Praetorius: Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming

[@ElenaAshe]

This was my father’s favorite Christmas song.

[@petracarolus193]

No words can describe what this music is doing to my soul. It truly drives the darkness of this world away. Lord Jesus Christ help me to walk this road

[@mary_puffin]

Ah, how beautiful. Thank you! The Advent season is truly a treat - a grace from God. Advent music is the cherry on top. :)

[@paulg.pollakpanske4229]

This is closely one of my favorites. So BEAUTIFUL!

[@cassieharding8957]

Just incredible voices which touch the very depths of one's soul. this is beautiful . Thank you

[@ElBacalaoMedia]

Written by a musician born in the 1500s, and it's one of the most listened carols ever. That fact, alone, makes this music greater than beautiful: eternal.

[@kraka2oanIner]

Michael Praetorius passes...the test of TIME. ✌❤

[@PaulDetweiler-v8f]

This song perfectly expresses the longing of the human heart for the Savior--which normally transcends words--yet is somehow captured nevertheless within this radiant hymn, so sublimely rendered by this talented quartet

[@alana9832]

That is one of the best performances of that song i have ever heard!Hauntingly beautiful!!

[@kesmarn]

They're all wonderful, but the bass is exceptional!

[@jodylancaster8706]

My most favorite song of Christmas. Thank you. Happy New Year to you, 2024🙏🌠

[@amewatkins2262]

Stunning rendition. Thank you so much!! Absolutely beautiful.

[@kraka2oanIner]

I will never not experience chills, while singing this. This quartet is superb! That stated, check out an original arrangement rendered by Alex Stephens(!) It's a different tack, admittedly, and genuinely personal. But...I'll ALWAYS love the original. HAPPY HOLIDAYS ❤🌲

[@doubledee9675]

Just a simple little song - but how moving, how beautiful it is.

[@marytaylor2702]

Stunning; brings tears

[@EdEaton-e3y]

A few years ago - maybe 45 - my Pastor introduced this piece - by “our dear friend Michael Praetorius” as if they had lunch earlier in the week. I howled laughing … great memories.

[@connellhunte]

Beautiful memories. Jennings School choir 1983 so learnt this classic still one of my favorite hymns

[@sharonthomas3305]

So beautiful and reverent. Heavenly!

[@thomaswomack3888]

Absolutely stunning - you have no doubt earned your angels wings with that rendition. I hope I get to sing with you guys one day...what a privilege it would be to join in with such high caliber voices. You bring tears to my eyes...

[@charverz]

Sang this this morning. Privileged to be in a solid bass section (2 baritones, 2 basses, 1 Third bass),

[@vantagestudios]

Brilliant. I do so wish I could hear each part isolated so I can learn it.

[@stefaniekosmitsch9667]

Beste lnterpretation musikaliscc gedacht .wunderbar.dankke lhnen 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@kraka2oanIner]

Peace and love! 🖤❤💛

[@EdMcF1]

After the first line, I cannot make out the words, but the harmonies are perfect.

[@yishmaryah]

Pity. I often miss them too, but with the text above in the initial description, I can usually find my place.

[@kraka2oanIner]

Not important. I got chills when first hearing this. Now, I'm used to the text because I've sung it, lots. Michael Praetorius was quite the musician, more than I can fathom.

[@elizabethwinterbourne]

Absolutely lovely version! You've done your Creator proud.

[@siger03]

This is so beautiful! Ethereal and angelic.

[@trukeesey8715]

Good bass.

[@kraka2oanIner]

Good bass; SUPERB whole chorus!

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

Love the Mezzo/alto! Amazing blend, but I couldn't help but hone in on her smooth voice.

[@lindaaston9260]

I am an alto and did the same thing, she has an amazing voice. A music teacher (my Uber driver!) recently told me "It's the Alto who gives life to a piece"

[@kraka2oanIner]

When done well, it's as though it's ONE sound; I believe they achieved it. I can understand picking out one voice, though. I DO notice the bass (just because I've sung the bass part lots), but they blended...BEAUTIFULLY. And...that's probably an understatement(!) 🙄 ✌❤

[@alexmiller4363]

Love all your individual voices and the blend is wonderful. Very moving too. Well done!

[@BB-or8gi]

Yes, I got teary!

[@wilyates582]

Beautiful! Such glorious harmony, a phenomenal blending of splendid voices.

[@amykelly4904]

I listened three times - a more beautiful rendition couldn’t come from an entire choir! Just lovely - thank you!

[@Spider_7_7]

All the vocalists sang really well, but my favorite is the booming bass singer on the far right. What a beautiful, rich bass voice! 👏

[@kraka2oanIner]

I LOVE singing bass to this piece...can't do it without goosebumps, galore(!) Michael Praetorius spans the test of TIME. Amazing...!

[@leesurridge2947]

What a beautiful performance! This is my absolute favourite Christmas hymn. And you have made it sound even more beautiful than usual 🙂

[@laurap9087]

mine too

[@DanielleVorkapich]

So amazingly beautiful. Thank you for this recording.

[@purplegrape9186]

Beautiful. Only four singers, but the melody is rich and plenty. ❤️

[@lisawdb1]

Beautiful just beautiful my favorite

[@RozBerry711]

Wow...this is *gorgeous*.

[@cantusfirmusbecker7825]

Wie schön! Ich freue mich über Ihre Interpretation! Danke! Schöne Stimmen!

[@kraka2oanIner]

Well stated! And...LOVE to Germany 🖤❤💛

[@htarceno]

Thank you

[@drewb52]

Just beautiful! SO well done!

[@Patrickkind78]

I wonder how far apart they were . Very impressive to be in different parts of a building and in step and in tune . Cant understand how

[@marcelhaik8035]

That was awesome awesome awesome! Thank you! 😎

[@bensmac5361]

Simply wonderful!

[@garyj1709]

Really, really nice!

[@trukeesey8715]

This about the fifteenth one I've heard just now and now my favorite. Y'all know how to blend, and the room is a good one, so is the tech. What are ye not all in the same room at same time?

[@STBARTSNYC]

We're so glad you're enjoying these! The recordings were made during the peak of the COVID pandemic, when we had virtual-only services. Each singer recorded his/her part, and then our Director of Music painstakingly synchronized them!

[@trukeesey8715]

@@STBARTSNYC Thank you well done!

[@amyschlegel1180]

A little piece of Heaven! Where can I get this on CD?

[@carolbenjamin1210]

Thank you for your gift of this truly lovely performance - absolutely beautiful!🙏

[@stefaniekosmitsch9667]

Wunderbar💛🧡💛

[@LeslieHayman11]

Beautiful🎄❤️💚🌟

[@Patrickkind78]

They were in different parts of the church which is impressive how did they do this ?

[@prinhana]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SpencerPearce]

Stunning performance! Fabulous phrasing, transitions, and intonation. Anyone have a link to the arrangement you used here? Putting together music for a live Nativity celebration, but all the sheet music I find is full of contemporary arranging and instrumentals that actually detract from the message and music! Any help highly appreciated!

[@STBARTSNYC]

Hi, Spencer! Thank you for visiting our "pandemic" recordings, which sustained us when we could not meet in person! There are copies of the score on this page: hymnary.org/text/lo_how_a_rose_eer_blooming Warm regards for Advent and Christmastide!

[@fortsumterhouse797]

Wow! Perfect.

[@BB-or8gi]

GLORIOUS!

[@ConalOBroin]

Sublime. Stops you in your tracks.

[@myalightseeker]

Beautiful!!

[@brucehalen1453]

Gorgeous.

[@soberdoggy]

Stunning

[@vanessawyndham8791]

Magnificent!!!

[@zachphilip5426]

OUTSTANDING

[@dr.aviator]

Love it!!!!

[@jeannettemoyen9278]

very lovely thank you so much

[@mariaa8753]

Terrific job!

[@libbyperry1265]

Awesome! Tears! Praise You God!

[@robinterkzer8128]

Wondrous !

[@JamesTyreeII]

Mmmm… so satisfying! Happy sigh!

[@trukeesey8715]

All the old families of British Isles are of Jesse's stock, because all are descendants of Teia Tephi.

[@darrelking6647]

Any chance of getting the Bass solo?

[@doc9526]

Inspired by Isaiah 11. The coming King Jesus!

[@tangiemann5284]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesfriday5773]

They are not singing together in one room. Their eyes don’t light up like real choral. It’s good sounding but the warmth is missing in their faces.