743]

So amazing to hear such beautiful voices in the midst of the pandemic lock-down. I appreciate that it was sung so beautifully by a Portuguese choir in my birth tongue. I have tears of joy. Muito obrigado!

[@pierreclarke697]

Très belle interprétation, très claire. Bravo aussi pour la qualité du son.

[@jefvillon3050]

Et on peut ressentir l'enthousiasme et le plaisir de ces jeunes personnes pour l'interprétation de ces oeuvres, soutenues par la grande qualité des musiciens...

[@peterborrows4605]

Contageous joy, just what we all need. Thank you ladies.

[@dxhtz]

Wonderful..These girls get the experience of great music *very* well-performed, that they take away with them for the rest of their lives. Bravo! (+Booo!..to all those thumbs down)

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Nils! 🙏

[@guaporc4476]

Nils Brown those are stupid morons who wouldn’t know good music if it slapped them upside their heads!

[@flyingscotsman1923]

What thumbs down? I haven't seen any; nor do I intend to! ; )

[@cristinagonzalezcabra2787]

Me encanta. Me hace feliz. Me transporto a lo sublime del estado de mi alma. Gracias por este regalo de Dios. Felicitaciones

[@richardholland2356]

Listening to this from Melbourne, Australia. Absolutely delightful ...! Surely, sublime music knows no bounds ... .who'd have thought that a contemporary Portuguese girls' choir could perform Henry Purcell so exquisitely, and with such youthful vigour. Bravissima, ladies ...!

[@stephenrombouts576]

Purcell's music has always affected me on an intensely personal level, but this incredible performance is truly one of the high points of my life-long musical relationship with the composer (My wife and I made a point to visit his grave last summer when we were in the U.K.) My compliments to these inspired vocalists; we can see the joy of their own performance on their faces. And compliments also to the wonderful instrumentalists. And to think that I found this on You Tube by accident!

[@AmorOmniaVincit128]

For me, one of the best recommendations of KZbin in recent years. Thank you all for this fresh and joyfull performance. I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@ericwyness9089]

What a sweet and delightful thing you have done here ! To be precise - Mister Purcell himself would have been delighted to give ear to your sweet tones. Like some of the others who have commented here, I've spent my life pursuing, making and surrounding myself with music - and today you brought me tears of joy. Keep making beauty in your lives, you are on the right path.

[@yvesgalipeau1767]

Je suis tombé sur cet enregistrement par hasard, il y a quelque temps. Je reviens l’écouter à l’occasion, toujours avec la même surprise et le même bonheur. Quelle clarté dans la prononciation, quelle précision dans les entrées et le rythme. L’enthousiasme et la spontanéité en ressortent avec éclat. Un véritable bijou. 💖

[@bobgearing]

An excellent performance. Nothing better than Purcell performed by this group of young people during this time of C19. Really lifts the spirit. Thanks for posting.

[@tfeledy]

Very nice singing, a delightful sound! A relief to see actual choruses singing together, and not just as a "virtual" choir.

[@564aba]

Listening to this wonderful concert here from the tropical Mountains of Colombia/South America. Amazing! Thanks a lot !!! ❤

[@waltercook7508]

I have no idea where this event took place, but the young women making up the chorus were brilliant. Their voices have power and dramatic variation and they sung 'sound the trumpets' without trumpets and in the end I didn't notice. Great performance.

[@ianwilkinson4602]

Everyone is clearly enjoying every minute of the performance, including me. A nigh on flawless rendering, the singing is so relaxed and full of joy. You all deserve an award of some kind, congratulations all round.

[@glenngouldification]

Love how the choir sways to the music. They have taken this incredible music to heart and really feel the dance like joy of England’s greatest composer.

[@denislaurent1226]

What lightness, what freshness in this interpretation, I rediscover this work of Purcell. Thank you.

[@claudiaschuttler7858]

Super schöne Leistung, toller professioneller Klang und Ausdruck. Ein besonderes Lob auch an die Solistin mit ihrer sehr schönen klaren Stimme!

[@michaeljcharette]

Accidentally ran into this video. What a beautiful - fresh - rendition of this Purcell classic! Beautifully done!

[@davetubervid]

Wonderful to hear this modern rendition of Purcell's great ode. I was brought up on Alfred Deller's prformance from the 1950s, I could never get these tunes out of my head and used to sing them aloud while driving my car. This all- female choir is superb and the otchestral playing sensitive and vigorous. So glad I found it.

[@TheFlightlessCondor]

Such a gorgeous sound from such a lovely group ... and poor Purcell only lived until the age of 36

[@stephencardale9387]

Joy indeed. The clarity and freshness of this performance. What a wonderful antidote to these troubled time we live in. Muchissimas gracias.

[@alejandroherreradelaparra3977]

The best english composer ever...

[@peteacher52]

The equal of Telemann and arguably equal to Bach and Handel up to the age of 36.

[@arvidlystnur4827]

Colin Gantiglew, The more I hear Purcell, the more I think he’s underrated!

[@domainofthesun4400]

@@peteacher52 Far more inventive than Telemann wouldn't you say ?

[@patriciahill1101]

This is one of the first Baroque masterpieces that I listened to closely and repeatedly, with the arias sung by the greatest countertenors of the last 40 years. And I am so impressed and moved by this performance. It all - music - still lives.

[@matthiasfranz8771]

This rendering of Purcell's music is so charming, full of elegant beauty and lightness. It is just gorgeous.

[@despinakaladami9200]

Good afternoon from Athens Greece, this is an extraordinary performance, congratulations to Coro Ninfas Do Lis and orchestra ars Lusiatanae and of corse the conductor!

[@davestewart3174]

What a joyous performance! Wonderful to see and hear young people so utterly engaged with music-making! Bringing the past to life!!

[@Paul.Morgan]

These girls sing with joy and confidence.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you Paul! We definitely try to do so :)

[@glynnwright1699]

I can't think of better way to put the current Corona virus problems out of mind than to see these young people singing with such joy and talent.

[@c.g.marseille4510]

the voices of girls are rare and a joy to listen to, i thank you all !

[@rudolfmerkel7066]

Begeisternd! Frisch und jung ein Werk eines der größten Barock Komponisten vorgetragen! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Chor, Orchester und last but not least an den Dirigenten! Bravo ein besonderer Genuß!

[@yurymoura4615]

Simplesmente maravilhoso. Parabéns a todos os envolvidos! Purcell e a Rainha Mary teriam adorado essa apresentação. Um abraço do Brasil!!!

[@margottpiedrahernandez8284]

Lo que más me gusta de esta versión es la alegría y gusto por la obra de cada una de las chicas del coro . Me encanta, lo puedo escuchar una y otra vez.

[@judithnelson1665]

Extraordinary. As a student of baroque music, i've heard this piece at least a hundred times in a variety of performances, live and recorded- and none better in its total aesthetic success than this one, the arrangement is good but the discipline, enthusiasm and special quality of the young women's voices make this really exceptional . What did Goethe say: the feminine lifts us up. Thank you Coro Ninfas and orquestra.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Judith!

[@mauriciomontoya8634]

the femenine drags us.... would Oscar Wilde say

[@Xezlec]

Excellent choir! Beautiful performance of an English Baroque classic!

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you for your kind feedback!

[@EcoleLibre]

Très content de cette belle jeunesse, de ce dynamisme. Très belle interprétation.

[@miacarter8248]

Purcell would have loved this. ‘With charming harmony unite’,it made me think of the words he wrote .

[@ayejayuu49]

I just love everything about this. Such an animated and committed performance. Plus the way it is filmed! It captures for me the intimacy between the choir, orchestre and conductor. Beautiful!

[@richarddyson4380]

From Australia... Bravo! A performance that belies the youth of those performing. I hope we are blessed to hear them perform for many years to come and to share their journey as they reach their full potential.

[@xavierchantry2440]

Remarquable! Merci pour cette belle performance, c'est du travail de professionnel 😊

[@wimvanamersfoort9069]

Ongelooflijk mooi !! Tot tranen toe bewogen...

[@philips6989]

Simply exquisite. Flawless timing, and singers who so obviously love the music. Conducted impeccably - thank you so much.

[@lunatuna9083]

This is an absolutely STUNNING version of a very beautiful piece of music! The young ladies' voices so clear. It sounds like angels' voices.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you so much for your kind words Luna :)

[@luminousraven4970]

S+U+P+E+R+N+A+T+U+R+A+L !!! ... God bless all these girls and musicians in a MAGNIFICENT performance!

[@philippedavoine1534]

C'est une des plus belle interprétation de l'oeuvre d'Henry Purcelle que j'ai endentu. Interprété avec grâce et joie, c'est vraiment un moment de plaisir

[@arnsprogis6953]

I also stumbled over this and am blown away by the quality of the singing it bought me great pleasure, I hope these young women 3 years later still also get joy from watching their performance and the pleasure they still give to others. well done to the choir director who helped produce something special.

[@bemolartaria]

Magnífica interpretação, feita de sensibilidade e força dramática! Parabéns a todas e todos envolvidos.

[@kathycahill1698]

It's so beautiful and comforting. Thank you! Obrigada.

[@2arizona1990]

Brava! This is thoroughly magnificent. Having sung this at the University of Arizona in graduate school many years ago, along with the baritone solos, I didn't even know there was a girls choir arrangement for this. You have a marvelous group and what a treat especially during these times in our world. Lots of love to you all, and I hope this finds you in good health! :-)

[@prototropo]

What a compellingly authentic sound and period-adherent performance! Beautiful, united chorus. This is gorgeous Purcell-I was transported to the waning Northern Renaissance and a Europe stumbling out of the Wars of Religion into the great advances of The Enlightenment, which included polyphonic music regulated by old contrapuntal parameters animated by the new major/minor tonal system. Purcell was the pioneer of Common Practice we now venerate in lovely performances like this!

[@peneleapai]

Thank you so much for describing it all so anatomically correct, as it were! 🙏🏾

[@prototropo]

peneleapai Aww-nice to get my music theory struggles appreciated! XX

[@peneleapai]

@@prototropo 🙏🏾 I wonder if you would be troubled at all to puy your ear (/mind/heart) to another piece of music and share similar synopsis/dissection/*(dissertation!?)* ..... tis not in classical genre however. But I have been struggling for terms, language, and KNOWLEDGE myself for a while with it. Have a good day in any course! Our first day of Corona holding sway in Ireland. All schools, etc on precautionary closure.

[@prototropo]

peneleapai Sure-I’d be happy to listen to any music. Is it already on You Tube?

[@peneleapai]

@@prototropo yes sorry, the CV19 here has scattered my timing. Lwt me paste links. Might be tomorrow. I'll edit this post here to include them when I find. Well tis ONE song .. but for some reason, am compelled to ask you to hear out 2 renditions of different background musicians in them 🙏🏾

[@sudhirchopde3334]

Brilliant ,largish group,a 'foreign' music,and quick tempo. Thank you,for the best experience.

[@rlampen6641]

Interprétation pleine de fraîcheur. Bravo les filles !

[@meetykusch1]

quelle magnifique énergie, superbe interprétation, ma dose de soleil en toutes circonstances💛💚❤🧡💙💜

[@michaelprior4122]

What an utterly charming piece! Purcell is best with a twinkle of joy as well as mastery and these girls hit the nail on the head with their fresh and haapy style.

[@colombinostilita4060]

I was never a huge Purcell fan until I heard this. Perfect. Bravo to the Ninfas, the conductor and the orchestra.

[@laffreuxjacobin6286]

Ces demoiselles font honneur à la jeunesse portugaise et à la culture européenne Bravo

[@captebbtide]

The oboe section seemed particularly good and the orchestra as a whole was of a good quality and well directed.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@eneto7785]

Moved to tears by astonishing beauty of their voices. God bless you all!

[@sarahbell3268]

Many thanks for this wonderful performance. It was my wedding music. I listen to it daily.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you Sarah, for your comment :)

[@alexandermenzies9954]

I'm late to this party but not too late to commend this vivacious and wonderful performance. I'm very familiar with the work and the energy, harmony and enunciation are first class. And no sheet music or words either. Loved the orchestra, too, particularly the wind and continuo. The rehydration stops were cute.

[@judithgips2959]

I just discovered this treasure last night myself. a delight!

[@pascalbergerault4405]

Absolument magnifique !

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Merci beaucoup Pascal!

[@ildefonsogiron4034]

La frescura y entusiasmo de estás jovencitas es lo más cercano a los trinos de las aves. ¡Bravo ninfas, orquesta y director! Saludos desde México.

[@Elodian]

Well, I’ve listened to many choirs in my life and this is definitely one of my favourites. Such a lovely, fresh and invigorating sound. An inspiration to us all! Really looking forward to hearing more of your work. Wonderful orchestra too, and such a professional presentation. First class in every way. So glad I discovered this video!

[@ikimg]

Beautiful performance, thanks for the experience...greetings from Hungary. ❤

[@jimfowler5930]

Goose bumps and tears. Great performance, despite the awful acoustics. A favorite work, as a Cellist, this is so fun to play! Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gordonsmith8899]

Absolutely delightful - beautiful. Well done ladies.

[@andronikyegiazaryan3546]

Ladies and lads !

[@suegha]

Marvelous, a thoroughly modern interpretation of these wonderful words, I enjoyed it very much. Thank you!

[@moniquebousseau966]

Ode à la Reine Mary sensible et émouvante. Magnifique interprétation sublimée par un art vocal porté à la perfection par le Coro Ninfas. Merci pour cet intermède musical et ce moment de pur bonheur.

[@christianbegue5427]

Excellent commentaire que je partage entièrement .

[@spreadeagled5654]

Voices of Angels. 🎼🎶💋💕👏👏

[@rickgammon8972]

This has moved me to tears of joy - forget fears, celebrate life!

[@Snowystardust12]

The first notes already revealed that this performance is extraordinary. So warm , bright, and enlivening. When the girls choir began, their soulful clear sound lifted my heart. Unique and extraordinary!

[@pianoman1258]

Such joy and life......sweetly sung ..... early music purists will probably get their knickers in a twist over lots of things .....”bid the virtues” was probably the most accurate to original score sung...... lovely ..

[@davidtinker2143]

As a former parish church, college and cathedral chorister I've heard several renditions of this piece. This performance is up there with the best of them. Congratulations to all involved.

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you for sharing this kind words, David! Happy New Year!

[@neville132bbk]

@@CoroNinfasdoLis speaking from New Zealand....this was a beautiful, enthusiastic performance.----muito muito bem--parabens++

[@tizianomarcolini7088]

Si c’est vrai que la perfection n’est pas de ce monde, cette magnifique interprétation , s’en approche dangereusement ! Superbe !

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Merci beaucoup, Tiziano!

[@nathaliesinitsyna2781]

Je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous. C'est superbe!

[@gollycondas]

Nicely done; young people playing and singing serious music professionally in a down to earth setting.

[@peterborrows4605]

Others have said it all: sheer joy: incomparable.

[@jackieparcell1370]

Glorious! Well done! I first discovered these tunes in my early teens and still love them now as I approach my 70s. What a gift to stumble upon this rousing and joyful performance! Thank you so much❤

[@franciscoguzman1303]

Simply magnificent. There are no words to describe this beauty. This made my day in this inferno of quarantine. Thanks. Gracias. Obrigado

[@geitenkampsejos]

Among the best one can find on KZbin, thank you !

[@larsivarhordnes182]

singers who relax and enjoy themselves sound better that worried ones

[@mtlicq]

...Except when I relax too much, then it's called snoring : )

[@babawali3021]

Beautifully done by everyone! Such wonderful music and especially appreciated during this pandemic time. How could I not subscribe? Best wishes to all from Northern California, USA.

[@magorzatabrzezinska9380]

I just cannot stop listening.

[@esomeric]

Une belles interprétation vivifiante. Du pure bonheur ! Merci

[@simongardiner949]

There is one or two of them that only need a pair of wings! "veritable bonheure"

[@christophermarlowe294]

A truly amazing performance. The lilting rhythms and exquisite melodies of Purcell perfectly captured by this remarkable ensemble. Utter simplicity in layout and execution by Coro Ninfas do Lis & Orquestra Ars Lusitana. You have lifted my morning. Thank you

[@fabiograssi670]

In this way sing the angels. But conductor and players deserve the utmost praise as well.

[@jorge7326]

Congratulations, I hear the sound of so many flowers and very very well conbined. God bless you all !

[@CoroNinfasdoLis]

Thank you :)

[@TheTradWarrior]

This is a wonderful,fresh and joyful performance and beautifully sung. Obrigado senhor e senhoras!

[@nicholasdakin1347]

What a wonderful performance! I really do congratulate you all. I have rarely enjoyed Purcell so much . . . and I'm sure Henry Purcell himself is smiling in some musical heaven (and not a little flattered and amazed). You girls sang with such commitment and obvious pleasure. And your English diction was excellent. I could hear every word. I was seriously impressed. I am an Englishman who has known (and sung) Purcell practically all his life. My very first experience was the composer's opera 'Dido & Aeneas' (composed for a girls' school in Chelsea in about 1683). It was deeply touching to hear a Portuguese choir of young women sing the not-so-young music of my own country. Thank you. And give my love to Lisbon! A great city which I hope is coping well with the current pandemic (Purcell, as a boy, would have lived through the terrible London plague of 1665).