Handel: For Unto Us A Child Is Born from Messiah - Megaron Chamber Choir Just Nailed It!!

Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter by Charles Jennens. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.
Megaron Choir is in my humble opinion one of the best European youth choirs. Their energy, virtuosity, and competence are beyond rational understanding.
Megaron Chamber Choir was founded in October 2003 on the initiative of Damijan Močnik, composer and conductor, and united former students of the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium at St. Stanislav’s Institution in Ljubljana, who had before been active in various choral ensembles and received music education in one or more of the five choirs at the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium. As such, Megaron Chamber Choir represents the peak of the choir pyramid of St. Stanislav’s Institution. In the sixteen years since its founding, Megaron Chamber Choir has evolved into a high-quality choir performing regularly in Slovenia as well as in Austria, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland, USA, and Canada, and thus earning a reputation at home as well as abroad.
More: kzmegaron.com/...
Live recording from Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Koper (Capodistria)
Megaron Baroque Orchestra and Megaron Choir
conductor: Gary Graden
concertmaster: Maria Lindal
I. violins:
Maria Lindal
Mojca Jerman
Žiga Faganel
Gilberto Ceranto
II: violins:
Joanna Dobrowolska
Ajda Porenta
Anja Novljan
Eleonora Zanne
Violas:
Boyana Maynalovska
Asja Frank
Cellos:
Alja Mandič Faganel
Petra Greblo
Double Base:
Daniele Rosi
Oboa
Stjepan Nobilo
Gabriel Gramesc
Fagot:
Paolo Calligaris
Trumpets:
Miha Petek
Kristijan Zupan
Timpani:
Barbara Kernik
Organ:
Pierpaolo Turetta
Megaron Choir
artistic director: Damijan Močnik
Sopran
Iva Bevc
Katarina Briški
Patricija Gril
Tadeja Jelnikar
Lucija Kovač
Mana Križnar
Neža Križnar Ristič
Zalka Leskovar
Lucija Malovrh
Neža Mavčič
Marjeta Nahtigal
Marta Novak
Jana Poredoš
Lucija Rus
Lucija Tomc
Jerca Uranič
Ana Zajec
Katja Zgojznik
Nika Zgojznik
Tenor
Žan Belca
Peter Berkopec
Anton Jakob Bonča
Urban Boštic
Martin Drobnič
Miha Ferjan
Jakob Jaklič
Peter Kunstelj
Andraž Ristič
Valentin Sojar
Filip Suhadolc
Rok Štefan
Jan Triler
Lovro Zupanc Kovač
Miha Zupanc Kovač
Alt
Ana Benedik
Mojca Berkopec
Amber Bervar
Bernardka Čemažar
Lucija Fabjančič
Tinkara Jerkič
Lonja Klavžar
Aja Koblar Tutič
Jerica Korpnik
Ana Lamberšek
Marta Legat
Karolina Marc
Klavdija Okoliš
Ana Lucija Parkelj
Lara Planinc
Ana Prek
Ana Ristič
Maruša Rojc
Magdalena Sojar
Lora Štravs
Klara Žnideršič
Bas
Ambrož Bajt
Andrej Emanuel Cotman
Matevž Fabjančič
Matija Jager
Matic Kotar
Rok Kotar
Tomas Mejias
Jan Novak
Jakob Pance
Ambrož Rener
Jure Stare
Luka Štiftar
Simon Zgonc
Production Crew
Cut Production
Production Lead: Gal Nagode
Production assistant and dolly operation: Dan Ažman
Production assistant: Jakob Zevnik
Sound design: Danilo Ženko
Light: Gal Nagode and Sebastijan Zavrl
Tube rerecording: Iztok Zupan
Floral: Diana Argenti
recorded in Capitol Church in Koper (Capodistria) Slovenia
PPZ and TAJUS with Megaron Cultural Society production:
Producers: Juš Hrastnik, Damijan Močnik, Primož Zevnik
broadcast director: Primož Zevnik

[@87Wayne]

One of the greatest passages from Handles Messiah and the TRUE meaning of Christmas!

[@janetkearsley2870]

One of my favourite pieces of music because it speaks of God's promise fulfilled in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ who came to seek & save the lost. The assurance of those who put their faith in him will be saved & when he comes again we will be with him & he with us. That's why Handel's Messiah is so moving & to see all those young people singing it. Well done..

[@tonymercer7759]

Amen !

[@josebenjamingarcialimon913]

Está música la deberían tener todos los jóvenes del mundo y conocer la grandeza de Dios.

[@piersheyworth6232]

The best performance of this piece I have ever heard. The intonation is perfect.

[@idfazekas1199]

MERRY CHRISTMAS !! Good to see beautiful young faces and hear young people sing Classical music .God bless everyone.

[@mihaskubic373]

Megaron - zbor moje mladosti... 10 stopenj višje kot pred 25 leti. Hvala. Poklon.

[@giacomozaccone2284]

A superb interpretation!! I am always fascinated by the haendelian genius.Blessings to everyone

[@delzworld2007]

The performances of this young enthusiastic choir are excellence itself. Musical training instils in them, not only an appreciation for fine music, but also the kind of discipline that will stay with them throughout their lives.

[@charlieeckert4321]

The first piece of Messiah that I remember listening to as a child, and recognizing and falling in love with. Well done everyone!

[@robertsmith3073]

What a wonderful performance by these beautiful young people. The Spirit of God was definitely with them.

[@robertsmith3073]

Wonderful performance, they are a credit to their nation. A perfect group of young people.

[@brankarotarpance7656]

Bravo, odlična, sveža, mladostno oblikovana in fantastično prožna izvedba :)

[@josejuandelaruadelgado5407]

❤

[@StanKolin]

My first go round with this was at the Philadelphia Academy of Music in 1969. My girlfriend at the time wanted me to experience something besides rock and roll. I am forever in her debt, and have attended several live performances since. My favorite piece of music, all genres, bar none. I know that my redeemer liveth.

[@D.Trinchuk]

The choir is brilliant indeed!

[@greg9609]

Everyone is excellent, everything is excellent

[@albertobuya9731]

"For unto us a child is born" is a masterpiece. I now look forward to Megaron Chamber Choir singing the Glorious Hallelujah Chorus. Thank you!

[@zevnikov]

Soon

[@albertobuya9731]

@@zevnikov Looking forward to listening to: "And the Glory of the Lord." Thank you!

[@zevnikov]

@@albertobuya9731 ok. Next let it the And the Glory... just for you dear friend.

[@albertobuya9731]

@@zevnikov Thank you! This Choir makes me very Happy. It reminds me of my High School days and our music teacher and conductor, Fr. O'Donnell. He was as enthusiastic as the conductor here. We used to sing Handel's Messiah. God bless these wonderful youths. 🙏

[@catherineursu2857]

Wonderful job by these young people.

[@gaetanocap2190]

Bravissimi bella e affascinante interpretazione. Grazie.

[@fernandomagalhaes3871]

Congratulations. Really very beautiful.🔆

[@lauriemayne7436]

I've never seen such a concentration of beautiful female faces as in this choir. What do they have in the water over there in Slovenia? Snd the humility of the conductor being content with a 2B pencil as a baton. Marvellous.

[@sebastiaoleite639]

WONDERFULL AND UNFORGETABLE PERFORMANCE!!! HANDEL COMPOSED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC OFF ALL TIMES !!! 🔔🎄😍

[@robertsmith3073]

What a beautiful performance by young Christian women, who are revelling in the love of God, our Mighty mighty Protector. Bless these young people and All who are like them, the rest of their lives, all for the Glory of God.

[@user-gd3se9fp5v]

Auditory and stage-technical at the top. Committed and lively conductor who positively influences choirs and musicians. 👏

[@philippep4983]

Wonderfull ! Merci beaucoup

[@scottroberson8833]

This wonderful music has blessed thousands over the years, it unites inspired music with inspired scripture to bring to mind and all our senses the blessings of the Divine.

[@bird271828]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@greldaiselachavezvelez9460]

Splendid. Blessings from Mexico. 2022/ 2023

[@d.schoepflin2247]

Absolutely Beautiful performance! Perfect from the choir to the orchestra accompanying them!

[@eensio]

Splendid sound, perfect singing and playing. Enjoyable in every way. It is always great honor to be with this kind of productions and this certainly is top moments to everyone!

[@maxlever9196]

congratulations and Thanks for this production and presentation. What a uplifting 4:23. May God bless all involved. Thank you Mr. Zevnik.

[@peterfisher2726]

Bravo magnifico, grazie per la bellissima interpretazione!

[@terryshoemaker5393]

Thank you

[@marthamagee2055]

You guys really nailed it! I love this for so many reasons all of them top drawer exceptional work on everyone's part! This choirmaster is filled with passion and joy and knows how to bring the best vibrant precise sounds of his singers and his orchestration well done you!! well done. I have tears in my eyes as I say this because it was so very moving for me. Merry Christmas and this is something to be really proud. I felt thr LOVE AND POWER came right through into my heart and soul. I'm sending it to everyone I know as a Christmas gift God bless you all ✨👑💖🙏🎶

[@graemeaylward8313]

Fantastic! I was lucky enough to study choral music under H Watkins Shaw, (whose edition of Messsiah I believe you sang from) between 1966 and 1968. I sang Messiah under his baton at Worcester Cathedral, England, to celebrate his Doctorate. I think that, were he still alive, he would have really appreciated the exciting way in which you performed this joyful Chorus. Congratulations to you all 🙂

[@albertobuya9731]

I'm sure this Christmas the Megaron Baroque Orchestra & Choir has dazzled Music enthusiasts world over with their brilliant performance of the Baroque era oratorio. Their virtuosity & angelic voices makes them the most amazing Youth Orchestra on Planet Earth. They are indeed Fantastic!

[@brontaylor3481]

@@albertobuya9731 Yes,

[@agarber1932]

Magnificent. From Canada.

[@CarlHausman]

I sent this link as part of a Christmas greeting to my friends. More power, beauty, and joy than has ever been compressed into four minutes.

[@albertobuya9731]

They are wonderful! This has been my house Anthem this Christmas. Their virtuosity and angelic voices make them the most amazing Youth Orchestra on Planet Earth.

[@georgesmandel3029]

C’est tout GF Haendel ! Merveilleux !!

[@ninofunka1106]

Repeat the sounding Joy of the Nativity that there are Hope always for us

[@michaeljohnson1157]

❤❤ SOOOO GLORIOUS...MY WORD !!!!!!!

[@olerocker3470]

Excellent! This rendered me to tears. Christ is born!

[@user-kv4xy1ym1o]

❤ 가사도 너무 좋고 은혜롭습니다 예수님의 나심과 우리를 향한 사랑에 늘 감사드립니다 할렐루야 아멘

[@eduardosepulveda4440]

What beautiful young people!

[@sebastiaoleite639]

THE GREATEST MUSICAL COMPOSITION OF ALL TIMES !!!😍🔔😍

[@antonioramosramos8226]

SENSACIONALLLLL!!!!!!!!!!AMO ESTA MÚSICA E ESTE CORAL!!!!!!

[@charleswhinney3008]

Superb. Many thanks.

[@sebastiaoleite639]

WONDERFULL PERFORMANCE!!!

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Wow Spectacular

[@hermanndeoliveira7986]

Coral e orquestra maravilhosos! Para ouvir de joelhos e olhos fechados! Händel sentiria orgulho de seu trabalho ouvindo isso!

[@paquiunmudomejorusuario4991]

Muchas gracias muy bonito que Dios os proteja y la Virgencita su acompañe siempre💌💌💌💌💌💌

[@ahmedzeroual6360]

Excellent , bravo !

[@jerrycallison6125]

My . only hope! Beautifully done. Kudos!

[@zevnikov]

Jerry, how are you. I miss your beautiful comments in my channel. Take care.

[@jerrycallison6125]

Thank you. I'm blessed and doing well. I've just been so busy of late I've not had time to listen on KZbin, so I've had little opportunity to comment. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas. Thank you so much for bringing us such quality, beauty, and joy on your channel.

[@slewisgreen]

Bravo!

[@soniamaramoreira1528]

Apresentação alegre e belíssima.....👏👏🇧🇷

[@donaldgeorge3717]

Super.hvala

[@jackdenise3812]

Mille bravos vraiment superbe!

[@jeanfrancoisflamand9271]

Magnifique bravo

[@esengersma5391]

Wonderful!

[@khoidoan4176]

Hay quá ! Cám ơn nhiều.

[@mauricecharnay7743]

Magnifique, je me lasse pas, d'écouter,et réécouté, merci

[@bdlibre5696]

Magnifique ! Cela fait du bien!! Merci !!

[@deltapapa3418]

Extraordinaire... merci merci à tout l'orchestre !!!! 🩵

[@albertobuya9731]

Wow! Angelic voices. Fantastic!

[@JacquelineLois]

wow. wonderful counselor...

[@madalenaferreira9750]

Maravilhoso

[@AnzalnaSatar]

Beautiful

[@antonov879]

Powerfull! Extraordinary.

[@LucienMarine]

George Frideric Handel wrote his beloved oratorio Messiah in a three-week burst of intense activity during the fall of 1741. While legend declares that this accelerated fervor resulted from divine inspiration, it was certainly helped by the fact that in some parts of Messiah, Handel recycled his own music. The well-known chorus « For unto Us a Child Is Born » for example, is a reworking of an Italian duet « Nò, di voi non vo’ fidarmi » that Handel had adapted just a few months earlier. But while the duet remains relatively unknown, its choral cousin is now regarded as one of the most glorious expressions of joy in the Christmas repertory, and an enduring Christmas tradition. I am an eternal lover of this chant because its composition is in a tonality which delights me. *Lucien*

[@robertocuatecontziperez8754]

¡¡ WOUNDERFULL !! ¡¡ MARAVILLOSO !! ES MARAVILLOSO QUE COMPARTAS ESTA MÚSICA CELESTIAL !!

[@JacoBecker]

Wonderful! Christ is LORD, our Messiah and REDEEMER!

[@cerberocaronte7439]

Fantastici,magnifica interpretazione,bravi.

[@alvarogaleano7863]

¡Excelente! Gracias.

[@hudagharib8751]

Angelic voices

[@idajackson5023]

Beautiful!!!!

[@jirimarek112]

Naprosto skvělé, vynikající.

[@user-du6yg1fk5b]

ありがとうございます

[@mariainesdeandradealcantar3263]

Lavou minha alma e coração ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@lialiniawatychristian.]

Merry Christmas 2022 & Happy New Year 2023

[@rafikbaladi6555]

How can anyone visualise, structure and compose such a musical invention. What a glorious rendition

[@robertcrouthamel9140]

These guys absolutely nailed it.

[@marksherry4475]

This fun to sing.

[@OwenBevan-xt3fp]

Wonderful! Brilliant! Sincere congratulations to ALL concerned. Thank you. Owen Bevan APM. Malvern SA 5061 South Australia 😅

[@junioroscar6438]

Muito bom, fantástico, excelente.

[@stephenonomo4416]

Excellente 👌 Bravissimo 👏

[@silviaolmeno3100]

Genial gracias bendiciones 💯🤗

[@terryhoath1983]

For unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulder; And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, The everlasting Father, And the Prince of Peace is He. Just eight simple lines. Georgi didn't waste much time on the words but wove the lines into each other to give us this beautiful piece. He played games with shortened words, hence, we hear "should" instead of "shoulder". This is confusing for those coming to much of Georgi's work and may lead the unfamiliar ear to believe that the choir is fluffing the lines. I can assure any who may be in doubt that this is a brilliant rendition. Acoustics, of course play a part, and they are very good here, but this choir has produced clear and crisp pronunciation which is better than you will hear from many choirs whose native language is English. A joy to hear. Here is another of Georgi's piece's, this one performed for the occasion of Queen Anne's 48th birthday. Anne hadn't any interest is such things and although she gave Georgi a pension to help with his living expenses, having a Court Composer was more "keeping up appearances" than anything. It is believed that she never heard the piece. By this time, having been pregnant 17 times, 12 of them ending in miscarriage or stillbirth, 4 of those who lived died before the age of 2 years, the oldest dying aged 11 in 1700 and the death of her beloved husband in 1708 left Anne in almost perpetual depression. She ate and ate and drank and drank and got fatter and fatter, was crippled with gout being carried around by courtiers or using a wheelchair, she hadn't got any interest in Georgi's attempts to please her. Anne died less than 17 months later aged 49; nonetheless, it is one of Georgi's most popular short pieces. Here is Kathleen Battle and Winton Marsalis with something very special. You will hear however that Kathleen's voice takes precedence over perfect diction. There are 7 verses but Kathleen sings only one and takes the best part of 3 minutes to sing those 4 lines. Again Georgi made the best of them with repeats and part lines. Here to help are the words of that one verse Eternal source of light divine With double warmth thy beams display And with distinguish'd glory shine To add a lustre to this day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH7YdHaYnJWelZI AND here it is at Harry's and Meghan's wedding in St. George's Chapel, Windsor sung by Elin Manahan. Regardless of your view of Harry and Meghan, this video is worth seeing to appreciate the sunlight piercing the windows of this beauty chapel. You will see that in the title of this video, Georgi's name is shewn as G.F.Händel. This video is taken from ZDFs transmission of the wedding. Once established in Britain Georgi dropped the umlaut, Händel in German having almost exactly the same pronunciation as Handel in English. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHXCmYuhf7hggqM

[@zevnikov]

Dear Tog. Should we put subtitles on? But I am scared of google translation into other languages. Perhaps you have some biblical sources. Your wish is my command.

[@terryhoath1983]

@@zevnikov Primož, dragi prijatelj, I am ALWAYS scared of the Gobbledygook-Gibberish-Google translator, but, in this case, as long as you keep the punctuation in place, I do not think that even Google could do too much damage to international relations. Samo še 21 dni do velikega dogodka na božični dan ! 18. gremo v Bratislavo pogledat "Rusalko" ..... Melodija za melodijo za melodijo ... Prelepo ! Ubohá Rusalko bledá Oh ! Poor Rusalka pale; Stokrát bys byla člověkem A hundred times, you may be human ve jhu jsi spjata odvěkém. (but) To the ancient yoke.(the water) you are forever bound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKm8oaeje7yfn9k

[@willcoleman2014]

Lovely..!!

[@RodCornholio]

Outstanding. World class.

[@carinewood8155]

Uplifting interpretations indeed, sharp and well supported by the orchestra. I would also recommend Messaiah by Gramophone Ghana, equally uplifting. What joy

[@albertobuya9731]

Hello Wonderful Megaron Baroque Orchestra & Choir, I hope you are going to dazzle us again this Easter with your angelic voices with, "Halleluia Chorus".

[@zevnikov]

Soon, dear friend.

[@aleccullen2696]

I'm in love. I found her at 1:14. I think the camera man had a soft spot for her too.

[@hardsums32]

On some nights, I come across such delights.

[@PedroGonzalez-ev4jg]

MARAVILLOSA MÚSICA EXCELENTE PERFECTA ES LA LUZ QUE ILUMINA EL ALMA TOTALMENTE GRACIAS PEDRO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX DESDE MIAMI

[@olgasalusova]

Bravóóó❤💯👏👏👏🌹🥀🌻🌷🌾🍀🌹🌹🌹

[@eyesopen1850]

Magnificent!

[@user-yx4sm1od4k]

Ach wie schön, perfekter Gesang dieser genialen Komposition, „wunderbar! Herrlicher!“

[@tonymercer7759]

A truly splendid rendition of Handel's glorious statement of the birth of Jesus Christ,Saviour of the world

[@tonyhunt9980]

Marvellous. Greetings from the UK.

[@allan6554]

This is an impressive performance.

[@odilacarvalho4833]

aaravilhoso! Bravo!

[@GabrielG10.]

Esplêndido!!

[@SzkepTipus]

01:14 Beautiful! 💐🌹

[@Medianatospais]

"No, di voi non vo' fidarmi" HWV 189 (George Frideric Handel)

[@antoninopirrone2541]

❤️💕💕

[@junioroscar6438]

Ucrânia as vozes alcançarão vocês.