Sissel Kyrkjebø - Mariä Wiegenlied

Sissel, the international singing sensation from Norway, is widely regarded as one of the finest and most talented sopranos in the world. Her crystalclear voice has made Sissel a national institution in Norway. Sissel has sung all over the world, selling over ten million solo albums. She contributed the haunting vocal tracks for the soundtrack to Titanic. She has been doing great duets with singers like Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, Jose Carreras, Russell Watson, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Neil Sedaka and Charles Aznavour. A very remarkable voice you will only hear once in your lifetime.
MARIA WIEGENLIED
Maria sitz im Rosenhag
Und wiegt ihr Jesuskind,
Durch die Blätter leise
Weht der warme Sommerwind.
Zu ihren Füßen singt
Ein buntes Vögelein :
Schlaf, Kindlein, süße,
Schlaf nun ein!
Hold ist dein Lächeln,
Holder deines Schlummers Lust,
Leg dein müdes Köpfchen
Fest an deiner Mutter Brust!
Schlaf, Kindlein, süße,
Schlaf nun ein!

[@sisselfan]

Check out fantastic video by Sissel kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2m9eamtabGZmtk

[@catherinemcdonald3063]

The English words are somewhere, I remember reading them but somehow it is nicer in German. The firm in the comments, Fury, was on TV this week. I only watched where the young girl sang Maria but it was nothing compared with Sissel!!

[@joseisabelposada1185]

Ñmo

[@joseisabelposada1185]

Ñ.

[@joseisabelposada1185]

​@cat que ñ 😅 mm Mmmmherinemcdonald3063

[@keithfritz6280]

I stood only 25 feet or so from her as an usher in the LDS Conference when this was recorded. It was as though she was auditioning for a place in the Celestial Kingdom above. This leaves no doubt as to why President Hinckley treasured her concert above all others. She captivates as no other soloist in the world can or ever will do. She is simply Irresistible.

[@miavos3610]

So privileged! I used to usher at music concerts when I was a (very broke) student of music just to be able to listen to these wonderful performances.

[@user-wf6qb3gi7n]

I feel so upset that someone should be so upset. I don’t want her to be unhappy. I don’t want anyone to be unhappy. I love everyone I’ve always said it and I always mean it. If I miss lead anyone I sincerely apologize so sorry God bless.

[@user-wf6qb3gi7n]

I just don’t like to see someone so upset I still want you

[@leezurligen227]

This series of concerts was one of the highlights of my 21 years in the Tabernacle Choir. We spent 5 wonderful days with Sissel and at the end, tears filling the eyes of even the men, we sang God Be With You Till We Meet Again, just for her. I’ll treasure that memory forever.

[@spritenews5358]

It’s truly incomparable.

[@Rebecc765]

Lee Zurligen. What a wonderful experience. The Tabernacle's music is some of the finest I have heard and much released by Brigham Young University is also of superior quality.

[@dieselheart1]

What can one say except thank you? The result of your work and dedication is a thing of true beauty.

[@liligibson8457]

The most beautiful Mariä Wiegenlied I have ever heard. So peaceful! Her voice melts my heart.

[@catherinemcdonald3063]

So gentle, so sweet, so Sissel!

[@stangetty8166]

Well, Catherine, fancy meeting you here? Thanks for Introducing me to this “ beautiful “ song. I got the lyrics to study the “ story” behind the words in English. Sissel, was “ stunning “ and this is on my List. For plenty more views. 🌷Stan

[@bryanoflynn2959]

My God she radiates true beauty and warmth when she sings

[@lauriedbluw]

I haven't heard this since I sang it with my mother accompanying me 50 plus years ago. I first heard it as child when my Aunt Loretto sang it, again with my mother at the piano. It is such a sweet lullabye to the Baby Jesus, or about Mary singing to him. This lady does it perfectly, purely, without drama which there should never be. It is simple and pure and needs no adornment.

[@benzun9600]

2020 still the best

[@malucostha8354]

Sissel, amo sua voz! DEUS lhe abençoe!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@minacuesta]

She's absolutely out of this world

[@OldSuffolk]

How could anyone dislike this? It is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

[@rociocaro989]

My mother introduced this piece to me when I was quite young. She used to play the accompaniment on piano and I would play the melody on my flute. Ah, the memories!

[@noriemeha]

There is a sweetness she finds in certain notes and she relaxes into them and so they hit home reducing me to an emotional jelly.

[@normanmeharry58]

With the human voice you can focus on technical brilliance, dramatic dynamism or lyrical loveliness. After a lifetime of seeking out the first two, I want to finish it listening to lyrical loveliness... and this singer has it.

[@lielavanniekerk5060]

With music like this here on earth, how wonderful will the music be in heaven.

[@Chrispy1976]

I stumbled upon this absolutely beautiful song a couple of years ago, after trying to figure out what the piano tune was being played and sung to in a scene from a recent world war two movie about a tank crew, this heart-string performance in particular now will always be a reminder of my Grandson's first Christmas. He runs around a lot more now than he did when he was tiny and swaddled. I will always have this tune to remind me of the first time i held him in my arms, thank you Sissel. x

[@stangetty8166]

Sissel has “ excelled “ once again, a “ beautiful “ song sung by a “ beautiful “ lady. 🙃😉Stan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AngelVoiceFromHeaven]

Sissel is like an angel passing through your room. Her voice is a gift from God.

[@mickyr5731]

it's one of the best performances I've ever heard

[@pupsteufelchen]

Heartfilling😥at it's best...just love her😘her voice is that lovely and warm...but: the choir is also very very good and tender in their Parts 👍sorry my english is not the best but i think you'll understand....

[@doko980629]

The best interpretation of Maria Wiegenlied. Bravo Sissel!!!! it is so moving and touching....

[@axisgraf]

can't let go of this song from my mind! Simply superb!

[@MrSchnickelfritz]

Sie ist ein engel! Sie gefallt mir sehr! Ausgezeichnet!

[@alanhall8286]

This is so Beautiful, and the voice brings tears.

[@401DONOR]

One of the most beautiful Christmas songs...ever....it touches my soul...still an amazing beautiful lullaby and the older I get, the more it touches my heart and soul…my eyes are filled with tears and joy… merry Christmas to all of you…❤

[@romanotogliatirol8929]

Sie ist wunderschön und voller Talente. Innigen Dank !

[@antotyrrell2012]

Im a mad techno head and i truely believe that this is the most beautiful songs ive ever had the pleasure to listen to. Purity and innocence radiates from every note. Its perfect in every sense of the word

[@spritenews5358]

Otherworldly

[@doccal5896]

Resonet in Laudibus. Outstanding rendition from a great performer.Brava.

[@takamine98]

Such beauty...in sound and sight.

[@torbjrnlund903]

Wonderful song, and Sissel is so beautiful in that black dress.🖤

[@boulangerlucie1689]

Magnifique Sissel, bravo ! lucie B

[@LM-mn7ll]

My mother so loved this piece. How I wish she could have lived to hear Sissel's version. It is just transcendent.

[@ques4estas]

coming from a metal fan, this is absolutely breath taking! I know God exists through music, thank you for confirming this!

[@hjalmarius]

Überirdisch schön- eine Engelsstimme für ein wunderbares Lied!

[@MartinU5]

Ganz zart berührt mich dieses Lied - so tief in meinem Herzen es ist so voller Lieb und Fried - verursacht fast schon Schmerzen. Die Seele wird ganz leis und still - dann kommt der hohe Ton und weil der oben das so will - erschaure ich zum Lohn. Wie kann ein Mensch nur so schön singen - und andere zu Tränen bringen? Danke Sissel! Für Deine Stimme hat Max Reger das komponiert - da bin ich mir sicher!

[@Johann-sp3il]

Hallo Martin, wie schön du es geschrieben hast: man kann es kaum in Worte fassen. Sissel ist eine faszinierende Sensation. Seid der OL in Lillehammer 1994 höre ich Sissel regelmäßig und werde nicht müde ihre großartige Stimme "aufzusaugen". Am 10.12.2017 war ich zum Sisselsjul in Odense ... es war unbeschreiblich schön und mein Herz hüpft immer noch vor Freude. Danke auch an sisselfan für das bereitstellen.

[@wernerwidmann1102]

Martin Hohberg. ein sehr schönes Gedicht schreibst du ; stimmig und nah an diesem innigen Gesang, dem man ja nur in Reimen antworten kann.

[@MrFrankManfred]

Wunderschön !!

[@theodorebiele5201]

Schlaf kindlein, susse, schlaf nun ein. Her voice is so beautiful and German is so expressive and wonderful.

[@ullrichherz7053]

Two things are incredible: First, the hauntingly beautiful interpretation. Second, the utter negligence of mentioning the composer's name of this marvelous song - Max Reger!

[@LieslLise]

Thanks for posting! This is absolutely beautiful. I have chills through my whole body - what a beautiful voice and tender interpretation of this song! :)

[@iloneens]

the best version of this song. of the whole world...

[@cembalo82]

o mein Gott! da geht nicht nur das Herz auf.... es ist echt herrlich!!!! danke!

[@thw45]

Ich kenne keine bessere Interpretation... Wunderbar...

[@Jo3hanneth]

Dette er en av de vakreste julesangene jeg noen gang har hørt. Jeg har hørt mange. Det varmer mitt hjerte å høre på og jeg blir veldig rørt over Sissel og Tabernakelkoret formidle sangen på denne måten. Tusen hjertelig takk.

[@chrishampton3718]

just perfect as usual

[@normanmeharry58]

back here again for a cure to despondency in September 2020. Beauty is truth and truth is beauty as the poet said

[@rgdutch22]

All I can say is wow. Such a beautiful voice. I want to see it Live.

[@clm8960]

unfassbar schön

[@HCFan39]

This song is very special to me, one of my favourite Christmas songs.Very well done, Sissel !!!

[@welmon1958]

Sehr berührend und wunderschön!!

[@garyhinkle5736]

What A Heaven Sent Voice🎵

[@carolemousseau534]

Wooooooow! Such control with legato singing. Bravo!

[@RobertFrieda]

zeer mooi lied , zeer ontroerend

[@betoperezrdz]

Sublime mente hermoso, gracias por tanta belleza.... Te amamos en todo México.

[@jacksonliborio9940]

EXCELENT!!!

[@jacquelinesaffery918]

Fantastic

[@robertbothwell7820]

Beautifully done...perfect. The only one that always brought uncontrolled tears to me was Mario Lanza's RCA recording.

[@frosch455]

ausserst gut! ich liebe sissel!

[@il0veteddyz]

This is the first time I have ever heard her sing and I am stunned! Wow

[@senorx3041]

Es de lo mas bello y puro que he escuchado en mucho tiempo, yo también no conocía esta pieza hasta que la vi en la película de Fury.. Grande esta soprano.

[@antietamcv1459]

Just beautiful

[@douglaseccles7955]

Look forward to every song she sings any language she so makes my soul at ease may God lead your way

[@PL73LC1]

Excellently preformed, thank you . e Conboy

[@63rdwho]

WOW!!!

[@mananasathekge3971]

Absolutely Beautiful. ❤😻

[@rexsojo]

Here is a slightly better English translation: Mary sits in the rose grove Rocking her child, Jesus While softly through the leaves Flows a warm summer breeze. And at her feet sings A colorful little bird: "Sleep, child, my sweet Drift off to sleep Precious your smile Precious your pleasure in slumber. Lay your weary little head Upon your mother's breast. Sleep, child, my sweet Drift away into sleep"

[@LM-mn7ll]

It is widely sung in English as well: Amidst the roses Mary sits, and rocks her Jesus child. While among the treetops, Blows the breeze so warm and mild. And soft and sweetly, Sings a bird upon the bough, Ahhh, baby, dear one, Slumber now. Happy is Thy laughter, Holy is thy silent rest, Lay thy head in slumber, Fondly on Thy mother's breast. Ahhh, baby, dear one, Slumber now.

[@shaunkelly2938]

simply beautiful.

[@jehaf]

Wunderbar!

[@99Wol]

gänsehaut!!! ich liebe es

[@francinevandecruys3360]

de mooiste sopraan ter wereld !!!!!

[@benzun9600]

Still the best Christmas concert ever from the Tabernacle choir. Bocelli a close 2nd

[@lilyjakcs6723]

I have never ever heard this sung so beautifuly - im a 16 year old metso , and I hope one day I will be able to sing this as well as her !!

[@cscyc5731]

Wonderful!

[@darrinwest6734]

WOW

[@bakerteen]

I love this song, i am a tenor and i did it for my Grade 5 Australian Music Exam! I love how she has a little giggle at 2:04 at the choirs dodgy pronouciation!!

[@jrg4313]

We have to give the Mormon Tabernacle Choir credit. They sing songs in many different languages.

[@michiel1122]

Amazing voice

[@amillia007]

beautiful

[@sisselfan]

Sissel married her partner Ernst Ravnaas in a private ceremony in Hov church in Norway on August 13th. No guests were invited to this ceremony which were held secretly. Our congratulations goes to the newly married couple.

[@massoud999]

Amazing sweet!

[@domplayz2223]

breath taking

[@KlausMiehling]

Credit should be given to the composer who is Max Reger (though he borrowed the beginning of "Resonet in laudibus"). It would also be appropriate to mention the arranger.

[@teunvandesteeg7836]

Yes, this performance is outstanding, but lets not forget who is the composer!

[@jefbeuken4790]

Zoals zij zingt, ze staat het kind te wiegen. Fabuleus.

[@mallepietje48]

Wat een mooie zang .

[@georgeleatigaga7996]

What a voice here cause of my fav movie fury

[@LohengrinTh]

Angelic Voices are too many... truly great Operatic voices extremely few to none these days

[@tillyegoodwin]

But she hasn't got an operatic voice, she has a classical crossover voice

[@wasslic]

An operatic voice is highly trained, but that doesn't make it a better or greater voice. Sissel's voice is not only angelic , but is very melodious. That I don't hear in many crossover or operatic singers.

[@eurodanceheaven2143]

The best singer in the world.

[@macnewman2588]

i just died and went to heaven

[@wolfiwang]

Sensationelle Stimme und jedes Wort das sie singt kann man verstehen, klar und deutlich

[@takamine98]

Yes, agreed!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Beautiful! This is one of my ABRSM Grade 5 songs (I'll be singing in English - unfortunately). I wish I could sing like this - I'd pass with a distinction :)

[@ianhuggan5644]

Cerdd_Wen

[@random-rt9jr]

Mine too though I'm singing it in german

[@peshis2420]

OMG 😘😘

[@Rebecc765]

Laura Walton I lost my mother not long ago. Mom had a beautiful coloratura soprano voice much like Sissel's. You describe her singing just the way that my mother sang and as she explained to me that a soprano should sound. The highest notes are hit softly and the notes are pure, smooth and without vibrato. This also was about 50 years ago. Another beautiful version of this piece is on the CD of the Christmas concert performed at Carnegie Hall with Kathleen Battle (Lyric/Coloratura Soprano) and Frederica von State (Mezzo Soprano), conducted by Andre Previn. The ladies' harmony is beautiful. I found the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKCWiHqqZ7CgqNE

[@sisselfan]

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[@KTolai]

To the comment about her "chuckling" because the women's German pronunciation.....I've heard them live, singing in German. Trust me. They know how to sing in German. Enjoy!

[@lilianaruthabinal4627]

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@MontoyaMatrix]

OMG, am i hearing inklings of Faure? the "Ad Parusum Dominum" ditty?

[@Khattalimbu]

2019???

[@maliynss]

Harika

[@sisselfan]

@iloneens I agree with you. :-)

[@michelecerreta5226]

Sehr ergreifend! Sie hat ein wunderbares Laecheln, das mich ermordet!

[@h.cedric8157]

song sang by the German girl in the Film Fury.....

[@laurawilde4784]

My copy is marked Allegretto?