Prom Palace - Zadok the Priest - Handel

[@andrewtaw4794]

Few years back I visited Windsor Castle and in the chapel, as I walked in, this was in full swing, absolutely mesmerising and very powerful, a wall of music. Never will I forget that moment.

[@valeriesmith5780]

I remember hearing it on a headset while taking a tour of Westminster Abbey, and just imagined what the scene might have been like back in June 1953 during the Coronation.

[@scalls95]

Yes, Haendel was indeed born a German, but by the time he wrote this he was a fully naturalised British citizen; he realised that Britain was so amazing that he decided to become part of this great land himself - even anglicising his name to Handel! From an Australian who is proud of his mother country.

[@FannyLerouxTime]

The royal family are of German descent.

[@FannyLerouxTime]

We are also NOT your mother country, you're a part of the commonwealth (although I'm not sure how you get the wealth bit tbh). Australia has an amazing history, yes the Brits invaded (like they did everywhere tbh, as if it was a trend), but the UK is not the motherland of Australia.

[@rocco-zk5jo]

@@FannyLerouxTime Australia did not exist before the British ... And they did not invade. All this non sensical new version are just that new versions promoted by the enemies of the thruth

[@alvanrigby6361]

@@FannyLerouxTime Mother country is a matter of opinion. I am OK with it.

[@adamsmith6849]

Generally, the 'hook' of the composition is the dramatic "Zadok the priest..." Choral entry point...but couldn't we languish in the prelude of sweet rhythmic strings for hours and hours?...pure musical magic 💥🌟✨

[@lynettebrown2871]

The intro gets my heart stirring. Then the singing! Pure joy

[@gmonkey808]

Timeless. Still sounds as sublime today as the day he wrote it. Liverpool UK.

[@rodrigomanzano953]

Zadok the Priest (HWV 258) is a coronation anthem composed by George Frideric Handel (1685--1759) using texts from the King James Bible. It is one of the four Coronation Anthems that Handel composed for the coronation of George II of Great Britain in 1727.[1] and has been sung at every subsequent British coronation service. It is traditionally performed during the sovereign's anointing.

[@donaldelley2802]

Queen Elizabeth II longest serving British monarch in history - passed Queen Victoria two years ago

[@HMservant]

Most definitely one of the greatest pieces of Classical music and the greatest coronation anthem!!

[@martinharrison6444]

my darling (American) wife found this for me in 2012. This has been the greatest ever year to be British. THE GREATEST EVER! . . . and there's something about this performance of Zadok the Priest - in Buckingham Palace's back garden - that sums it all up for me

[@gmonkey808]

best version on youtube. God bless you Handel. You will live forever.

[@kirstenschafer1719]

Yes you are right! This version of Zadok the priest is spirited, grandiose, with a powerful choir...really amazing 🙏

[@Evan490BC]

@@kirstenschafer1719 It's not that good... Too fast a tempo. That's understandable though, it's a live performance, the idea is more to be "theatric" than accurate.

[@dennispearson9287]

The 1953 Live Coronation Version From Westminster Abbey ( Also On Utube !! ) Is The Only Version I Know of That Excels This Incredible Performance !!..

[@rickyn844]

I get goosebumps every time.

[@tampanativeson]

Sixteen years and just today a YT recommendation. I click every time I see Zadok the Priest. I may be American but the UK is the land of my heritage, . My DNA is predominatly England, Scotland and Wales.

[@benjah6374]

I'm not english but ... long live of the queen.

[@stevensk1603]

The Queen is the British Queen not the English Queen!

[@remilaska2702]

I sang this back in the late 70’s when I was in the Sacred Heart Boy Choir, St. Paul, MN. Our choir director chose pieces that were difficult to sing, but we were up to the task. It’s one of my favorites of the music we sang.

[@Sabatinitennis]

Whata superb and atmospheric conductor Sir Andrew Davis is .... and from such a humble background.

[@Irene-nq4gl]

My husband and I were there in 2002 sitting to the left of the stage. It was an absolutely wonderful day.

[@davidtinker2143]

You were, and are, indeed fortunate.

[@samskeeter1]

No other country can turn on shows like this. Royal weddings etc just bloody amazing

[@otmarniedermayer1611]

so wunderbar!!! vielen Dank Georg Friedrich Händel!

[@RogerinKC]

Mr. Handel would be very pleased with this...

[@KeivanHH]

I'm Italian, but I love UK and its Monarchy! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!

[@begs54]

As an American, I still get goose bumps when I hear this piece played and sung.... The way it just builds to the opening, wonderful.....

[@Samael78]

I used to live singing this in the church choir as a small boy. As a choral piece, it is hard to find a better or more enjoyable song to sing. Amazing when you consider it only has 20 or so words to it!

[@kathydoyle1857]

One of my all time favourite pieces of music. Gives me goosebumps! And thank you for also showing the audience erupt at the end!

[@svevadistefano1869]

You will live forever... Bravo Handel...God save the Queen

[@gerardbegni2806]

This is one of ht most famous anthems by Heandel. The musical order is outstanding, the dynamics progression is splendid, the choirs sound fully.

[@luistwin]

Die Meister! Die Besten! Les grandes équipes! The champions!!!!

[@vitodereine]

You've got to give it to the Brits. Nobody does Pomp quite like them. Much love from the other side of the pond. 🇺🇸

[@lisam.washer5948]

wow!!!! simlpy wonderful...!!! best version ive heard so far!!!. lisa marie washer.....

[@jonahsahn]

The music coupled with the footage is like a fairytale. It's amazing. Too bad we don't have traditions like that in the US.

[@multirichard007]

I have sung this with 150 other singers and almost a full orchestra, for the Queen's Coronation celebration on the Isle of Man. Very stirring! We are just ordinary people, not trained singers. But its a great sound. And yes, it does sum up all that's great about Britain, and people in general. There should be more singing like this. Join a choral group - you won't regret it!

[@beadsstitcher]

BEAUTIFUL...BEAUTIFUL...BEAUTIFUL.........THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS LOVELY VIDEO.

[@stuartjorr]

God Save The Queen! and God Bless the life and memory of George Fredrick Handel, one of earths greatest composers.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Many thanks. Handel could certainly pump it out!

[@danawinsor1380]

What a wonderful piece. The introduction with its constant repetitive rhythm puts the listener in suspense,; it seems something wonderful is about to happen. Then, the vocal entrance is an explosion of glory (forgive me if I give in to feelings of exaltation). (Yes, like "The Crow Guy," I am a total Anglophile.)

[@dennispearson9287]

Well Said !!....Handel is Brilliant at Setting The Dramatic Atmosphere Prior to The Chorus Erupting With The Opening Verse !!....No-one Could Musically Capture An Epic Moment Like The GREAT HANDEL !!!....

[@jelf48]

Stunning.....outstanding, especially since this performance is outside!

[@Axeltiny]

Damn it! Why didn't the crowd give them a standing ovation? What an amazing performance!!!! I cried a little at the end :)

[@bruceraymond7077]

Suddenly, we find ourselves living in some splendid history in the making, during the reign of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11. RevBru from DownUnder

[@vickipurton933]

I was there...it was wonderful !..

[@dennispearson9287]

PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCE !!!...Sir Andrew Davis Certainly Deserved His KIGHTHOOD !!!.....God Save The Queen !!!....

[@undertopsy]

brings tears to my eyes all the time.....

[@Edmund24]

Wonderful!!! Long Live The Queen!!!!!

[@LeFrongeMusic]

It makes a very big difference - Because for someone from a country that has no ceremonial or historical ties to a song that empowers him and inspires him as much an English King himself would feel during coronation...it makes all the difference!

[@mayowaokunoye6522]

I really love the British/English custom, tradition & generally their culture.

[@chikubichan]

No, it was written for the coronation of HM King George II, invoking Solomon for historical legitimacy. It was one of the last acts of HM King George I, to naturalise as a British citizen Handel and commission this work for the coronation of his son.

[@dat_sneckie_boi6375]

Was made for the Champions League actually

[@seths.173]

@@dat_sneckie_boi6375 no it wasn’t

[@dat_sneckie_boi6375]

@@seths.173 It was a joke

[@denisebremridge8329]

Correct but let's not forget that in approx 900 BCE ZADOK THE HIGH PRIEST Annointed KING DAVID and Later his son KING SOLOMON of The UNITED KINGDOM OF ISRAEL Biblical History was remembered by the great Composer GEORGE FREDERICK HANDEL when he was commissioned by KING GEORGE I to compose the Coronation Anthem for the Annointing of his son KING GEORGE II LONG LIVE GREAT BRITAIN HALLELUYAH

[@FrankLeeDeRainged]

Once heard an interview with the director of the Newcastle Opera House who said they opened the new building with this piece and he described with undisguised glee the front row of the audience's blue rinse hairdo's being blown back by the sheer power of the 180 person choir he'd gotten to do it : D

[@gmonkey808]

outstanding version. Thanks for posting Always puts a big smile on my face.

[@Millieardo]

God save the Queen. Elizabeth II by Gods grace, Defender of the Faith.

[@williamwatford7101]

Amen

[@Iacrodgers]

This song is just 6 mins of awesomness, Used to sing it at school and was my fav by a long way.

[@pelace]

rest in peace ERII

[@alx187]

this is powerful. i would feel so honored if this was played on my behalf

[@olivergeo8556]

Besser geht es nicht. Wie eine Stimme......

[@Sweetness1441]

The queen looks amazing :)

[@thecrowguy8035]

I am a proud Anglophile!

[@PercivalBlakeney]

Funny that... so was Händel. German by birth... British by choice. :)

[@Rainer5900]

British and Germans belongs together...........

[@pix046]

Only outside of the EU shackles.

[@dersven8373]

i am a proud German

[@andrewbaumann2661]

Beautiful art doesn't care where you are from. Just enjoy the music.

[@buddy2cda]

Excellent Video! We had the honour of receiving her here in Canada this summer! She is as gracious as ever. As a Canadian subject, I hope she continues to reign over all of us!

[@95thRiflesOCI]

Omg this tempo is really good. Some may say to fast but I love it.

[@893shamrock]

I am a proud to be English.

[@kirstenschafer1719]

...and I am proud to be german, because of our great music composers like Händel, Bach...😊

[@Nimo753]

this piece made m day !... Long Live The Queen ! -

[@remjet2512]

this gives me goose bumps,its very powerful piece of music!

[@mozartianissimo]

A Inglaterra deve se sentir honrada por Händel a ter adotado como segunda pátria! Viva o grande mestre!

[@mikescott7464]

Wow - how good was that - amazing!

[@philc3825]

Amazing piece of music, chills all over!

[@gmonkey808]

@therealjoebloggs. Dont worry joe. People will still listen to this one day in the future when no one can remember what the champions league was.

[@warmlandlass1]

spine-tingling Glory to God via Handel`s Zadok the Priest--talent from Heaven above (really!!!)

[@deev3282]

Well done! Btw that's a great backyard with its lake and island. Cool

[@Christlover33]

I love this piece! I sang in a choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Germantown and we did this piece. :)

[@MrPessimisticrealist]

Why does it make a difference if you are American? Music like this is Universal, it breaks down all barriers of race, ethnicity, religion. It's perfection in musical form.

[@rulebritannia1]

these things are a double edged blade on one hand without them we would not have such great music and art and at times some insitutions subdue and destory it, but each nation and institution is different

[@robertwidmark2971]

Bravo. Well done.

[@vibraphonics]

The words are 'God save the King' because this piece was written for the coronation of George II. 98Roy19 was not quoting the words of the piece. :)

[@lisam.washer5924]

unreal!!👌👌😘

[@MrCajohnson1907]

Wow! Is this on CD? It's always nice to hear Handel. This has to be the most stirring performance of this work I've heard to date.

[@draganostojic6297]

This is a FANTASTIC!

[@guitarpunk201]

wow. thank you djptube70 and redletterchurch. it has been much to long since i have read a half intelligent conversation. just letting you know i enjoy hearing people talk in a somewhat civil manner. good job, to the both of you.

[@orqngefirefly]

oh man... i once sang this in my school choir... it's been years since i last heard it. i love the grandeur of it all =D

[@strad1704]

Wonderful - Thank you! audio channels are reversed (violins sit left, but sound from right), but it doesn`t hurt.

[@cosser51]

Just wonderful

[@ozziavi80r]

at about 1:45-46 absolutely brilliant intro of the choir ... goose bumps all around

[@UrbanKhoja]

There hasn't been a true indigenous Brit for over 2000 years, what does it matter if Her Majesty has German heritage? One of the beautiful things about this country is that we accept others and appreciate their differences. Learning from our overseas friends is partly what helped us become the economic hub we are today. And such a lovely piece,

[@gmonkey808]

Yes very proud that the great man made us his adopted home.

[@Skipropegivesbirth]

Rejoiced

[@gmonkey808]

Long Live The Queen

[@Bruce99100]

music as regal as the monarch it is being performed for. God Save Elizabeth Regina. Long may she reign.

[@algeo1100]

Amazing stuff!

[@carlorowe]

I have to say, this is probaly the best classical music every produced in the world.

[@nunosantos485]

God save the King! 2022

[@joangordon3376]

Aye, thon Handel could fair write a good tune!! Wonderful. I can't wait for King Charles's Coronation on May 6th to hear it in context ❤ God Save the King

[@timothyj1966]

BRILLIANT!

[@SLR-722]

❤

[@a.t.c.3862]

I hope they don't 'cut' this from King Charles's Coronation.

[@michelbonneu7182]

Sublime version

[@MegaBeaumont]

Long live HM THE QUEEN

[@loonpond]

Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet annointed Solomon king. And all the people rejoiced... And said: God Save the King Long Live the King May the king live forever. Amen, amen. Hallelujah, amen.

[@jusitke07]

Very old type of music, but nonetheless it's very majestic.

[@Sabatinitennis]

It was performed in the back garden of Buckingham Palace for the Queen's 50 jubilee. No idea who the band are though - Andrew Davis is the man waving his arms.

[@silenearvin-berod2359]

Vraiment génial, je kiffe grave

[@용모구-q9y]

Wunderbar! Schöner song!

[@Roseburg93]

Became a British citizen though, wrote his major works here and in English.

[@mtlilr]

divine!

[@RenShiWu]

Handel was awesome.

[@burntrim]

Nobody does it better. Than us Brits. I know Handel was Bavarian or whatever but he was Britasized.

[@dersven8373]

Britasized, but with German blood and brain. lol (he was from Halle Saxonia)

[@SuperNevile]

When people talk of the composers who reached the highest peak of musical achievement, the usual trio are always referenced, but I always thought it should be a quartet.