VOCES8: Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo

VOCES8 sings 'Ubi Caritas' by Ola Gjeilo at the VOCES8 Centre in London.
TEXT
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor.
Exultemus, et in ipso iucundemur.
Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum.
Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.
TRANSLATION
Where charity and love are, God is there.
Christ's love has gathered us into one.
Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him.
Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
And may we love each other with a sincere heart.

[@avogrid296]

I don't know which is more gorgeous -- your harmonies or your unison. Perfection is rare in this world, but this is it.

[@avanterdo]

Latin is not perfect...it sounds like French speaking English or the other way, a bit odd...Da vero!

[@Waldlaeufer70]

Every country has its own rules on how to pronounce Latin in singing. Imho there is nothing odd about this.

[@robertwaddell8427]

It’s not the unisons (they are beautiful), not the intonation harmonically or musicality (it’s spot on); rather, it’s the single minded purpose of being a unified instrument unique unto itself. That is beauty.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Citation from the text: "And may we love each other with a sincere heart". Wonderful music and wonderful VOCES8.

[@hellaschuenemann]

Möge dieser Wunsch in aller Welt Gehör finden. Wer diese Musik hört, kann nur ergriffen sein.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@hellaschuenemann Ich stimme zu!

[@infour44]

In these ‘troubled times’ music and performances like these are the balm, comfort and hope of our days; reminders of how beautiful harmony is and how discord can be so ugly.

[@andrewelliott1939]

But I would stress that it's not JUST the music; it's to whom the music is orientated - our eternal God. He is the balm, the comfort and the solution to our troubled times.

[@ankejansen791]

@@andrewelliott1939 You don't need to believe in any god to find comfort, hope and peace in these beautiful voices.

[@landbodyscape4124]

Indeed! We dont need to believe to God, to find comfort hope and peace in this gorgeous music. But, in fact, it depends on the circumstances we get in and the troubles we face. Sometimes, the music is not enough. And God, is not there to believe in Him, but to run to Him, to find rest.

[@andrewelliott1939]

@@ankejansen791 And yet the words and music are expressions of and inspired by a relationship with God.

[@infour44]

And yet even here posters wish to squabble. Be quiet, calm, still and just listen.

[@friedchipmunk]

Their performance of this piece has been my alarm clock song for many, many years. I highly recommend it be yours too if you want to wake up to a choir of angels!

[@CaresinVerse]

I am lifted to a higher place when I hear VOCES8 and this is as wonderful as harmony and beautiful voices could ever be. What a gift to hear, especially in these trying times we are living in. Thank you VOCES8 for the gifts you bring to us all.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

And thank you Caresin for your gift to comment this wonderful music.

[@b.s.h.6206]

I got to see this group live in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA. It was a life-changing experience. We were less than 15 feet from the stage for a 2 hour concert with a meet-and-greet afterwards and it really could not have been any better.

[@cpjds1]

Awesome! I am seeing them next week in Portland, OR with my widowed mother and we both can’t wait to experience them live.

[@donyvette3496]

Hope you have a delightful time! I am jealous:-)​@@cpjds1

[@michellejones4911]

Oh wow! I live in Ruston! I would love to be able to hear them live!

[@martinfalls6614]

Holy Mo! Lucky you. This is what life is about (among other things, but largely, this).

[@earlhunt8164]

Voces8, you are by far my favorite choral ensemble for liturgical music. Thank you for the beauty and charism you bring to you work. I will continue to share these videos with others and hope for the day I may see you perform in person. God bless you all.

[@giselaripota-harhaus7949]

What an incredible gift for my soul... I am moved to tears... Feeling deep gratefulness to you, wonderful people. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cetterus]

Beautiful phrasing, very tasteful cadenza and rhythm oscillations, sibilants, dynamic and timbar executed in immaculate balance and with ease- this is what people colloquially understand as "angelic" or "ethereal". Masterfully done, it was a pleasure to listen. This is art. Thank you.

[@grahamfjlaws6108]

Three female and five male voices is I think the most satisfying make up of Voces8 to date, with Barney's incredible countertenor as the pivot. We make sure we see them each year in the UK. Their rendition of "London by night" with this lineup is not to be missed.

[@briancrowle6290]

Not for the first time, I'm lost in admiration listening to VOCES8. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you! ❤

[@portalrene2485]

spot on

[@steffenismer]

Such an unagitated, heavenly harmony. Greetings from Germany

[@ggillaspy]

From the States- glad this is popular in other nations! I just now heard it, and I think I understand why!

[@peachykeen16]

Found you guys when I was in high school and have been hooked ever since. I'm now a professional singer. God bless you all

[@donnaterkildsen830]

I feel like I am ascending to Heaven listening to this!

[@Springy49]

Ich in die Hölle!!

[@brigittedamien5665]

La beauté de la partition et la perfection de vos voix... Le bonheur de la musique... Merci

[@user-zetk]

Thank you for your reply in French , my first language. I am descended from French Canadians. :Like you, I thoroughly enjoy this music. Please stay safe and take care. 🥰😀

[@WolfgangDrEpple]

Überirdisch gesungen. Für die Ewigkeit. Danke für immer 🎶🎵🎶🙏🙏

[@carlgeenen1654]

Beautiful, flawless, perfect, amazing. Where love? Love is right here.

[@mcgitarz]

Thank you all for this moment of bliss.

[@GenevieveCKnight]

Where charity and love abide, there is God 🙏🏼

[@lombmusic07]

I find this quite chilly...can't quite explain why

[@GenevieveCKnight]

@@lombmusic07 it cuts to the heart 👏🏻

[@lombmusic07]

​​@@GenevieveCKnightpardon me, I meant the music, not your comment, chilly! It's the acoustics I think, the echo and the shadowy visuals. It's the first time hearing this! The lyrics are great in both English and Latin. Perhaps tbh it is sombre in context of the power of Christian faith in this current climate...

[@GenevieveCKnight]

@@lombmusic07 I understand what you mean 😄 I agree, it can evoke a chilling representation, which adds to the depth and beauty of the lyrics.

[@airrik2653]

Listening to this my heart " flies like an eagle"! Love and appreciation from California 🙏👍

[@schwanananana]

Finally!! I have sung this numerous times in different choirs, and conducted it in my own one and every time it got me goosebumbs. So nice to hear it from Voces8 too!!

[@davidcatabui2018]

They've done it at least twice before here on KZbin

[@LittleFiddlyBits]

One of my favorite sacred pieces, performed flawlessly as always. Exquisite.

[@giannifazio990]

Dov'è carità e amore qui c è Dio...essenziale come essenziale la magnifica interpretazione e la vostra essenziale bravura. Complimenti al Vostro meraviglioso percorso artistico e musicale..bravi

[@clauscanstein]

I‘ve sung this masterpiece of choral composition myself and know it very well. Hearing it in such perfection makes my day. Intonation, interpretation, musical expression in an extraordinary performance. Thanks, guys! And not to mention the sound engineer bringing it to life for us hearing it not live but online ;-)

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Yes, more and more I’m feeling Voces 8 is one of THE great choral interpreters of our time. The blending!

[@ggillaspy]

I VERY much enjoyed it as well....though as an amateur.

[@irmine_ma]

Cet Ubi Caritas est vraiment magnifique. Je l'ai chanté avec ma chorale ❤

[@ThePerpetualLearner]

Holy moly, that's amazingly beautiful!

[@Mezilesialan]

I listen intently. So beautiful. I listen again ……🌷🌷🌷

[@garyhinkle5736]

Thank You, Voces8 For This Stunning Gift Of Your Music ❤

[@karahunnicutt8725]

We cannot wait to hear you in the Portland OR area on March 7. For seven years your music has comforted me through the death of my late wife, and has been something my new wife Mel and I have bonded over. Thank you, thank you.

[@exzith]

This is undeniably a masterpiece magnificently performed ❤

[@brandoncompton2814]

Absolutely flawless. Favorite vocalists by far, y’all are amazing!!

[@CoggySings]

Amazing!! The layers of harmony were HEAVENLY!

[@Nooticus]

Another great composition by Gjeilo. He is certainly of the most beautiful but meaningful composers right now, along with Bob Chilcott.

[@ellireivalk3564]

So warm, so wundervoll, einfach traumhaft schön ❤

[@DavidtheWriter]

Exquisitely performed (and recorded). I met Voces8 after their world-premiere performance at Stanford University of Christopher Tin’s “The Lost Birds”. They are sensational (and are quite funny when they perform bee-bop!).

[@philippequesnel]

well, ok .. a few tears in the corner of my eyes I have to admit !! wow thank you, so beautiful

[@markshrimpton3138]

I don’t think you were alone.

[@alexEF74]

Thanks. I love the outstanding clarity of your singing and your voices. 👌👌👌

[@Stadtpark90]

Funny how my iPad vibrates / resonates in my hands when playing this. I can feel the music in addition to hearing it.

[@stevecole3192]

Absolutely stunning. Perfect way to start my Sunday. Thank you all. Blessings from Kansas~

[@r1p2m32]

As always, thank you! Worth every second to listen, carefully, enjoying. I pray to highest levels that you are not auto-tuned or elsewise 'corrected'.

[@keithfowler2013]

You can tell they really enjoyed singing that !

[@vneiva]

This version of Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo is so beautiful that I struggle to remember the one I knew first, by Maurice Duruflé.

[@user-gz4yc6kn4u]

Hoje, ofereci esse vídeo como "presente" para uma corista de minha igreja.

[@damianjr73]

Unmatched.

[@ruthboundy4429]

Unbelievably beautiful! Thank you so much for giving us so much exquisite beauty!

[@thetuthillfamily6315]

The troubled spirit calmed and comforted.....

[@alisonalcock5218]

Could anything be more beautiful, words, music and each of the blessed 8? Thanks and love as always

[@jeanlucgrollet4955]

Mon âme vibre plus intensément à entendre vos voies divines et voir Andréa me transporte dans l'amour inconditionnel. Merci

[@fredericocampos4871]

Bravo!!!! God bless you for this wonderfull performance!

[@NAC-Halton]

Breathtakingly beautiful!

[@performingartist]

That finished and my wife and I said in unison....'as expected'. We just expect and get perfection every time.

[@renunair4316]

“Where charity and love are, there God is” ❤ This song and the harmony 🤌 It pierces down to my soul with a sweet painful yearning but also a filling sense of calm! Such a beautiful duality🥲

[@renunair4316]

English Translation: Where charity and love are, God is there. Love of Christ has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice in Him and be glad. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one. Where charity and love are, God is there. At the same time, therefore, are gathered into one: Lest we be divided in mind, let us beware. Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease. And in the midst of us be Christ our God. Where charity and love are, God is there. At the same time we see that with the saints also, Thy face in glory, O Christ our God: The joy that is immense and good, Unto the World without end. Amen.

[@renunair4316]

Never more has this prayer been more relevant than TODAY🙏

[@SteveL2012]

The word perfection doesn’t even capture it.

[@1961Lara]

They just get better and better….

[@kimmysophiabrown4807]

I love your music so much. Such a beautiful vibration of love and heart.

[@CJMHalbur]

One of my favorite pieces by my favorite group. Wonderful Sunday surprise!!

[@improvingyoursoftwareproject]

Exceptional singing. Better than any one.

[@questie_bestie]

I was happy to hear this live a few days ago, such a lovely song and well done!

[@JulianYvesVA]

I love this arrangement ! Sang this as a tenor 1 back in college 🥰

[@defel1]

Sublime. Thank you.

[@lekat525]

I hug each of you and then I hug the whole group. 🕊❤

[@ullal.7157]

Unbeschreiblich schön und berührend.❤

[@desmondpierre-louis948]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@keithfowler2013]

Beautiful.

[@Babbajune]

Amazingly beautiful. Thank you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mitsuoimasaki1467]

Perfect !

[@plantologist]

This is one of my favorite pieces ever! So beautiful!!

[@bucketofbarnacles]

So wonderful.

[@jean-marcgillet8429]

Splendide.Merci

[@jackbrierleyuk]

Absolutely beautiful

[@corlisscrabtree3647]

Thank you 🙏

[@titobuffa3044]

Che perfezione! Meraviglioso!

[@LandgraabIV]

Uma das minhas preferidas.

[@hilarywynters9197]

Thank you for beautiful sound of Voces8

[@lindal7552]

Thank you for your beauty & harmony

[@gregorydundas3284]

Simply exquisite!

[@tomhansen45]

Beautiful! Loved the performance.

[@dorafurman]

Perfect and wonderfull!

[@GenXDaddyO]

Durufle’s setting has always been my favorite, but after singing this a couple of times with my choir it’s growing more and more on me. Your rendition here is, as always, perfection.

[@StanManMusic]

Yes!! Such beauty. It was great seeing you all in Atlanta. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@dholli2]

Love Ola, and with Voces8, it doesn't get any better

[@yukigrace4553]

Perfect harmony ❤

[@michaelskelton8516]

Calming and beautiful.

[@gustavosalcedo3092]

Belleza divina! Bravo Voces8!!!

[@luciasona2231]

Bravissimi Voices8! ❤

[@dgkl3]

Just love that underlying shimmer🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@jamespenver]

So truly pure and angelic

[@RobertAMRoss]

Absolutely stunning! Bravi tutti!

[@alinecharpentier2638]

Quelle beauté !!!❤ Merci Voces8❤❤❤

[@sabinebraun4525]

Überirdisch schön ❤ danke 🙏

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Another beautiful Job

[@jonathonbayntun4313]

Stunning piece, stunning singing.

[@carolhansen4657]

Love this Gjeilo arrangement and your beautiful performance!

[@vincentf-vinot9444]

Magnifique !

[@user-bw9jk5cv6c]

Благодарю ❤

[@Nobelfaik]

Belissimo!

[@marylog9069]

Magníficos.Son espectaculares me FELICIDSDES desde Sevilla

[@dfishpool7052]

Thank you so much Voces8, for bringing this beauty into my life during these aawful times - as ever a sublime performance.

[@Jony.Wesley]

Perfeito ❤