VOCES8: 'Hallelujah' from Messiah (G. F. Handel)

VOCES8 is joined by members of Apollo5 and The VOCES8 Foundation Choir & Baroque Orchestra in this performance of the Hallelujah Chorus from 'Messiah'. The performance, conducted by Barnaby Smith was part of the #LiveFromLondon digital concert series.
The whole 'Messiah' performance can be viewed here
page.inplayer.com/livefromlon...

[@fairlyvague82]

Come on, admit it, who else watched this at full blast whilst being an air conductor? ❤️❤️❤️

[@oladomozych5886]

I admit: "ME too"!😁

[@jaybest1787]

You got me😆😆😆😆

[@jeremygmail]

I sang along while it was on repeat. First bass, then tenor then soprano :)

[@fairlyvague82]

Lol I bet most people did, they’re just too embarrassed to admit it publicly 🤣🤣🤣

[@wmbaak]

I have to agree: I DO!

[@retepd1e]

It’s one thing that Handel wrote this masterpiece within 24 days. That’s a feat. It’s another amazing thing that in the year when Handel was born another genius was born: Johann Sebastian Bach. Although they knew about each other, they never met. It was the same eye doctor who treated them both. God blessed humanity with two geniuses in that year. Germany gave birth to two of the most influential composers of the Baroque era. The Protestant Reformation started by Luther yielded its finest fruits a few decades later when Handel and Bach composed their glorious music to praise God. In order to draw peoples attention to their salvation. God loves humanity. Handel’s Messiah is the testament.

[@purpurina5663]

Scarlatti was also born in 1685. What a year!

[@mathewkurian100]

Jesus the Lord Almighty is King of Kings and Lord of Lords! He is going to come and reign. He is the creator, our redeemer. People who received Him as Lord and Savior will reign with Him eternally.. All Glory and Honor to Him alone. Amen!

[@Junior-tq8hv]

I must say, this is one of the best renditions of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus I have ever heard. For the first time listening to this piece, I had tears in my eyes. And don't even get me started on the conductor's contagious passion at 2:32. Just marvellous.

[@judahschultz]

I think it has to be the clarity of the trumpets, the voices, and other instruments. I wholeheartedly agree! This is the best rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus I have ever heard in my life!

[@moragmackay3597]

Yes, the joy, passion and energy of the conductor was a delight.

[@OCcanUsee]

Barnaby, you are a masterful conductor.

[@wernerkarmaat7046]

Yes

[@peterodi3187]

When the drum beats suddenly came I swear I felt I'm being ascended to heaven. This is beautiful beyond words.

[@artursorba1465]

I don't think this piece can get any clearer than this. Perfection imo.

[@jaybest1787]

A beautiful rendition of Handel's ageless masterpiece. Merry Christmas everyone ♥️

[@GXObserver]

Fantastic. Hairs on back of my neck prickling and large lump in throat, just as I remember when I used to sing Hallelujah in my youth choir, 50 years ago.

[@myriamgraff6073]

Magnifica interpretación! También me acuerdo cantarlo por primera vez a mis 14 años con mí padre en el coro de la iglesia de Guadalupe hace ya casi 50 años! Siempre me conmueve y ustedes son excelentes! Gracias y Muy Feliz Navidad! Desde Argentina!

[@cynthiat6505]

So lovely to see old and new members of Voces8!!! Bravo!

[@paulward6287]

Jesus u gave ur life to save me. It is my utmost honour to give my life to life!

[@Jen39x]

I’m thinking this may be a new standard to beat. Has always sounded better on old instruments but with a smaller choir it works better than the usual huge choirs that speakers just really never do justice to. Bravo I think that’s what I’m supposed to be saying here!!!

[@crazzee247]

If you ever have the chance to get to Washington DC to hear the Bach Consort do this at the Cathedral, do it. It's transcendent.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The comfort of this Handel’s masterpiece is unfathomable, immeasurable and beyond description

[@Jsatchel2010]

Amazing. It sounded like a huge choir. Everyone performed with perfection.

[@johnwade1325]

It did - but the interleaving of the four parts is so much clearer than it usually is with a much larger choir.

[@wmbaak]

This is phenomenal! Unbelievable! What a choir, what an orchestra and also: what a conductor.

[@evastepanova3042]

💓Great celebration of the birth of the Savior of the Lord Jesus Christ! Amazing Creator! Thank you for saving everyone who believes in Him!💓

[@messageweek]

Absolutely beautiful. A glimpse and echo of heaven's praise!

[@martafressola9577]

Great performance of the choir who enjoyed every second of it. We can see it in their faces. We can also see the choir director putting his best to make out of this a very emotional rendition. And it was very emotional. Thanks for sharing! My respects goes out to all.

[@yuliavorobyeva3946]

What magnitude!

[@rd3ster]

Well done. And with original instruments, including the notoriously difficult natural trumpets.

[@versterker1981]

Stunning. A reminder of everything we have to be grateful for, even though we may at times feel that we are in seemingly impossible circumstances. Amazing, Thank You

[@jeremycollins1068]

It is amazing that three verses from the Bible can be so moving. Revelations 19:6, 11:15, 19:16. The majesty that everyone recognizes when they hear this song is the Holy Spirit testifying of our Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ. And yes, he is coming. We are ‘in that day’.

[@jean-marcgillet8429]

Quelle énergie, quelle beauté, magnifique ! Merci.

[@chinedumloveday9928]

Timeless and Excellent rendition of all-times. Glory to God!

[@thomaslenzmeier183]

Heaven on earth!

[@ivoaryan]

This masterpiece from Haendel always brings shivers to.my heart as I feel his majesty in humility, The King of Kings is born.. Halleluyah👍 Braviosie Voces 8💝

[@mariannesuter5318]

you make me so happy!!

[@schwarzerwolf1348]

Fantastic, marvellous, magnificent!

[@EC2019]

As soon as the final chord is over, I can't help but hear the opening bars of "I know that my redeemer liveth" in my head. It's like a reflex. God I miss singing Messiah so much.

[@susiesmith8969]

Thank you for this at this time in the world. Brings us together from all parts of this world. For a few moments, we are one.

[@davidthomas9276]

Voces8 videos make me say, "Oh. So THIS is what this piece is supposed to sound like!"

[@miguelangelvazquez9277]

Absolutely fantastic

[@giftkhitago9532]

This is excellent. The vocals and the instruments are well align. I love the way they bring out the dynamics of the song and how they express the articulations. I can ear the trumpets as well as the lower brass and the strings very clear and equal at paste. well played👏👏👏👏👏👏 I love it

[@bcgrittner8076]

Yes! Outstanding!

[@alexh4436]

So I am singing along with the tenors and I realize that their are only three of them. Daaaaaaamn!

[@richardforshaw8479]

Apart from obvious brilliance of the performers and conductor throughout, I really enjoyed the tenor Fsharp blending on the final chord.Best I’ve ever heard.

[@TheBillbee]

Brilliant version 👏

[@georgeandrewmacp]

Such an inspiring performance! Wonderful - a hymn of gratefulness. Thank you all!

[@LucienMarine]

Georg Friedrich Handel left his mark on his time thanks to his intense and majestic compositions. In this vast fresco composed in 1741, Handel displays all the nuances of his consummate art of sound painting, recycling if necessary some of his Italian duets composed the same year. He drew his inspiration from the music of his native country, Germany, he was inspired by his numerous travels, particularly to Italy, and he was attached to the traditions of his adopted country, England. This oratorio is the subtle balance between the recitatives, few in number, the arias and the choruses contributes to the support of the dramatic action; the intensity is maintained, as is often the case, with great sobriety of means in the writing by virtue to the chord orchestration. His talent and this clever mix have made him one of the greatest composers still performed firmly in the prestigious operas. Many of the master's oratorios are still performed nowadays, but it is truly Messiah which left its mark on the history of music. Music accompanies life! *Lucien* 💙

[@ReflectionsonFaith]

Stunning and magnificent! Thank you!

[@robbabcock_]

Beautiful!

[@SilvioNobre]

Glorious! Too beautiful!

[@waltsmith9583]

Oh yes! Thank you.

[@ajmatthews7700]

Magnificent!

[@derekdee9592]

Wonderful !

[@ColbysCouch]

Yes, yes, yes, brilliant!

[@ferdinandbeckerbub1219]

Ganz große Klasse! Vielen Dank für das Hochladen.

[@Piskie1]

A brilliant performance, the best, and yes watched it all full blast and air conducted, this made my Christmas eve👍

[@ak2hikari]

何度聴いてもため息が出てしまう 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます

[@sering.23]

Maravillosoooo. Muchas gracias.

[@alexmolinal9374]

ЧУДЕСНО, БОЖЕСТВЕННО !!!!

[@8CosmosProject8]

It is awesome.

[@carwashslayer4235]

3:03 this is my favorite part love this song even years later

[@lenanielsen5903]

Fantastic performance🍃thank you

[@suechapman6482]

encroyable!

[@JRZGRL55]

Exquisite. Stunning. Absolutely flawless!

[@olaholtsberg587]

Magnificent!! I watched the full concert last week, stunning even through the TV screen!😍

[@hd-production]

Hallelujah - one of the best versions!!! br w.:)

[@mariainesgoncalves2035]

Wonderful! What a privilege hear you! Greetings from Brazil!

[@burthuffman2802]

Very nice, I loved it.

[@ChiaraDBrown]

I love Voces8, and they are performing beautifully, I just think Messiah needs a large choir. It begs for it.

[@judahschultz]

It does seem to beg for it! But the quality just falls away when you get these massive choirs singing, and these massive orchestras playing (although I will say, the sound of a mighty choir and a powerful orchestra does do this song justice). This showcases the beauty of old, antique instruments and the utility and clarity of a small choir.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This wi quench yo parched soul

[@jsguitargeek1432]

Oh my God -- teared up at the first stanza... incredible!

[@joyharper89]

Magnificent!!!

[@nckoes]

Music tingles!!!!❤❤❤

[@marcellatoccano3625]

Siete i migliori. Vi voglio tanto bene. Buon Natale.

[@SuperlordAlgernon]

What gorgeous praise for God here love it

[@esmeesantos]

They did a lovely job on this it sort of made me feel nostalgic from listening to this it reminded me of when I sang this at my last winter concert in high school such a lovely piece to sing and listen to !!!((:

[@stvp68]

The strings have such a bright sound!!!

[@angelikafaccinelli4522]

Great. You are the best that i know in Europe. Thanks for all videos. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@DonAlpha]

Wonderful song ,you have wonderfully performed it

[@rafiachmary]

SUPERB!!!! Warm regards from Indonesia and have a bless Christmas and a very joyous new year for you..

[@Goran_D]

Oh my gosh this had me crying from the very beginning. Such crisp intonation and diction. Everything is just heavenly. I am still tearing up as I write this. ❤❤❤

[@genovevaleonmunoz1500]

God Bless. Thank You.🙏🤍🙏

[@yasmanylopez5769]

Woww... PERFECT SOUND!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Beautifully sung! ❤️🇺🇸

[@mariavanhoof7961]

Fantástico, ya es Navidad 🎼🎶✨🌟⭐💫🌠🎄. Thank you all for this excellent performance. I wish you all Happy Christmas

[@Atalanta-jj5ir]

👏 Amazing !!!

[@terrimobley6067]

I need the applause..... What is such profound joyous WORSHIP without letting out the amens and the applause to our great and mighty Lord.

[@desmondpierre-louis948]

Perfection!!!

[@SGT_Fon]

This is exactly how I thought we sounded each year in high school when a combined chorus, band and orchestra had a grand finally.... After hearing you, I pulled out my 1985 recording of us doing this and well... to be kind to myself, let's just say you sound better than we did!

[@sabineschett6277]

So schön ❣️

[@melissavermillion1101]

Absolutely freaking awesome!!! This music rocks my soul!!! Even my soul shivers and gets goose bumps!!! :)❤

[@sirleneneubauer759]

Como é linda essa obra! E que execução! Parabéns 👏❤

[@smguy7]

A very tasteful and stylish performance of this otherwise overly family piece. Thank you!

[@snchongloi1580]

Evergreen song

[@piconminichini]

Beautiful 😍❤

[@misterphilgood1451]

Lumineux, pétillant, superbe ! 👍

[@argan1509]

HAPPY EASTER March 17th, 2022, JESUS ​​IS RISEN, HALLELUJAH!🔥 greetings from Indonesia

[@jean-christophedufour6279]

Hallelujah! Indeed!

[@guadalupealba6668]

I love they 😍😍😍😍😍😍

Un video fantástico! 😍

[@giftkhitago9532]

This is really good

[@robertschultz6320]

Happy winter holidays ! From Romania

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

🕊🌟🕊 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 🙏💜🙏 💜🎵💜

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

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[@blancacasal-piga4701]

Precioso!!

[@paoloangeri5146]

Stupenda esecuzione bravissimi complimenti

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

Nice performance of this classic song!

[@Lardenoy]

La beauté est un pressentiment du Ciel ! Odon de Cluny, XI ème s. L' Amen final du Messie est également "une cime" musicale !

[@hermannmayer8343]

Großartig!