Victoria - O Magnum Mysterium

[@polymath5562]

For those wishing to identify each singer... Soprano: Hannah Ely Alto: Helen Charlston Tenor: Josh Cooter Bass: Tom Kelly

[@jenniferheller6766]

Thank you very much, the sound that the alto makes is practically divine.

[@Blurjum2.0]

Thank you! I wanted to know! They are all four glorious, and the way they are so in sync with one another, is a thing of beauty.

[@HamiltonProvonsha]

Where is this choir based?

[@gatocuantico8044]

The 4 voices are superb but the alto... Hers is one of a kind! I've always thought alto is the most difficult voice to show off but, Oh muy goodness... She really stands up. Bravo.

[@untamedbloom]

*Bass: Ben McKee!

4 great singers. Gratz for the performance.

[@ryjlars]

I am in love with the alto's voice. They're all very telented, but wow.

[@lurapoza7645]

She is the best.

[@randyjsing]

Yep. Helen Charlston.

[@dalightofthey]

Seamless!

[@bronxboy47]

I'm 73 and I still remember how impressed I was on hearing this work for the first time back in 1965.

[@tavobragachannel]

wow!

[@---.-----]

How was it? Where were you?

[@bronxboy47]

@@---.----- It was ethereal. It was during my first trip on LSD.

[@fr1424]

Yeah u aint reaching 77 old af

[@knoahbody69]

Yeah the way it goes into 3/4 time With the Alleluiah, very joyous, and then it ends in the 4/4, it sounds more modern like Classical Mozart or something.

[@Windmill97]

Very, very difficult to fly solo, yet all four did so magnificently. The soprano was pure, the alto was strong, the tenor was bold, the bass had incredible breath control in moving so much air. Thank you for recording this.

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

Para mí, muy buenos los cuatro...

[@whitewolf1298]

Yes, great recording.

[@HansBalg]

the soprano is pure, clear, eternal the alto is warm, enveloping, steady the tenor is bold, hopeful, longing the bass is grounded, cautious, protective perfection

[@lesliepalmer3242]

I want to meet that alto. I’m currently learning the alto part. She’s phenomenal

[@BeejIsHere]

Leslie Palmer Agreed!

[@randyjsing]

Yep. That’s exactly what I thought from the very moment she joined the soprano to the end.

[@Filipeeno]

Love a strong alto!

[@romboloyo]

Her voice is beautifull

[@sophiestanish650]

Agreed! My ideal tone for my own voice, but I got a lot of work to do to get half as good.

[@Thetruthisnoteasy]

They are all magnificent. The soprano is stunning, the alto so warm and confident, the tenor adorable, and the base voice is such a rock of it all. Victoria and Palestrina reminded everybody of only the human voice was called to sing to the Lord. And the Latin is just sublime!

[@alveszgh9606]

could you tell me who is exercising each thing?

[@joaohenriquecedraz6308]

From left to right: soprano, alto, tenor and bass

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

Tu comentario está muy bueno

[@jburt56]

This is one of the best versions on KZbin.

[@BeejIsHere]

I agree! This video had previously been uploaded by someone else until it got taken down for some reason. I needed a place to listen to it, so I reuploaded it myself!

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

​@@BeejIsHere gracias!

[@johnmortison5763]

Victoria's is by far the best setting. No one has composed a better one since.

[@lexodius]

i think we're spoiled with all the good settings

[@Jao.m4]

Lauridsen?

[@peterkamen8858]

Nothing like a minor mode to emote that verse.

[@doitall5745]

I tend to agree. I have done Cristobal Morales. This composition uplifts the soul like no other. The ensemble has done a good job

[@joekuefler]

I think Victoria is the most brilliant polyphonic composer of all time. As each generation gets more stupid, the likelihood of any contemporary composer being a true peer of Victoria, Palestrina, Byrd, etc. is almost 0%. When the Catholic Church performed euthanasia on its own music and forced New Dawn Music down our bleeding ear canals in the 1970's the masters were kept alive at Tower Records, one aisle over from KISS and Black Sabbath. And now the masters are kept alive on KZbin. The irony is uncanny: the Church expunges herself from something truly holy and brilliant, only for that thing to be picked up by the most unlikely characters. Like a lion released from its cage, this music is forever in the wild, regardless of whether the Church ever comes to see the lunacy (or darkness) of her decisions. Victoria will live forever because it transcends time, bypasses our broken flesh and speaks directly to our God-given soul, with which Victoria, as a faithful priest, was familiar.

[@kellymontgomery1293]

we sing this at church, and this "small version" with only 4 helps me a lot to pick up the parts. sooo sweet. God bless these 4, and whoever helped them produce this

[@victormendes7946]

Did you sing it on a mass? Incredible!

[@kellymontgomery1293]

@@victormendes7946 oh, many times. but, trust me, we are not so good. have you ever seen someone waterskiing, and he slips out of the skis, but does not let go, and the boat is dragging him as he bounces along.... that is me

[@ladydawgfan4832]

​@@kellymontgomery1293My church choir director, a wonderful old lady, told us when we were struggling to get a song down that God knew our hearts and we sounded perfect to Him. It usually helped us to relax a little and the songs "clicked" a little easier.

[@kellymontgomery1293]

@@victormendes7946 see below

[@mjbaz1]

I have also sang this at Midnight Mass at my church. My present parish has the Traditional Latin Mass and the choir has sung the entire de Victoria mass. It was so very moving. I sang the tenor part, and singing it was an emotional experience.

[@andresaldana6163]

Dang, everyone was really great. That alto and bass sounded really strong, and I liked how smooth the tenor sounded.

[@nic..1]

May I add, the soprano sounded great too lol

[@Waldlaeufer70]

I really love this warm and strong Alto voice. However, the whole ensemble is just great. And the music from that time is adorable: like waves coming in and going out, flowing into each other.

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

Siii...!!!!!❤

[@CharlesJohnson-ui2pk]

Thank you God for allowing be able to sing this beautiful piece.

[@Klaus.von.Wiesenstadt]

God bless you for this magnificent interpretation !!

[@pablodemendoza5058]

The perfect version, Victoria would be very happy to hear this.

[@slickmechanical]

I am convinced this is the most beautiful piece of music ever composed.

[@jamitch3]

Though the Victoria O Quam Gloriosum is also way up there

[@jason1103]

Yessss

[@joekuefler]

I'm in agreement, but heeding @jamitch13 I would extend your comment to say that Victoria is the most brilliant polyphonic composer of all time. As each generation gets more stupid, the likelihood of any contemporary composer being a true peer of Victoria, Palestrina, Byrd, etc. is almost 0%. When the Catholic Church performed euthanasia on its own music and forced New Dawn Music down our bleeding ear canals in the 1970's the masters were kept alive at Tower Records, one aisle over from KISS and Black Sabbath. And now the masters are kept alive on KZbin. The irony is uncanny: the Church expunges herself from something truly holy and brilliant, only for that thing to be picked up by the most unlikely characters. Like a lion released from its cage, this music is forever in the wild, regardless of whether the Church ever comes to see the lunacy (or darkness) of her decisions. Victoria will live forever because it transcends time, bypasses our broken flesh and speaks directly to our God-given soul, with which Victoria, as a faithful priest, was familiar.

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

​@@joekuefler ❤

[@jenniferheller6766]

without a doubt

[@jameskoon7109]

English translation: O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord, Jesus Christ. Alleluia!

[@aariley2]

This is my favorite performance of this song to date. I sang the alto part in choir and this song always moves me. Bravo!!!

[@BeejIsHere]

Whole heartedly agree!

[@michaelcarter714]

I sang bass in choir.. This piece moves me also and this performance of it is absolutely beautiful... I love it....

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

Canto la parte de Soprano, pero me gustan todas... en nuestro Coro Municipal es de las obras más difíciles en repertorio... Tenemos muy buenos bajos...

[@NT-ih7ex]

Wow, the alto! True to her own voice, fantastic when people do that!

[@InTheMixReviews]

It must be amazing to be able to hear this exact performance in person.

[@alfredoblanco9365]

Maravillosa ejecución. Delicadas y sutiles las voces. Maravilloso T. L. de Víctoria, el más grande compositor del Renacimiento. Nació en Ávila, donde yo nací.

[@santipratespelt3501]

Victoria fue grandioso, pero Palestrina también lo fue. No seamos privincianos.

[@igorcesardealmeida6196]

Victoria is better than Palestrina, no doubt. But Palestrina is more famous.

[@josemanuelherrera5708]

No sé trata de discutir quién es mejor, pero si los ingleses, que por regla general desprecian la cultura española, están "enamorados" de Tomás Luis de Victoria, por algo será.

[@mariajosealvarez1180]

Son maravillosos los dos, Palestrina y Victoria.

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

​@@josemanuelherrera5708 y quién dijo q los ingleses tienen la marca sobre el gusto musical...?

[@pablopaniagua4250]

Perfectas voces armonizadas. Impresionante. ¡ Qué gran compositor Tomas de Victoria!

[@bunsyouota2579]

The beauty and religeous depth of Victoria`s music is always a great mystery of music for me.

[@stephaniesantana5906]

And I too was privileged to sing the alto part. So rich and beautiful.

[@s.igneum422]

Impresionante versión de esta impresionante música.

[@geoffbakerhytch5623]

Such a beautifully controlled sound! Each of the four voices has its own rich, distinctive sound. As an ensemble they combine their individual voices without losing anything of their own distinctiveness - I believe this is exactly what Victoria intended!

[@sylmamillares9837]

They sound like a refined instrument-singing as one yet each their own part. Perfect harmony! A breath of fresh air. Thank you!!!❤

[@deborahdean768]

This performance is so rich, so moving, and so flawlessly executed! What a joy to hear this magnificent, Godly music sung by such outstanding voices. Just heavenly!

[@christophermassey4918]

Simply mind blowing and deeply moving. I never thought I'd say this, but they are that good that they equal The Sixteen. One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.

[@fritsspijkerman7319]

Enen groot en wonderbaarlijk mysterie zoals dee vier geweldige zangers zingen. Ave Maria gratia plena!

[@christjormorante2025]

listened to this for the nth time, still impressed by them, and still in awe for the alto's quality.

[@raffid1251]

What kind of humans did not like this masterpiece??? I cannot stop listening to it.

[@joekuefler]

I think Victoria is the most brilliant polyphonic composer of all time. As each generation gets more stupid, the likelihood of any contemporary composer being a true peer of Victoria, Palestrina, Byrd, etc. is almost 0%. When the Catholic Church performed euthanasia on its own music and forced New Dawn Music down our bleeding ear canals in the 1970's the masters were kept alive at Tower Records, one aisle over from KISS and Black Sabbath. And now the masters are kept alive on KZbin. The irony is uncanny: the Church expunges herself from something truly holy and brilliant, only for that thing to be picked up by the most unlikely characters. Like a lion released from its cage, this music is forever in the wild, regardless of whether the Church ever comes to see the lunacy (or darkness) of her decisions. Victoria will live forever because it transcends time, bypasses our broken flesh and speaks directly to our God-given soul, with which Victoria, as a faithful priest, was familiar.

[@sandyy6054]

@@joekuefler Tomas Tomkins was a very good polyphonic composer as well. I'm thinking of his When David Heard, especially by the Gesualdo Six.

[@nosacchfry8458]

Clean, harmonically so sweet, just wish we could have the bass closer to the mic!

[@stephaniesantana5906]

Brings me back to my Madrigal days. Simply gorgeous vocal talent is definitely represented here.

[@MikeDahlin1]

I also sang this song in the Madrigal choir at La Jolla High back in 1977. Such an incredible piece of music and they sing it so well!!!

[@arturomarcelolescano3856]

bello, bello. esta cancion la solia cantar en el coro universitario de la ciudad de la plata , argentina !!!! nunca la olvidare y siempre me acompaña !!! sublime ....... beautiful, absolutly, i used to sing this song, at the universitary chours of La Plata city, in Argentina !!! unforgetagle, wath you feel, when you are singing that !!! really a peaceful and sublime theme !!!!

[@marialucreziaraffaelli5584]

Semplicemente splendidi!!! Una gioia, una beatitudine ascoltarli! Bravi, bravissimi, eccezionali!

[@FrederiqueTurlais]

Best interpretation ever. I also sing the beautiful alto line which is gorgious here. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@annw1395]

So much music from only 4 voices! Rich, full, perfectly harmonized. Best recording I've heard! They were all spectacular, but the soprano stood out the most to me. Truly heavenly.

[@JIM-ot4ws]

And the bass, those soft rich tones, wow!

[@michelfelkay4815]

Merveilleux, les voix prennent leur place au fur et à mesure. Elles s’imposent puis s’effacent.

[@suzyalleyne137]

Tge group singing this are Fieri Consort was founded in 2012. Fieri Consort is one of the UK’s most exciting vocal groups, offering a unique blend of technical precision and theatrical innovation. Performing without a conductor, Fieri presents innovative and engaging programmes, and specialises in the rich and varied tradition of 16th and 17th century Italian repertoire. Performing a cappella, accompanied by early instruments, with guests and even with members of their audiences, Fieri’s interpretations are informed by the collective experience and knowledge of the group. Their voices blend beautifully and their sound is exquisite, but they go beyond that… they also understand the subtle nuances of text-based phrasing that so well suits the renaissance repertoire they sing. Brighton Early Music Festival 2017

[@raymondmartin7332]

Lovely singing.

[@liliaaliciaduhaldebruz6712]

Gracias por tu comentario

[@stevebrewer2365]

The subtle interaction between these gifted singers is a joy to watch.

[@openkeys1]

Incredible rendition! Soprano,Alto, Tenor Bass voices came out distinctly. As a bass singer myself, I was partial to the bass singer. He was fantastic! Bravo!

[@pemahe]

I often play this and sometimes sing the bass part with the group. A magnificent performance!

[@HeavyZeppelin68]

absolutely beautiful. I sang this in my high school choir in the 1980s and was lucky enough to sing this version a cappella in St. Mark's cathedral in Venice. Thank you for sharing. Brings back wonderful memories.

[@cateclism316]

Only four voices, but they definitely hold this piece together, right up to the end! Bravo!

[@ltb1919]

This is superb. I keep listening & listening to it.

[@mnheintzelman1373]

This piece, worked with just four voices . . . as close to divine perfection as humanity has yet come! Bravo!

[@trey1977]

We did this my junior year. I was the tenor. Prettiest part I've ever sung.

[@MrPerfesser]

Learned the bass/baritone part in High School choir in 1963. Remembered nearly all of it. After hearing this splendid group twice, remembered it all. The alto, Helen Charlson, is spectacular.

[@CATHERINEGERBER]

... and wonderful alto voice Helen Charlston 🌷🌸

[@TomSchaefer-q2o]

Just perfect, from beginning to end! What a joy that will last forever.

[@roserichmond-nkosi9026]

From South Africa. A powerful quartet. The depth and power of these voices is remarkable. Marvelous

[@Bootserboo]

Absolutely amazing! Phenomenal! It highlights the text: the birth of the Savior was the most profound mystery ever known.

[@emilyt.59]

the alto wow!!

[@johnredhd]

Incredible performance. I sang this in Central College (Pella, Iowa) choir back in 1981. I can still remember it all. The alto is mesmerizing. They are all great!

[@Valkris]

Wonderful! Amazing voices, breathtaking soprano!

[@seanmarshall7529]

Fieri Consort... You are absolutely of the highest quality.. BeeejIsHere.. thanks so much for having published this jewel. Every voice is great and the voices blend wonderfully..

[@alfonsorubio2094]

Fantásticas voces. Interpretación admirabile!!!

[@florinpernes2405]

Wonderfull music singed by a great quartet! We are very impressed by this interpretation especially by the incredibly tender performance and sound! We listened to this an year ago as today too with a great pleasure and we are looking forward to hear more music from you in the future!

[@dottorben]

It is really encouraging that young people are into this kind of music: makes me hope for a better future!

[@elgeneral5279]

When the present bears no explanation, look to the past, our forefathers had more wisdom then we give them credit, and what they contributed was all in the name of ensuring the future, we should look back to them; learn from their, as well as our experiences, the good and the bad. Use them as a template to ensure the future of our descendents, as they will do for theirs and so on.

[@fr1424]

Where have u been the pacific ocean?

[@riverwildcat1]

Gorgeous performance! Very rich blend of voices, clear proninciation and volume. True art with great heart. Best performance I've heard in 70+ years. God bless Luis De Victoria and all of us.

[@SBMac-qy3rq]

Brilliant. Thank you for your lovely rendition. I am singing this in a choir soon; wish me luck!

[@ferdinandpangan6713]

When I hear this beautiful hymn, and sung by this beautiful quartet, I imagine that theyre singing this on the choir loft of a Cathedral during a Corpus Christi Exposition and Benediction. Especially when they start singing the, " Alleluia" part, I envision the priests lifting the Blessed Sacrament+ amidst the ringing of bells and clouds of incense and the hushed faithful.

[@BreconD2]

Agreed. Excellent alto. All wonderful singers. Older I get the more Victoria impressed me and this performance keeps doing it.

[@riverwildcat1]

So sublime that I have to hear it every day. You have all produced an immortal work of art, and given the living God to us who labor in the shadows, hoping for a glimpse of Heaven.

[@DIACUCRISTIAN]

Extraordinary voice all 4 members! Congratulations 👏!

[@demo051]

Beautiful music. I remember performing this with the chorale I was in college. This performance was a ray of hope, comfort, and enlightenment during the lockdown. Wonderful performance by outstanding musicians.

[@elizahill8]

They are so in touch with each other!

[@kikamen]

The alto is quite impressive

[@SrGemmaRose]

Oooooooo magnum mysterium… such a clean and clear intonation. So beautiful!

[@kennethhowell5278]

Wow. These singers have beautiful voices and disciplined singing. Excellent

[@purupuru2455]

最近、この曲を練習しています。 皆さんとても綺麗な歌声で、いつも参考にさせていただいています。 素敵な動画をありがとうございました。

[@j02savage9]

I got to public school and we sang this for competition this music is not dead

[@patriciagracey6991]

This is sublime! Thank you

[@lenatutowa4259]

Perfection!!! After more than 20 years, this song still makes me cry every time I sing it or listen to it :D Bravooo!

[@aderbalsoares1988]

Despite my not agreeing with many of the interpretation choices, this is the best rendition of O Magnum Mysterium I have encountered on KZbin.

[@JIM-ot4ws]

I love everyones' voices, ... in particular the bass is gold! Thank You!

[@davidnoelsmith]

Brava, Bravo! Tenor II, here. Absolutely sublime. Thank you!!

[@1961Lara]

Spectacular alto! Nicely done all

[@dalightofthey]

So beautiful..... thank you for this!

[@hagenbutte]

Goodness, I wish I could have heard this live! The harmony gives me a massive grin and goosebumps at the same time! Wonderfully performed, well done and a massive thank you!

[@muziquebox]

THE BASS!!!!!!!! ❤️

[@Eduards044]

Best version of this piece I've ever heard!

[@welshpete12]

Remarkable voices, most excellent ! !

[@manthasagittarius1]

December 20, 2021. IfOutstanding! This is such an exposed way to do this piece, one on a part, yet how delicate and with the color shadings of stained glass in early light as the imitations are passed along. Victoria is the most expressive setter of texts in that period, I believe, and the purity of everything here, from vocal color to intonation to fine dynamic balance, all serve this gorgeous little reflection on the wonder of humble animals at the birth of Jesus. I came looking for a new performance of this favorite that I had not yet heard, as part of my Christmas season. How wonderful to find this! A joyous and peaceful Christmas to all.

[@steelmongoose4956]

Nicely done. This piece is harder to hold together with a quartet than anyone expects.

[@evasaenzdeurturi5904]

Impresionante interpretación de este compositor español. Seguid cantando así de bien. Da gusto escuchar vuestras voces angelicales y como gente tan joven ama la música clásica vocal.

[@chriswarren9226]

WOW! Beautiful recording. Well done all!

[@Ed_UKation]

This is an unequallled work of art in both composition and performance.

[@juanmsotog]

Es la versión más hermosa que he escuchado, los cuatros son fantásticos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dmmichelledolan6459]

My first Choir in DC 1973. The Director chose this by Victoria ~ This has to be the most profound harmonic melody ever. I fell in Love! Later, I found an LP compilation of this one song, by different Directors from different Centuries 💞 I lost that LP some time later in my life. I really want to find thay LP again. Yes, This Alto is tremendously strong! Merry Happy Christlas to All ✌🏾🌍🌎🌏💞✌🏾

[@neuromichael]

this is so good. thank you all very much for recording and sharing. transcendent.

[@michaelcarter714]

Absolutely beautiful... Love this piece...

[@swingb0p]

Magnifique, bravo !

[@elcamerato]

Hermosas voces excelente interpretación

[@patriciafitzsimons2050]

Thank you Kieran for your words of gospel,so precious,so enlightening. Thank you too for the splendour of the music of magnificat. Patricia

[@zigosepalum5641]

Très beau travail de restitution d'une œuvre à la polyphonie périlleuse !

[@kathye8876]

Beautiful rendition of this song!! I remember singing this in high school in the early 70s.

[@r1p2m32]

Charming, thank you!

[@sthefanyd.m.3376]

A versão mais perfeita que achei!!! Belíssima!!!