VOCES8 & Ringmasters: Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) by Franz Biebl

[@behind_plate_glass]

Blessed Feast of the Immaculate Conception, thank you for this glorious performance.

[@FruitofSilence]

YES - so grateful that these folks are in tune with the Church Calendar and thoughtful enough to post this musical offering!

[@Chris-ui4rg]

This recording will be brilliant a thousand years from now. Amazes that technology allows us to record this kind of perfection in almost every detail, visually and tonally. All of these timeless masterpieces performed and recorded with such impeccable quality, it’s a gift to humanity.

[@louk495]

yes. Yes. And YES!!! Soooo true!

[@jenniferhamilton2291]

In increasingly chaotic times, this music is best medicine for the heart/mind. Deeply grateful for your generosity in making these 'soul treatments' for us to enjoy!

[@leannamanuel1118]

Such fabulous harmony. I feel it resonate through my whole body.

[@isabelbaer3163]

This is the best recording of this piece to date and probably ever. Its arrangement with both the SSA + SSAA and TTB + TTBB lends a richness that enhances this piece in all the best ways, and the alternation gives it a much needed variety. Every chord and phrase has been though through and masterfully woven- but most amazing of all, it is clear and audible at the first listen. It has a gentleness, a power, a richness and a thunderous quality that seems to wrap up every human emotion and send it soaring to God. I was moved first to stop it to find headphones, then restarted. Goosebumps preceded a rising sense of being overwhelmed by the sheer emotion and finally I burst into tears because of the undefinable beauty that overflowed out of my soul. An authoritative rendition. Thank you!!!!

[@kieranleopold9115]

Christmas came early this year, I guess. This recording is a lovely gift to all humanity.

[@CaresinVerse]

The gift of music in a double package of the best voices on earth. What a gift!!! 🎶

[@markwardonwords]

I clicked like before I heard a note. This cannot fail.

[@josephmessner5312]

Ach so wunderschön !!

[@rhutton8258]

When these two groups with their distinct sounds/styles/origins come together to make music, the result is absolutely stunning.

[@avogrid296]

This is one of my favorite pieces, and I now consider this to be my favorite arrangement/performance. Full choirs sometimes muddy the harmonies, and the version by Voces 8 alone, while lovely, sometimes missed the lushness of this version. Adding 4 more male voices and 1 more female is the Goldilocks version -- just right! Heavenly!!!

[@HeavenlyCrim]

Super thankful to hear VOCES8 on a Monday Morning.

[@GeezerGotGame]

One of the most transcendent pieces of music ever written; beautifully done by VOCES8 and Ringmasters. Thank you.

[@ianhendra4836]

Wow, again, thanks again. Music written for the Blessed Virgin always delights, and moreso when sung perfectly. Bless you all.

[@eugeneclasby518]

I love the tenor solo and the soprano singing like an angel in a stunning treble. Sounds like a boy soprano in the sweetness of her tone. Beautiful!

[@5guitarz]

Their performances so often leave me in tears! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. It is a blessing!

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

This is my absolute favorite Christmas piece. I have cried many times to Cantus's TTBB version, but to have Voces8 and Ringmasters give it their own touch is so exciting. Thank you for this.

[@arco-design]

Fresh take on this beloved piece! I don't think i've ever heard it voiced like this before, but it works really well! Can't wait to see Voces8 in London, ON this week!

[@neldavanzyl7905]

Absolutely masterful. What a combination of voices.

[@Robert_Herring]

Magnificent. My favorite setting of the Ave Maria, and my new favorite performance.

[@malc121]

A wonderful performance by you all ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻🎄Gorgeous 💜

[@domenicabux894]

Chi canta prega due volte. Il vostro e' un canto sublime. Grazie Voces8

[@pokeboy2165]

One of my all-time favorites. Such a beautiful piece and gives me chills every time. Bravo ❤❤❤

[@waynelawrence6972]

I hope these people realise what a gift they are.

[@chrisn676]

Chanticleer has been topped. Bravo!

[@sureenmitchell4049]

What a combination of Sounds!! Heavenly ❤

[@adude394]

What a sublime way to start my workday! The only problem with that is that there's no way I can concentrate on work with such gorgeous singing going on. Thanks to VOCES8 & Ringmasters for this magnificent rendering of Biebl's music.

[@JustinSadoian]

I don’t have words for how incredible this is. Only goosebumps and tears. Thank you. 😮

[@michaelacord228]

Stunning. Worshipful. One of my favorite works. The Amen is glorious. Thank you all for sharing.

[@Babbajune]

This gave me chills! Moving and beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NehaChindu]

O Voces8... you never cease to amaze me with your passionate ingenuity❤❤

[@williamstachour4019]

Voces8? Voces12? Voces15? I"m here for all of it! How fabulously lush

[@aha4781]

Überirdisch schön!😢

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

I have goosebumps on my arms, and tears in my eyes.

[@luciasona2231]

L'Otto dicembre ha dato a tutti l'occasione di cantare lodi alla Regina degli angeli . Voices8 cantano questa meravigliosa Ave Maria e sembra quasi di ascoltare la Voce degli angeli . Grazie ❤

[@chickweed4022]

You've outdone yourselves. Extraordinary.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

No one can believe this is written 1964, except for a "jazz chord" that we can hear a couple of times, the first time at 0:41. Still wonderful music!

[@janetworkman8913]

Absolutely beautiful

[@briane.5656]

So many things to love about this arrangement/adaptation, In particular: keeping all voices in essentially the same register, then shifting the entire register; on the verses, having other voices join in unison after the first phrase, in keeping with so much chant tradition, works beautifully. And I am reminded again how in such exemplary voices Andrea is especially blessed, and we in turned are blessed in the hearing. Thank you for sharing this.

[@kevinbrennen6773]

How can you not just burst into tears at the end of that piece. And performed so superbly just brings my heart joy. Thank you so much for this gift.

[@Grassrootssax]

One of the best performances I've heard on KZbin. Bravo!

[@garyleek]

Beautiful performance, and awesome recording!

[@brianlottman]

Brilliant version, beautiful harmony...Hail Mary full of Grace

[@merri-toddwebster2473]

Thank you for this exquisite performance. I know I will listen to it again and again.

[@MatthewAHaas]

wow. Just amazing. soul lifting. thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@earth2jennyl]

Best version I have ever heard! Resounding male sound and floating feminine. And how the solos lift into many voices! Yes! This has rejuvenated my love of this song. Thank you all! ❤

[@pieterderaad]

Wat een hemelse klankparels. Een ongekend hoog niveau. Liefs en Dank.

[@nelsonkwei6654]

Euan’s tone is so pure and effortless

[@carolworthey2067]

Goosebumps and love and beauty flow all over me as I listen! This performance is a religious experience! I love all the magnificent groups and singers and I praise Franz Biebl for creating this masterpiece.... music that must ascend to the angels up above! (I am a composer, who at some point would like to forward a work or two to you.... what hubris.)

[@richardcorwin1828]

God Bless to all in this Advent season. Ave Maria.

[@palomine2606]

Truly inspiring, thank you!

[@SethEngel]

The versions sung in order are TTB Trio/TTBB Choir SAT Trio/SATB Choir (originally in B-flat, but then transposed up to C here) SAA Choir/TTBB Choir

[@brucecliffe6213]

Men, you were absolutely magnificent and Ladies, you were just superb. I shed tears of pure pleasure when I hear this music. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@SempreGumby]

Fabulous ! 3 in 1 - Two groups plus the Women. Triune Biebl! Just amazing. Sang along T1.

[@justiciaylibertad774]

No se puede cantar mejor. English voices, the best - Congratulations

[@RobertAMRoss]

My favorite version is the SSATTBB version, which I have conducted many times-you saved the best for last! Bravissimi tutti-exquisite and heavenly!

[@josefkastner8698]

Wonderful, I love you all. Thx

[@mariavanhoof7961]

Precioso Ave Maria , qué regalo para el día de la Inmaculada, aunque lo he visto ahora mismo. Pero coincide con la fiesta patronal de mi pueblo en Catalunya: Sta.Eulalia de Mérida, otra Virgin mártir importada de Extremadura. Felicidades Voces8 & Ringmasters, ❤ he disfrutado muchísimo

[@rjmorgan2]

Absolutely glorious!!

[@peka1359]

So wunderbar!

[@drewpowellflute]

I knew before it even started this would be the only version that rivals Chanticleer's recording. Stunning.

[@samhancock3568]

Thanks to you all! Stunning! Everytime.

[@joseluisvalenzuelaconcepci7342]

🌟A.M.A.Z.I.N.G🌟

[@tenor79]

Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix, ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

[@mgeuleinstsear]

So captivating! ❤ I forgot what I wanted to do before I clicked on this video 😅

[@ymbatw8205]

I was thinking about this song today, came home, looked up the voces8 version, and they reuploaded it! What a happy coincidence.

[@ronaldl9085]

Absolutely gorgeous. Goose bumps material!

[@bob.beaverson]

Absolutely lovely!

[@richardscrimger3969]

Solemn and joyful stuff. Thanks!

[@eer5100]

The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

[@Mark-kx1vq]

Sublime.

[@joaoguimaraes5430]

Absolutely wonderful!! Thank you so much...

[@BinkyTheElf1]

Soaring.. heavenly.. elevating. Bravo & brava, V8. ❤️‍🔥

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

❤ Absolutely beautiful Thank you ❤

[@jeffarwady]

Magnificent!

[@lightseeker134]

Sublime!!

[@dabeamer42]

14 voices! I could get used to this sound, esp. for scores as lush as this one.

[@thomashilleke]

Just got this piece in choir, good to hear it sung by a great choir

[@corlisscrabtree3647]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@FruitofSilence]

WOW - superlative! Ever consider forming a NEW hybrid ensemble and making recordings? This is like the original USA Olympic Basketball Dream Team! THANK YOU!

[@frankorusso]

Eccellente combinazione!!! 👏👏👏🙏🖖

[@4Teen8]

Vielen herzlichen Dank!!!

[@Nubsta5]

That's the first time I've ever heard a sub tone pop out in a recording. Crazy. (the last chord)

[@donnaj9964]

What a lovely rich setting of one of my most-favorite hymns. I especially love the third iteration of the Ave Maria, where everyone starts low and it blooms like a celestial flower. Thank you all so much!

[@timothymalone7067]

This was fabulous!,,

[@deborahbarrett2385]

Crystalline perfection!

[@gunsmusicnaturebeer]

I like you folks. Good work.

[@petitboulou5489]

Magnifique 😍 !

[@billneo]

BRAVI!

[@leslieeden8886]

Sublime! The angel choir cannot improve on this.

[@piconminichini]

It's so so beautiful 😍❤️

[@VanessaBorhagian]

Bravísimo!! 💓

[@michaelmccarren8083]

Bravo! 👏

[@billkunkle1880]

Simply out of sight performance❤😂

[@djsteink]

Dear LORD than ending 👏

[@KevinECarmona]

Que hermoso!!!!❤❤

[@GenevieveCKnight]

The music of Heaven 😇 happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 🌹

[@justiciaylibertad774]

Increíble!!!❤😊

[@lenaN5k8Q9]

Wonderful performance 🍃

[@jaygbardo8781]

WOW!

[@TheandricOfficial]

AVE MARIA!!!