St. Olaf Choir - "What Wondrous Love" arr. Robert Scholz (Southern Harmony)

[@kathimccord9453]

I'm a church choir director and this choir and music touch my inner musical soul. I'd be crying through most of the songs if I tried to direct them.❤❤❤

[@rogercotman1314]

Nice thought ...............

[@ColonelTux]

I love choral music, especially sacred choral music. This is one of the recordings I keep coming back to again and again. So beautiful!!

[@randybridgeman5050]

If humans can sing so wonderfully, imagine what singing in Heaven is like!

[@lucas9392]

That was exactly my first thought when I heard this!

[@PEGuyMadison]

The hearts of all men yearn to be in the presence of God.

[@lstarrb]

Amen!

[@LoveLife-td3fq]

Yes, my thoughts as well!

[@waterman308]

Amen.

[@sylviakruger5000]

The acapella choir singing is beautiful, and "What Wondrous Love Is This" is a beautiful hymn.

[@ayemimusa352]

I cannot count the number of times I have repeated this video. Powerful classical, wonderfully performed.

[@declangfan101]

My mom is a chef and prepared the meal for St. Olaf choir before one of their performances in Charlotte. You guys.... they SANG their grace!!!! it was stunningly awesome to hear! And then they called my mom out after they ate and sang their thank you to her in such harmony and unity, I could hear them sing forever. I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of hearing that

[@annelisecoffey2315]

Was this the 2017 tour? Because I was in it and I am from NC! Also the food was superb :)

[@scottalbers2518]

Beautiful story

[@victoriaezembu4509]

So beautiful

[@phoebeflanders]

I had the pleasure of singing in a choir led by the arranger, Dr. Sholz. This sounds like him! :)

[@tomdanner2589]

Have you ever seen a choir move like this? They not only feel the music, the love the hymn speaks of as individuals, but as a whole. As one. Very moving indeed.

[@tstarmanqaz]

Anton their conductor is a master 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@cpoole77]

I totally do not understand how anyone can give a thumbs down to this. The St. Olaf Choir does this arrangement as well as I have ever heard it done. A sound this good can lift a person out of their time and space and literally catch them away for the duration. Stellar job, St Olaf Choir and Anton Armstrong!

[@cathiewerley]

I don't find any thumbs down replies, although the option is there :) Absolutely wonderful!!

[@karlrovey]

Probably bots programmed to dislike videos in certain categories so that other videos within that category can get boosted for more views.

[@warrenward8882]

Democrats!

[@kathleenmatthews1256]

@@warrenward8882 This is a joke, right? Sure hope so. Wondrous Love...!

[@ericwinter4513]

Once you've heard the St. Olaf Choir, you listen to most other choirs and just say "yeah, they're pretty good". The blend here is incredible-the dynamics-electrifying. Hats off to Anton Armstrong and these talented kids.

[@mykkie100]

Though I am from Kentucky, I am not from the Appalachian Plateau. I am close enough to where it has made an influence. "What Wondrous Love' is a beautiful folk hymn from Appalachia. The haunting overtone in the minor mode creates an emotion that truly suggests, God's love is Wondrous.

[@darriusmorton6590]

Well said.

[@arnoldronning5471]

Glory be to God for this music and this choir. And yes, thanks to KZbin for bringing it to a wider audience. Christ laid aside his crown for all our souls, thanks be to God.

[@donaldleewarner3868]

Too bad music like this can’t bring us world peace. We certainly need it.

[@patriciamarron6524]

We need the Jesus of the song. He gave up His crown for the cross. What wonderous love is this 🙌🏼❤️

[@rogercotman1314]

I'm always drawn back to this video ............ what wonderous sound, so beautiful and splendid .....................

[@singing4hope]

I love how they're holding hands while singing as a choir.

[@susiefairchildlott2764]

+singing4hope and their ever so slight movement.. :)

[@stephenoni2019]

+singing4hope great observation, my hands would get sweaty and they would let go of mine. lol

[@jensmom604]

singing4hope A good way to spead germs and the swaying is making me seasick. Otherwise good job.

[@avadakedavra9500]

They hold hands to let each other know when they need to breathe to achieve perfect stagger breathing.

[@SellyNue]

@@avadakedavra9500 I don't know about that but I do know that it's to keep each other in sync. As well so that they will move in a natural, and again synced manner, vs some standing still and others moving all moving but in all different directions.

[@annebaker8334]

WOW! What a great rendition! Thanks for posting!

[@renukapaul6688]

This is my most favorite song from this choir. The very first thing I do after my devotions and before beginning my job every morning, is to listen to this song and just be in the presence of my Savior with Praise and worship. God bless each one and the superb Conductor...

[@jbell0243]

This hymn almost always makes me weep, but this is performance/arrangement is incredible!

[@haroldsimon3490]

I heard this first at a sunrise Easter service, in the cold drizzle, an alto voice and her contralto voice accompanying...on a cassette recorder. Can't forget that experience. The tune, the message and the harmony carried me elsewhere.

[@KevinElamMusic]

This choir is so good it's almost unbelievable. the unity of sound in each voice part is just stellar.

[@jacobbump1282]

I think its so cool how they hold hands when they sing. Choral singing is such a unifying activity to begin with... :-) Amazing!!

[@enash6126]

The vowels! PERFECTION. Dynamics so excellent. Plus, this choir is beautiful to watch-- the discipline, the attention to the conductor, very responsive, obviously listening to one another as they sing... When I get to heaven, I am going to sing in the St Olaf choir.

[@bettertodie27]

You probably won’t make the cut.

[@enash6126]

@@bettertodie27 You're probably right...

[@brianthompson4480]

I lived in Northfield and worked at St Olaf college cafeteria many years ago. My mother was traveling nurse with the choir when they went on tour. Such lovely musical expression!

[@Crandaddy81]

I first heard this hymn in chapel services when I was in college, where it was sung frequently, and I fell in love with it right away! Today it remains one of my very favorite hymns, and this is probably the most beautiful performance I've ever heard!

[@nealixd.3011]

It is really nice. We sang this in my High School Concert Choir too, so beautiful when a good choir does it well.

[@musk5delp]

Breathtaking performance. Masterful conductor.

[@garryfrost6293]

Only God Almighty could've arranged such unity among chorus participants! God bless y'all

[@sarahstengle9506]

As a singer, I love the conductor, he really communicates so precisely and clearly

[@MachrinasKitchen]

Beautiful singing, what a wonderful harmony. How beautiful will it be in heaven? God bless all

[@chiachtung]

My choir teacher was in this ensemble, and we were all gawking when he showed us this clip. Such a beautiful piece!

[@arthistory7364]

Wondrous love indeed that such music exists!

[@misaelcapone135]

"To God and to the Lamb, I will sing!"

[@christopherhennigan9834]

Absolutely stunning! The world needs more beauty such as this. God bless you all.

[@GordonZaft]

One of America's best choirs. Love this arrangement.

[@luccasguimaraes]

What a beautiful hymn!

[@hawaiibirds]

Wow! The best the rendition I've ever heard of this wonderful hymn.

[@continuobasso2622]

We love this hymn, and it is a pleasure to find this arrangement by Dr Scholz, a director we admired very much at St Olaf.

[@johnniles2715]

I remember listening to the St. Olaf choir on Prairie Home Companion

[@katelynpitts964]

This is truly beautiful with the parts complimenting each other and the sound that the st.olafs choir makes is so incredible

[@davidmann2988]

This is what happens when you set your expectations to the highest level.

[@janmcguire5268]

Stunning!

[@utube0803]

This is simply lovely! I did not even notice they were holding hands until I watched it the 2nd time. Beautiful!!

[@iainbremner8909]

Exquisitely beautiful. Thank you.

[@ManCalledMif]

that's a lot of people performing in perfect sync. most excellent

[@s.o.3180]

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this That caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my soul? When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, ( What wondrous, wondrous love. ) When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, ( What wondrous love, What wondrous love. ) When I was sinking down Beneath God's righteous frown, ( What wondrous love, wondrous love. ) Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul. To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing; To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing; To God and to the Lamb, Who is the great I Am, While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, While millions join the theme, I will sing: What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul!

[@williamripley3192]

Wonderful sound of highest quality.

[@keiththomas795]

What a superb rendering of this lovely hymn. Does one good, what wondrous love indeed!

[@charbreitbarth7709]

So beautiful, it touches the heart and soul.

[@WhitneyMaslak]

Absolutely magnificent. Thank you.

[@p38cobra]

absolutely breathtaking in imaginative and beautiful harmonies, congratulations St. Olaf Choir

[@rkgk1517]

I like that they hold hands when they sing. No fidgeters that way

[@timothylenhart4083]

Powerful

[@johnflorentino9126]

Fantastic performance, brings tears to my eyes.................................

[@sarsapp]

Had the chance to be led by Anton at an Augsburg clinic one time...so much to teach and so little time to learn!

[@GuidoKGroup]

Absolutely fantastic. Warm and intense. Thanks for that.

[@bertmorris6685]

This really is my favourite choir. I have sung in choirs for 78 years and I thought I had heard the best BUT the rest are only beginners compared with St Olaf's. A wonderful performance. Thank you.

[@1amder]

I will often go back and listen to this same arrangement because of how peaceful and restful it makes me feel. Great job!

[@JimMaslowski620]

Mr. Armstrong gives them great leadership. Wonderful performance. Thank you for sharing.

[@richarddorsey5760]

This is truly a worshipful experience!

[@crochetcatcrafty]

So beautiful. Brings tears (happy) to my eyes.

[@elizabethdillard5071]

This is a piece I love to sing. Nicely done

[@marks.nelson284]

Perfect blend and balance of voices , carefully articulated .... I can see a pair of dancers making loving gestures... what wondrous love...

[@suni8891]

This is so beautiful and peaceful!

[@mikehorton6225]

What a wondrous sound from a wonderful chorus. Thanks to an incredible conductor as well.

[@tayssabotelho3686]

Sweet, beautiful, inspiring... You have touched my soul.

[@viperbite8930]

Unbelievably humbling and moving…❤

[@johnwentworth8909]

Bravo, magnificent! This performance is deeply moving, and so well done. Thank you.

[@williamripley3192]

Like the crispness of these young voices!

[@heymul25]

I will listen to this a thousand times a thousand times.

[@tealpari]

Pure beauty and perfection. I love listening to choir music! 😊

[@stephenoni2019]

the way the music swells is amazing! amazing! what a great God we have...what wondrous love indeed!

[@dsthorp]

Absolutely beautiful and pristine. Love it!

[@bellinghammond]

How do they do that without bursting into tears?

[@GERDASO]

Que hermoso himno y bello coro, What wonderful hymn and amazing choir.

[@karrasjohnson1217]

This is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

Music like this makes me miss my LCA heritage. My how the world has changed our churches in America.

[@Bones469]

So Beautiful - One of my favorite Sacred Harp - Shape note tunes and such a beautiful A' Capella Chamber choir version. Congrats on spinning off those overtones on the final chords. To me that's the ultimate synergy when all the parts come together and produce something in addition to the actual parts being sung. Those are the goosebumps.. ;-) Man I miss singing small ensemble.

[@katharinetrauger6218]

So beautiful! Teach them to stand still!

[@OWOT-re5jf]

A blessed event to attend their concert

[@niyahtwins]

this flows so well!

[@evelynthibaudeau5719]

praise Him the Lamb of God! who took away my sin.

[@michaelheintz8853]

It doesn't get any better than this!

[@susiefairchildlott2764]

Beautiful. Even the gentle sway speaks beauty.

[@Lulubear83]

Wonderfully executed with a beautiful arrangement. #AudioBliss

[@alexisferrigno1874]

Absolutely beautiful

[@loisparker5046]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@johnnyj0104]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@JLMAN2]

That was incredible

[@Shadofx]

Very well done!..loved it!

[@garyingersoll9349]

amazingly beautiful...

[@gabe9932]

The dynamics and rubato is simply amazing wow

[@lucindamcweeney3114]

The voices raise my spirit.

[@MattWyskiel]

This is so good. My high school choir just a version of this last week for our spring concert but this arrangement is amazing.

[@johnnewton1578]

I Love this song. It speaks.

[@JesusISdaonlyway]

This is superb!

[@N609B]

Praise God!

[@butchtheiw]

Beautiful. Heavenly.

[@Samuel.MatosQ]

Belíssima versão de um clássico, vozes angelicais... lindo, lindo!

[@kittycasino29]

That was beautiful 😍

[@markjacksonturner6462]

Very moving! †

[@NipkowDisk]

Extraordinary to say the very least.

[@chrislambers4495]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!