Handel wrote this classic over the course of ONLY three to four weeks during August and September 1741! It was first performed in Dublin, Ireland. What an inspiration to the world that a Savior was born to save us all.
I AM 77 YEARS OLD, HAVE BEEN TO MANY CONCERTS FOR THIS PRESENTATION...BUT NEVER HAS IT MEANT SO MUCH TO ME AND TOUCHED ME SO DEEPLY. ALL BECAUSE NOT ONLY WAS IT DONE SO WELL BUT HAVING THE WORDS BEFORE ME HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHAT MY MESSIAH DID FOR ME . EVEN THE MOVIES..WHICH WERE EXCELLENT, NEVER HAVE I FELT IT SO MUCH...THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
Same here! I actually cried once I was able to sit alone in the house to listen to this. I bought a ticket to go all the way to san francisco in December, only 1 presentation
Isaiah 40:4-5- Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
Greetings, All! I was 25 when I first heard Handel's Messiah in a Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! I was riveted, exalted, uplifted! I lived coast to coast...and I have never gone without a CHRISTMAS immersed in the Messiah! It is GLORY, ITSELF! Philadelphia's orchestra does a fabulously beautiful presentation! But, now going on 82, I light a candle and sing every word from my heart in tears as I listen on You Tube! Love just burst from my heart! In spite of all the nonsense going on in the world causing such suffering, the Messiah brings the Truth, the Answer, the Hope, the Love, the Glory! Merry Christmas to all...Blessings on Australia...Ukraine...every country...and my USA...Just LOVE! Gratitude! Thanksgiving! Elizabeth
Thank you, Elizabeth! I'm so glad to hear of your inspiration and sustenance from this beauty of music and love, over your many years, travels and adventures. Me too. Ir's a highlight of uplift in a gray season, a light of colors and melody that fulfills part of me each year. How wonderful that some angels inspired Mr Handel to put these holy tones to paper and voice for centuries and millions of people! Such sustenance is why we have our faith and hope flickering on like the candles and lights in this Grace cathedral, and in each of our cathedral hearts. Phil, Inland Sea, Cascadia
Before I became a Christian my dad took me to this church to see the windows. They are beyond beautiful. I saw a man with his head bowed praying to God, i thought he must really believe. A few years later I became a Christian. I cant believe Jesus forgave me. I was horrible and said rude things about Him. And He still forgave me. What a great God. Savior Jesus.
@@UmaCatLvr-y9z Sorry but i do not believe he was forcing his belief on anyone. You have free will and even the God of heaven will not force you to do anything.
I had the privilege of playing the basso continuo part on bassoon. To play that long, my mouth muscles felt like they turned to Jello. It was and is one of the highlights of my life. Whether watching, listening or playing, this piece manifests to all that Jesus is the Messiah.
As a little girl, Mom was still in London England , and she had send us tons of Records. Including the Handel Messiah, the family has been treasuring the 3pack LP, or long playing Record.
Aloha from an Italian-American in Hawaii. I'm doing the sound for our local performance of this piece tomorrow at the Sheraton hotel. They're a very good group of musicians and singers. I was actually surprised how good they were at rehearsal today. ....but I still wanted to find a more "world class" performance. The vocal soloists' parts are VERY difficult to execute perfectly and all day today I was curious to hear what a perfect performance of those vocal parts would sound like. This video doesn't disappoint. Haha
Extraordinary performance of this beloved oratorio. The soloists were remarkable-the contra tenor (sounded like a contralto-just amazing) and the soprano in particular. I loved the soprano’s embellishments! Light, very Baroque, and creative-sounded spontaneous! Great orchestra, as well. Thank you, all, and Merry Christmas!
Dear Marge,their love of the lord notwithstanding ,the smile lifts the palate and creates better passage for the sound emission, just so you know,that`s all the voic eteachers will tell you.
I am now 71. When I was 38, I had the honor of performing the Messiah as a member of Wichita's city choir. I sang mezzo soprano. It was the most difficult piece, yet most moving one I ever had the privilege to sing. The most challenging part was For Unto Us A Child is Born with its long runs. Now, I am no longer able to sing as well as I used to, but I enjoy listening to this great work.
There is nothing that transcends God Almighty. This music was inspired by Him and would not have been possible without Jesus Christ the fully man, fully God that took off His Glory and became flesh to tabernacle among us. He then bore our sins upon Himself and died a horrific death so that we may have everlasting life. All we need to do is ask Him sincerely to show Himself to us and believe. The tears are a result of the Holy Spirit tugging at your heart.
@@tomsaltsman Papists, like you, can be so full of themselves. Your nonsense also has no place in the comments of this beautiful video meant to glorify God. All Glory to God alone!
@@tomsaltsman what an insult. Shows you don’t know messiah. I pray you get saved. Read the gospel of John as if through the eyes of a child. May your heart be opened to truth He wrought.
@@BIGLOVE4TRUTH Scripture-twisting Protestants with their thousands of conflicting Bible interpretations are so unlearned and unstable (II Peter 3:16), most of them go into shock when you tell them the Bible is a Catholic document. They usually meet all the ugly characteristics in II Peter 2 & Jude...especially the fascists.
@@mr.anderson7631of course it'r won't be non-stop Muzak.But if we understand Heavenly reality from Scripture and NDE'ers who have died and come back, there will be NOTHING BORING ABOUT Heaven. Those who return say they did NOT want to return but Jesus sent them back for a special purpose. Our most glorious experiences here on earth are but a lifeless, plastic foretaste of the delightful, wondrous, pain-and-sorrow free forever Heavenly pleasures for all who trust in Jesus' loving goodness and death on our behalf. Cheers, mate!😊 You are loved!😊
❤I love The Messiah. Back in1958 I gave the album, to my dad for Christmas had no idea how it would effect. Him. He was overwhelmed ! Many years have passed now l still listen and praise my Lord. And Savior.
My Father was a big fan of Messiah. It was on "heavy rotation" during Advent during my childhood. Now as an aging adult, I can sing along with most of it. You know, our parents aren't really gone. They are watching us and waiting for us in Heaven.
@ kristin... I agree with your dad. I'm glad you have fond memories of him. Just as an fyi - it took Handel just 24 days to compose the whole oratorio, including orchestrations. That is just unfathomably fast. He must have been Divinely inspired.
I cry too. It is the most beautiful sacred music straight from heaven. And gifted to the amazing musicians who play this so magnificently. Handel was touched by God when he wrote this.He even said so. We have no idea the awesomeness of our God. Today is Christmas Eve. Have a very blessed Christmas everybody!
I was 36 when I became born again. Mum and I went to a local chapel in UK to listen to Handels Messiah. When we stood for the Hallelujah chorus it was just as if Jesus had come into the room. Wonderful. 🎉🎉🙏🙏
I am playing this in honor of the 1st anniversary of my mothers death which was 11.23.2023 Thanksgiving morning 7am. One year later I live in her home and her bedroom it’s what she loved and I loved as a child. We both visited Handel’s grave tomb in the Cathedral in Westminster UK. She went many yrs before me to the UK I wonder why she cried upon his tomb. Years later I stood there crying I get it. You cannot deny this beautiful work of art no matter your age. If you know you know.
This is just wonderful listening to this gem of an oratorio and music. I am at this time memorializing my 98 year old mother who died on November 30th at the age of 98. May her soul rest in perpetual peace as this beautiful music play on ....blessed greetings of the Season to all listeners and readers of this post. May my mum test in peace
What a beautifully fitting way to remember your mom. My condolences to you. My mother also lived until age 98--aren't we fortunate to have had them in our lives for so long.
I sang the Baritone parts in HS (not solo, but with the choir). The Hallelujah Chorus still makes me emotional EVERY time I hear (and sing along with) it. ❤
He did. I tell my kids Handel "wrote" the piece, but God "composed" it. He literally wrote it down in two weeks. He was taking dictation from Heaven. Supposedly he was in tears at the beauty of what was appearing on paper the entire time.
When composing the oratorio Handel reportedly told his servant, "I did think I saw all Heaven before me, and the great God Himself seated on His throne, with His company of Angels!"
Wonderful to hear the praises of Jesus, the Messiah, God the Son and Lord over all, put to such lovely music, and played and sung so beautifully. And He shall reign forever and ever!
@@christineanderson-x5u 헨델의 메시아. 여고때 부터 들어 오고 있었기에 유명곡 이라는 것은 잘 알고 있었지만 이렇게 전곡을 들어 보기는 정말 처음이라 홈빡 빠져 있습니다. 원어로 듣는 지라 내용을 알지 못해 좀 ~ ~~ 하군요 어쩔 수 없겠지요 어쨋든 오늘 오후는 . 유튜브 에 완전히 또 뺏겨 버렸군요 그래도 감사합니다 늙은이 행복한 시간 가질 수 있게 해주셨군요. 복 많이 받으세요♡♡♡ 사랑 합니다
Great comment - as this work vastly transcends the artform within which it is presented. It is, in fact, worship and praise for our creator. Kierkegaard - as his salutation for his most important and spiritually uplifting work "Purity of Heart" - wrote of a needlewoman who would set aside the most important part of her evening to sew the most splendid alter clothe with which she would - upon completion - pray and worship on bended knee at church. He concludes that it would be the greatest oversight of all to observe what was only there to be seen; the wonderful, well planned and rendered artistry. For it is the needlewoman's humble intent to offer to her creator her most precious reserve from the deepest part of her soul. She prepares - with all that she has in skill and time - an offering meant for The Most High. Handel achieved an extraordinary composition here - but it is a far greater act of prayer, praise and worship, if we - in humility - join with it in this way.
@@investorart58 Beautifully expressed Bro...what a lovely analogy of the humble needlewoman...which I appreciate as I love doing handwork and know with what thought...and how long...it takes to make an item well...in offering our Father our best efforts we worship Him...and set an example for others to follow...this was Handel's intent...thank you and Amen!
I loved singing this in school and still love it to this day.....I can't wait to meet our Savior.....I'm honoured to sing about Him...honoured to sing the music created by Handel...and it will be an honour to shake Handels hand in heaven one day!!!
@@georgegeranios2918 George Handel also had secular jobs, my friend. Making secular music was never forbidden, even in the Middle Ages there were many of them. You don't know anything about the history of classical music 👍
I believe once we go onto Glory the Music we will hear in paradise will put this to shame. I had a dream once and heard Angels singing to me in my dream and the music was something I truly believe cannot be reproduced here on earth.
This is a wonderful performance. Doesn't get any better than this. The choir, soloists, orchestra and conducter were outstanding. This is what Christmas is all about. Not all the gifts. Praise and glory be to God in the highest. Thankyou for uploading this marvelous performance.
I think this is absolutely the best I've ever heard and I've listened to this for about 75 years. My Advent project, this year (2021) is to listen every Sunday afternoon. Splendid performance. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of us.
Wow! I've heard every version of The Messiah online and have sung it for years - and I think this is the best one. And the first I've heard with a fantastic countertenor. Wonderful!
I have heard many performances of this wonderful Oratorio. This is one of the best if not the best in some parts . Listening from Australia. We sure do need heavenly music to lift up of spirits at this time of global darkness and madness . This is heavenly escapism at its best . God bless all involved . Thank you so much ❤️🙏
"I know that my Redeemer liveth and that He shall stand at the latter Day upon the Earth; And tho Worms destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God." Magnificent.
My father love this Handel Messiah in fact he make me to love it. I am 53 yes old I was talking of when I was 10-34 before I got married. In fact before he passed in 2018 he gave me the complete record which I brought with me to the US. This one of the first produced. All the music note and lyrics, comes in that black box with the photo on the cover, produce by Emi “ the master voice”I was listening to it from 11pm on Friday till 2am Saturday morning and just thinking about him and how he used to conduct because he love music and play organ including pipe organ in Methodist cathedral in Nigeria. He thought the choir then to sing alleluia chorus. This week was his birthday but he’s gone to rest!
I’m in tears. The Hallelujah Chorus always affects me this way. I have loved it since I heard it in junior high school It wipes away my troubles of the day. And magnifies my hope and love for the Lord who paid such a high price for our salvation. Praise the Lord.
This amazing work has to rank very high on the list of human artistic creations. As these comments attest one need not be a Christian to appreciate the soul-soothing majesty of the Messiah.
Wow! This is my very favourite performance of Handel's Messiah! Thank you so much Grace Cathedral and American Bach Choir and Soloists, San Francisco. Also for the written words from the Bible across the screen to follow and sing for ourselves. I am recommending this performance to many of my Australian friends. I am so inspired by every word sung so beautifully from verses both in the Old and New Testaments. I really believe that many people on hearing these beautiful words and music will give their lives to our Heavenly Father, our Saviour His Son, Jesus, and be lead in these very difficult and challenging times by His Holy Spirit. The music amazingly written by the talented Handel in two to three weeks; lifting us from darkness to light, from hopelessness to hope everlasting! How could we not give our lives to follow our Lord Jesus Christ.
This was so beautiful it makes me cry. This is just a tiny preview of what heaven will be like, praising the Lord Jesus Christ in the company of all the saints and heavenly hosts of angels. Just sublime. Thank you for posting.
It's Christmas Day. The family are all sitting around wacthing Christmas tele. It is cold and dark outside; dripping wet wth the driving rain of a British winter. I am ensconced in the corner, near the fireplace enjoying TH-cam on my earphones whilst eating Christmas Pudding with the luxuriously endulgent mix of custard, cream and melting ice-cream poured over the top and a small glass of Sherry to wash it down. I am comforted by the Nativity Scene as it fades in and out of Handel's musical feast and I am bowled over by the discovery of Eric Jurenas's wonderful expressions. They manifest as a purity of soul that augment his amazing talents of a man able to reach such delectible heights of angelic strain.
I'm 63 and have listened to this every Christmas since I can remember. Since my youth, I find it impossible to listen to any part of this magnificent composition without being brought to tears.
I would like to point out that that while I have heard many beautiful renditions of this, Handel's Magnum Opus, this particular rendition is one of the most intelligible versions I have ever heard. The soloists are all obviously very talented, and their pronunciation and diction are impeccable!
As my beautiful Grandmother would say; I know that my Redeemer liveth.... for he has guided this music to be written and performed. And I must add.... to such a wonderous standard. The looks of joy upon the faces of those creating this amazing rendition was wonderful to behold. Thank you for sharing your dedication and passion with the world. Peace and best wishes from Australia.
Since I haven’t seen it in the comments already: kudos to the sound engineers. One of the best recordings I’ve heard of Messiah, from a technical perspective!
Thank you for pointing this out. All the praises and talent would only be a memory of those attending if not for the honed skill and talent of the sound engineers. Amazing recording!!!
When I was 22 years old, I was changing stations on my radio, looking for some r&b music. I came across this beautiful choral music. I had no idea what it was. After the performance had finished, the announcer said "Handels Messiah". I was on welfare, didnt have much money so I borrowed the record set from the library. I laid on the floor in my apartment closed my eyes and listened. After the record had finished, I went and listened to "the trumpet sounds" about 50 times. The singer was William Warfield. Fun times!
What an amazing performance! I cannot get over the talent and skill and pure artistry of the soloists. When I was a child, my father would take me to hear Messiah every Christmas at the Handel & Haydn society in Boston. All the way home we'd decide which soloist we thought was best.With this masterpiece, we'd never be able to decide. I hope Dad is in heaven and can hear this version, he'd love it.
The tenor has the voice of an angel!!! What an array of musical talent. The orchestra plays straight from Heaven! Such a Heavenly, celestial choir. This performance is as though it is from another world. What a blessing!
I recommend you listen to the album which was recorded three years later. In the interim, it would seem, Kyle's tenor voice matured and he sings more parts for the recording. I think it's his unique voice that makes this a superior production.
@@vgil1278 I completely agree...I was drawing attention to the fact (and the album no-one seems to mention throughout the comments) Kyle Stegall's tenor voice riched new levels before the album was recorded. You can listen to many versions but you'll never hear anyone sing like him. Re Mary Wilson, she recorded an album with ABS a few years back...worth looking up!
I finally found a choir who did "He Trusted in God" correctly. I have sang in so many choirs that sang this song so "cheerfully" and completely ignored what the passage was saying. It was an angry mob that was shouting curses at Jesus. Thank you.
The Messiah is a magnificent composition. Handel truly poured every human emotion into every note, every word. I’ve been blessed to sing (alto) this wonderful composition numerous times & never tire of hearing every note!🤗❤️🌈
I could not hold back the tears that flowed freely as I watched and listened to this rendition of Handel's work. This is a gift for Christmas that I will take along throughout the new year. I can not but feel privileged to have my eyes and ears to hear and watch such beauty. If humans can sing with such perfection, it must be truly glorious in heaven with the angels singing. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Thank you Handel for opening the portals of heaven and transporting us with you into the presence of ABBA Father and the Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. What an eye opener and vision of the Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace!!!!!
My little boys and I are doing an advent book based on the Messiah for the second time this year, and I'm sitting here choking up reading the verses to them. I love this so much.
The healing power of Handel's Messiah is breath taking. God inspired, through Handel's special talent. This musical presentation proves beyond a doubt the majesty of Christ's death and resurrection predicted in Isaiah 9 and through out the Bible. "GLORY to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace, Good Will toward Men." Luke 2:14 (KJV)
Amazing. Imagine Handel wrote this entire work of art in just over three weeks. That is divine. Happy Holidays to all. Thanks for this magnificent post.
Such beauty to feed our heart and soul..nessesary listening during this challenging and troublesome times. We are reminded to listen well and share. The lord was clearly with Handel as he created this masterpiece. I am so hoping the lord is with everyone listening as well.
The tempo through this whole performance is IMPECCABLE! And the Soloists! That wonderful Counter Tenor absolutely blows me away! Ive listened 3 times already and will relisten, im sure.
These singers and choristers are so devoted. This is a long piece for a choral singer to participate in and people have good eye contact with the conductor, etc. Well done
All glory to Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords for whom and to whom this great music is wonderfully dedicated and performed. Peace be upon all who gladly shared their talent and skill in giving us this joyous performance. Thanks for uploading.
My new favorite version of the Messiah! I love a good counter-tenor, and Mr. Jurenas is amazing; way beyond good! All the soloists are fantastic! And the cello part in "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth" was perfectly balanced and strong. I love this!
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Handel wrote this classic over the course of ONLY three to four weeks during August and September 1741! It was first performed in Dublin, Ireland. What an inspiration to the world that a Savior was born to save us all.
Because he took his instrumental music and put lyrics to them
감사 감사합니다
Makes me cry every time!
Thank you Jesus
Осень 1741 года была прекрасной ! Природа любила Генделя . И он сполна вернул миру свой восторг , радость и любовь .
I AM 77 YEARS OLD, HAVE BEEN TO MANY CONCERTS FOR THIS PRESENTATION...BUT NEVER HAS IT MEANT SO MUCH TO ME AND TOUCHED ME SO DEEPLY. ALL BECAUSE NOT ONLY WAS IT DONE SO WELL BUT HAVING THE WORDS BEFORE ME HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHAT MY MESSIAH DID FOR ME . EVEN THE MOVIES..WHICH WERE EXCELLENT, NEVER HAVE I FELT IT SO MUCH...THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
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Agree. The words are vital
Same here! I actually cried once I was able to sit alone in the house to listen to this. I bought a ticket to go all the way to san francisco in December, only 1 presentation
@@chinitamadrina2150wow that’s lovely ❤
Isaiah 40:4-5- Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
Greetings, All! I was 25 when I first heard Handel's Messiah in a Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA! I was riveted, exalted, uplifted! I lived coast to coast...and I have never gone without a CHRISTMAS immersed in the Messiah! It is GLORY, ITSELF! Philadelphia's orchestra does a fabulously beautiful presentation! But, now going on 82, I light a candle and sing every word from my heart in tears as I listen on You Tube! Love just burst from my heart!
In spite of all the nonsense going on in the world causing such suffering, the Messiah brings the Truth, the Answer, the Hope, the Love, the Glory!
Merry Christmas to all...Blessings on Australia...Ukraine...every country...and my USA...Just LOVE! Gratitude! Thanksgiving! Elizabeth
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That’s beautiful the last impact this sacred music has on you. That’s God’s Holy Spirit at work 🙏😇
Gott segne Dich und Deine Familie. Grüße aus Deutschland
Thank you, Elizabeth!
I'm so glad to hear of your inspiration and sustenance from this beauty of music and love, over your many years, travels and adventures.
Me too. Ir's a highlight of uplift in a gray season, a light of colors and melody that fulfills part of me each year. How wonderful that some angels inspired Mr Handel to put these holy tones to paper and voice for centuries and millions of people! Such sustenance is why we have our faith and hope flickering on like the candles and lights in this Grace cathedral, and in each of our cathedral hearts.
Phil, Inland Sea, Cascadia
@@RalphPhilbrookAmen
Yarnacat, Inland Empire, Maryland
Before I became a Christian my dad took me to this church to see the windows. They are beyond beautiful. I saw a man with his head bowed praying to God, i thought he must really believe. A few years later I became a Christian. I cant believe Jesus forgave me. I was horrible and said rude things about Him. And He still forgave me. What a great God. Savior Jesus.
Amen
A M E N ! ! !
I was raised, became an atheist at 25 and eventually became a Christian again. My testimony is on my channel.
He bore our sins and carried our sorrows!
Amen!!🙏
Praise the Lord! Wish all who watched and listens to the video changed their life!
Enjoy the music and quit trying to force your beliefs on others!
@@UmaCatLvr-y9z ? wo ist der Zwang? was heißt denn Islam? Lol....
@@UmaCatLvr-y9z Sorry but i do not believe he was forcing his belief on anyone. You have free will and even the God of heaven will not force you to do anything.
I had the privilege of playing the basso continuo part on bassoon. To play that long, my mouth muscles felt like they turned to Jello. It was and is one of the highlights of my life. Whether watching, listening or playing, this piece manifests to all that Jesus is the Messiah.
You're right. Me too. I also played the bassoon and this was one of the most challenging pieces on the lips
As a little girl, Mom was still in London England , and she had send us tons of Records.
Including the Handel Messiah, the family has been treasuring the 3pack LP, or long playing Record.
I'm 16......I cry everytime I hear this song🥺.......I love worshipping......I truly love Jesus
Yes, great...!!
No one asked 🥺
@@ludwigvanbeethoven6969 are you still alive?😵 thought you'd be in a grave.. 😊😊😊
Ps. Let people enjoy and express their feelings freely😊❤️
I am so grateful to hear this! Because I cry when I worship too! Keep worshiping Jesus Christ and I’ll see you in Heaven
God bless you, sweetheart. So great to read about a young one loving Jesus. Keep the faith and never let Him go!
I'm European.
Italian.
I am amazed by the extremely high quality of the performance.
Really remarkable.
Bravissimi.
Grazie mille
Aloha from an Italian-American in Hawaii. I'm doing the sound for our local performance of this piece tomorrow at the Sheraton hotel. They're a very good group of musicians and singers. I was actually surprised how good they were at rehearsal today. ....but I still wanted to find a more "world class" performance.
The vocal soloists' parts are VERY difficult to execute perfectly and all day today I was curious to hear what a perfect performance of those vocal parts would sound like. This video doesn't disappoint. Haha
@clicheguevara5282 good luck and happy Christmas!!!!
Did you notice how many of the singers were smiling. Their joy in our LORD is evident. Absolutely beautiful
Extraordinary performance of this beloved oratorio. The soloists were remarkable-the contra tenor (sounded like a contralto-just amazing) and the soprano in particular. I loved the soprano’s embellishments! Light, very Baroque, and creative-sounded spontaneous! Great orchestra, as well. Thank you, all, and Merry Christmas!
I bet GF Handel's music gives them a lot of joy too.
Dear Marge,their love of the lord notwithstanding ,the smile lifts the palate and creates better passage for the sound emission, just so you know,that`s all the voic eteachers will tell you.
Yes Marge! Not something you see everyday. Thx 4 the comment.
That's a bit presumptive. Perhaps they are non-believers but simply enjoying the music and surroundings.
I am now 71. When I was 38, I had the honor of performing the Messiah as a member of Wichita's city choir. I sang mezzo soprano. It was the most difficult piece, yet most moving one I ever had the privilege to sing. The most challenging part was For Unto Us A Child is Born with its long runs. Now, I am no longer able to sing as well as I used to, but I enjoy listening to this great work.
Imagine how wonderful this quality of music would be in church regularly, as it was in Bach's time. What an inspiration!
Without a doubt one of the best renditions of the Messiah I’ve ever heard. Forever grateful.
I’m not a Christian, but this performance brings tears to my eyes every time. The beauty of this sublime music transcends religion, culture, and time.
There is nothing that transcends God Almighty. This music was inspired by Him and would not have been possible without Jesus Christ the fully man, fully God that took off His Glory and became flesh to tabernacle among us. He then bore our sins upon Himself and died a horrific death so that we may have everlasting life. All we need to do is ask Him sincerely to show Himself to us and believe. The tears are a result of the Holy Spirit tugging at your heart.
That is the holy spirit speaking to you
He loves you
@@tomsaltsman Papists, like you, can be so full of themselves. Your nonsense also has no place in the comments of this beautiful video meant to glorify God. All Glory to God alone!
@@tomsaltsman what an insult. Shows you don’t know messiah. I pray you get saved. Read the gospel of John as if through the eyes of a child. May your heart be opened to truth He wrought.
@@BIGLOVE4TRUTH Scripture-twisting Protestants with their thousands of conflicting Bible interpretations are so unlearned and unstable (II Peter 3:16), most of them go into shock when you tell them the Bible is a Catholic document. They usually meet all the ugly characteristics in II Peter 2 & Jude...especially the fascists.
I hope when I die and go to heaven I will hear the chorus of angels singing this to me for eternity.
You have it backwards, read Revelation 5
@@adamleinss You would go insane after one year of hearing it, I would'nt loop it for eternity
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@@mr.anderson7631of course it'r won't be non-stop Muzak.But if we understand Heavenly reality from Scripture and NDE'ers who have died and come back, there will be NOTHING BORING ABOUT Heaven. Those who return say they did NOT want to return but Jesus sent them back for a special purpose.
Our most glorious experiences here on earth are but a lifeless, plastic foretaste of the delightful, wondrous, pain-and-sorrow free forever Heavenly pleasures for all who trust in Jesus' loving goodness and death on our behalf.
Cheers, mate!😊 You are loved!😊
@@vanmabrito5671 Amen! fyi, I was just playing.
❤I love The Messiah. Back in1958 I gave the album, to my dad for Christmas had no idea how it would effect. Him. He was overwhelmed ! Many years have passed now l still listen and praise my Lord. And Savior.
My Father was a big fan of Messiah. It was on "heavy rotation" during Advent during my childhood. Now as an aging adult, I can sing along with most of it. You know, our parents aren't really gone. They are watching us and waiting for us in Heaven.
My Daddy used to say it was the greatest music ever written. I'd have to agree. ❤ Lost my Daddy over 7 years ago now.
@ kristin... I agree with your dad. I'm glad you have fond memories of him. Just as an fyi - it took Handel just 24 days to compose the whole oratorio, including orchestrations. That is just unfathomably fast. He must have been Divinely inspired.
@@petesprenne4125 I've heard that. As someone who has done a wee bit of composing and arranging, that blows my mind!!
Great Amen!❤
I cry too. It is the most beautiful sacred music straight from heaven. And gifted to the amazing musicians who play this so magnificently. Handel was touched by God when he wrote this.He even said so. We have no idea the awesomeness of our God. Today is Christmas Eve. Have a very blessed Christmas everybody!
Encore faut-il croire en Dieu !!!
It's from the book Isaiah
Isn't it awesome that we can get stuff like this free on TH-cam?
😅😊😅😊😅😊😅❤
the singers... WOW... best version ever
Yeah, until Google decides to censor it - like covid info that they disagree - without evidence it was wrong.
It's Awesome that I can get such music.
Wonderful singers and orchestra.
I was 36 when I became born again. Mum and I went to a local chapel in UK to listen to Handels Messiah. When we stood for the Hallelujah chorus it was just as if Jesus had come into the room. Wonderful. 🎉🎉🙏🙏
I am playing this in honor of the 1st anniversary of my mothers death which was 11.23.2023 Thanksgiving morning 7am.
One year later I live in her home and her bedroom it’s what she loved and I loved as a child. We both visited Handel’s grave tomb in the Cathedral in Westminster UK. She went many yrs before me to the UK I wonder why she cried upon his tomb. Years later I stood there crying I get it. You cannot deny this beautiful work of art no matter your age. If you know you know.
Beautiful tribute!
@@lilirebeccaskinner6670 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is just wonderful listening to this gem of an oratorio and music. I am at this time memorializing my 98 year old mother who died on November 30th at the age of 98. May her soul rest in perpetual peace as this beautiful music play on ....blessed greetings of the Season to all listeners and readers of this post. May my mum test in peace
God bless you. May your mother rest in peace.
Amén 🙏🏻
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What a beautifully fitting way to remember your mom. My condolences to you. My mother also lived until age 98--aren't we fortunate to have had them in our lives for so long.
God bless you... She passed on my birthday
Händels Messias (Messiah) is wonderful Music. Thanks for this Video.
If you are tired or down - this Music helps you anytime.
My wife took out her score from 60 years ago and we sang along with the chorus all the while tears flowed. Thank you for this moving video.
I sang the Baritone parts in HS (not solo, but with the choir). The Hallelujah Chorus still makes me emotional EVERY time I hear (and sing along with) it. ❤
No other piece of music makes me bawl my eyes out like this one. Glory to the Lamb of God, Jesus!
How wonderful to be born in a time when this glorious message in magnificent music is available! How grateful also am I for the gift of hearing.
I agree!
Wonderful singing, excellent choirs, music well executed, sounded like heaven on earth. This was healing after this dreadful pandemic year.
AMEN!
You seems like a wonderful soul. Keep express yourself in your beutifu wayl the world for your friends will be beautiful and rich
For the gift of hearing... I love that, allot to thank God for..
To God be all glory for such beautiful work and talents!
Handel must have written this masterpiece under devine inspiration. This performance is fantastic! Bravo!
Surely!
I definitely agree this would not be possible wo it. An awe inspiring and uplifting piece of music.
He did. I tell my kids Handel "wrote" the piece, but God "composed" it. He literally wrote it down in two weeks. He was taking dictation from Heaven. Supposedly he was in tears at the beauty of what was appearing on paper the entire time.
When composing the oratorio Handel reportedly told his servant, "I did think I saw all Heaven before me, and the great God Himself seated on His throne, with His company of Angels!"
He used King James bible scripture with his God inspired gift of composition.
Wonderful to hear the praises of Jesus, the Messiah, God the Son and Lord over all, put to such lovely music, and played and sung so beautifully. And He shall reign forever and ever!
Yes He shall
@@christineanderson-x5u
헨델의 메시아.
여고때
부터 들어 오고 있었기에 유명곡 이라는 것은 잘 알고 있었지만 이렇게 전곡을 들어 보기는 정말 처음이라 홈빡 빠져 있습니다.
원어로 듣는 지라 내용을 알지 못해 좀 ~ ~~ 하군요
어쩔 수 없겠지요
어쨋든 오늘 오후는 . 유튜브 에 완전히 또 뺏겨 버렸군요
그래도 감사합니다
늙은이 행복한 시간 가질 수 있게 해주셨군요. 복 많이 받으세요♡♡♡
사랑 합니다
이제서야, 마침내 귀에 익은 곡 할렐루야 !
가 흘러 나오는 군요
이제야 끝이났군 요.
정말 말로만 들었건 곡을 끝까지 지휘하신 지휘자 그리고 연주하신 분들 정말 훌륭한 것을 지나 ' ' ' 위대하다. ' 고 하고 싶 군요
수고 하셨스니다.
One of the finest, if not the the finest Handel's Messiah rendition that I have ever heard by comparison. The Lord be praised!
The voice of God to lift our spirits because the darkness will not win!
Handel s Messiah remains my most profound admirable classical composition
👍
Aq
To me its the worst, its so overplayed.
Beautiful!
Uplifting during a time of uncertainty. It reminds me that we have the gift of Jesus, our Messiah.
Amen!
Great comment - as this work vastly transcends the artform within which it is presented. It is, in fact, worship and praise for our creator. Kierkegaard - as his salutation for his most important and spiritually uplifting work "Purity of Heart" - wrote of a needlewoman who would set aside the most important part of her evening to sew the most splendid alter clothe with which she would - upon completion - pray and worship on bended knee at church. He concludes that it would be the greatest oversight of all to observe what was only there to be seen; the wonderful, well planned and rendered artistry. For it is the needlewoman's humble intent to offer to her creator her most precious reserve from the deepest part of her soul. She prepares - with all that she has in skill and time - an offering meant for The Most High.
Handel achieved an extraordinary composition here - but it is a far greater act of prayer, praise and worship, if we - in humility - join with it in this way.
@@investorart58 Beautifully expressed Bro...what a lovely analogy of the humble needlewoman...which I appreciate as I love doing handwork and know with what thought...and how long...it takes to make an item well...in offering our Father our best efforts we worship Him...and set an example for others to follow...this was Handel's intent...thank you and Amen!
I loved singing this in school and still love it to this day.....I can't wait to meet our Savior.....I'm honoured to sing about Him...honoured to sing the music created by Handel...and it will be an honour to shake Handels hand in heaven one day!!!
Yes, yes, and YES !
Maybe today, Erica!
Come Lord Jesus
@@dgk4268 Come Lord Jesus!
@@vgil1278 Excuse me what
From South Africa. This song is tearing ever since I was a chorister singing Handel's Messiah.
When genius devotes their talents to the Almighty, masterpieces are born.
Beautifully stated.
The guy had no choice, my friend. It was either sing the Lord's praises or have no work.
❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊
@@georgegeranios2918 George Handel also had secular jobs, my friend. Making secular music was never forbidden, even in the Middle Ages there were many of them. You don't know anything about the history of classical music 👍
@@gabrielo0613 probably not, but the important part is to enjoy it
A perfect Advent meditation this year. Praise God who shares His joy with us, when we open our hearts and give our voices to His Word. What radiance!
BRAVO!!! Hallelujah and amen!! Outstandingly amazing. . . Glory to Christ Jesus, our Lord and Messiah!!
Gloria a Dios , por siempre , para siempre y en todo lugar 🙏🏻🧎🏻♀️
I believe once we go onto Glory the Music we will hear in paradise will put this to shame. I had a dream once and heard Angels singing to me in my dream and the music was something I truly believe cannot be reproduced here on earth.
Sobre todo tomando en cuenta que handel era ateo.
@@dikesilva Source?
Las mejores obras de la Humanidad fueron creadas a partir de un ser mítico. Me encanta.
This is a wonderful performance. Doesn't get any better than this. The choir, soloists, orchestra and conducter were outstanding. This is what Christmas is all about. Not all the gifts. Praise and glory be to God in the highest. Thankyou for uploading this marvelous performance.
I think this is absolutely the best I've ever heard and I've listened to this for about 75 years. My Advent project, this year (2021) is to listen every Sunday afternoon. Splendid performance. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of us.
Helen, the actual album will increase your listening pleasure...recommend it!
I also recommend the album for your listening pleasure.
Somehow a very European reading, subtle embellishments, beautiful delicate counterpoint and great joy of all participating.
YES !!!
Have you listened to Sir Colin Davis' Handel concerts?
Wow! I've heard every version of The Messiah online and have sung it for years - and I think this is the best one. And the first I've heard with a fantastic countertenor. Wonderful!
The vocalists are incredible - agreed.
Its a fantastic performance. I will be listening again.
Absolutely stunning performance of Handel's masterpiece.
I have heard many performances of this wonderful Oratorio. This is one of the best if not the best in some parts . Listening from Australia. We sure do need heavenly music to lift up of spirits at this time of global darkness and madness . This is heavenly escapism at its best . God bless all involved . Thank you so much ❤️🙏
So sorry for what is happening down there. May the Lord hold you all close to Him during these very dark times.
Yes Blessings of HOPE to you!! God is with us all during this time!
May your country rise up in righteous anger against the tyranny. A wish for the world this Christmas 🎄💖
I SO AGREE WITH YOU. THE DIRECTOR KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTED. SO BEAUTIFUL. ALL PERFORMERS . . . AMAZING !!!!!!!!
Thank you. God bless this Earth, our Grandmother.
The Solstice. 🙏❤️
I am not a crier, but from the first notes of "Comfort ye..." I am in tears. Beautiful.
No one can comfort us as He can. . . .
@@rosaleeadams1160 Amen sister!
Music is life. Handel's legacy lives forever! I am thrilled!!
We agree! Both Handel's genius and his humanity are so easy to hear in Messiah.
"I know that my Redeemer liveth and that He shall stand at the latter Day upon the Earth; And tho Worms destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God." Magnificent.
My father love this Handel Messiah in fact he make me to love it. I am 53 yes old I was talking of when I was 10-34 before I got married. In fact before he passed in 2018 he gave me the complete record which I brought with me to the US. This one of the first produced. All the music note and lyrics, comes in that black box with the photo on the cover, produce by Emi “ the master voice”I was listening to it from 11pm on Friday till 2am Saturday morning and just thinking about him and how he used to conduct because he love music and play organ including pipe organ in Methodist cathedral in Nigeria. He thought the choir then to sing alleluia chorus. This week was his birthday but he’s gone to rest!
Absolutely beautiful!
All GLORY to God!
Amén 🙏🏻
Thank you for saying so ~!~ Amen ~!~
I’m in tears. The Hallelujah Chorus always affects me this way. I have loved it since I heard it in junior high school It wipes away my troubles of the day. And magnifies my hope and love for the Lord who paid such a high price for our salvation. Praise the Lord.
Handel was truly inspired to write this beautiful music! Thank you God!
This amazing work has to rank very high on the list of human artistic creations. As these comments attest one need not be a Christian to appreciate the soul-soothing majesty of the Messiah.
Wow! This is my very favourite performance of Handel's Messiah! Thank you so much Grace Cathedral and American Bach Choir and Soloists, San Francisco. Also for the written words from the Bible across the screen to follow and sing for ourselves. I am recommending this performance to many of my Australian friends. I am so inspired by every word sung so beautifully from verses both in the Old and New Testaments. I really believe that many people on hearing these beautiful words and music will give their lives to our Heavenly Father, our Saviour His Son, Jesus, and be lead in these very difficult and challenging times by His Holy Spirit. The music amazingly written by the talented Handel in two to three weeks; lifting us from darkness to light, from hopelessness to hope everlasting! How could we not give our lives to follow our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen, Amen !!!🙏💐🙏
It is a deep blessing to hear Handel"s Messiah on Christmas Morning. Jesus is Peace. Amen
This was so beautiful it makes me cry. This is just a tiny preview of what heaven will be like, praising the Lord Jesus Christ in the company of all the saints and heavenly hosts of angels. Just sublime. Thank you for posting.
I totally understand what you're saying. I just start crying out of nowhere when I hear these songs
@@susanfischer4165 These aren't SONGS. These are ARIAS or RECITATIFS, according to the case.
It's Christmas Day. The family are all sitting around wacthing Christmas tele. It is cold and dark outside; dripping wet wth the driving rain of a British winter. I am ensconced in the corner, near the fireplace enjoying TH-cam on my earphones whilst eating Christmas Pudding with the luxuriously endulgent mix of custard, cream and melting ice-cream poured over the top and a small glass of Sherry to wash it down. I am comforted by the Nativity Scene as it fades in and out of Handel's musical feast and I am bowled over by the discovery of Eric Jurenas's wonderful expressions. They manifest as a purity of soul that augment his amazing talents of a man able to reach such delectible heights of angelic strain.
This is the performances that touched my soul when I was still a young chorister singing bass
I Just Love listening to the Messiah every Christmas.❤
What a blessed man Handel was to portray the Messiah so triumphant and is all biblical that he created his music!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
I'm 63 and have listened to this every Christmas since I can remember. Since my youth, I find it impossible to listen to any part of this magnificent composition without being brought to tears.
One of the absolute best versions I've ever heard.
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! The Holy Trinity must be really pleased. Should be on everyone's bucket list (to watch/listen live).
The most beautiful oratorio ever written.. thank you Handel
Handel’s victory over death was his Messiah. Many thanks Handel.
Amen!
I would like to point out that that while I have heard many beautiful renditions of this, Handel's Magnum Opus, this particular rendition is one of the most intelligible versions I have ever heard. The soloists are all obviously very talented, and their pronunciation and diction are impeccable!
As my beautiful Grandmother would say; I know that my Redeemer liveth.... for he has guided this music to be written and performed. And I must add.... to such a wonderous standard. The looks of joy upon the faces of those creating this amazing rendition was wonderful to behold. Thank you for sharing your dedication and passion with the world. Peace and best wishes from Australia.
Thank you, Richard. We send our best wishes back to you in Australia!
@@American-Bach trumptes last God
Since I haven’t seen it in the comments already: kudos to the sound engineers. One of the best recordings I’ve heard of Messiah, from a technical perspective!
Thank you for pointing this out. All the praises and talent would only be a memory of those attending if not for the honed skill and talent of the sound engineers. Amazing recording!!!
When I was 22 years old, I was changing stations on my radio, looking for some r&b music. I came across this beautiful choral music. I had no idea what it was. After the performance had finished, the announcer said "Handels Messiah".
I was on welfare, didnt have much money so I borrowed the record set from the library.
I laid on the floor in my apartment closed my eyes and listened.
After the record had finished, I went and listened to "the trumpet sounds" about 50 times. The singer was William Warfield. Fun times!
I'm not even done listening to half this rendition, & it's the best I've heard in my life.
What an amazing performance! I cannot get over the talent and skill and pure artistry of the soloists. When I was a child, my father would take me to hear Messiah every Christmas at the Handel & Haydn society in Boston. All the way home we'd decide which soloist we thought was best.With this masterpiece, we'd never be able to decide. I hope Dad is in heaven and can hear this version, he'd love it.
The tenor has the voice of an angel!!! What an array of musical talent. The orchestra plays straight from Heaven! Such a Heavenly, celestial choir. This performance is as though it is from another world. What a blessing!
He is tall and handsome as well
I recommend you listen to the album which was recorded three years later.
In the interim, it would seem, Kyle's tenor voice matured and he sings more parts for the recording. I think it's his unique voice that makes this a superior production.
@@kevinmichael2023 They are all superb. The soprano has such a pure , clear voice!
@@vgil1278 I completely agree...I was drawing attention to the fact (and the album no-one seems to mention throughout the comments) Kyle Stegall's tenor voice riched new levels before the album was recorded.
You can listen to many versions but you'll never hear anyone sing like him. Re Mary Wilson, she recorded an album with ABS a few years back...worth looking up!
I finally found a choir who did "He Trusted in God" correctly. I have sang in so many choirs that sang this song so "cheerfully" and completely ignored what the passage was saying. It was an angry mob that was shouting curses at Jesus. Thank you.
Angry mop? Wow didnt know mops could curse. And I think you meant Mob.
@@carwashslayer4235 oops. Thank you.
@@9OClockRant you’re most certainly welcome and it’s my favorite part to sing too so I completely fell in love with it.
Early in the morning, opening the day in meditation, hearing this orratorium. Thanks God. greeting from Wonogiri Indonesia.
The Messiah is a magnificent composition. Handel truly poured every human emotion into every note, every word. I’ve been blessed to sing (alto) this wonderful composition numerous times & never tire of hearing every note!🤗❤️🌈
You gave the world such a gift with this wonderful recording of the Messiah...so deeply moving.
From Wild Africa 🌍 I love The Master Handel.
God bless you, your family and your masterful and beautiful continent.
My heart sings , again , and again with this sacred music. Lord Jesus.
BEAUTIFUL, it never gets old, heavenly music glorifying our precious Messiah. 🥰
This is probably the ABSOLUTE BEST performance of Handel's Messiah that I have ever seen/heard. My utmost compliments!
I appreciate very much the interpretive choices made with this choir that one doesn't hear elsewhere!
I could not hold back the tears that flowed freely as I watched and listened to this rendition of Handel's work. This is a gift for Christmas that I will take along throughout the new year. I can not but feel privileged to have my eyes and ears to hear and watch such beauty. If humans can sing with such perfection, it must be truly glorious in heaven with the angels singing. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Thank you Handel for opening the portals of heaven and transporting us with you into the presence of ABBA Father and the Lamb that takes away the sins of the world. What an eye opener and vision of the Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace!!!!!
It's just amazing and has a small taste of heaven. Glory to God. Thank you.
What an uplifting way of spending sleepless hours of night!! Praise the Lord for His everlasting life and presence!!
Beautiful worship music! Timeless! I cry when I hear it!
The Glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh see him together.Praise the Lord and thank you Jesus.
My little boys and I are doing an advent book based on the Messiah for the second time this year, and I'm sitting here choking up reading the verses to them. I love this so much.
One of the best versions of this magnificent Oratorio. Bravo!
Such a blessing to have Handel's Messiah to perform such a beautiful church in the city.
..... at church a beautiful (cathedral) in the city......
@@dalerider3124 what city
@@christineandcarlmilitz2883 Grace Cathedral, San Francisco.
If a piece of music can be divinely inspired, this is it.
The healing power of Handel's Messiah is breath taking. God inspired, through Handel's special talent. This musical presentation proves beyond a doubt the majesty of Christ's death and resurrection predicted in Isaiah 9 and through out the Bible. "GLORY to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace, Good Will toward Men." Luke 2:14 (KJV)
@Christine Wright Amen and Amen!...even so come Lord Jesus!
The best part off all, is that they sing of not a mere tale, but a true event that the Lord God Almighty, our Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled.
Amen!
Glory for the Lord God, in Christe!!!
You say.
I am a Christian but I know the difference between fact and belief.
Jerusalem was destroyed. No “belief” needed there. It was very well documented. Prophesy fulfilled. Hallelujah!
Amazing. Imagine Handel wrote this entire work of art in just over three weeks. That is divine. Happy Holidays to all. Thanks for this magnificent post.
It is truly amazing. But do remember that Handel used a libretist to write the words.
Without a doubt a download
I LOVE THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL'S MESSIAH! I NEVER TIRE OF HEARING THIS BEAUTIFUL ORATORIO BY GEORGE F. HANDEL!
Such beauty to feed our heart and soul..nessesary listening during this challenging and troublesome times. We are reminded to listen well and share. The lord was clearly with Handel as he created this masterpiece. I am so hoping the lord is with everyone listening as well.
Yes. Great level of the world!!
The tempo through this whole performance is IMPECCABLE! And the Soloists! That wonderful Counter Tenor absolutely blows me away! Ive listened 3 times already and will relisten, im sure.
Praise be to God both now and forevermore
Viewing this day 5th December 2024
Listening again 12-21-24!!!!🙏💐❣️
This was so Healing,❤ A Million Thanks ….I HAVE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE BEAUTY OF THIS PRESENTAT, BRAVO 🎉❤
These singers and choristers are so devoted. This is a long piece for a choral singer to participate in and people have good eye contact with the conductor, etc. Well done
I love this. I am grateful for the proper lyrics; which include scripture quotations.
All glory to Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords for whom and to whom this great music is wonderfully dedicated and performed. Peace be upon all who gladly shared their talent and skill in giving us this joyous performance. Thanks for uploading.
Ladies and Gentlemen, EXCELLENT!
My new favorite version of the Messiah! I love a good counter-tenor, and Mr. Jurenas is amazing; way beyond good! All the soloists are fantastic! And the cello part in "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth" was perfectly balanced and strong. I love this!