The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260

Seraphic Fire and the Sebastians perform G.F. Handel's "The King Shall Rejoice" from his "Coronation Anthems".
Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor
November 11, 2015
Trinity Wall Street, New York, NY
Seraphic Fire's Northeast performances are generously underwritten by an Anonymous Donor; Alicia Celorio, Do Unto Others Trust, Inc.; The Clinton Family Fund, Bruce and Martha Clinton; and the Meredyth Anne Dasburg Foundation.
For more information on Seraphic Fire, visit:
www.SeraphicFire.org
For more information on the Sebastians, visit:
www.sebastians.org

[@colliewollie1471]

This is a severely underrated performance. Haven’t heard such a good rendition in a very long time.

[@captebbtide]

These wonderful pieces will no doubt be played upon the occasion of the formal coronation of King Charles III sometime next year.

[@shadbolt4687]

Not by several other posters they aren't....they justify comparison with Harry Christopher's 16...which is saying something. An interesting contrast by two superb groups performing the works of mighty Handel!

[@alishalileh]

@@captebbtideIt wasn’t.. missed opportunity:)

[@starnafin]

They did have Zadok and I think the balance of music was well done at the Coronation , though I am not much of a monarchist. @@alishalileh

[@slim531]

0:00 The King Shall Rejoice 2:40 Exceeding Glad Shall He Be 5:50 Glory and Great Worship 8:30 Hallelujah

[@yossicordova2374]

The King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord. Exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation. Glory and great worship hast thou laid upon him. Thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness and hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head. Allelujah.

[@starnafin]

The old meaning of prevented which is gone before-from the Latin

[@Arctic_Fox_NFFC]

That takes around ten seconds to read and 11 minutes to sing.

[@woodwardwoodworks]

I was Exceeding Glad to hear this!

[@cadmitral8786]

I do believe that was the most awesome and awe-inspiring performance of the king shall rejoice I have ever heard.

[@saintpatrick1966]

May God remember your voices and cancel any sin that will prevent any of you in the heavenly choir, Amen

[@davidtinker2143]

No positive words in the English language can do justice to these renditions. I'll have to 'make do' with the word - perfect.

[@edwardgeorge4881]

I could imagine myself back in the 17th century enjoying the splendour of the Baroque: extremely enjoyable to listen to - well done!💐🇦🇺❤️Hello to my American friends - from down-under.🇺🇸🇦🇺💐

[@gernaneering]

My god Handel and these immensely talented people truly hold the keys to heaven, theirs nothing more uplifting and beautiful than Handel's music sung by by these wonderful talented singers and musicians, we are so privileged to hear this music we are truly blessed.

[@williamwoolhouse3702]

As an Englishman I found this interpretation truly wonderful.I adore the music Of Handel.

[@sandyy6054]

I enjoy Handel's music very much. I don't think there is any composition of his that I don't like.

[@elaver60]

What a gorgeous music ! It raises the soul

[@danawinsor1380]

Bravissimo! This ensemble is as good as it gets, better in fact. Witnessing such excellence gives me hope.

[@marklewis9754]

Great choir,absolutely flawless.I will check out more of their performances

[@superpipes100]

Handel would rejoice too!

[@davidkariu2330]

He created it.

[@xenabellebeest]

Such a joy to watch the director!

[@Gilfanon-2]

Superb on so many levels: dynamics, diction, pitch-perfect, and great instrumentation to boot!

[@bourbonburban]

Seraphic Fire has to be my favorite ensemble of all time. They are so versatile and sound like pros no matter what. Anything from this Baroque piece to contemporary pieces like I Will Lift Mine Eyes by Jake Runestad.

[@SeraphicFire]

+Brittney Urban Thank you, this is so true! Hope you'll also enjoy our record of Spirituals which is being released one week from today :)

[@rudchenkokatya8739]

Я пришла сюда потому что ехала с девушкой в автобусе и увидела что она учит эти ноты и увидела название вот и вбила в Ютуб, я в шоке такое красивое исполнение

[@onlinewithokey]

This is the best performance of this song I’ve ever listened to. The Director definitely is a perfectionist. 🎉❤

[@starnafin]

I have never heard this ,my favourite Coronation Anthem, sung so well. I have been listening to and singing Handel's music for 70 years and this performance is really special.I could go on in detail but really it would be only words.Suffice to say that the vocal quality, the precision without sacrificing musical emotion is wonderful.I came across you by chance and you have made my day. Also- a great band! Please come to the UK. The recording quality is also great.

[@enn4983]

There is a better version by conductor Harry Christophers. This is a poor second.

[@starnafin]

I love the sixteen and have heard them live but I am so impressed by Seraphic Fire.They are much smaller in number but make a fantastically powerful sound and the band is great.

[@starnafin]

Having listened to both The Christophers version and Seraphic Fire on numerous occasions I think listening on you tube Seraphic Fire is not a poor second but a first.

[@garywait3231]

John Cruickshank: At 80, you have about a decade on me! But. I warmly agree with you . This ensemble's performance of Handel's Coronation Anthems is in every respect outstanding . May we both live on to enjoy it's performances!!

[@shadbolt4480]

IMHO Seraphic Fire and the Sixteen are equally good but different. SF's use of soloists, and its smaller ensemble give the piece a less uniform quality than the Sixteen. " ...Pay your money .."..as they say. For me the key is always Handel's genius...which is regaining rightful recognition.

[@eavilla89]

You all are Heavenly, I never tire of attending your performances when I have the time. Bless you and your efforts, and bless you for making Miami (my hometown) your home! Your voices would fit my compositions wonderfully :-).

[@mikezinn7212]

A truly inspiring performance!

[@laurentdevrillac3301]

Absolument superbe!Magnifique!Du punch, de l'énergie,de l'optimisme.Ca réveille.Bravo à tous ces magnifiques musiciens!Du grand et très beau travail!On adore!!

[@Vervelio01]

Absolutely great! Greetings from The Netherlands

[@paulwusteman9963]

Superb performance by superb artists -great location. Something is added by the fact that the Coronation Anthems are still used for the same purpose and in the same place that Handel wrote them for 300 years ago. (Westminster Abbey is a sort of musical hotspot with its own store of great music written for it (eg Handel, Croft, Blow, Purcell, Matthew Locke etc, etc, etc . I can only think of the Vatican as having the same living tradition.)

[@margaretcundell9228]

Among the best possible purveyors of the best choral works. All fantastic performers Thank you

[@anthonycoyle9221]

This is just so amazingly uplifting. I honestly recommend listening to at 1.25 speed.

[@lesliebeaumont9512]

Fabulous! Thank you for a wonderful performance.

[@maesroger8054]

Un Haendel grandiose et "musclé" ! C'est comme ça qu'on l'aime ! Merci Seraphic Fire and the Sebastians ! -- A grand and "muscular" Handel! That's how we like it (him)! Thank you Seraphic Fire and the Sebastians!

[@deltapapa3418]

Merci pour votre excellente interprétation..!! amitié from France 🇫🇷 !!

[@oloroolayinka8233]

Beautiful performance I love it

[@user-md1xh1ne3z]

One of the best performance in the most recent time..excellent

[@woodrowmiller6183]

Wow!!! I have sang these two pieces many times with various choirs but is group is wonderful doing them!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariaassumpta4639]

Woodrow Miller wooow its wonderful

[@cootumrebel]

I have SUNG these two pieces...

[@peterg.crosby6320]

Magnificent rendering of Handelium brilliance!

[@jayems332]

Comparatively few sound glorious. Thankyou.

[@darkwalls247]

Strange! I was just about to comment on this sterling performance so started scrolling down... My surprise? I already dropped a comment a year ago on how good this was. I was about to just do same this morning when I came across my comment. Simply goes to show how well executed your job is to attract my comment so easily. Kudos again for such great execution.

[@patriciocristobalgallardoz341]

Wonderful version of this marvellous four coronation anthems

[@billhess1304]

wonderful, exciting, thrilling

[@frankmento5150]

Excellent!

[@cccnieh2468]

a touch of heaven

[@Austin-hu3nr]

Absolutely brilliant

[@coriolan1963]

Very beautiful!

[@OperagirlRach]

So beautiful!

[@nathanaelangueko5683]

La musique d'attente quand tu composes le numéro du ciel 😊😊😊. Magnifique !!!

[@arthurmorin3164]

Outstanding!

[@5musico8]

Beautiful 👏👏👏

[@albertpolay]

This performance sets the standard. Extraordinary!

[@amandabillz2727]

Wow awesome piece

[@stenfjord1]

Thanks for enriching my day. Both the playing and the singing were excellent.

[@nomtunzixozwa2803]

This is marvelous to listen to !!!Love it.

[@joecarr2224]

Magnificent. Thank you so much.

[@colinhazell6259]

Marvellous!

[@riverwildcat1]

Truly magnificent. Superb ensemble blend. We are exceeding glad! Hallelujah! Handel surely heard the voices of the Seraphim and Elohim.

[@quaver1239]

Wonderful! G F Händel would be proud of you. Thank you.

[@joecarr2224]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[@paacer]

Wonderful singing and playing . Many thanks for uploading .

[@avwerosuoandrew1140]

This is so wonderful. The vocal techniques and the voices are amazing

[@josephmulwambuvi3767]

What a soothing rendition 😌

[@sandiletheophilus3870]

Beautiful 👌

[@yossicordova2374]

Beautiful performance.

[@Buike_98]

This is heavenly

[@B5guy]

Wow!!!!!

[@Arclocki]

Bravo! The best performance I've heard. ^_^

[@Marjorie-yt7pb]

GLORIOUS , thank you !🎉

[@phumlilemfukuli8708]

The talent on that stage is amazing. Who said you need a group of 100 singers to execute these choruses well. This is sublime ❤

[@mrbigarms]

This performance is a joy, such polish and feeling for the style of the period. I wish I was there, it must have been magic!

[@elijahumobong2835]

I always get uplifting when ever this song is presenting, strengthen my spirit

[@michaelmiller1215]

I have never heard of this piece until now; wonderful performance!

[@abunawenow8696]

I hope this gets song for prince Charles now King. May the king reign or ever ❤️

[@philippelepine510]

indeed very inspiring .........thanks

[@DAVIDANIEKAN-mz2lk]

I love this music

[@irineakoth8367]

This was our set piece last year for Catholics and I loved it

[@marionordson2996]

Glorious performance!! Long live Handel's works!!

[@alaidefarias761]

Que lindo! Amei a interpretação.

[@mermeladitagacha109]

Beautifull

[@wayneparker9331]

My old parish church in NYC!!!

[@okafordavidson869]

This is what is to be expected for all people who would make it up to the home of He, who live for a time indefinite...

[@okafordavidson869]

Great work

[@johnfenner347]

Absolutely Brilliant !. A most marvellous performance !. What sounds here !. Fantastic resonance. Superb recording too. Say no more !. What an experience. Grateful thanks to all. A Masterpiece !. Greetings From Scotland x x .

[@alaidefarias761]

É um grande prazer ouví-los. Amei a interpretação!

[@jimcrawford5039]

Such a lovely performance! Cheers from Australia.

[@Kirujaful]

Beautiful

[@luizfaria7272]

Belíssimo!!! Bravo!!!!!!

[@lawrenceatteh3442]

This is heavenly 😊😊😊😊..... Blessings ❤️💕💕💘

[@joicefenato7824]

I really liked it

[@jonclassical5710]

Great TEMPO, thankfully and beautiful singing!

[@gordonsmith8899]

Splendid performance -

[@gladyssabogal6318]

very good video and music

[@shirley9495]

Were singing this on 30 September 2023 at Chingford Parish Church, London E4 as part of a programme of Coronation themed music. I hope we can do it as much justice as this terrific version. I sing with the Chingford Singers (women) and we sing with the men of the Chingford Parish Church Choir

[@chrisondatto1141]

Sweet melodious vocals, very superb

[@okusanyaoluwatoyin3296]

Awesome

[@mariajosealvarez1180]

Maravillosos

[@Leslauroa]

Could like this more.

[@darkwalls247]

Wow, who'd think! This came so well. I enjoyed it so much! Kudos.

[@cccnieh2468]

that is some badass conducting

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Chas N. Indeed. And singing too.

[@gerhardflink5599]

Wunderbar vorgetragen.

[@user-jo2om8ix9q]

Thank you God for the talent You gave to them.

[@emildimofte6538]

BRAVOOOOOO!!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👁🙏👁♥👁🙏👁♥🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀✌✌✌👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰👰🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓🍀🎓👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝👌✌👌✌👌✌👌✌👌✌👌✌👌✌👌🎅🌹🎅🌹🎅🌹🎅🌹🎅🌹🌹🎅🎅🌹🌹➕🎄➕🎄➕🎄➕🎄➕🎄➕🎄➕🎄➕🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@laurencewood7083]

brilliant!

[@alishalileh]

Sublime

[@h.lloydweston4506]

A great musical experience! Superlatives all the way!!!