VOCES8: Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes by Heinrich Schütz

VOCES8 sings 'Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes' by Heinrich Schütz in the Christuskirche in Recklinghausen, Germany.
TEXT
1 Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, und die Feste verkündiget seiner Hände Werk.
2 Ein Tag sagt's dem andern, und eine Nacht tut's kund der andern.
3 Es ist keine Sprache noch Rede, da man nicht ihre Stimme höre.
4 Und ihr Schall gehet aus in alle Lande, und ihre Rede an der Welt Ende.
Er hat der Sonne eine Hütte in derselben gemacht;
5 und die selbige gehet heraus wie ein Bräutigam aus seiner Kammer
und freuet sich, wie ein Held zu laufen den Weg.
6 Sie gehet auf an einem Ende des Himmels und läuft um bis wieder an das selbige Ende, und bleibt nichts vor ihrer Hitz' verborgen.
Ehre sei dem Vater, und dem Sohn und auch dem Heil'gen Geiste,
wie es war im Anfang, jetzt und immerdar und von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit.
Amen.
TRANSLATION
1 The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 One day telleth another: and one night certifieth another.
3 There is neither speech nor language: but their voices are heard among them.
4 Their sound is gone out into all lands: and their words into the ends of the world.
5 In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun:
which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
6 It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As is was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

[@AnnetteKern-t8l]

Ein wunderbares Vocalensemble, selten hört man eine solche Homogenität und feine Empfindung für die Musik von Schütz!

[@alexh4436]

Wow they are on a roll.. It's getting to the point when the answer to the question, "What is your favorite V8 video?" is "The most recent."

[@supawels3627]

Diese Lockerheit trotz größter Vortrags-Disziplin fasziniert mich als ehemaligen Chorsänger. Denn die komplexe Polyphonie eines Heinrich Schütz erfordert höchste Konzentration. Und zum Glück kein Applaus!

[@doriswoelfl368]

Ja, Schütz so vorzutragen, ist fantastisch. Wunderbar.🌴🌻

[@cantusfirmusbecker7825]

Toll! Respekt! Bravissimo! Da ist "Feuer drin!"

[@150drei]

unglaublich! großartig!

[@majathomi3021]

Das ist einfach unbeschreiblich wunderbar ❤️. Ganz herzlich danke ich Ihnen.

[@herbyneubacher8395]

Grossartige Stimmen.

[@nadinemueller78]

Was für eine Dynamik und Energie ❤. Vielen Dank Heinrich Schütz und Voces 8. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns bald wieder in Deutschland 😊

[@micheled2069]

MAGNIFIQUE !!!

[@THyperon]

Wunderschön, so eine kleine Besetzung macht das Werk sehr "lebendig".

[@supawels3627]

So ein Wohl-Klang !

[@billybcgn25]

This grumpy, old fart of a Baptist just LOVES to hear such beautiful music. Thank you, Voces8, for such pure artistry.

[@AnthonyOzimic]

Molly Noon is a great addition to Voces8. Her tone and stage presence is outstanding.

[@DrewMureiko]

Is she single?😊

[@nedhorner]

@@DrewMureiko LOL!!!!

[@herminelorang8068]

Wunderbar, wie stets. Ich habe Sie in Tholey/Germany gesehen und gehört, Sie singen ohne erkennbaren Akzent, das ist Perfektionismus pur. DANKE!!!

[@heinricheberhardt9887]

Immer wieder beeindruckend die Homogenität des Chorklanges und die hervorragende Textverständlichkieit.

[@robertkoch5022]

Da kann ich Ihnen nur zustimmen.Leider hält man wegen einer gewissen Werktreue an einem Übersetzungsfehler fest "Ihre Schmur.....".Das schmälert etwas die Wirkung der Darbietung.Man sollte sich nicht immer sklavisch an die Vorlage halten, wie es auch zur Marotte geworden ist Händels Messias in Deutschland englisch zu singen. Das ist sicher nicht im Sinne Händels, der auf Verständlichkeit für alle setzte.

[@josecanale7055]

Heaven in earth always with Voces8 From Argentina

[@anneubbe]

So so so schöne Musik und so wunderbar gesungen.

[@melaniemarti8272]

Bravissimo 👏

[@JDDexter62]

Voces8 truly is in a class like no other. What truly elegant diction, intonation, and interpretation. Simply stunningly beautiful.

[@antoniobamoravi2280]

MAGNIFIQUE, une musique qui repose l’âme, âme tant éprouvée par les vicissitudes de notre humble vie, et heureusement la vie continue comme une espérance d'un avenir radieux sans dogmatisme religieux. Amen !

[@davetubervid]

I love Schutz's music, and even more after listening to this wonderful performance by the stunning Voces8

[@hellaschuenemann]

Ich habe es vor fast 50 Jahren im Schulchor gesungen, sicher nicht so perfekt wie hier. Der Text und die Melodie sind mir immer noch präsent. Eine Freude, es so zu hören.

[@helgasabine7184]

So wunderschön und perfekt!!! 😍 Ein Genuss für die Ohren und die Seele. Vielen Dank!! 🙏🏻

[@Singetommy]

Ist das schön. Großartig

[@bebongchu_atemkeng]

Such musical perfection, performed by the best in the world. I am happy to be alive in this time, to witness such beauty of song. Thank you, VOCES8.

[@jotapevaldivia]

Vielen Dank wie immer etwas wunderbar. Grüße

[@TonyGiannamore]

Shout out to Katie and Chris for the best "just chilling" vibes while they wait for the next section to sing

[@SilentStorm27]

Ha ha, I was thinking the same ! Poor Katie and Chris with barely anything to sing :p

[@cyrilduce]

A gentle rocking, turn page with the six, Amen, exeunt.

[@oscargill423]

I now feel vindicated for giving choral parts half the piece rests now, thanks Schütz

[@angrypotato_fz]

Hahaha, spot on :D

[@seankayll9017]

I half expected one of them to produce a triangle at the end.

[@Talisman0011]

Bonjour , Vous ne pourriez pas évoluer les uns sans les autres , c'est magique , je ne puis vous exprimer combien je suis enchanté chaque fois que je vous écoute ......parfois en boucle pour ne pas être séparé de ces voix miraculeuses ....Bravo à vous toutes et tous , Merci du fond du coeur.....

[@piernicofe2214]

vi ringrazio per queste emozioni profonde

[@godwindarf8878]

C’est gentil

[@marliesfleck7155]

Zauberhaft ❣ Gott segne euch 💙

[@graemeroberts2935]

Every voice is constantly clear and distinct yet in perfect harmony.

[@stephaniedickes1461]

Am 8.9. werde ich sie wiedersehen bei Frankfurt, zuletzt im Juni in Nürnberg ♥️. Can‘t wait!!!! Such a beautiful Performance 🥰

[@fareast_de]

Wow, that´s what I call a masterpiece ! Heinrich Schütz, hervorragend interpretiert. 👍👍👍Greets from GER, U.

[@dominiekschrijvers1424]

Absolutely amazing, both the genius of Schütz and this wonderful performance by Voces8!

[@CaresinVerse]

I always get goosebumps when I hear VOCES8. The arrangements and the harmonies are incredibly beautiful! This just left me spellbound. I love VOCES8 so much!

[@chrst7346]

But you are aware that in just thar case this the arrangement and harmonies have already been made up some 400 years ago? 😀 good example that time does not matter a lot, when it comes to quality! and nevertheless it needs persons who can bring those miracles to live again! Always strikes me when I experience those kind of moments of perfect intertemporal connection!

[@classicfan4683]

Wieder eine überwältigende Interpretation! Der rhythmische Schwung überzeugt ebenso wie die strahlende Reinheit der Akkorde!

[@deborahd3810]

Lovely way to begin my day… thank you for sharing your beautiful gifts

[@TrevorBushnell]

Barney in his modal voice? What a rare blessing ;)

[@mddell58]

From the 🇺🇸 USA. ♥️ Absolute perfection. 👌 All of you bring tears to my eyes. ♥️ 🌹

[@martinrock289]

Absolut brilliant! Vielen Dank für`s Teilen und die Lyrics. Psalm 19, Heinrich Schütz, gesungen von VOCES8 ... eine wunderschöne Kombination.

[@bibleasmusic]

Masterfully done, thank you for sharing it here! 0:00 Psalm 19, verse 1 0:38 Psalm 19, verse 2 0:48 Psalm 19, verse 3 0:57 Psalm 19, verse 4 1:30 Psalm 19, verse 5 2:07 Psalm 19, verse 6 2:28 Psalm 19, verse 1

[@mddell58]

Thank you.

[@EvelynCor]

Bravo and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE always keep (and add) a little bit of SCHÜTZ in your repertoire 🤩 It is well appreciated by numerous Schütz nerds 🤭👍

[@Karlimoor]

Beautiful, masterful singing. As a German I'm really impressed by your pronounciation and punctuation. Most choirs I sang in would not have done as good.

[@bonniefranklin6097]

Splendid.

[@stefanieannaeger1973]

Wie wunderschön! Gänsehaut pur!😊

[@richardscrimger3969]

Love the way y'all really seem to be enjoying yourselves amid the technical perfection!

[@lynholl]

Amazingly beautiful!!!🤗🥰❣💓🌺🌹🍀

[@hartwigbeland1719]

flottes tempo...sehr schön!

[@anatomicallymodernhuman5175]

Chills all the way through. What a great way to start the day.

[@AndreasR64]

Wonderful rendition, showing how powerful "old" music can be. You keep such a perfect balance between all the voices. And your pronunciation of German is flawless. Thank you for almost four minute of pure joy.

[@hpwwerkhuelz4624]

DANKE

[@carolyndwyer8325]

I could listen to this all day and night. It’s so beautiful it makes me teary.

[@genauder]

So beautiful, emotionally multifacetted. Almost can't believe it.

[@danielwaitzman2118]

God! how indescribably beautiful-both the music and the performance.

[@belahorvath1588]

Der Himmel auf Erden, wunderschön... 🙂

[@achenarmyst2156]

Simply gorgeous. 🙏

[@Diana-be4mj]

Seguramente, Los Ángeles del Cielo cantaron junto a ustedes 🙏🏻♥️Glory to God

[@ernstreichold9502]

Macht weiter so mit bekannten und beliebten Stücken. Prima eure tollen Stimmen. 😊

[@tobiasm2843]

Amen...Thank you so much...

[@mkunath64]

Die mänschliche Stimme ist so fabelhaft. Unglaublich schön.

[@jodypalm303]

Ausgezeichnet! Perfect balance in the voices, and nice sensitive interpretation. Vielen Dank!

[@janbleistein5906]

Ganz große Klasse. Einmalige Präsentation dieses großartigen und schweren Stücks!

[@kingdavidapple]

Jetzt und immerdar...! You did it again. Thanks & thanks.

[@mooretuba]

Wow. What a watershed two weeks for Schütz! First this wonderful performance of SWV 386 followed on KZbin 9/1 with Calmus Ensemble’s awesome 5 part SWV 377! Both performances take the Master’s Chormusik to a new level. It’s about time more people are appreciating what a seminal composer Heinrich truly was. There was indeed music before Bach…

[@agathavandoesburg7297]

What a heavenly sound. Absolutely spellbound through this beautiful piece. Thank you Voces 8 😊😇😇😇

[@mcgitarz]

I am so grateful to see and hear these videos. Thank you! Ausgezeichnet !!

[@lancelot-]

Wow! You can't do any better than that! Perfect! Unique! What a deep understanding of this early baroque music! Ich konnte gar nicht genug davon bekommen. Habe es mindestens 30 Mal hintereinander angehört.

[@ulrichlautenschlager8852]

I can't describe the beauty of this music together with a worshipping heart. I am most grateful for the amazing beauty accessible through love for God and love for music. Thank you Voces8. Greetings and blessings from Germany

[@hgk9903]

Amen!

[@michaelskelton8516]

A wonderful all round performance, musically, presentation, smiling faces and the setting.

[@izzasico4109]

Perfection

[@neogoassara3482]

This is art: the composition and the persormance of this wonderful ensemble.

[@carlosazambujayt]

Technically perfect, magnificent and very moving, as always.

[@Nazdreg1]

Schütz really is amazing and so is this ensemble singing it with joy and energy instead of being too serene and reverential.

[@herbyneubacher8395]

Fantastic voices and presented with feeling for the Schuetz time and declamation. Bravo

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

Hi from Québec, Canada! Mais quel ensemble brillant: digne du chœur des anges!

[@Northcountry1926]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@fjo8674]

I guess this will be part of a songlist in heaven 🎶 ♥

[@AnnaG121]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@jedrzejandos2063]

wielkie podziękowania, to jest wspaniała uczta dla oczu i uszu, a zarazem jakże miła zabawa

[@nickgodwin3412]

Unfailing spirit and exhuberance! As ever a joy to listen to.

[@cojun1974]

Wow - one of my absolute favourite choir songs - done so perfectly, thank you! I have sung this a couple of times myself, but never did I hear remotely so much "order in the chaos" as in your recoding, really impressing! And to be true, your pronunciation is much clearer than what we in my German choirs ever achieved. :-) Thanks so much for sharing this and take care!

[@lynda.grace.14]

Indeed. This composition runs the risk of getting muddier in sound the more voices in each part. The singularity of the multiple voices here is what creates the magic. Of course, technical perfection doesn't do any harm.

[@harleystoccherofilho9834]

Magníficos!! Vozes perfeitas, um deleite ouvi-los

[@sabineschett6277]

Vielen Dank so schön ❣️ danke

[@gugutkaG]

Das ist fantastisch!!!

[@lyricycles]

Wow! Amazing transparency and phrasing bravi tutti

[@kolias33]

I don't have enough ink in my inkwell, nor rhetorical capacity to describe my gratitude and feeling towards your singing.......! So, thanks, thanks, a million thanks!

[@bassafarside6071]

Wow. ❤

[@andrewmildinhall8210]

This is stunningly good. A performance like this really shows what a towering figure Schultz was. The greatest composer of his age

[@mooretuba]

And it’s largely because of über-excellent groups such as Voces8 and Calmus that Schütz is quickly becoming more “mainstream” to the classical music world! It’s high time he is taking his rightful place in the pantheon of the greatest German composers. Brahms would be the first to agree BTW…

[@jalapablocrypto]

Agree. Schutz was the greatest!

[@helgelk]

Sang this song back in the day when I was a soprano in a boys' choir. The score was a copy of a copy, and the text was in fraktur. I managed to decipher most of it, except the word "Hitz", so thank you for clearing up that 35-year-old mystery!

[@magnifyoparah2402]

Wow! What a memory ❤️

[@ingoknito4437]

Hej, Helge! Nice to read about your memories. I also sang the motet as a boy (like all the others from "Geistliche Chormusik 1648"). Many texts were incomprehensible to me as a German-speaking child, because not only the language images changed, but also the use of some words. "...und bleibt nichts vor ihrer Hitz' verborgen" means: "And nothing remains hidden from her heat" when speaking of the sun, which rises, orbits and sets at one end of the sky day by day. It is no coincidence that the music in this part (2:14) sounds for only a few moment like a clockwork, with the voices running at different speeds to indicate: The Lord reliably makes sure that the sun rises every day. Everyone feels their warmth. Brilliantly composed. (Imbued with a belief in something good. In a miserable time, during the Thirty Years' War and the plague, which also afflicted Dresden at the time.)

[@KidIndigo1]

Stunning performance! Such a wonderful ensemble! THANK YOU.

[@helmstan6538]

Excellent pronunciation, wow!

[@johnlucania9306]

I have not listened to you in a while, but I still like you!

[@kathleenemerson5248]

I would love to see what goes into learning and practicing new pieces. They fascinate me. Extraordinary.

[@JR-nr5rr]

Ridiculously good - thanks for sharing!

[@BachForeveryone]

Now I know, how our choirmaster wanted to have it!

[@johanneszonker144]

Very nice really👍👍👍👍 I find it funniest to look at everyone's faces and then know who suggested the song...🤣

[@vitamin3076]

glad im following this channel, outstanding work to you all

[@b1i2l336]

FABULOUS!!!

[@callahanstudio]

This beautiful, spirited performance reminds us why Heinrich Schutz is on the short list of great German composers

[@afarmery]

I trust you mean 'shortlist' rather than 'short list'?

[@callahanstudio]

@@afarmery LOL! Yes, the full list of greats is extensive.

[@Thulaandme]

Such superb and crystalline sound of joy pierced darkness like a shining ray - like seeing rainbows in my mind - there are no words... transcendent truth to this experience in simply listening :)

[@vewilli]

A mind-blowing ensemble. Have to say that again and again!