Every valley shall be exalted- Messiah, Haendel.

An extract of a BBC program.
Director: Trevor Pinnock
Orchestra: The English Concert
Tenor soloist: Kurt Streit

[@mszezelax]

Kurt Streit is vocally superb. Additionally, he seems to believe everything he is singing about. There is joy in his eyes as well as in his voice. Truly magical.

[@dondossantos5696]

Kurt Streit

[@muriellsheppardet6331]

Mr. Streit ❤has a magni 4:16 ficent and spectacular vocal expression of a gifted singer! I am sure that all of the universal and heavenly deities appreciate his artistic talent! MC Sheppard

[@ivanhart6675]

This man was born to sing Haendel.

[@alisha75020]

I think. So

[@ninjaassassin27]

This guy's singing is top notch. Perfect breath engagement and positioning is just right. Controlled and flowing.

[@hobartcavanaugh2457]

Yeah but me has no power

[@domesongwish]

Many people do not realise how difficult it is to sing this piece. And this is so fresh and exuberant to hear.

[@otfried]

Volume, color, tempo, interpretation, all in the right place.

[@ViscountAlbany]

Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and every hill shall be made low; the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain (see Isaiah 40:4 prophesising the coming of Christ)

[@gesandow]

Fantastic! I am absolutely in awe. The orchestra is great, and Woody Harrelson is awesome. Seriously, this is amazing.

[@SilverpathsDavccelion]

Woody Harrelson?

[@gesandow]

Davinia Márquez he looks like Woody Harrelson...from Cheers

[@edafeokoh6030]

Prince William you mean😂

[@stevetamacc]

hahaha i laughed so hard i farted!

[@samdajellybeenie14]

Woody Harrelson hahaha

[@Anatoliko54]

He is sharp during the second line !

[@laurawms1]

I am listening to this on loop today! What a delight to hear and see this gentleman sing so merrily from his heart!!

[@cyrillek4931]

Still the best in 2021...

[@ogtme]

What a fabulous man! I just discovered him yesterday, and I think I've watched this about 10 times so far. His voice, and facial expressions are magnificent!

[@egindin]

Mr. Streit convinced me. There is no pretense. I mean I've never heard this piece performed with this sort of genuine emotion - this singer really means what he sings.

[@Davccelion]

egindin , I agree.

[@penguincommunity6218]

egindin it's a performance of a tone poem - it's not genuine emotion.

[@eduardgindin3763]

@@Davccelion two years later and still the best rendition...

[@mykyl0]

I cannot stop listening to this rendition...

[@r.e.konousi]

I had just begun watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2018 Handel's Messiah Concert on their KZbin channel when I decided to search "ev'ry valley shall be exalted" and subsequently ended up here. Suffice to say, I have yet to resume watching the Concert because I still haven't quite gotten over this rendition by Mr Woody Harrelson

[@lawrenceallen6508]

I so much admire this outstanding performance of this much poorly sung Recite and Aria . Thankyou to the The English Concert orchestra and Kurt Streit tenor

[@sucemabiteconnasse7539]

Quite possibly the best I've ever heard! Loved it!

[@rwbayes]

Of all classical pieces (yes I know this Baroque), no other piece (Messiah in its entirety) is more often performed, is more well loved, and is as familiar the world over as this masterpiece is. It is filled with soul, and with feeling. No computer could have generated this as creatively, as completely, nor could have explored the depths of sonority, and texture, nor could have created such hauntingly beautiful and lyrical motifs. I never tire of listening or performing it.

[@Mojoojo95]

My favorite part of the Messiah. I love this song and its meaning.

[@Markjet66]

no words can explain what I feel when I listen to this masterpiece. Glorious.

[@flelgrorf7577]

what a joy it is to watch streit perform this, absolutely flawless. the orchestra too

[@TheEriekayaker]

I'll just say this to all the "experts" here: I don't know which of these singers is best. But I do know this for sure: I cannot sing this. It's sends a chill down my spine to hear it.

[@lauraschutze8363]

You are a special person just for recognizing beauty when you hear it.

[@Polarit]

I've listened to a lot of Every Valleys and I have to say this dude has done a splendid job. And its always a plus to see the singer doing their thing too and getting in to the part, rather than just listening to a recording.

[@j.antoniocastro5660]

I' totally agree with you Mrs. Miller it's the most ejoyable performance it's not fair what youth listen to nowdays

[@ronaldfarson]

this is an incredible rendition - what a voice!

[@francette19380]

Haendel + Streit = big bright fresh breathe allover the univers. The climbs, full, in place, in a single breath, are so perfectly mastered! More than this, Kurt Streit adds an iirresistible enthusiasm. Very high art.

[@christofu92]

this guy is such a boss!!!!! LOVE!

[@mk45316]

love this soloist!!!!! He makes everything interesting, amazing!

[@pedroantonioberberiacalvo6352]

WONDERFUL VOICE

[@DuaneTheLesser]

It is a revolution of the highest order indeed! Pinnock does an excellent job keeping it light and yet letting the soloist have some freedom for expression. He is man who understand this music exceptionally well. thanks.

[@patriciamiller8920]

A most enjoyable performance!! He delivered with excitement and anticipation of the great event. It was my great pleasure to listen to his lovely voice and to watch him seem to enjoy what he was delivering to his audience.

[@gesandow]

This is absolutely fantastic! The orchestra is awesome. The soloist....amazing

[@johndoe-ts1uv]

i didnt expect the Woody Harrelson comment.............very funny.....there is always one in each classroom.....now go to the principal's office....................i watch this every Christmas............and today

[@RNJuiceable]

hard not to smile while watching this

[@didierduplenne2325]

Isn't this the perfect & definite interpretation of this aria ? 💥💥💥

[@lukeholmes2999]

His great singing is made even better by his lively and engaging performance.

[@lawrenceallen6508]

I so enjoy this artists wonderful performance of this great Haendel Recite and Aria. Fantastic singing filled with joy and energy and with a superb technique . Bravo

[@charliefanshawe5235]

I had to listen to this twice over it was stunningly well performed

[@penguincommunity6218]

Amazing performance! I die of envy!

[@dawong2010]

Great voice. I really love the way he sang this song.

[@dougs-music-pot2218]

This guy has lungs..i love his delivery

[@josparkes9381]

Beautiful and the foreword by Portillo was great !

[@ao-i838]

上手い！！！！！ 上手すぎる！！！ 最後のGで鳥肌が！！

[@preferfur]

Very exciting and beautiful singing, and quite masculine at the same time! And he sure looks good in white tie and tails! ;-)

[@ushireborn]

This is the best solo of this song I've ever heard. wow!

[@MrReggieLew]

He is fun to watch, and listening to separate the notes, make this easier to learn.

[@optimal798]

Wonderful voice. It's like watching Jason Statham singing.

[@salzach353thomas8]

Very German but in English. Crazy and beautifull. Even the rithyn is so German. Wir sind zuhause mit dieser Musik.

[@tenorwannabe12]

He has a great connection to what he is singing... Especially with words like rough and crooked. It is written to assist the singer, but he does an excellent job portraying the message.

[@nuestraeducacionpoetica8166]

Entre las innumerables versiones de este fragmento de "El Mesías", me quedo con ésta. Transmite una plenitud (más allá de su impecable ajuste) incomparable. La introducción aporta, también. Gracias.

[@bbassjee]

Breathtaking!

[@user-wc8od1nm8p]

And great Trevor Pinnock.

[@faustinrutayisire2201]

Fantastic

[@zattack62]

Wow that was amazing!

[@TheclassicGK]

such a talented singer

[@bubzgonzola_supreme]

Absolutely beautiful music, though I can't help but see Woody Harrelson

[@kleytoncarlos1]

Very broad, I love it.

[@dawong2010]

This is really great and inspiring for me who is practicing and learn how to sing this song.

[@cromorne]

I really like the cadenza on the last vocal phrase.

[@tykun101]

My friend, we have no grounds to say that Baroque singing couldn't have been powerful. The text is, after all, "Every valley shall be exalted!" It's a very huge, powerful message. I believe what separates this singing from "Mozart singing" or "Verdi singing" is the incredibly forward placement, the attention to detail, and the lack of unwarranted portamenti or other ornaments. These ornaments are all intentional and very well executed.

[@giovannimarino4647]

Che voce.... eccezionale: voce, musica ed orchestra. Bravi!

[@F-Man]

Brilliant tenor!

[@theory1976]

memerised! well done. to God be the glory

[@pa3dff]

What a voice!

[@acefreaky]

Being a welsh valleys boy this brings me so much joy ....in those valleys those blinkin valleys bear down on you ....if only we lived in Cardiff where things are sooo much better ...But wait surely Mick portillo is right its all about levelling , until of course I think of John the baptist (must be welsh) his job was preparation , Christ is coming . lets wash some heads before he who will wash minds and souls of sin ....by the way he is coming back soon ! ( good luck , me too )

[@malrosee9450]

Masterpiece

[@carlosjavierguzman1509]

Esa mezcla de lo dulce y pastoril con lo aristocrático, majestuoso y lo sensual de Haendel me mata!

[@Davccelion]

@edwinzenun , I agree with you; that's exactly what I thought the first time I heard him.

[@alainraymond3651]

Great Performance Orchestra as the tenor, What a voice? Thanks

[@musicantares]

wooow! Una perla!

[@republiccooper]

excellent breath control.

[@reginstravels]

Sharp

[@notabadguy06]

what a vocal!

[@cfiszbin]

this aria makes me wanna dance so bad !!

[@marklee7864]

So nice!!! xD

[@marcosan66]

Realmente una interpretación sublime, no cabe duda de que la música es el lenguaje de Dios...

[@ThorgalsWalhalla]

xD that Face

[@redbunnyclassic]

He's been hanging out with Cecilia Bartoli. Amazing!

[@mrhat50]

✝️❤️

[@Bendixshmendix]

Amazing performance, thanks forPosting. It's a shame the programme makers asked Michael Portillo, of all people, to talk about social revolution before the clip.

[@highwayboyjon9517]

The hardest song my professor has made me sing. It’s nice to listen to but a nightmare to perform.

[@mykyl0]

@edwinzenun Same thought. The singer does some strange stuff with his face, but the sound is just so charmed and graceful.

[@Rwcook89]

Is there a place I can buy the full video of this?

[@alexgordon7637]

Uplifting even to an atheist.

[@mondayjackusoroh3407]

Download to my device

[@Davccelion]

Be my guest.

[@classyteacherdiva]

Lovely! Is there another similiar video commentary of the Messiah available on youtube?

[@hezixiao]

Wow, when was this performance? Which year? It's so good tosee Trevor Pinnock back to direct the English Concert. They were the best!

[@kevinlegg3331]

Makes me want to be crooked, since the crooked are made Streit. And he's awesome.

[@portoveneza]

Lurch from The Addams Family playing the harpsichord :-)

[@Davccelion]

@classyteacherdiva , I have a couple of videos available in my channel, also with comments on the Messiah.

[@drmiskeljp]

Does anyone know how to view the entire program?

[@Davccelion]

There is a user who has the entire program, but you must contact him personally. His nickname is gesaporiti.

[@ubermensch811]

...owned

[@eristonqueiroz761]

Do you have this program complete?

[@Davccelion]

Ériston Queiroz , no, I don't, but there is a user, nickname " gesaporiti" who's got all the program. You can contact him. Just be patient, sometimes It takes time before he answers.

[@matthewtymczyszyn8948]

What documentary is this cut from? Seems like a good watch!

[@Davccelion]

Unfortunately, I don't remember. Another user and I tried to contact the BBC to get it full (they knew what documentary we are referring even without title), told us the documatary name and offered us to buy it...for 300 pounds 😳 We could not afford it back then.

[@matthewtymczyszyn8948]

So Westminster pulled you out of the single market, and charged you 300 pounds for something your taxes paid for. Classy.

[@Davccelion]

@@matthewtymczyszyn8948 , maybe the fact that we were "outsiders" ( we were both from Spain, living in our home country ) moved them to charge us with a special tax "bonus"...!!

[@matthewtymczyszyn8948]

Hold out for a bit. They’ll go the way of Russia and sell off their public assets.

[@KaleidoscopeAct]

Why is this down a half step?

[@alpspitz1]

Handel on German is spelt with an ' Umlaut ' which means the sound is pronounced longer like Haandel and not like handle as in broom handle Maybe the ' ae ' is an English way of trying to pronounce the Umlaut without writing it for proper pronounciation of the sound ?

[@Heemskerker]

Muziek voor hart en ziel

[@Davccelion]

@phenrod , just take in mind that this is a prophecy written by Isaiah and held in the bible book that has his name on the comming of the Messiah (hence, appropiate that Haendel placed it here, before the song praising the birth of Christ). According the prophecy, he was to make "the rought (to) get straight" and all that you can hear sung by the tenor.

[@panpolski8560]

does exist a German version of the Messiah?

[@intornoalsublime]

Great Pinnock! can I get the whole BBC program? where?

[@Davccelion]

intornoalsublime , there is a user who claims to hace the whole program. I want to contact him myself, but I can give you his address by private message.

[@intornoalsublime]

thank you, sir! but if the program can be shared, I think no private message is needed.

[@Davccelion]

intornoalsublime ,sure It is. It's just that the user shared with me his email address, since he has not the whole video in his channel. Anyway, his username is gesaporiti

[@genlovemeh]

What's the dude saying?