John Rutter - Gloria | WDR Radio Choir | WDR Symphony Orchestra

"Gloria" composed by John Rutter, sung by the WDR Radio Choir and performed by the WDR Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Simon Halsey. Recorded live at the Kölner Philharmonie on 09.12.2021 in the christmas concert "Joy to the World".
Gloria - John Rutter
00:00 1st movement
05:57 2nd movement
12:27 3rd movement
WDR Radio Choir
WDR Symphony Orchestra
Simon Halsey, conductor
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[@cynthiaebert2919]

Last week I was thinking about God. It had been a difficult time in my life. I turned this Gloria on and burst into tears, and then into sobs - I was so transported. This piece, the execution of the choir and orchestra and the magnificent leading of the conductor made this moment perfect. One I shall never forget. What can I say more? I was transported to cry out myself, “Gloria in excelsis Deo 🎶.” Isn’t that what music is to do for us??!!?? 💗

[@WDRKlassik]

We're happy that our music could make you feel this way 💕

[@markemanuele1929]

B R A V O !!!!! This is by far the absolute best performance of this work EVER! I actually stood up from my chair and shouted BRAVO! Auf Deutsch: B R A V O !!!!! Dies ist bei weitem die absolut beste Aufführung dieses Werks aller Zeiten! Ich stand tatsächlich von meinem Stuhl auf und rief BRAVO!

[@WDRKlassik]

Dankeschön!

[@jiheonoh4976]

Amazing!! Our choir is literally struggling for this song celebrating upcoming Christmas service. Pls pray for us :) From Seoul, Korea.

[@WDRKlassik]

You got this! Greetings from Cologne 👋

[@jiheonoh4976]

@@WDRKlassik Grateful!! Merry Christmas!! :)

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

So…. How did it go?

[@marymasiakowski5042]

I have loved everything that I've been listening to. Simply beautiful. I cannot wait until December 22nd and 31st

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you. 🥰

[@jimryon1002]

I've played this many times, but only with brass. This performance is wonderful.

[@verenacramsl164]

I' ve sung this only two times in public with my choir in october 2018 but it was one of my greatest musical memories and experiences so far! Great work! Great piece of music! 🎵🎶🧡 I literally love it!

[@albertlilly]

Best full orchestra/chorus recording I've heard! Fantastic!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you for this compliment! 🥰

[@Goran_D]

Second movement oboes = chef’s kiss. Bravo for such expression and joy.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 🥰

[@kimsullivan]

Best version I've heard. Sung and played with so much sensitivity, and perfect attention to dynamics. The pianissimos were divine. Thank you for this amazing experience

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much!

[@verenacramsl164]

Wunderschön, lieber WDR Rundfunk Chor!! Ich hab's Herbst 2018 mit meinem Chor in Wien gesungen. Soo sauschwer, aber soo genial schön! 🎵🎶

[@WDRKlassik]

Dankeschön. 😊 Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen unsere Musik gefällt.

[@YusokHong]

하나님의 영광을 아름답게 표현한 연주! 경탄과 찬사를 보냅니다.

[@joyceostering5175]

Wow - I am ready to jump up and shout!!!! This was amazing - thankyou for such joy to have listened to this wonderful composition !! My heart is still pounding !!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! We're happy that you enjoy our performance 🤗

[@dragonbalint]

Absolutely fantastic ❤️ Such a small choir with this performance, amazing 😇 I’m lucky enough to know how great this Gloria is from inside, from 2016 in Hungary 😊 The best piece of my life. And this is the best version on the Internet so far ❤️

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤ We are glad that you like our version 😊

[@jimmcfall3678]

Just magnificent. Such crisp execution without sacrificing the intensity of the work. This is my new favorite recording.

[@joyceostering5175]

I cannot get enough of this - such high intensity and triumph is what you feel and hear throughout this whole piece - my heart is still pounding- I just love thus !! And All parties involved brought such joy and perfection to this piece - thankyou so much - !!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our performance 🤗

[@SANGLORENSMITH]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🤗

[@juliosalazar8209]

Magnifica presentación. Me conmovió mucho.

[@HiAdrian]

Einfach Wunderbar! Tolle Aufführung!

[@4skyrider]

Bravo to the chorus and the orchestra. I would also like to add a bravo for the conductor, Simon Halsey!. My chorus is preparing this beautiful piece for performance in a couple of weeks, so I have been watching different performances on KZbin -- right now, paying particular attention to the conductor, to see how they handle all the tricky rhythms. Maestro Halsey is the clearest, most precise conducting I have seen yet. I can always tell exactly where he is and what he wants.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our performance 😊

[@chrislambert9435]

The Norwich Cathedral will be performing this next Sat the 11th Nov, my So is doing the Boy-Treble Solo, as He is also doing the Solo in the Chichester Psalms

[@dorisgasslitter2062]

Ein Hammerstück gekonnt vorgetragen!

[@WDRKlassik]

Dankeschön! 🤗

[@barrybrown1393]

Beautiful - Dynamic - Gloriously moving performance. Simon Halsey's conducting was impressive. I have participated in orchestras and choirs. He was very engaged in conducting the performance and easy to follow exhibiting more interest in conducting effectively than flamboyantly waving his arms .

[@humbledandgrateful7411]

Even the MTC version (which is typically my standard for any choral piece) comes second to this one. I couldn't choose between either the choir or the orchestra because they were in what I call an escalating duel for beauty (and, so, they both win). As for that second movement, not taking one single thing away from the other two but... uff! Really well done WDR Klassik ❤ (P.S. I just loved the Nessun Dorma flashmob, too!)

[@WDRKlassik]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@cireravilob]

Shout out to the Cavaliers for introducing me to this piece.

[@jeffgray7922]

Same lol

[@laukeys1]

So lovely. Beautiful performance. Fantastic!

[@WDRKlassik]

Nice to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@leslieackerman4189]

Marvelous to see this live. Superb performance. Only sadness to see the hall so empty

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! The recording is from 2021 and there were still COVID-restrictions in place, so that not as much people as usual could come.

[@backtoweedin4375]

That was absolutely fantastic.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤

[@thissignupisretarded]

Fantastic!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thanks!

[@WestTNGuy31]

No. 1 the only selection I've performed, but know the whole composition recording under the direction of Rutter conducting The Cambridge Singers. Always an excellence in his works. His Manificat is a fave too.

[@fionaeller7809]

Leider haben nur wenige die Gnade, pure Musik zu hören bekommen?

[@gerlindesauermann2667]

Ich habe es heute in der ehemaligen Jesuiten Kapelle der Stella Matutina in Feldkirch gehört, noch nie so etwas Ähnliches habe ich gehort

[@fionaeller7809]

@@gerlindesauermann2667 Erfreulich, es ist unglaublich! Danke und noch viele schöne Ereignisse!

[@petrusasemicorma9290]

Messa fantastica

[@hajor798]

I sang this piece once in the college. A hell of fun!!!

[@WDRKlassik]

We can imagine 😄

[@murthamusicservices1803]

Awesome!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you!

[@d.g.1594]

It's sounds very powerful.

[@WDRKlassik]

😊

[@fionaeller7809]

Nicht die Masse, nein,die Klasse !

[@shawnbuck829]

Definitive recording (what else would you expect from Simon Halsey/Rundfunkchor?!) So rare to hear this with the full orchestration...vastly superior to the brass/organ version!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! We're glad that you like our interpretation 😊

[@kitchencomputer9065]

Was this the theme of National Geographic show?

[@WDRKlassik]

No, Elmer Bernstein composed the theme of the show, but we see the resemblance ;)

[@quinftbl]

Cavies!

[@dakjakinov2550]

Listen to an Westminster Go away.

[@susanflakes6968]

11:11...

[@fionaeller7809]

Musik 🎶 edelt

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Choir members who never look up drive me cRaZy. Drives most conductors crazy, too.

[@user-kt9je5fc3s]

Well, Rutter pretty much copied Walton (Belshazzar's Feast) in the beginning!

[@steicatsy78]

it's to slow,so boring

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Choir members who never look up drive me cRaZy. Drives most conductors crazy, too.