The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Arr. Recorders)

Lucie’s new album ‘Origins’ will be released on 23rd September 2022
Pre-order now on CD and vinyl: LucieHorsch.ln...
Sign up to Lucie’s mailing list for updates about new music, tour dates, exclusive events and more! LucieHorsch.ln...
Music video by Lucie Horsch, Charlotte Barbour-Condini, Bojan Čičić and Academy of Ancient Music performing Handel: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Arr. Recorder and Orchestra). A Decca Classics Video; © 2019 Universal Music Operations Limited

[@shirleyw8720]

I finally see the recorder as a real musical instrument! ❤️

[@BLOCKFLÖTE-München]

😂

[@義弘中井]

同感です。

[@kated2847]

This stunning playing is a reminder that this was always considered a serious instrument by composers, we have forgotten that.

[@pjsbonn5348]

It was at one time the one and ONLY flute. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gemine4326]

Yeah, no. This is an arrangement, the original piece is not written for flute. Not to say this here isn't wonderful, it just isn't a reminder for anything.

[@jsb7975]

Since Frans Bruggen the recorder is definively not forgotten in the Netherlands though , as is the historical practice of "oude muziek" on period instruments!

[@lagelyta]

​@@gemine4326ok, just enjoy the arrangement and that's it, don't just ruin it with your negativity and absolutely knowledge in music, which is very honorable. Just enjoy the piece. Simple as that.

[@gemine4326]

@@lagelyta This isn't meant to decrease the value of this wonderful performance. I love this piece and have heard it probably 200 times as it is in my Spotify most listened playlist. I just don't like people spitting out thigs that are untrue just to say something.

[@gregmonks]

Amazing how so few instruments can sound like so many. Good to see such enthusiastic young players.

[@jamesgibson2179]

This was the bridal entry to my wedding my lovely wife in 1965.

[@jamesgibson2179]

@Fermati Chebellosei Older, of course. but still my very own loveliest !

[@akumaki88]

Wow. La entrada de la reina de la casa❤

[@dmt54]

Merveilleuse ❤❤❤

[@Altoclarinets]

your wife is the Queen of Sheba?

[@donnajordan4324]

I used this same song in my wedding as my entrance. So upbeat and love the tempo.

[@hannah2548]

I used to dislike the recorder because the teacher was awful, but when I saw you playing, I realized how wonderful it is

[@acyutanandadas1326]

Hannah I got a good teacher who said ''It's not a toy"

[@johnm2012]

Like the ukulele, it's often seen as a fun instrument that's easy to play but difficult to master.

[@klop4228]

@@johnm2012 sadly a badly-played ukelele sounds like the wrong notes, whereas a badly-played recorder is ear-splitting.

[@aurora_stream]

You should listen to Vivaldi’s recorder concertos. They are awesome

[@asiadrapata1080]

Recorder is quite good instrument. I used to play it when I was at primary school. It's trivial - you only need to know grips. The sound is clear and able to change dynamics.

[@journeymancellist9247]

This music survives because every generation recognizes its value. Well done! Very well done!

[@dbyers3897]

Well I don't think every generation valued this music. It gets dusted off & rolled out again every once in a while like it's fresh & bright. A pure delight.

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

there is such laser-like clarity, directness, purity of sound in those treble recorders in the right hands.

[@brendanlucas4316]

They are descant recorders

[@jimmorgan5612]

sopranos

[@brendanlucas4316]

@@jimmorgan5612 they are the same thing, it just depends on where you live. I believe in America most people say soprano and Alto whereas other countries say decant and treble.

[@midgepug7897]

Also they sound better because they're not shitty $10 lumps of plastic like the ones we used in school...

[@lan3969]

@@midgepug7897 well yes, but with the recorder it depends mostly on the player. you can play decently on a plastic recorder, too, if you're good. there are videos of professionals proving a point by playing on 5€ ones.

[@lorenherrigstad8576]

Perfection. I simply have no other word for this.

[@GIguy]

I must’ve heard this piece 1000 times, but it’s a first time I ever heard it played with recorders, and it’s absolutely outstanding! How have I not heard this before? Well done ladies!

[@maikenelissen3767]

I once played it with an ensemble entirely made up of recorders. I seriously got the chills.

[@Herman6507]

Maybe because one of those talented girls was only 14 at the time of this recording ☺

[@Michel-ck2nr]

Stunning is right!! Bravo from Montreal!!

[@barrysmith7710]

Pure heaven

[@17garm]

Ditto. Marvellous!

[@HENRIFRANCOIS-v8x]

Quelle joie rayonne de cette musique qui donne tant d’énergie ! Un grand merci à une grande artiste !

[@tonykong2007]

That recorder duet is world class. Well done Lucie and Charlotte.👍🏻

[@gerardballon3923]

La grande classe, merci

[@wolfgang4368x]

Not Merkel?😂😂😂

[@dauntlesschicken9756]

It really warms my heart to see modern adult people play a baroque piece.. it's so pure.

[@victoriaballard7354]

They attacked this with vigor, enthusiasm, and love. Bravo.

[@tecnomusicevo]

Bravi*

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

@@tecnomusicevo if you want to get technical it would be "brave", since it's two ladies ;) but in any case, they're amazing!

[@tecnomusicevo]

@@inesdeerausquin5658 yeah but it's bravi because I'm referring to the entire orchestra (i musicisti sono stati bravi), I'm Italian I think I know my language 🤣

[@nate_river_]

Whoever put the subtitles on this - I appreciate you.

[@DaveyL1954]

My eyes are full of tears of joy with this beautiful arrangement. It is magnificent. The recorders are perfectly matched. Music from heaven.

[@queenofshebayemen9637]

Big love from Sheba (Yemen) I love it

[@luganikos249]

My cat also loves Sheba!!!

[@queenofshebayemen9637]

@@luganikos249 really hahahah

[@luganikos249]

@@queenofshebayemen9637 It's the best catfood in Switzerland!!!

[@queenofshebayemen9637]

@@luganikos249 Aha I understood 😋

[@mildanimal5967]

What? You’re still there???

[@trinidad2450]

You know what I liked best about this wonderful interpretation? The young people playing their parts! This is how classical music lives on, when young people become captivated by the masterpieces of past masters, they then go on to learn how to play different musical instruments. Big, huge, WOW!!!!!❤

[@AtOddsAlways]

The recorders are stunning. What a superbly talented ensemble!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I remember when I signed up for KZbin and searched for recorders - there weren't any so I posted some very amateurish videos of me playing my ones - now 10+ years on we have these fabulous videos! Recorders are wonderful and very underappreciated instruments! This is beautifully played!

[@aaronlow1977]

You should check put viva vivaldi with cicilia bartoli (sp?) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6naqoSQnaefkNk

[@luisnunes2010]

Here's something very different, Rhapsody kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbYZpKqhJZ4fZo

[@yugandali]

I think I must have seen your video, because when I first came on KZbin, that's about all there was for recorders! I gave it a like just out of principle.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

@@yugandali thanks! I don't post much anymore! I'm not professional at all, just sad that there were hardly any recorder videos at the time!

[@istvanlengyel627]

I'm speechless. Lucie Horsch is just incredible..One of the greatest aces I have ever heard...

[@drewmog123456]

Just stumbled across this video. It has taken my breath away.

[@danielwalther5841]

1:39 - 1:52 ist so ein lebendig geglückter Lauf! Lucie Horsch ist die Freude im Blick auf Charlotte anzusehen. Überhaupt liebe ich es, wenn sich Musiker mit schnellen Seitenblicken Anerkennung und Wohlgefallen zollen.

[@brianhealey5286]

Crisp and sprightly tempo...recorder players are simply outstanding. Lovely to the ear and mind. Thank you for your virtuosity.

[@prestleygemini1060]

Bach is a not a simple human being i think he comes directly from heaven his music has always fascinated me😊

[@stevedavis7020]

Truly outstanding. First time I heard Charlotte play. To hear Lucie and Charlotte together is just sublime.

[@steffen5121]

A great team.

[@Onmymusicstand]

I like so much this version of the piece, I never get tired of listening it. I's so beautiful 😍 🎶

[@evanofelipe]

An outstanding performances by all, especially by the recorders they bring a special kind of 'brilliance and liveliness' to this piece. Clearly they all enjoyed playing together and we, as listeners reaped the benefit. Thanks for sharing. Well done each and everyone of you. Loved it.

[@markc3666]

I've lost count how many times I've listened to this joyful performance. Enjoyed the recorders and the string section especially.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The sound of their Recorders is out of this world, and stains in my soul

[@genieur8188]

World-class. Often heard but never in this clarity. Thanks for everyone's skills to bring this alive.

[@TptDavid]

How on 🌎 can anybody give them thumbs down!!! As a jazz/latin recorder player I respect and admire these two young ladies on the classical art form.... Very impressive.

[@williamdavid5737]

Listen to the phrasing, the expression, the blend, the depth of performance...everything is here. GF Handel would be pleased to hear this rendition.

[@jaybee7078]

Agreed!

[@eyeDoc202]

Ten of thousands of hours of practice and patience has brought our ears this and all the other performances that we now love and listen to over and over again!

[@michaelharrison2917]

i think Charlotte deserves more recognition

[@kubajurka]

this piece is something else with recorders, the oboes normally just end up being muffled by the violins, but the recorders stay nice and clear, brilliant

[@ogechter]

Two of the best young recorder players, playing together. So cool

[@numbereightyseven]

A pity that Lucie couldn't even acknowledge the presence of the other recorder player.

[@mirpopolos6209]

I would have thought it was warm, much more than cool.

[@ogechter]

@@numbereightyseven Charlotte Barbour-Condini is credited.

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

The entire group was fantastic and the way the two ladies played the recorder was beautiful! It is like the recorder was and extension of their voices. Just beautiful!

[@jacquelinelewis3131]

The recorder is said to be the closest instrument to the human voice

[@kisslevente2438]

Hi. I really love baroque music, expecially Händel. I send my greetings to Lucie and all of you who played this beautyful piece. Many greetings from Hungary. 😀😉👋🇭🇺

[@sureshot8399]

Playing baroque music with a recorder is unusual, but these two ladies Handeled it.

[@metteholm4833]

Oooh! I sold my 3 recorders and I wish, I hadn´t.

[@kapmaw2]

I see what you did there...

[@francophone.]

Actually it isn't unusual, there were pieces even written for the recorder. Nice pun though lol

[@agendadrgalindo1064]

It was so incredible that such a few instruments and basic flutes could make such a beautiful and colorful scandal... Great job...!!!

[@MatTBguitar]

Great! It’s just marvelous, the sound of the hall, the video quality and obviously a great interpretation of all the musicians. Brilliant!

[@doristheslug9609]

Judging by all the icons that looks like an orthodox church rather than just a hall. But yes, wonderful performance!

[@louisaradice4439]

@@doristheslug9609 It's the (High Anglican) church of St-Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London - designed by Lutyens.

[@rjenw4]

TB, I agree that it's just marvellous, EXCEPT for one aspect of the video. On many occasions when both recorders are in view and being played, Lucie is in focus but Charlotte is slightly out of focus, even if she is in the foreground. I realise that the video is promoting Lucie's album, but this is poor camera work.

[@franklewis6943]

Thank you, Ms. Horsch and Ms. Barbour-Condini. This makes my jaded old ear happy.

[@christianelangbein5460]

Wunderbares Stück mit tollen Musikern! 🎉🎶🎶

[@swardcr]

So much talent in one place absolutely wonderful

[@TimWyenberg-rf8iz]

When I think about the work that goes into playing pieces like this, I am so happy to see young people putting in the work, my own failed attempts to,learn instruments aside it is nice t nhear the classics live on in the young musicians

[@lizb853]

Lucie en Charlotte. Pracht werk meisjes. Proficiat, ik kan er geen ander woord voor vinden. Die blok fluiten, spreken luider dan een heel koor of orkest in jullie handen. Wat een prestatie, Als klein meisje heb ik altyd geleerd, de echte Nederlandse uutdruking, Oranje boven. Nou daar zyn jullie beiden een glanzend exemplaar van, Zo ziet de rest van de wereld dat Netherlands weet muziek te maken, met de beste van de beste, en als de beste die er bestaan. Heel veel success voor jullie verderen carriere.

[@alruiz5096]

Yes, BRAVO! This performance is amazing.❤

[@hazchemel]

Utterly charming, gratia.

[@DougGray-xf3hz]

This performance captures the exuberance and excitement of an event Handel was describing - the best I have seen. A reference performance imo. The recorders are extraordinary. Thanks.

[@janstander4091]

This is definitely the most beautiful rendition of " The arrival of the queen of Sheba" And the beautiful Lucie is the focal point of this beautiful play

[@wolfgang4368x]

1993 - I was in the Yemen for two weeks - travelling.❤

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

Both girls play very good the recorders. Congratulations!!

[@giannirenda4569]

BELLISSIMO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marie-pascalemassart289]

Quel esprit lyrique et dansant ! C'est vraiment une très belle interprétation !

[@oksanazelena8354]

Дуже гарно!Музика прекрасна❤❤❤

[@IO-zz2xy]

Absolutely breathtaking, the whole ensemble was brilliant. Regards from South Africa

[@filipoa.vasquez4271]

That's purely baroque, congratulations! 👏👏👏

[@brynjarhoff-lr6hw]

i give you as a musicien all my good feelings,Great Yhank You all!!

[@lekimann01]

One of my daughters was a demanding young kid - so her grandmother would react by saying "who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?. So when I walked her down the isle to her wedding it was to this piece of music. Pity her grandmother had passed so did not experience this. She'd have been chuffed.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Lucie has excellent taste.

[@DCFunBud]

What a wonderful performance. So intense and alive.

[@kissthefiddler]

This is my favorite rendition of this piece so far. I absolutely love it.

[@gtnsteve1]

Yes, stunning is the right word. Wonderful playing, all of you!

[@kimsthovan50]

The faces of all the performers are so serious and passionate and focused that I'm about to cry. Just looking at your expressions makes me feel numb.

[@lindadavies6109]

I almost didn't watch this because it said " recorders" in the title. Seldom have I seen such a delightfully refreshing rendition of this piece! I absolutely loved it! Well done 🎶🎻 Greetings from South Africa 👋🇿🇦

[@antoniobritto5736]

Hi there... Look!! I too am from Southern Africa. How do you do?

[@lindadavies6109]

@@antoniobritto5736 hello Antonio

[@antoniobritto5736]

@@lindadavies6109hi🤗

[@jacquelinelewis3131]

There are some brilliant recorder players in Cape Town

[@nigelford3154]

Superb. Absolutely faultless.

[@Janicedean]

Such lovely playing. Shows how good the recorder can be, and how it can introduce people to music.

[@bfg37]

Splendid playing of this famous piece

[@yerravenkatarajani6677]

Wonderful, thanks for your good music, your playing style well and good 100%🌴🌳🌾

[@frankneeri8315]

Wonderful rendition. Thank you! ❤❤❤❤

[@denniswebb7473]

One of my favorite pieces of music and I've never heard it arranged for recorders before. Just love the recorders!

[@tailor61fonseca]

LUCIE ,, É UMA PAIXÃO ,LOIRINHA , BONITA E SIMPÁTICA ...

[@fredvaladez3542]

I feel transported to the stars by the sheer magnificence and beauty of the music.

[@1guitarlover]

Awsome!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@connynichols3034]

So beautiful!!! My favorite piece of music just breathtaking.

[@ronaldhirsch9249]

Bravo Ladies ...... WELL DONE !!!!!!

[@ernstniedergesaess3669]

Phenomenal playing - who could vote against such beauty.

[@paintedtrillium]

Oboe players and fans. But if they kept an open mind they should agree that the recorder version really is sublime.

[@paulhall170]

Herr Handel would be delighted to hear his fabulous music thus rendered, I'm sure!

[@wept_in_the]

My actual reaction: "Whoa, what is this?" Absolutely stunning.

[@Quantum_Dynamics_Studios]

omg i am absolutly amazed with the beautifull performance! Congratulations!!

[@beaufighter245]

I never would have thought recorders could sound so good. I just remember them as an instrument from school that nobody could play. Wonderful rendition.

[@SW-wf3gy]

Gorgeous! Joy of Living!

[@chrisbreakwell8315]

What a glorious sound. Congratulations to all involved

[@hejoey]

Einfach großartig!!!!

[@princeneville]

Beautiful. Love the vibe the recorders put in it. Absolutely fantastic 👏👏👏👏😊😊

[@pjsbonn5348]

Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about that then. Brings tears to my eyes . Just fabulous. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This wonderful performance embodies embodies the spiritual aesthetics of Handel and the world of the Old Testament

[@Werderbremen556]

How beautiful. How can a human mind compose such fantastic music, it is a wonder. And performed with world class virtuosity❤❤❤

[@runninggreenhorn9185]

Dear gifted young artists. How deeply delightful, to listen to this racy performance! I've been affectionated with baroque music for more than 25 years but I've never heard a recorder transcription of Handels Arrival of the Queen of Sheba before. This, in notes and play, is real mastership!

[@MrEvandroDias]

This song makes me feel the happiest person in the world. It feels like everything is possible.

[@izabelatrojan451]

Jakie tempo, wow...!😮👋👌🎼🎵🎶🌹

[@portharcourtboy693]

This is just amazingly amazing!!! The recorder was a Master here

[@danielperroni3884]

Que trabalho impecável..! Bravíssimo..! From a flutist, in São Paulo, Brazil..!💚💛😉👍

[@sixteenstringjack]

My God, this must be so joyous to play!

[@acyutanandadas1326]

So happy to see Ms Charlotte B Condini moving up, the winner of a recorder competition some years ago

[@mtrps_]

what amazing playing ❤🎉

[@denwuj]

In a single word, "Wowissimo". The clarity, articulation and interpretation really excel on all accounts.

[@tecnomusicevo]

Wowissimo mi ha fatto morire ahahagaga

[@jeki6035]

This is the most uplifting performance of this piece I've ever heard.

[@tamerlano]

Oh , this is wonderful. What brilliant playing!!!

[@sumitkumarghosh9542]

Splendid and a magnificent musical Concert 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶🎶🎼 . Mesmerizing .

[@luhanphiluc]

I've heard this melody so many times, yet never known the name until now. Fabulous performance!