For such a small corpus of voices, the sound is not only magnificent, but stunningly crisp and rich!
@michealtaylor77454 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more. Fabulous, like many times more ppl were singing. Very uplifting.
@gordonsmith88994 жыл бұрын
@@michealtaylor7745 More authentic too
@brendangarvin77873 жыл бұрын
Handel always sounds best with a small choir and orchestra.
@p3deep3 жыл бұрын
@@brendangarvin7787 Yes I agree.
@ricardoredondosanchez53232 жыл бұрын
Yes,It,'s true
@TheTradge5 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, I was brought here by the comedy dub, but I’m so glad I’ve now heard this magical performance!
@AcademyofAncientMusic5 жыл бұрын
No hard feelings - we're glad you've heard both versions!
@michealtaylor77454 жыл бұрын
I loved it as I do whenever I hear it. So very rousing & uplifting.
@albertojarabo44332 жыл бұрын
@@AcademyofAncientMusic The question here is... Who has done the comedy version? 😂
@niklasriemenschneider4197 Жыл бұрын
@@albertojarabo4433 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYjXp5WOoryksJY most likely this one
@LadyofSarbath8 жыл бұрын
When the voices come in for the first time, all is right with the world.
@Haberkuk1644 жыл бұрын
It's fantastic that you can crack up at the shreds version and still enjoy the beauty of this stunning, wonderful original performance. Just perfect...
@OUTBOUND1843 жыл бұрын
I'm here because of the sheer glory of Handel. No other reason.
@AcademyofAncientMusic3 жыл бұрын
This is what we love to hear ;)
@hornalicious3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Yes! But I had seen the original before the shred happened. I'm so sad because I miss performing and have played Zadok a number of times over the years.
@hornalicious3 жыл бұрын
Covid sucks......normally I would be doing a lot of summer gigs right now....instead, stuck at home....sneaking to play in a park with a group now and then
@davidevans3227 Жыл бұрын
i'm here because it's really good music..
@MartyMusic7774 жыл бұрын
That choral entrance was like a bolt of lightning - what a great performance.
@james_loney4 жыл бұрын
How I pine for the days again when we can sit together in the hundreds and sometimes in the thousands in great musical halls and hear this kind of music! OMG covid has been so cruel to all of us and we miss each other already, although most of us in the concert halls never had a chance to meet and mingle....
@michaelf70933 жыл бұрын
Sadly, the Maundy service where this is played in the presence of the Queen was canceled this year, for this very reason.
@hornalicious3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I miss performing so much ...I feel like someone ripped my heart out of my chest and trampled all over it 😭 I normally do a few Last Night of the Proms concerts every spring.....I long for playing this again!
@hornalicious3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelf7093 sad 😔
@elizabethsmith18033 жыл бұрын
As someone who has no family, lockdown and covid restrictions have destroyed my life. All I have left is work and I will never forgive the fearful.
@coloraturaElise2 жыл бұрын
The men's singing of the 16th notes has to be the best I've EVER heard anywhere.....bravi!!
@philippegambet782610 жыл бұрын
Magnifique, bravo les trompettes naturelles !
@jpa2447 жыл бұрын
Exacte! Jamais essayé, peut être un jour...
@ericholicky37973 жыл бұрын
This is the first version that I listen to where the text is so clearly understandable. Great job.
@loganfruchtman953 Жыл бұрын
1:20 when the choir first comes in such a goosebumping moment
@rattywoof52594 жыл бұрын
Note that the intro was played pp throughout, as Handel originally marked it - so many conductors nowadays crescendo all the way through. Effective in its own way I suppose, but it doesn't half lessen the impact of the choral entry. I like it this way.
@Chris-hf2sl3 ай бұрын
Yes I agree. Anyone who doesn't know the piece and who is perhaps dozing off under the effect of the introduction, suddenly gets slammed with a wall of sound.
@Samplesurfer3 жыл бұрын
The choir's opening is extremely good. Baroque pitch (A=415 Hz) helps a lot with more chest voice resonance. Despite it just being a half-tone lower. 20 singers is now even seen as a 'large choir' among a lot of Ancient Music specialists.
@herringsinthewood3 жыл бұрын
That's interesting.
@michaelloew5222 жыл бұрын
Not only does Baroque tuning help resonance of the voice, but also, (I am a cellist) it makes string instruments much more resonant as well.
@tritono6663 жыл бұрын
This performance gives me the goosebumps every time I hear it
@blessingagbons91714 жыл бұрын
I knew the comedy version was too funny to be true 😂😂😂. This is great 😍
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
What comedy version? This is is authentic Handel.
@blessingagbons91714 жыл бұрын
@@patriciayeiser6405 Yes. I saw a comedy version of this same video.
@@patriciayeiser6405just shut up you nasty old harridan.
@philomel0s11 жыл бұрын
This is definitely the best performance I have come across on any media: tempi spot on, balance brilliant, and choir is stunning. Well done AAM!
@ruperttmls79856 жыл бұрын
Try Robert King in Hyperion, is better.
@xenolalia4 жыл бұрын
The balance here - both among the instruments and between the instruments and the choir - is impeccable. At no point do the sackbuts overpower the low strings or woodwinds, and the middle voices are always clearly audible. Period performance at its finest!
@stevek64324 жыл бұрын
don't hold a drink at 1:28 if you don't know when the choir come in
@carolmaciel29084 жыл бұрын
I was actually holding a drink hahah fortunately nothing happened
@averapurplegiraffe3 жыл бұрын
this comment made me spit out my water laughing
@HobbyOrganist3 жыл бұрын
It was definitely jarring with no warning!!
@BugzysEvilDeeds4 жыл бұрын
I was just listening on my headphones, and playing a video game on my phone. Just about scared the crap outa me when the choir comes in!
@dennisclary44412 жыл бұрын
Amen Hallelujah,May the King live forever!
@antoineduchamp4931 Жыл бұрын
Heavens the precision and overall wallop of the first Choral entry made me sit up! they came in with the force of the Berlin Philharmonic on a day when they are in angry mood... I am sure Mr. Handel would have been delighted with this performance.
@conradsmith75486 жыл бұрын
I'm actualy so impressed with the natural trumpet section. It is rare to hear that instrument sounding good.
@AindriasHirt2 жыл бұрын
Baroque trumpets, not natural trumpets.
@gavinpatience88978 жыл бұрын
This must be one of the best versions online ; I am singing it in Shrewsbury Abbey within next fortnight. But the female singers here are stupendous . Look at the vigorous enjoyment . .
@Organintetnational4 жыл бұрын
The AAM should make a reaction video, reviewing the parody version by the real musicians and singers. It surely will be a hit.
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
Just get over yourself.
@quaver12395 жыл бұрын
Delightful. Every word and every note ringingly clear. One expects nothing less from the AAM! Thank you.
@patriciayeiser6405 Жыл бұрын
Christopher Hogwood, that ultimate Handelian, would b proud.
@truthguard92864 жыл бұрын
Prince Charles has this as his ringtone!
@katzukemiyami52842 жыл бұрын
Please 🤦🤣
@expoers7 жыл бұрын
Handel! un genio!
@graemewebber99488 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful - played with verve and sung with passion !
@derekjarman5156 Жыл бұрын
I last heard this officially in 1952, sung by a much larger choir and orchestra. Looking forward to hearing it again in Westminster Abbey later this year.
@VittelSquare7 жыл бұрын
Who've seen the shred ?
@rattywoof52593 жыл бұрын
Never heard of it.
@rubyonsad48803 жыл бұрын
Climon i did. It was soo hilarious.
@KevinBower-gy5beАй бұрын
Like many other I'm sure - it was the 'shreds' video which brought me here. But this is a magnificent performance of magnificent music. Flawless. And FWIW I firmly believe that the 'shreds' version was created as an homage - not as a mickey-take. Top marks to both sets of creators.
@kateruane592 жыл бұрын
Lord have mercy! That was magnificent! Such musicians!
@jmk19753 күн бұрын
I wish they had clarinets back when this music was composed. This music sounds wonderful.
@vicjones3992 Жыл бұрын
As ever you guys get the original tempo....just as if the great man was conducting.....bravo
@DanielOJacobsccyiglobal11 жыл бұрын
Those violins realy know how to make you weep. handel you are my soul's desire!
@orangejuiceman Жыл бұрын
I never expected to see this actual performance of Zadok the Priest
@kennorichie3 жыл бұрын
THE CHAMPIONS!!!
@genekwagmyrsingh94333 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised there aren't more comments like this.
@mothball5425 Жыл бұрын
Better than the actual coronation - bravo!
@manpiano0911 жыл бұрын
Superb performance, best ever! Thanks so much. Rejoice!
@xenolalia4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful messa di voce coming out of the trill at 2:15.
belle recherche de sonorité, un équilibre de tempo et une énergie convaincante
@samstockbridge3989 Жыл бұрын
Timeless ❤
@bult157 жыл бұрын
I agree with all the comments about the conductor's outfit. What was he thinking? Magnificent trumpets!
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
I miss the traditional b/w formal attire. Now they all dress like de-frocked priests. But it might be more comfortable. First-rate performance.
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
You doubtless would have criticized whatever Handel wore when he conducted it. Pay attention to the music.
@normanchristie45243 жыл бұрын
@@patriciayeiser6405 Merging into the background. ....
@pauldavies85352 жыл бұрын
@@patriciayeiser6405 just like you did in your other comment you stupid old bag
@sethroy43187 жыл бұрын
You can tell Handel's a German writing in English because he sets his Amens as AH-men rather than Ah-MEN. And you can hear Handel's cadences all over this thing. You expect it to break out into the Hallelujah Chorus any second. But say what you will about Handel, he knows how to produce an EFFECT.
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
In fact, the accent is on the first syllable.
@angryjalapeno7 жыл бұрын
This sounds better in an abbey or cathedral with good reverb as it makes those high notes brighter.
@andrewwigglesworth30303 жыл бұрын
Birmingham Symphony Hall (that is Birmingham UK) has world class acoustics. It's one of the finest concert halls anywhere.
@mrb.56102 жыл бұрын
Presumably Westminster Abbey for 'optimal acoustics' as that's where it was written to be performed in .... Although it always makes me think of St Paul's Cathedral !
@kadancelionheart3 жыл бұрын
mighty and majestic
@carwashslayer423510 ай бұрын
I love 1:47 I sing that often to myself.
@rpbristol5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful and I sang along with it, of course!
@HighTen_Melanie9 жыл бұрын
Heavenly music
@arkady01775 жыл бұрын
We all know why you’re here
@jorklind5 жыл бұрын
I think I may have seen this before the shred...but it's incredible because it's exactly what I've been thinking for years watching classical music videos.
@quaver12395 жыл бұрын
What is “the shred”, please? It sounds like something done by King Henry VIII, but obviously isn’t.
@quaver12394 жыл бұрын
Seriously. Please can someone tell me what “the shred” is??? Please?! I have no idea what anyone is talking about. What is the “comedy” version? All I know is that this is the Academy of Ancient Music playing Händel.
it aLL reads Like a monty python fLyng circus joke
@mattiafioravanti84757 жыл бұрын
A truly marvellous rendition. The only very wrong thing is the director's shirt.
@JFroTheMusician7 жыл бұрын
Mattia Fioravanti Its all personal taste, but mao shirts and jackets are becoming popular in the music scene.
@mjarail7 жыл бұрын
It makes the wearer look like a Maitre 'D at a pretentious Chinese restaurant.
@tulsatombob27697 жыл бұрын
Actually, you are correct. The Conductors main gig is Head Maitre'D at some uppity overpriced Mandarin restaurant on the Upper East Side. He had to rush over to Conduct this performance and didn't have a clean change of shirts. Hey, it works for me.....he looks kinda groovy.
@stevewhelan37257 жыл бұрын
mjarail perhaps he's likes a number 69.
@ThreadBomb5 жыл бұрын
It's not a flattering top. He should just wear a black T-shirt.
@angryface71358 жыл бұрын
ZADOK THE PRIEST AND NATHAN THE PROPHET ANOINTED SOLOMON KING!
@anghinetti6 жыл бұрын
Angry Face: Who's Solomon King?
@lucasdeabrielle73755 жыл бұрын
@@anghinetti he's from the Bible
@krystalharwood52405 жыл бұрын
@@anghinetti he means king solomon
@KevinElamMusic4 жыл бұрын
No he doesn't mean King Solomon. He means precisely what he said: Zadok & Nathan anointed (made) Solomon a King.
@rejanedelimamartins9367 Жыл бұрын
Nossaaaa que coisa mais linda!!! Uma perfeição de Deus.
@MilesLinklater10 жыл бұрын
Great tempos and really powerful entrance by the choir (though I think they could use less vibrato in their sound). One of the better versions I've heard.
@AyratMuxametov4 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah, Amen 🙏
@sammyal-doory5841 Жыл бұрын
Great piece, great group!
@hudsonbailey6746 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo! This is high art.
@crystalinabacteria34302 жыл бұрын
I was bought here after I went to my daughter's graduation. Wearing masks but feeling so proud. They played this as they unveiled the black curtain to reveal the graduans of 2021. They all managed to graduate through the pandemic. Tears of joy stream down my face 😭♥️ it was my first time in a public setting after caring for my dad
@robbicu3 жыл бұрын
I want to take the principal cello player home and play duets with him.
@ameenrapma12 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. Very stirring and inspiring. I love it.
@BellEndBrass4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@mcbocfilms35992 жыл бұрын
So peaceful to the mind🥰💫 ❤️ my Son Orion Opoku send me this link.💯⚡🙌🙌
@SamTheSerpent8 жыл бұрын
Gives me goose bumps. Superb
@heckken10 жыл бұрын
Que emocionante es esto !!
@annieandkatie31316 жыл бұрын
The shred is brilliant 😆
@dennispearson871 Жыл бұрын
This is the Very Best Period Instrument Performance of Zadok I Have Ever Heard !!! IF This is what it sounded Like for George The 2nd , We MUST Bring The Period Instruments BACK !!!!!....
@patriciayeiser6405 Жыл бұрын
THey have been back in Britain for some years .
@vonzigle6 жыл бұрын
Love those trumpets! 🤩
@karlklein17304 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@jpstenino8 жыл бұрын
I hope Zadock appreciates this. He would have been unknown if it had not been for Handel.
@GaSh238 жыл бұрын
Zadok is actually quite well known to theologians and any who undertakes serious scripture study!
@rvc65067 жыл бұрын
I fail to understand how anyone can be completely understood. I'm 83 years old & don't pretend to understand myself completely.
@ruperttmls79856 жыл бұрын
jpstenino --- > Idiot
@cr82072 жыл бұрын
@@ruperttmls7985 dude it’s a joke 🤣
@leone.61902 жыл бұрын
Who Is that Handel guy, wich all the people are referring to? I only know Händel. :D
@relodinge5 жыл бұрын
almost heavenly, closely divine.....Power and Dignity
@gerhardusvanrooyen6663 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding! thank you for sharing this video with me and many others.
@AindriasHirt2 жыл бұрын
An excellent performance. Do a search for this on "Zadok" and "shreds" for a great deal of fun.
@nickdryad4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Hogwood’s legacy. What great musician he was. This is tremendous performance.
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
Mr Egarr was Hogwood's choice to take over. He has done wonderful things with AAM.
@nickdryad4 жыл бұрын
Patricia Yeiser I never knew that. I worked with Christopher Hogwood on two occasion. He was a man of supreme talent.
@patriciayeiser6405 Жыл бұрын
@@nickdryad AAM will be 50 years old in September 2023. Can you believe it?
@nickdryad Жыл бұрын
@@patriciayeiser6405 That’s an achievement worth celebrating. I hope there are some concerts to celebrate.
@olpetkop90423 жыл бұрын
Bravissimo!
@williamwimbourne8563 жыл бұрын
Quite magnificent!
@felixchansa37316 жыл бұрын
excellent performance
@MaraMcTavish8 жыл бұрын
Magnificent! :D
@GeraintJones2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow.
@angelisjoy45919 ай бұрын
Fantastic performance!
@kofonekanem2767 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha.. The shreds brought me here.. It's so hard connecting anything at all!!!!
@tombrydson78111 ай бұрын
Very moving
@paolachiappori73743 жыл бұрын
Che dire senza parole
@augustoresende91964 жыл бұрын
Uau, it is amazing!
@archiebald4717 Жыл бұрын
Not too shabby!
@captebbtide Жыл бұрын
All hail King Charles III
@eliseeake49924 жыл бұрын
Bravo sublime God is the king
@GenociderF6511 жыл бұрын
Magnífico trabajo.
12 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! :-)
@Tomm9y15 күн бұрын
Initially I was unsure of the small number of voices, but they were focused and delerived a strong a superb clear sound. To my ear it can easily turn into a wall of sound. I nted the third lady from the right seemed to be able to focus well as she was hardly raising her head and instead lowered her gaze to read to score. Perhaps it is just different personalities and performing styles.
@KoralTea4 жыл бұрын
May I use this for background music? It sounds really great!
@AriannaCunningham5 жыл бұрын
I really wish that our Orchestra and Choir at my High School could play this on Period Instruments, but we have modern instruments though, and not really enough instruments to make this type of orchestra.
@Organintetnational4 жыл бұрын
More than instruments it requires good singers and otherwise a piano or digital organ and even a guitar is sufficient as accompaniment.
@patriciayeiser64054 жыл бұрын
Learn to play a period instrument on your own.There are places all over Britain that carry them. Then, go to a good music school and when you are graduated, audition for a period orchestra. They are everywhere now.
@mazinman33 жыл бұрын
Wow.
@JoseFernandez-yq8kn2 жыл бұрын
perfeccion absoluta !
@itamarferreiradecarvalho4872 жыл бұрын
- Você conhece o Hino da Liga dos Campeões? - Sim! - Você conhece Zadok the Priest? - Não!
@missmitra.a96 Жыл бұрын
God save The King❤
@royaboagyedjan46324 жыл бұрын
I knew there was a greater work somewhere!
@mareeds11 жыл бұрын
I concur.
@simonfranc94222 жыл бұрын
I love how the shred version has twice as many views