Ensemble Corund performs Sir David Willcocks: Quelle est cette odeur agréable?

[@jamesdm49]

«Quelle est cette odeur agréable» est un chant de Noël traditionnel écrit au XVIIe siècle et dont les paroles font référence à la nativité chrétienne. La musique a été écrite par John Gay en 1728 pour l’Opéra du Mendiant. Paroles de Quelle est cette odeur agréable ? Quelle est cette odeur agréable, Bergers, qui ravit tous nos sens? S’exhale t’il rien de semblable Au milieu des fleurs du printemps? Quelle est cette odeur agréable Bergers, qui ravit tous nos sens? Mais quelle éclatante lumière Dans la nuit vient frapper nos yeux L’astre de jour, dans sa carrière, Fût-il jamais si radieux! Mais quelle éclatante lumière Dans la nuit vient frapper nos yeux. Voici beaucoup d’autres merveilles! Grand Dieu! qu’entends-je dans les airs? Quelles voix! Jamais nos oreilles N’ont entendu pareils concerts. Voici beaucoup d’autres merveilles! Grand Dieu! qu’entends-je dans les airs? Ne craignez rein, peuple fidèle Écoutez l’ange du Seigneur; Il vous annonce une merveille Qui va vous combler de bonheur. Ne craignez rein, peuple fidèle Écoutez l’ange du Seigneur. A Bethléem, dans une crèche Il vient de vous naitre-un Sauveur Allons, que rien ne vous empâche D’adorer votre redémpteur A Bethléem, dans une crèche, Il vient de vous naître-un Sauveur. Dieu tout puissant, gloire éternelle Vous soit rendue jusqu’aux cieux. Que la paix soit universelle Que la grace a bonde en tous lieux. Dieu tout puissant, gloire éternelle Vous soit rendue jusqu’aux cieux.

[@Bobrogers99]

I wish there was a CD of Ensemble Corund.

[@SuzanneRollin]

Tout simplement magnifique. Je trouve ce chant doux et les crecendo rende celui-ci superbe car bien exécuté

[@MrMinisquid]

The best rendition of this song anywhere on the internet - amazing!

[@williamdavis3858]

Takes my breath away!

[@haddyanne]

I sang this in the school choir 50 years ago. For some reason I thought about it last night and just had to hear it again. Lump in throat is an understaement!!!

[@YKW2]

Beautifully done. RIP Sir David Willcocks. Long may your influence on the music of Christmas remain!

[@howardhadley9347]

one of if the best renditions of this wonderful French carol, arranged by Sir David Willcocks. The selective orchestra is just the right amount and proper instruments. The oboe is so haunting. Goosebumps!

[@MarioDConti]

It's angelical. If you love choirs you'll get shivers from this piece of art. I always think of the unfortunate who do not understand the greatness, the beauty and the emotional content of these compositions

[@captebbtide]

Yes. They're depreved on account they have been deprived! Poor creatures!

[@kamsave7277]

Hello, how're you doing sir?😊

[@clearandbright2685]

That is beauty; thank you. I swear there are YT trolls that go to every worthy video and select Dislike. Very sick people.

[@carolynkunin3885]

Brought me to tears. I know the melody from The Beggars' Opera - but this is something else. Very moving to hear Germans sing so beautifully in French.

[@danakerstinmuysers6668]

so wunderschön

[@rickschoenherr6835]

Beautiful music, beautiful sound, tails and an oboe. Doesn't get any better.

[@sarahkongolo2679]

Oh magnifique !

[@debdessaso]

They sound as if the ensemble is twice its size. Marvelous!

[@nanomonkey3143]

Tellement gentil! Quelle est cette odeur agréable, (What is that agreeable fragrance,) Bergers, qui ravit tous nos sens? (Shepherds, that delights all our senses ?) S’exhale t’il rien de semblable (That wafts like nothing similar) Au milieu des fleurs du printemps? (In the middle of spring flowers ?) Quelle est cette odeur agréable (What is that agreeable fragrance,) Bergers, qui ravit tous nos sens? (Shepherds, that delights all our senses ?) Mais quelle éclatante lumière (But what exploding light) Dans la nuit vient frapper nos yeux (In the night just struck our eyes) L’astre de jour, dans sa carrière, (The day star, in its pathway) Fût-il jamais si radieux! (Was never so radiant !) Mais quelle éclatante lumière (But what exploding light) Dans la nuit vient frapper nos yeux. (In the night just struck our eyes) À Bethléem, dans une crèche (In Bethlehem, in a manger) Il vient de vous naitre-un Sauveur (Was just born for us - a Savior) Allons, que rien ne vous empêche (Let’s go, let nothing prevent you) D’adorer votre rédempteur (From adoring your redeemer) À Bethléem, dans une crèche, (In Bethlehem, in a manger) Il vient de vous naître-un Sauveur. (Was just born for us - a Savior) Dieu tout puissant, gloire éternelle (God all powerful, eternal glory) Vous soit rendue jusqu’aux cieux. (Will be given to you until the heavens) Que la paix soit universelle (Let peace be universal) Que la grâce abonde en tous lieux. (Let grace abound in every place.) Dieu tout puissant, gloire éternelle (God all powerful, eternal glory) Vous soit rendue jusqu’aux cieux. (Will be given to you until the heavens)

[@captebbtide]

Thanks for providing the translation.

[@neft16]

I think this is NOT the Willcocks arrangement - where is the Baritone solo last verse with choir backing? That was the major contribution of his arrangement!!

[@captebbtide]

Usually hear this done a cappella - like it way better with string accompaniment. One of the better carols for Christmas.

[@tenorandguitar]

Gorgeous version!!... :-O

[@peterpreston8651]

The Ensemble Corund does an absolutely incredible interpretation of this French song. Their music is so very beautiful and will, as Mario Conti says in his comment, send shivers up your spine

[@tinacamp3301]

Wonderful! Thank you 🙏 A masterpiece I am going to have the pleasure of performing this Christmastime 💚

[@mikepen3477]

RIP Sir David.

[@timothyj1966]

that oboe was so unexpected but WOW!!!!

[@marysinclair2468]

The oboe often is representative of the shepherds in Christmas music and as such fits some of the text in this lovely, lovely carol.

[@joekraemer4620]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@self-publishinghelp8596]

I'm so confused! A French song arranged by an English guy sung by a German choir conducted by a Russian dude? At least, that's what I'm picking up from the description. Regardless, this works! So beautiful!

[@heros2110]

Lucerne is in Switzerland, they are most probably swiss. ~ a German living in 🇨🇭

[@sudhirchopde3334]

So French, different ,lovely!

[@BBayMys]

Is this arranger the Stephen Smith from Vancouver? Doesn't say anything about that place.

[@gabrielaburgler7728]

No, it's Stephen Smith from Lucerne, Switzerland, www.stephensmith.ch/

[@enriqueali]

For a different but equally beautiful arrangement and performance listen the the student choir of Umea in Sweden sing this David Nash arrangement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYjdgH6Xdp2bhJo

[@lepoynh]

:P soundcloud.com/le-gaucher/too-much-tv-quelle-est-cette-bonne-odeur

[@karlijnj7357]

first dislike. yes

[@fatphobicandproud9003]

Why? : (