"Comfort ye and Ev'ry valley" from Handel's Messiah

Nicholas Sharratt, tenor soloist in Handel's Messiah, recorded live at the Cadogan Hall, London on Sunday, 16th September 2012.

[@atta.peters]

I think the youth of today don't get to listen to great music no longer🥺😢

[@SysterEuropa]

Thank you dear Father for this beautiful music.

[@dbrudals22]

Praise The Lord who paid price for my sin. I am terribly sorry. You are the way the truth and the life. Thank God.

[@phyllisgrellman4741]

Never have I heard this done so well. Beautiful

[@suecolbert1047]

I have Listened To These Awesome Promises of GOD ×4, as if I were Hungry, and It was my Gourmet Food, Fri, 10/14/22, and was I was Well Fed! Thank you So Much! *A Very Beautiful Rendition of Comfort ye my People, and Every Valley shall Be Exalted; The Crooked (shall be made) Straight, and The Rough Places (be made) Plain! Thank you Young Man! God Bless you, Much!!! Amen!

[@sostenesapollo]

Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; the crooked straight, and the rough places plain.

[@Kay-nq6vq]

A comforting place to have hope for heaven.

[@gillianhammond6036]

It's Saturday morning in Accra Ghana🇬🇭....enjoying this ...wish it won't end❤👌👌👏👏👏

[@jefferyrowley8873]

These two pieces are about as perfect an opener that a composer can get. The style sets the tone for the entire 'Messiah'. Comfort Ye...before laying out the case of the Biblical texts of prophecy. i.e. relax - everything will be fine...this is what will happen. You are in the perfect state of being for perfect timing. No one is ever in the wrong place at the wrong time. They may think that they are. But no. Lessons. All there are is lessons. Whether we decide to interpret anything as 'not worthy' of what You think is happening to yourself. It is perfect and the answer is painfully simple.

[@Theresa-eh5ue]

Beautifully done. Handel would approve.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@earlskelton7373]

I am qn atheist, but I absolutely adore all the wonderful music that religions have inspired and I sing avidly in a superb choral group.

[@henrykaspar3634]

The two words over which the greatest music has been written: Kyrie eleison.

[@unoriented_x4957]

Bright, lively, gorgeous!

[@aandretrain5089]

Magnificent! Nicholas exhibited outstanding vocal control including his volume and vowels pronunciation of his words!

[@wolframrosenkranz6564]

Very comforting in this time of crisis!

[@rogermetzger7335]

Many people "believe" Jesus is the true Messiah but if you will study - really study - the Bible texts used in the Messiah score by Handel, I think you will find that your doubts will vanish and you will be able to day truthfully, I know that my redeemer lives.

[@nicolasdiazsuarez1790]

i went so deep i thought i would cry, thank you

[@davidwilliams6525]

Sung in true Tenor fashion. There are so many Tenors these days that are not true Tenors who sing these wonderful word/tunes. Listening to you, I can hear my father singing the same pieces. Your tonal qualities are just superb.

[@DarylGungadoo]

Always love to listen to Handel's Messiah, specially around Christmas time

[@matthewgardiner6793]

One of the best renditions,beautiful clear voice/ tone and wonderful diction…Thankyou love to see and hear more of this beautiful man/ voice

[@ShelaghBluebell]

Perfect marriage between the orchestra, the poetry, and the "voice in the wilderness" of Nicholas Sharratt rendered her. Thank you! Beuatiful!

[@ms.c4718]

Absolutely fabulous beyond a shadow of a doubt! 🙂

[@brbrknndy]

What a beautiful tenor voice. UTUBE put this in my suggestions. I'm glad I played it.

[@wadejnelson]

May al. Almighty God have mercy on us

[@baac81]

Every Advent I listen to Mr Sharratt's marvelous rendition of this piece and it brings me great joy.

[@jamesupton4996]

Great singing - straight to the music - nothing showy. An integrity in that performance.

[@marcoseermwanza1532]

what a divine piece.... i love it. i cant avoid shedding tears getting the message deep in my heart. God bless thee much

[@johnjensen6246]

Me too....jn

[@erpollock]

What a beautiful tenor voice. So lovely an opening to Handel's Messiah. I've never heard it performed with such true expression. And his runs are perfectly controlled. Handel's runs are the challenge of this oratorio.

[@geraldnorman9437]

Wow!!! This is like heaven.

[@barnabasbabatunde5454]

Best I've seen so far

[@Theresa-eh5ue]

You gave a commanding performance. Thank you very much. I am grateful.

[@FReedoMedium]

Exquisite performance & message for 2023 and Every Year ! ~ Thank You ~

[@user-uo2wi5qx3u]

When I think about the problem of the new coronavirus that is spreading all over the world, I think of this song. I wish you all the best.

[@elizabethsohler1847]

You have excellent taste .

[@billingersoll1266]

@@elizabethsohler1847 Yes, and I thank the Korean.

[@donaldgeorge3717]

Likewise

[@donaldgeorge3717]

Likewise wishing you and yours peace and prosperity

[@davidpradovalles5084]

My support from Spain to your beatyful words wrotten from your soul and with a feeling of hope for all the World listening the Eternal music of Maestro Haendel.

[@robharris5467]

In the midst of all the music in Messiah, Handel can still brings such riveting yet tiny themes that once heard are never forgotten. Those five notes are exquisite.

[@7Steveski]

The God of all comfort shall comfort ye...

[@williamripley3192]

This is beyond beautiful!

[@maximilianndacayisaba1444]

my favorite piece!

[@lorrainepacker1165]

Spectacular!

[@tonybklyn5009]

The crooked straight and the rough places plain. Beautiful; absolute perfection! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!

[@willykadarusman7185]

Whenever I hear such beautiful songs as warrant to pray and to listen to supports to go on with our lives amen

[@redbrian3655]

Best breath control ever for the tempo

[@aandretrain5089]

The vocals in this song was magnificent! The musicians and the director was excellent! I enjoyed this piece!

[@ngreat4390]

Thanks a lot. That was awesome! Praised be our Messiah, Eliyaanu Yehuda, The Lion of Judah, Yeshua Ha' maschiac, Jesus Christ. Amen!

[@carolynlewert-hagan4036]

Simply beautiful!!!!

[@royhumphrey49]

Deutero-Isaiah 40: 1-4. One of my favourite sections of the OT. Darius has liberated Babylon and God's chosen people may return to their own land. 😃

[@margaretmpolokoso6704]

We Love the Song

[@ViolinStimme]

A difficult aria sung beautifully - nice conducting too!

[@jenpringle8371]

Wow. That's beautiful stuff Nicholas Sharratt!!!

[@elizabethalexander4499]

Wonderful presentation. Praise God

[@thechansfamily]

One of the best renditions. Thank you.

[@beverleyalleyne2391]

Beautiful Heavenly singing

[@c2190100]

One of the best versions of this air.

[@shoshjan690]

Timeless!

[@atrotossavainen8110]

This is just wonderful. Everything about this performance and the recording is spot on. I'm listening to it for the umpteenth time and I can't get enough of it.

[@user-zw3qr3fs6z]

Comment haendel nous ordonne le monde , met un ordre monumental dans nos pauvres borborigmes de fœtus de pensée et nous envoie au septième ciel , tout près du divin . puisse t’il élever nos âmes avec ses fastueuses et féeriques musiques!

[@regidorparcon8434]

wow wow tenor sing a masterpiece

[@beckyhoward2887]

I listen to this over and over. Mr. Sharratt, your singing touches my heart and soul. Thank you.

[@joujou611]

This music was truly divinely inspired. It is timeless. God be praised for ever and ever. Amen.

[@bingodeluxe]

Quelle voix riche et expressive! Une interpretation exceptionnelle qui allie puissance et tendresse, une véritable perfection! Voilà qui remonte le moral en ces temps difficiles. Merci!

[@jollybabe7994]

So clear n perfect rendition

[@nielskjr5432]

Two of my favorite songs from Messiah.

[@celialopez5844]

Handel,está interpretación,hermosa y clara voz.todo simplemente.bellisimo

[@marymatlick2016]

A comfort and a challenge to all “who love His appearing”. Beautifully done.

[@willykadarusman7185]

Solo singer. Is like the soft wind through the wilderness, thanks

[@marshaevelyn1]

I love God's Word set to music

[@nwaneriobinna9537]

Wonderful 😊

[@janicelivett8892]

Great voice!

[@mmesomaezeadim6578]

A wonderful solo by a wonderful man

[@gracemary8315]

This song was for 2020.so prophetic....see the hill, mountains are being made low(china,america)

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Please do not prostitute this work of art by inserting politics into it.

[@elizabethsohler6516]

@@Emper0rH0rde You make a valid point, but she does also.

[@danafripp4120]

Absolutely lovely!

[@sharonstanley5054]

Beautiful soothing voice.

[@didimagnin3908]

BRILLIANT!

[@AntonievanTonder]

Wonderful brother!

[@kevinbaileydbfl]

Very NICE .....maybe one day every valley shall be exalted

[@fionadrury8337]

So beautiful , and the words are so easy for the listener to hear (and I'm deaf). Wonderful breath control and sung with such understanding. Thoroughly enjoyed the Orchestra too. Will watch this countless times. Thank you!

[@Rosangela161]

Congratulacions! Thank you for sharing your beautiful performance.

[@user-py1jg6bb2r]

beautifully done, pure voice perfect for this song, so many versions by so many trying too hard and too showy... your singing draw attention to the flow of music and lord's words...thank you for posting.

[@pendekar6]

Wonderful voice - thank you for posting it Nicholas.

[@fbcpraise]

Woke up with this passage in my head this morning and had to hear it. Glad I found this one. Wonderful job, sir.

[@riteasrain]

Much tenderness in the violins.

[@voraciousreader3341]

This is lovely! It didn’t burn down my barns, but that’s OK!

[@ronivonfelizardo3623]

Glory to the God

[@francoissteiner3542]

Humble, musical, beautifully sung

[@esoteric5996]

Beautiful renditon......................Epic

[@camilorockfestbcn19]

Maravillosa interpretacion... No dejo de emocionarme cada vez que escucho esta version..que bien cantada con sutileza y sinceridad.. Todos los "confort ye" del cantante tienen una belleza increible..el segundo "confort ye" divino y el cantado "a capella" tan dulce y honesto que estremece el alma... En cuanto a la orquesta suena divina aterciopelado sonido y vibrante cuando hace falta... Una emotiva,sutil y vibrante interpretacion en conjunto... Gracias...

[@Lakeslover1]

Very powerful

[@martinmoller5591]

Beautiful voice, beautiful strings.

[@waldtraudblume3890]

Wundervolle, schöne Stimme ❤️🌻👍👏

[@toddavis8603]

Reminds us of who is in Charge!"Lord of Lords & King of Kings☆☆☆

[@jimlee5647]

Excellent breath control!

[@josephbenison9876]

Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill made low, the crooked straight and the rough places plain. Isaiah 40:4

[@stefanieprejean6609]

Joseph Benison I knew it was from the bible - should have realized it was probably from Isaiah , I couldn't remember exactly which book it was from.

[@stevetaylor8698]

@@stefanieprejean6609 All of Handel's Messiah is from the Bible.

[@francoisbessing]

Beautiful, gentle tone. Wonderful technique too.

[@memomontero9933]

Me trae dulces recuerdos

[@luisasala6399]

il mio commento in italiano!!! Bellissimo, dolcissimo uomo per questo brano sublime

[@ruciokas]

This voice is amazing! I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS PIECE!. Amazing performance...STUNNING!

[@severinsclassicalkaraokeho4077]

Excellent!

[@CatherineSTodd]

So moving... from the heavens above to the earth below. May we find Peace in our world one day. Thank you for uploading.

[@dloci7746]

Catherine, we will find peace, not in our world but in God who is the giver of peace. One day He will come back to claim all those who trust and follow Him, and He will give us a new earth where only peace and joy dwell. Amazing!

[@PhilipFClark]

Absolute elegance of interpretation and such beautiful intention to every note. Beautifully sung, sir.

[@zacharylavender1568]

Great interpretation!

[@laguna172]

What a beautiful voice you have! Lovely tone and incredibly exquisite control.

[@CaptainSaber7]

Incredible. Especially since it's obvious to me this man is humbly singing for Him and not for himself

[@carloscasabona]

Amazing !!! Peter Sellers has returned and he sings very well now :-)

[@nathanlaryea7049]

Heavenly

[@mrwright7414]

This is sung perfectly. Just imagine that heaven will be even better.

[@davidlucey543]

Incredible breath control. I think I'd pass out if I tried what he did and I'm a pretty decent singer. Live long and prosper friend.

[@trinidadalcaino5460]

Maravilloso!!!