Sarah Connolly sings: "Father of Heav'n" from Handel's oratorio "Judas Maccabeus"

[@basseybassey1979]

I needed to relax after the day's work, and I searched for this piece. Actually lived up to my expectations. Good memories too

[@sashamassey8385]

Unhurried. Lovely and inventive ornaments. So much air. Athletic breath support!

[@michelheroux3786]

Superbe, quelle voix et quelle magnifique interprétation !

[@CarolynFahm]

Sublime musically, spiritually, and emotionally.

[@MikeHortonJohnMorrisSingers]

Every note from her voice is pure gold. She understands the style and performs it impeccably, and her musicianship and phrasing is outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

[@ottavva]

makes me forget all my sorrows

[@choirfreak26]

Her voice is just so sublime. Not only does she have a fantastic voice but the work she puts in to researching her operatic roles is something to laud. I've never seen a singer so invested in her roles. She is the epitome of the consummate performer.

[@Teddyb1939]

Magical Sarah, love this beautiful aria. Handel aria's really are so special and to think some people are not aware of them, only knowing The Messiah.

[@tcradical]

Very musical, nice interpretation, good tempo, dinamics, colors, diction. I really enjoyed it. Very carefully interpreted.

[@dorodiva]

sublime, un vrai bonheur de pouvoir entendre des artistes si sincères et inspirés

[@Teddyb1939]

Just lovely.

[@fimetic]

I enjoyed this very much!! Lovely to hear Sarah sing with such tenderness; also I think this benefits from being taken just a shade slower than is the norm. Marvellous, viva Sarah and thanks for posting. :)

[@ottavva]

God bless you :)

[@manuellunaperez7786]

Sublime.

[@gumbo441]

A magnificent voice.

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

I see my king coming down the stairs - the only chief and teacher - it is Jesus Christ - my dear Händel our father smiles and we are richer

[@patriciocristobalgallardoz341]

Marvellous aria of the Begining Act III in Judas Maccabaeus and marvellous voice. Other fantastic version: James Bowman with The Kings Consort, Robert King

[@j.markbaker2172]

And don't forget Dame Janet Baker's recording with Sir Charles Mackerras, c1977.

[@patriciocristobalgallardoz341]

@@j.markbaker2172 Yes, the great Mackerras version. The complete magnificent performance pionner of modern conceptions with period instruments and small english choirs and orchestras

[@melodiaavis]

Yes, the entire concert was recorded

[@krzysztofkrupinski288]

Do you have full recording od this oratorio? I care on this performance.

[@esther-elizabethdarby5350]

This aria is sung by the Priest (alto)

[@jandamskier6510]

we know

[@jamesb.8940]

Almost as good as Kathleen Ferrier - and Kathleen Ferrier is the absolute gold standard.

[@j.markbaker2172]

Yes, well, there's also Dame Janet Baker -- in the Mackerras recording from c1977.

[@flemmingranch8777]

Rigtig smukt sunget....

[@mayhao122]

can someone tell me the rhythm of the words Father of Heav'n!

[@benconnolly565]

A bit slow

[@ottavva]

makes me forget all my sorrows makes me forget all my sorrows makes me forget all my sorrows