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A stratospheric tessitura, however! Why is this transposed into such a “high” key? I know that Handel did make different versions of the arias, depending on what singers might have been available at the time…

Now that is extremely good. Quite superb.

Im crying here,

That guy 🎉 A tenor wizard!

Wonderful performance, Steven! I love the strength and power of your voice. So much more enjoyable than when this part is sung by a counter-tenor.

Beautiful ❤

Poderoso!

As a tenor he sure acquits himself on this one.

Wow

AMAZING!

Oh my Lord, it is Sandy playing the flute! She is simply marvelous!

This a piece of music that make my soul fly , great performance of choir and the great Mr. Wilson

I just love these! Beautifully done!

Wow very nice to see the a minor version of this! The only other recording of this I know is the Hogwood/AAM recording.

A little gem tucked away in the far corners of TH-cam. Love the way you fused emotion and musicality Steven and admire your guts to go for such a full on interpretation.... for me it worked brilliantly, full of sparkle and panache, without losing control. Very tight orchestra and the preciseness of the choir adds up to a sparkling whole. Love many of Handel's oratorios, but Messiah is justly a stand out. In Messiah, I particularly love Refiner's Fire!

Btw, what is this singer's name?

If this doesn't give you 'goosebumps', (nothing will.)

Bravo choir for an amazing “purify”

Absolutely beautiful!

At the Day of the Lord none will abide. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord.

What an interesting arrangement. What a beautiful delivery. "Promised" is about perfect. So clear a high point in the peace. What a great bunch of boys! St. Thomas has a large group of sopranos :) You have a clear, solid sound. For me in this piece the way they handle closing melodic line the lower part of their range is the standout moment. Perhaps that seems odd given that boy's high range is so pure and beautiful and for this group so solid, but there is just something in the way they sustain the sound in the closing of the piece, (and perhaps because I think these are the most poignant words in the piece, I want to cross over into campground) that is really, really wonderful. Thanks you guys, Boys and gentlemen of the choir, keep up the good work! And thank you Steve for posting this.

Whoaa!! What an interpretation! Phenomenal vocal expertise from soloist and chorus. And technique of the orchestra. I also have to compliment he director on everything from the ground up in this, as well as his own conducting and his sensitivity to the musicians he is working with. Wow. I think this is a thought provoking performance. I admit to being partial to Messiah when performed by a chamber stye ensemble. Such solid sound and clean delivery by the chorus. There is something quite unique in this interpretation that I really like. I would have loved too have been there. Thank you for posting this Steve.

Wow what a voice

so someone sits in the front row of the audience and decides to leave after 5 minutes. Is that usual concert etiquette ?

Wonderful. This one and Ezekiel Saw The Wheel would bring the house down. I was a St Thomas Choir Boy and am eternally grateful for my experience. Amen!

Gerre! What a perfect blend of the best of Choral of Britain/USA with African American Spiritual - in a singularly important NYC choral community. What a joy to see all those singers doing their part - on tour in Germany!! We (all of us in Cinci/NKY - and for sure the Schaffer Family) miss you dearly. Love to Judith and the family. - Rebecca ("Becky" if you knew me when I was 5)

Dangerous but beautiful...

so good.

Buff...I'm crying..fantastic..thank you.

nice share

oh wow, i miss going on tours in st.thomas so much...

This is so beautiful, thank you for posting. Love this song. My son Matthew is in the choir -- light hair in middle of group.

Thanks for posting. Beautiful. My nephew Jake is in the group. Enjoy the tour. And post more videos please!!

What show is this from?