Voces8 | Bogoroditse Devo - Sergei Rachmaninoff

[@kiltlvr]

Eight voices creating such an extraordinary sound. Brilliant!

[@francopizzinini4338]

I was one of the lucky people who had the opportunity to be live at this concert. It will remain deep in my hearth as one of the most beautiful concert (not only because of this song) I ever was. Thank you Voces 8

[@davidhoadley39]

I live in a small town in Minnesota, USA, which is known mostly for NOT being the city with the same name in New York. When we heard that Voces8 was coming to a neighboring town, it was sort of like hearing that The Beatles were going to play the local VFW. Amazing concert, ranks with being at a workshop with John Rutter 20-odd years ago as notches on my bucket list.

[@olgasafonova1969]

Это не песня - это молитва 😊

[@heimatliebe116]

@@davidhoadley39 Delightful comparison! It made me laugh and is so true!

[@a.austin320]

If more people sang in small groups like this, the world would be better. Brilliantly beautiful!

[@jens-olafbodemann3653]

Das ist wirklich eine hervorragende Interpretation der russisch-orthodoxen Variante des "Ave Maria" von Sergej Rachmaninow. Im Vergleich zum großen Chor gefiel mir hier die Klarheit und Transparenz des Klanges, wo die einzelnen Harmonien besonders schön hervorklangen.

[@CaresinVerse]

The harmony produced by these young men and women is breathtaking! God bless VOCES8 ❣️

[@davidkelk4247]

I have sung this many times as a bass in a larger mixed voice choir, gives me goosebumps every time.

[@areeves4105]

An absolutely sublime, beautifully balanced performance. Thank you.

[@hc9078]

That ending is simply perfect. The bass really balanced.

[@donstone7103]

The bass was perfect - subtle!

[@lisababel8061]

Very beautiful. Thank you very much for this Moment. I' know many versions of " Bogoroditse Devo " because I'm a russian orthodox Christian. Well done!

[@carolynott2943]

Lisa Babel Could you translate the words for us? Thanks!

[@arspoliphonica]

Rejoice, virgin Mother of God, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne the Savior of our souls. [translation: Barry Johnston]

[@paulwilliams9207]

God bless.

[@andreguerne9713]

Si la perfection existe, elle doit se méfier de cette redoutable concurrente ! Merci Voces8

[@christayl6543]

I was already on shock but goosebumps killed me at 2:00 when they started raising voices. I wish I could have such a music group in my town, to enjoy them all the time

[@jonguirl3942]

The heart just melts ... what a great piece of music and outstanding performance by Voces8 - hard to top this! Thanks for the upload

[@mcvalko]

This video popped up during my prayers today - Дякую Богородице Діво☦️🙏❤️🌺

[@lumirandart6675]

С какой любовью Вы поете русскую духовную музыку.Благодарю.

[@ДмитрийКомиссаров-ф6ь]

Я их люблю

[@k.m.4832]

Bravi, Bravo, Großartig und transparent. Danke.

[@haroldgraber9458]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful music. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this group. Connie

[@martinstahle2006]

To show someone what goose bumps is, are you my universal tool. Love you all and what you are doing. Greetings from Germany !

[@Robertoperinu]

Sono così assorbiti dalla musica......emozione straordinaria e vitale!

[@lynnhuidekoper8647]

My favorite Hymn No. 6, Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil, to sing. I have performed it 3 times and loved doing it each time.

[@alcofribasnasier2732]

а "Свете тихий" и "Ныне отпущаеши"? (Gladsome Light & Nunc dimittis)?

[@jeanpierrelegac2961]

Absolutely nice. So brillant voices.

[@misssophie6515]

Thanks for sharing such wonderful music.

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Fantastici voci meravigliose si senza dubbio il posto che vi compete e l..olimpo degli dei.

[@persluchtboy]

it's really gorgeous, mostly I listen to Bach but for this brilliant piece of music I gladly make a exception..

[@persluchtboy]

Bogoróditse Dyévo, ráduisya, Blagodátnaya Maríye, Gospód s tobóyu. Blagoslovyéna ty v zhenákh, i blagoslovyén plod chryéva tvoyevó, yáko Spása rodilá yesí dush náshikh

[@mazov907]

Богородице, Дево, радуйся, Благодатная Мария, Господь с тобою. Благословенна ты в женах, И благословен плод чрева твоего, Яко Спаса родила еси душ наших. (for Rus) (устал уже копировать братцы, но что поделать))))

[@francopallotta8992]

superba interpretazione ai vertici dell'arte assoluta.

[@imherepraiseme2936]

Wow such a great sound and there is only eight of you

[@marekszczepankiewicz4110]

Wspaniała 8❤👑🎶💜

[@viviennelester9939]

Love the alto solo with deep bass below.

[@marekszczepankiewicz4110]

🎶👑💚wspaniała muzyka i fantastyczne wykonanie ♡❤️🧡💛💚!

[@cetterus]

Wow! What a blend!

[@primitivamartinmaudo3233]

Muy bonito!!!! Maravillosas voces 🌷🌳🌷

[@sergeysiberian9571]

Рахманинов Сергей - Богородице Дево Sergei Rachmaninov - Bogoroditse Devo Богородице, Дево, радуйся, The Theotokos and virgin, rejoice, Благодатная Мария, Господь с тобою. Maria full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Благословенна ты в женах, Blessed art thou among women И благословен плод чрева твоего, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Яко Спаса родила еси душ наших. As the Savior bore thou our souls.

[@donkelly108]

best 3 min 45 sec ever!

[@lilialik]

Очень интересное исполнение! В плане голосоведения. Очень трогательно спели. Отдельное спасибо за концовку!!!

[@PauloCesarMaiadeAguiar]

Amazing Dear. Many thanks for to share this dear Fantastic

[@sosaysthecaptain5580]

God I want to do this again

[@EstebanTozzi]

Increíble !

[@narabeu8551]

So beautiful!

[@joanacabul6021]

Superb!

[@ДмитрийКомиссаров-ф6ь]

Спасибо вам огромное! Поклон низкий!

[@saneminair404]

I don't know who is singing the alto one part but it's just beautiful

[@viviennelester9939]

Woman in red. Sublime. Tears

[@ДмитрийКомиссаров-ф6ь]

Это невероятно! Спасибо!

[@jrr3613]

Beautiful! really beautiful. Question : 3 Labour and 3 Conservative 😉?

[@billiepop9005]

This is so beautiful.

[@jehoshuadelosreyes611]

Just wow! WOW!

[@Robertoperinu]

il miracolo della voce!

[@sergeynovikov5187]

Спасибо за проникновенное исполнение да ещё на русском языке! Потрясает и восхищает!

[@gm52225]

Heard this live in 2017. Could have died happily after that.

[@beldengi]

It is impossible for even this sublime group to sing Russian Orthodox music with the beauty and solemnity that Russian choirs have

[@michacyran3642]

Which russian christian-orthodox version do you prefer?

[@albertocolzani2415]

Straordinari

[@hauket8436]

Respect. You have to be able to sing it with eight people.

[@101mosioatunya]

Fabulous!

[@davidlwebb324]

Exquisite sound.

[@carlbeaupre8142]

Excellent!

[@JoaquimCarlosjoshua]

Perfect.

[@hlukhi]

Басы хорошие, да и вообще всё.

[@ЖекаЖека-ь5х]

Евгений Николаевич Глухи да ладно! А басы-половина успеха!

[@alcofribasnasier2732]

на ютубе есть их же репетиционная запись. там качество записи получше, но здесь исполнение крепче.

[@daniel9918]

The basses are so deep

[@GeoffThompson-ey7jj]

gorgeous

[@ofirgalis5726]

Amazing !!!!!!

[@bassmanxan3544]

Okay I love it but I wonder why they sang it a whole stop lower than it's written?

[@dmitriymoshkin]

Хорошо пропели такое сложное произведение

[@allynemendescarvalho]

Maravilhoso!

[@geofflloyd6761]

sublime

[@iiimael]

CANTAMOS NO CORALUSP COM O REGENTE ROBERTO RODRIGUES... EMOCIONANTE

[@53phill]

prachtig!

[@valavalaxar6822]

Хорошо поют и слаженно.

[@patrickproctor3462]

My singular criticism (as it is beautiful and wonderful) of this is that Russian liturgical singing never takes a full pause. Seriously, go to an Orthodox church in any city in Russia. The tone does not end until the song does. And to be fair, it might be impossible with just 8 voices, but this arrangement is for 6 voices, and the Voices 8 have talented singers who easily span 3 voice parts each in the standard 8-part scale. I don't feel they did this justice with their talent.

[@jojaspismusic8531]

To clinical to my taste, I like our own (not professional) version better, more atmosphere... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJDIdmalh6yYobM

[@JonYuill]

Write to them, I'm sure they'll change it for you.

[@PollianaCarolina]

blablablablablabla...

[@marahbadrian]

This piece is simply designed for a larger choir, which will allow for stagger breathing. All things considered, this is a lovely piece

[@dennisdeemii]

@@JonYuill that's a prickish thing to say. He is absolutely right. They're singing Russian choral music like they're an Anglican Boychoir. Besides, this is YT bro. We're allowed to say what we want. I guess until it pisses you off and then you want to exercise your right to be pissed off. Get over it.

[@lakkfatt2321]

magic

[@1HyacinthClare]

This is just exquisite. WHICH ONE is the bass?

[@charlieboegner4212]

I think the 5th and 6th from the left...(?) they pause before the "ff"

[@alix4231]

@@charlieboegner4212 5th from the left. Jonathan Pacey. Magnificent voice.

[@slavomirjezko8255]

Braaavooooo!

[@paulwilliams9207]

Most holy mother of God save us!

[@marahbadrian]

Sounds .... different. This is in E flat I think.

[@CDugan7]

Agreed

[@ryanfoo9386]

Interestingly, the official version for the male chorus counterpart of Rachmaninoff's Bogoroditse Devo published by Musica Russica is in Eb major!

[@CDugan7]

That's true! Check it out here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn-6Y5WJfJV4jtU

[@CDugan7]

Honestly, it's too slow in my opinion.

[@jReactor]

CDugan7 When the sound is so magnificent, I almost don’t mind the slower pace haha. More to enjoy.

[@henkvos4017]

Mooi nummer Top

[@simonhusdal717]

I wonder why they lowered it a whole tone down??

[@dfateyev]

For a person who used to listen to Orthodox liturgies often, and raised where they're performed naturally, this performance looks "distant". No doubt they have exceptional voices, but unfortunately they didn't catch the manner how it should be performed according the Rachmaninoff's idea (or the Orthodoxy tradition, in general).

[@emmanueldeleon3074]

This is interesting to know! I would like to learn how it should be performed according to Rachmaninoff's idea. I am a student and I would really appreciate it if you could share it. Thank you.

[@fideliowald8736]

Bravo

[@ДмитрийКомиссаров-ф6ь]

Они невероятны🇬🇧🇷🇺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidhinton8654]

Extraordinary, as always... would be great if the alto gentleman in the middle could keep still while he’s singing... super-distracting in many of these videos... LOVE Y’ALL SO MUCH!

[@olgasafonova1969]

С душой, молодцы!!!

[@janmoeyaert9011]

A tone down? (Russian church pitch around 1900 was actually even higher than 440) Still very nicely done - though the bass sound is cranked up too much to my taste

[@dennisdeemii]

really?! I couldnt disagree more. There was barely any bass. When singing Russian I always like to hear the basses roar over the rest of the choir at the zenith of certain phrases. Not many pieces in the repertory give that kind of presence to the bass section. Russian music--they love their basses.

[@ДругЛюбезный-э6ф]

Интересное исполнение, более похожее на колыбельную чем на гимн.

[@numap4701]

Not Real??!!??!? If it IS, IT can ONLY come from ABOVE. I guess Love Creates, and God Does. Thanks Voices8,000,000,000

[@ЖекаЖека-ь5х]

Ужас! Нельзя перед «радуйся» дышать! А что со словами? Хоть бы спросили у носителя языка! И где такие задержки в нотах написаны? Бас -очень хороший!

[@ReBemolMayor]

Si, yo concuerdo con usted. Y me apenan un poco esos cortes prolongados, porque el sonido es maravillosamente indescriptible!

[@mitchweisiger5904]

Lovely but why did you lower this to Eb? It's not the same piece.

[@yogoon49]

je suis moins fan de cette version, où ils ont voulu mettre certaine voix en avant, notamment à la transition forte,

[@arinc6284]

Holy fucking overtones at the beginning

[@boniborn]

... на-шишь!

[@petrusasemicorma9290]

L acustica non è adatta, per questo brano...e repertorio. è troppo secca.

[@solluna8228]

безупречно

[@jermaine8107]

And in indiana they still wouldn’t make it to state comp. I hate issma

[@ow2750]

its too slow... toooooo sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

[@UkeOne]

I definitely don't like the lower key and the almost 'pop-ish' style of presentation. This is still good singing...just a not so good interpretation and delivery.

[@jReactor]

UkeOne pop-ish presentation...do you mean their clothing or something musically?

[@dennisdeemii]

@@jReactor he's referring to their use of straight tone which is sadly fully in fashion as it's easier to blend a straight tone then to do the hard work of exploring the complete tonal range from straight-tone to a sound comparable to the Eastern Orthodox music. American choirs for whatever reason think that this St Olaf-style of singing is best. Which is why St Olav sounds like Westminster which sounds like Luther which sounds like BYU which sounds like the Mormon Tabernacle...you get the idea lol. it's a total yawn. This wasnt always the case. Look up any actual Russian or Orthodox choir and you will instantly hear the difference. Night and Day. Here is an example of a choir that uses the full range of tone capable in a human voice. They do it all and can sing it all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fHqnx4ZsSaldU Every piece sounds appropriate to the period. When they need a full huge sound they got it. When they're doing bach, same thing...a totally new experience. Like youre hearing a completely different choir.

[@dennisdeemii]

what a yawn. They're singing the glorious music of the Orthodox Church like an Anglican boychoir. smh what is the point of singing this music if you sing every other kind of music in the exact same way. For the gods I get tired of hearing these kinds of choirs.

[@JonYuill]

If you don't like it, don't listen to it. Wanker.

[@laser170323]

Who is their tailor? They should fire him. None of their suits fit properly.

[@Francesco7707]

how not to sing!

[@hc9078]

Francesco Chiantera Indulge me on how this is how you don’t sing. I’d love to hear it.

[@Francesco7707]

Because they don’t sing what they are singing. No interpretation, the meaning of the pray? Sorry, but they are only sing the sheet music, not the Pray.

[@Parsifal75ful]

Ужос!!!!

[@sergefimov]

Please forgive me but it is BAD. They must learn the pronunciation. They must learn it. This play must not be moooooing

[@ЛилияБорисовна-ц8л]

Нет,не нравится как исполняют.средненько.отсутствует чувство шири и мощи в этом исполнении,души русской нет.иностанцы... и что с них взять.? Но старались,конечно .а восхищённые отзывы пишут здесь великому Рахманинову ,чья гениальность понятна даже при таком средненьком исполнении.

[@8starsAND]

hats off