Ešenvalds - O Salutaris Hostia | The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge

To celebrate the release of 'Northern Lights', our recording of the music of Ēriks Ešenvalds on Hyperion, here is a video of one of the works from the CD, recorded in Trinity College Chapel.
Audio and Video Engineer - David Hinitt
Producer - Adrian Peacock

[@kendranieuwendorp5511]

2 years ago my college choir did this song and I was a 1st alto. I just remember the first time we ever ran through it with the soprano duet and I just stopped singing because I just wanted to listen. My ears had never heard more beautiful music in my life! It was the first song that ever brought tears to my eyes because of its sheer beauty. I come back and listen to it every so often because I love it so much

[@pib2008]

Thank you for sharing your special experience of being deeply moved by (this) music ! ( I like to remember something similar when I sang "new spiritual songs" in a band. There was a pause for the singers and I was touched by the harmony of instruments.)

[@pib2008]

@@marianocardillofotografo Hello Mariano, thanks so much for explaining to me this precious trace of the culture of the human voices. I will listen to it and enjoy it. Stay safe.

[@marianocardillofotografo]

@@pib2008 I am desolate. I posted a comment on the wrong video XD

[@pib2008]

@@marianocardillofotografo Haha, a "productive mistake". May I recommend to you this concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6eng5qAptGleJI

[@levimark548]

It was really funny that my phone set this song as alarm clock randomly from KZbin music and I didn't know it. I didn't woke up instantly but dreamed about the song and actually heard the song in my dream. It was so enchanting and emotional that I would cry. Then I woke up and I saw my phone with the alarm clock and the song name. Glad I found this song

[@27031501]

How blessed I am to have the gift of hearing. More important than sight.

[@dr.stoner7341]

while I agree, you have yet to appreciate the value of sight. seeing pure beauty is just as mesmerizing as hearing it. particularly in nature.

[@jdm11060]

@@dr.stoner7341 I think we can all agree there is tremendous blessing in both.

[@Andrew17B]

this comment from 5 years ago resonates with me rn. this piece will be the closer to the concert my choir will be putting on in a couple of months. but the piece we will do immediately before it is "a silence haunts me" which actually wasnt even written yet when you commented this. and its a poets mysicsl adaptation of a letter(s) Bethoven wrote while he was losing his hearing. one line in particular goes "take my feelings, take my sight. take my wings, midflight but let me hear! let me hear! let me hear, the searing roar of air, before i score the ground." its a very powerful piece (and long too, like 13 minutes) i definately recommend listening to it on youtube.

[@terezka5340]

Not for me I am a painter😄 But yes. Such a blessing

[@Dani-vk2bd]

O salutaris Hostia, Quae caeli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna Gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria.

[@DoctorDewgong]

me when i see the blessed sacrament

[@truthseeker9249]

Don't forget the Amen at the end. I sang with my school's Madrigal Singer Ensemble.

[@Qeisama]

After all these years, this is still one of the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Eriks Esenvalds is a genius.

[@redacted6806]

O SAVING Sacrifice opening wide the gate of heaven to all below. our foes press on from every side; thine aid supply, thy strength bestow to thy great name be endless praise immortal godhead, one in three; oh, grant us endless length of days, in our true native land with thee

[@2lipsonmy0rgan]

sacrifice, not victim

[@enidosborne1757]

2lipsonmy0rgan h

[@AlkalineDietHealth]

my thought exactly

[@russellbaston1223]

Words by St Thomas Aquinas.

[@theedonny8314]

OMG soprano duets are literally the best thing I have ever heard in my life!

[@linlasj]

And these two are the best of the best...

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

❤🇺🇸MAGA2020🇺🇸❤ But we can certainly agree on this performance. Cheers.

[@dukeofbones]

WC 'Strawberry' Fields Can you not refrain from spouting imbecilic and simpleminded gospels on a youtube video ? A « music video » for that matter... Are you and your fragile political beliefs that in need of attention ?

[@d.castillo2018]

Really??

[@theedonny8314]

@@dukeofbones free speech is magnificent, isn’t it?

[@brianjdonnelly8643]

If you could describe light to a blind person, id have them listen to this,....

[@27031501]

I have been in a highly acclaimed choir for nearly 30 years. I have the desire but not the talent to perform this as beautifully as this is done.. Not sure I have ever seen pure beauty, but now I know I have heard it. Must be what Heaven is like.

[@Apriluser]

Jeff Weber Probably much better than what we experience in this mortal body. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” I Cor 2:9. That will be glorious!

[@aivakan]

@@Apriluser 4666644434344⁴⁴4⁴4444r444e44444444rreereererrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrdfrrrrrr

[@dr.stoner7341]

@@aivakan so looks like someone fell asleep on their keyboard

[@calebthien613]

if this moves you, imagine what heaven will be like!

[@hardcharging]

Every choir has their moments when they can make grown adults cry; regardless of their acclamation. The Cantate Magyar singers based out of Budapest made me cry when I heard them sing Biebl's Ave Maria while I was visiting Vienna, and walked into a church and got to hear them sing that.

[@73altruist]

what? how can 152 people not like it??? moved by this all and with tears about the harmonies and all...bring me back my childhood faith and trust

[@eduardonascimento1467]

Beautiful. I had never heard something so deep. The holy eucharist is glorified and Jesu received in our hearts.

[@73altruist]

Amen!

[@rmounty64]

It's the most beautifuk thing I've ever heard in my life. This is my wedding march. Who wants to get married?

[@zanevolgemute9002]

i want if you are THE ONE

[@cristiandadperu3963]

Hermosa canción, simplemente hermosa canción

[@fasolmateusz]

I want, but not with a guy.

[@peneleapai]

Now see what you have inspired #RobertMount .. Such cute and sincere replies. Blessings! May all our seeking be enriching in soul !

[@Tbehartoo]

Only if we go to Cambridge for the ceremony!

[@airaklampe3775]

Ēriks Ešenvalds definitely heard this beautiful melody from Heaven, from God Himself! Listening to Solutaris Hostia, your spirit flies to upper spheres, other dimension. ❤

[@buddyltd]

Just discovered Ešenvalds yesterday... I am hooked!

[@ques4estas]

what kind of genius is this man ERIK....great singers too...

[@151anja]

I was staying in Cambridge for some time in 2019. I remember going to evensongs to various colleges' chapels to hear the beautiful singing, and I distinctly remember the Trinity college chapel barely had any visitors for the evensong. HOW??? How do people miss out on such great singing??? I was in heaven.

[@carolyneynon2242]

exquisite tone and control, blend sounds like one voice, rich, lush harmonic language and purity of vowels is breathtaking. these 2 ladies melt my heart.

[@laurafrei1327]

I am proud to come from a country where the composer of this comes from

[@marcussfebruary9104]

I can't imagine how enraptured Eriks must feel hearing his creation.

[@xHannaHx33]

Eriks?

[@perishernandez9051]

@@xHannaHx33 the composer

[@superroydude]

It is beautiful but I hope not at all - all glory to God

[@athom508]

I heard this at mass today, and it ripped my soul with tears. Now, I'm home and can really cry. It's beauty if beyond words.

[@emiliobyn]

This music and its interpretation shakes...!!! It is so beautiful that I can feel proud of what a human being can do so wonderfully. It is really divine!!! And divine is the soul of the human who created it... Thank you so much for sharing it!!!

[@susangregan2500]

So beautiful and such a pure sound. So much talent. Blending perfect and beautiful. Pitch is perfect.

[@lukeleslie8322]

genuinely one of the most beautiful pieces of music i've ever heard

[@mariaangelaestebanperez7366]

Belleza infinita

[@theresadayney1350]

This is truly sacred to the core. I first heard it last Holy Thursday, March 29 song at the National Shrine , washington DC I was in tears, so profoundly moved.

[@raebigwood7430]

May God, who has called us out of darkness into his marvellous light, bless us and fill us with peace.

[@stutheman9104]

How could you give a thumbs down to this? So beautiful, the two soprano soloists have magnificent blend! To the 95 who gave this a thumbs down you're crazy, this brought me to tears. Erik Esenvalds is a genius, and I had never heard of him, I'm glad I opened this by accident, I wish I made more serendipitous mistakes like this more often.

[@Mr.H342]

Bendito sea mi padre celestial y alabado y glorificado su santo nombre por los siglos de los siglos, Amén

[@Atelierdekate]

Saisissant ! Une excursion au paradis.

[@GordonZaft]

This soloist... is just amazing. The choir is amazing as well. They work so well together!

[@voxelbits7]

Just sublime. Perfectly embodies the mood and tone suitable only for the divine reverence of the Blessed Sacrament. Thank you for your wonderful rendition!

[@arywitjaksono2628]

Why am I crying listening this piece

[@tonedrew]

What a truly wonderful piece of music. I'm sure the heavenly choir is something like this. Such a blessing. I'll listen to this on my Lenten journey.

[@gaelennox6230]

How beautiful. This is the first time I've heard this. I just began to cry and adore our Lord, Jesus. I will listen to this every day at 3pm while I adore Jesus.

[@Sundayinthe6DayWar]

Absolutely sublime. I performed this in college about five or so years ago, and I remember that this is the video my director played to give my choir an idea of what it sounded like. I also remember that I couldn't make it through the piece without crying, which is really inconvenient when you're trying to sing...! But it was always worth experiencing this piece in full. Thank you so much for this gorgeous recording.

[@donpkra]

this brings you to another level of one's life ...... i believe that with such stunning music God seems so close to us .... maybe that's the intention ....

[@VideosSTTME]

O salutaris Hostia, Quæ cæli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen. O saving Victim, opening wide The gate of Heaven to us below; Our foes press hard on every side; Thine aid supply; thy strength bestow. To thy great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, One in Three. O grant us endless length of days, In our true native land with thee. Amen.

[@legoboyo2479]

I would never shut up if I had a voice like theirs!

[@janie7242]

May His Glory shine upon me! With Him in Heaven.... beyond words and all things can describe!🙌 Bravo! 💕

[@manuelbarboza1285]

Que grande Santo Tomás y las letras que de su mano se escribieron para Gloria de Dios y perpetuidad de la Santa Madre Iglesia.

[@pirohi11]

Maravillosa interpretación, enhorabuena!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@prairiehorngirl]

They all sound amazing and so well blended

[@Inspiredfitness2012]

How beautiful that we are all perfect beauties in God’s eyes!

[@lindsaym2147]

we’re performing this song in my high school chamber choir this year and every time I hear it I cry 🥺

[@argovanbart]

It gives me goosebumps. Beautiful and pure!!

[@bigredballoonpants]

Beautiful. Absolutely astonishing. Gives me goosebumps every time if hear it.

[@japoytan5796]

I feel so blessed listening to this group

[@qeismuhammad6475]

Breathtaking and mesmerizing. The audio quality is good too. Really love this beautiful treat to the ear. Thanks for uploading this! ^^

[@Mureks80]

So peaceful, so light...when they sing it looks like everyone can sing the same! This just show quality of the choir and soloist!!! It's really like a little piece of Heaven that they bring to us when they sing! Bravo!

[@chananator1450]

The melody and voices arrangment captured the movement of northern light perfectly and masteredly performed artistry!

[@juracpms7960]

This is beautiful performans O salutaris hostia! God bless you! Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia! Juraj Ivanić, organist st.Joseph church - Zagreb.

[@KSJimbo247]

Our chorus has this piece in our repertoire for the year. Beautiful work. Time stands still when we sing it. OK. Maybe not. But the work could be longer and I'd have no problem with that.

[@neildenney5708]

Time stand still when I hear it

[@johannesneef1094]

Wonderful voices that can only be created by the youth of the heart, the clarity of the discipline, and the joy of singing! My heart is full of Joy, I thank God that I can hear it!

[@arrozconzapatos]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@AbeniMerriweather]

Hands down my favorite recording of this piece 💙💙💙

[@jacquelineobrien8203]

Wonderful......simply wonderful.....takes my breath away.

[@bluebelt224]

Toward the center on the right, I do believe that is Jonathan Pacey, the bass in world renowned vocal group VOCES8!

[@j-pierrelassalle862]

😃😃😃😃! Ce compositeur aime beaucoup la voix ! Très beau travail ! Merci!

[@cavanpaulmulvihill8529]

The word and Kingdom of God cannot be shaken and stand firm forever.

[@rudiffb8967]

Totally stunning - congratulations! Each of you can be very proud of this outstanding perfomance. Greetings from Bavaria

[@eugeniomorais7041]

I never saw angels but i imagine that they singing this way. Amazing! How blessed i am to hear this divine song from Brazil.

[@isidor468]

Lyrics: Thomas Aquinas

[@peterfleetwood385]

This is not far off musical perfection. Sounds that fill my heart with hope.

[@neildenney5708]

This is superb. There is no other word for this performance. The choir builds such a beautiful platform for the sops to soar. I cannot stop listening to the performance.

[@DoctorDewgong]

I gotta be totally honest. Singing this as a "performance" for an audience is extremely weird. This text is for the purpose of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. A singular purpose. Not "performance"

[@Ja-zx4mb]

@@DoctorDewgong bruh god is dead, get over it

[@DoctorDewgong]

@@Ja-zx4mb You're right he did die. What happened 3 days later?

[@genie42078]

just went to a concert at a local church and the singers performed this hymn - the soloists were amazing

[@gabrielmiguel4755]

I am convinced even heaven itself doesn't sound better than this. Thank you for sharing this beautiful gift.

[@hufemeve]

Such achievements must remind us the greatness of humanity on Earth before we ever attempt to seek Gods in heaven...

[@sabrinaanadya]

Je suis très content! C'est magnifique! 👏❣

[@sinamarrespicio1255]

One of my favorite choirs! ❤️

[@filiarheni7974]

I don't listen - instead I enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Wonderful piece, marvelous singing; thank you for that!

[@pascalwicht5272]

Mon Dieu, que c'est beau! Une oeuvre magnifique, remarquablement interprétée. Ça me tire les larmes.

[@nicolewallin9832]

I wonder how it feels to have a voice that pure.

[@ann-sophiesander3368]

Det är så vackert! Det är så vemodigt, men så underbart vackert!

[@benedictentrampas7061]

Imagine this made during Palestrina's time: the piece would have been played in the Sistine chapel for the next 300 years.

[@JRaymondT]

...except not with female sopranos / altos.

[@dr.stoner7341]

@@JRaymondT yeah it'd be castrated guys singing sop/alto

[@judithwhitehouse2149]

Simply sublime!

[@speel1959]

Breathtaking !

[@rachel1152]

This is too precious

[@carolinabruno5607]

Just beautiful ❤

[@kenitodapalam4376]

OMG guys u are so good it took me to heaven! All the best on ur future performances and we would love to see u here in the Philippines

[@choirpanda]

Wow! The duet is so moving..so beautiful. i remember the Yannis Aria of Philippine Madrigal Singers. Equally beautiful as well. Thks for this wonderful .performance. It gives me chills.

[@lamywater]

A truly wonderful piece of music

[@sergemechain9582]

Merci à Françoise Davoine d'Espace Musique de nous avoir fait connaître ce petit bijou dont je ne me lasse d'écouter. On en redemande...

[@nodlon20]

So beautiful!!

[@jeremychristian9240]

Those vocal jumps are smooth asf!!😍😭

[@HickoryDickory86]

Breathtakingly stunning.

[@mutombojohnny4524]

Vous êtes juste angélique avec vos voix 😍🥹🥹🥹

[@daniellecastro125]

Left me stunned

[@rebekka9267]

Stunning

[@TheLucreziia]

Just so beautiful 💔💔

[@regneva17]

beautiful song 😍😍

[@jessicaaponte3103]

Hermosooooo 😍

[@jiaqiding5091]

Amazing soloists!

[@wahyusudrajatpurbajati4858]

Beautiful harmony 😍😍

[@oaislanfaustino]

Amazing! What peace!!!

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Meraviglia pura.

[@lazycalm]

Best version ever!

[@PedroPetipa]

So immensely gorgeous. Otherworldly.

[@erzsebetvojnovits5639]

Beautiful song

[@luthfinurzaman]

very beautiful ❤

[@neildenney5708]

What a sound! My biggest question is how on earth did the conductor get the choir to stand still so long without the slightest movement? What a joy that was/is to hear and to see.

[@user-bi6fg9iy6o]

Heavenly music !!!

[@joanamarques8667]

speechless!!!