It's fantastic that you can crack up at the shreds version and still enjoy the beauty of this stunning, wonderful original performance. Just perfect...
Note that the intro was played pp throughout, as Handel originally marked it - so many conductors nowadays crescendo all the way through. Effective in its own way I suppose, but it doesn't half lessen the impact of the choral entry. I like it this way.
Yes I agree. Anyone who doesn't know the piece and who is perhaps dozing off under the effect of the introduction, suddenly gets slammed with a wall of sound.
How I pine for the days again when we can sit together in the hundreds and sometimes in the thousands in great musical halls and hear this kind of music! OMG covid has been so cruel to all of us and we miss each other already, although most of us in the concert halls never had a chance to meet and mingle....
Agreed, I miss performing so much ...I feel like someone ripped my heart out of my chest and trampled all over it 😭 I normally do a few Last Night of the Proms concerts every spring.....I long for playing this again!
Hahaha! Yes! But I had seen the original before the shred happened. I'm so sad because I miss performing and have played Zadok a number of times over the years.
Covid sucks......normally I would be doing a lot of summer gigs right now....instead, stuck at home....sneaking to play in a park with a group now and then
The choir's opening is extremely good. Baroque pitch (A=415 Hz) helps a lot with more chest voice resonance. Despite it just being a half-tone lower. 20 singers is now even seen as a 'large choir' among a lot of Ancient Music specialists.
Like many other I'm sure - it was the 'shreds' video which brought me here. But this is a magnificent performance of magnificent music. Flawless. And FWIW I firmly believe that the 'shreds' version was created as an homage - not as a mickey-take. Top marks to both sets of creators.
Heavens the precision and overall wallop of the first Choral entry made me sit up! they came in with the force of the Berlin Philharmonic on a day when they are in angry mood... I am sure Mr. Handel would have been delighted with this performance.
This must be one of the best versions online ; I am singing it in Shrewsbury Abbey within next fortnight. But the female singers here are stupendous . Look at the vigorous enjoyment . .
I last heard this officially in 1952, sung by a much larger choir and orchestra. Looking forward to hearing it again in Westminster Abbey later this year.
Great tempos and really powerful entrance by the choir (though I think they could use less vibrato in their sound). One of the better versions I've heard.
Presumably Westminster Abbey for 'optimal acoustics' as that's where it was written to be performed in .... Although it always makes me think of St Paul's Cathedral !
Actually, you are correct. The Conductors main gig is Head Maitre'D at some uppity overpriced Mandarin restaurant on the Upper East Side. He had to rush over to Conduct this performance and didn't have a clean change of shirts. Hey, it works for me.....he looks kinda groovy.
I was bought here after I went to my daughter's graduation. Wearing masks but feeling so proud. They played this as they unveiled the black curtain to reveal the graduans of 2021. They all managed to graduate through the pandemic. Tears of joy stream down my face 😭♥️ it was my first time in a public setting after caring for my dad
This is the Very Best Period Instrument Performance of Zadok I Have Ever Heard !!! IF This is what it sounded Like for George The 2nd , We MUST Bring The Period Instruments BACK !!!!!....
Initially I was unsure of the small number of voices, but they were focused and delerived a strong a superb clear sound. To my ear it can easily turn into a wall of sound. I nted the third lady from the right seemed to be able to focus well as she was hardly raising her head and instead lowered her gaze to read to score. Perhaps it is just different personalities and performing styles.
You can tell Handel's a German writing in English because he sets his Amens as AH-men rather than Ah-MEN. And you can hear Handel's cadences all over this thing. You expect it to break out into the Hallelujah Chorus any second. But say what you will about Handel, he knows how to produce an EFFECT.
I really wish that our Orchestra and Choir at my High School could play this on Period Instruments, but we have modern instruments though, and not really enough instruments to make this type of orchestra.
Learn to play a period instrument on your own.There are places all over Britain that carry them. Then, go to a good music school and when you are graduated, audition for a period orchestra. They are everywhere now.
I think I may have seen this before the shred...but it's incredible because it's exactly what I've been thinking for years watching classical music videos.
Seriously. Please can someone tell me what “the shred” is??? Please?! I have no idea what anyone is talking about. What is the “comedy” version? All I know is that this is the Academy of Ancient Music playing Händel.
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Not gonna lie, I was brought here by the comedy dub, but I’m so glad I’ve now heard this magical performance!
No hard feelings - we're glad you've heard both versions!
I loved it as I do whenever I hear it. So very rousing & uplifting.
@@AcademyofAncientMusic The question here is... Who has done the comedy version? 😂
@@albertojarabo4433 th-cam.com/video/CWtvbXmWqz4/w-d-xo.html most likely this one
It's fantastic that you can crack up at the shreds version and still enjoy the beauty of this stunning, wonderful original performance.
Just perfect...
For such a small corpus of voices, the sound is not only magnificent, but stunningly crisp and rich!
Couldn't agree with you more. Fabulous, like many times more ppl were singing. Very uplifting.
@@michealtaylor7745
More authentic too
Handel always sounds best with a small choir and orchestra.
@@brendangarvin7787 Yes I agree.
Yes,It,'s true
When the voices come in for the first time, all is right with the world.
The men's singing of the 16th notes has to be the best I've EVER heard anywhere.....bravi!!
That choral entrance was like a bolt of lightning - what a great performance.
Note that the intro was played pp throughout, as Handel originally marked it - so many conductors nowadays crescendo all the way through. Effective in its own way I suppose, but it doesn't half lessen the impact of the choral entry. I like it this way.
Yes I agree. Anyone who doesn't know the piece and who is perhaps dozing off under the effect of the introduction, suddenly gets slammed with a wall of sound.
How I pine for the days again when we can sit together in the hundreds and sometimes in the thousands in great musical halls and hear this kind of music! OMG covid has been so cruel to all of us and we miss each other already, although most of us in the concert halls never had a chance to meet and mingle....
Sadly, the Maundy service where this is played in the presence of the Queen was canceled this year, for this very reason.
Agreed, I miss performing so much ...I feel like someone ripped my heart out of my chest and trampled all over it 😭 I normally do a few Last Night of the Proms concerts every spring.....I long for playing this again!
@@michaelf7093 sad 😔
As someone who has no family, lockdown and covid restrictions have destroyed my life. All I have left is work and I will never forgive the fearful.
I'm here because of the sheer glory of Handel. No other reason.
This is what we love to hear ;)
Hahaha! Yes! But I had seen the original before the shred happened. I'm so sad because I miss performing and have played Zadok a number of times over the years.
Covid sucks......normally I would be doing a lot of summer gigs right now....instead, stuck at home....sneaking to play in a park with a group now and then
i'm here because it's really good music..
All musicians play and sing heavenly. The trumpets....just wow! So clear and royal. And the entrance of the choir, amazing. I take a deep bow.
This performance gives me the goosebumps every time I hear it
The choir's opening is extremely good. Baroque pitch (A=415 Hz) helps a lot with more chest voice resonance. Despite it just being a half-tone lower.
20 singers is now even seen as a 'large choir' among a lot of Ancient Music specialists.
That's interesting.
Not only does Baroque tuning help resonance of the voice, but also, (I am a cellist) it makes string instruments much more resonant as well.
This is the first version that I listen to where the text is so clearly understandable. Great job.
The AAM should make a reaction video, reviewing the parody version by the real musicians and singers. It surely will be a hit.
Just get over yourself.
Like many other I'm sure - it was the 'shreds' video which brought me here. But this is a magnificent performance of magnificent music. Flawless. And FWIW I firmly believe that the 'shreds' version was created as an homage - not as a mickey-take. Top marks to both sets of creators.
Magnifique, bravo les trompettes naturelles !
Exacte! Jamais essayé, peut être un jour...
I was just listening on my headphones, and playing a video game on my phone. Just about scared the crap outa me when the choir comes in!
1:20 when the choir first comes in such a goosebumping moment
I'm actualy so impressed with the natural trumpet section. It is rare to hear that instrument sounding good.
Baroque trumpets, not natural trumpets.
Heavens the precision and overall wallop of the first Choral entry made me sit up! they came in with the force of the Berlin Philharmonic on a day when they are in angry mood... I am sure Mr. Handel would have been delighted with this performance.
This is definitely the best performance I have come across on any media: tempi spot on, balance brilliant, and choir is stunning. Well done AAM!
Try Robert King in Hyperion, is better.
Amen Hallelujah,May the King live forever!
As ever you guys get the original tempo....just as if the great man was conducting.....bravo
I knew the comedy version was too funny to be true 😂😂😂. This is great 😍
What comedy version? This is is authentic Handel.
@@patriciayeiser6405 Yes. I saw a comedy version of this same video.
@@patriciayeiser6405 th-cam.com/video/CWtvbXmWqz4/w-d-xo.html
@@patriciayeiser6405just shut up you nasty old harridan.
don't hold a drink at 1:28 if you don't know when the choir come in
I was actually holding a drink hahah fortunately nothing happened
this comment made me spit out my water laughing
It was definitely jarring with no warning!!
Prince Charles has this as his ringtone!
Please 🤦🤣
I never expected to see this actual performance of Zadok the Priest
Just wonderful - played with verve and sung with passion !
Handel! un genio!
Lord have mercy! That was magnificent! Such musicians!
Better than the actual coronation - bravo!
Qué magnífica interpretación. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delightful. Every word and every note ringingly clear. One expects nothing less from the AAM! Thank you.
Christopher Hogwood, that ultimate Handelian, would b proud.
Beautiful messa di voce coming out of the trill at 2:15.
I wish they had clarinets back when this music was composed. This music sounds wonderful.
Superb performance, best ever! Thanks so much. Rejoice!
This must be one of the best versions online ; I am singing it in Shrewsbury Abbey within next fortnight. But the female singers here are stupendous . Look at the vigorous enjoyment . .
Those violins realy know how to make you weep. handel you are my soul's desire!
belle recherche de sonorité, un équilibre de tempo et une énergie convaincante
I last heard this officially in 1952, sung by a much larger choir and orchestra. Looking forward to hearing it again in Westminster Abbey later this year.
So peaceful to the mind🥰💫 ❤️ my Son Orion Opoku send me this link.💯⚡🙌🙌
Timeless ❤
mighty and majestic
Fabulous. Very stirring and inspiring. I love it.
Great tempos and really powerful entrance by the choir (though I think they could use less vibrato in their sound). One of the better versions I've heard.
Who Is that Handel guy, wich all the people are referring to? I only know Händel. :D
This sounds better in an abbey or cathedral with good reverb as it makes those high notes brighter.
Birmingham Symphony Hall (that is Birmingham UK) has world class acoustics. It's one of the finest concert halls anywhere.
Presumably Westminster Abbey for 'optimal acoustics' as that's where it was written to be performed in ....
Although it always makes me think of St Paul's Cathedral !
An excellent performance. Do a search for this on "Zadok" and "shreds" for a great deal of fun.
I agree with all the comments about the conductor's outfit. What was he thinking? Magnificent trumpets!
I miss the traditional b/w formal attire. Now they all dress like de-frocked priests. But it might be more comfortable. First-rate performance.
You doubtless would have criticized whatever Handel wore when he conducted it. Pay attention to the music.
@@patriciayeiser6405 Merging into the background. ....
@@patriciayeiser6405 just like you did in your other comment you stupid old bag
A truly marvellous rendition. The only very wrong thing is the director's shirt.
Mattia Fioravanti Its all personal taste, but mao shirts and jackets are becoming popular in the music scene.
It makes the wearer look like a Maitre 'D at a pretentious Chinese restaurant.
Actually, you are correct. The Conductors main gig is Head Maitre'D at some uppity overpriced Mandarin restaurant on the Upper East Side. He had to rush over to Conduct this performance and didn't have a clean change of shirts. Hey, it works for me.....he looks kinda groovy.
mjarail perhaps he's likes a number 69.
It's not a flattering top. He should just wear a black T-shirt.
ZADOK THE PRIEST AND NATHAN THE PROPHET ANOINTED SOLOMON KING!
Angry Face: Who's Solomon King?
@@anghinetti he's from the Bible
@@anghinetti he means king solomon
No he doesn't mean King Solomon. He means precisely what he said: Zadok & Nathan anointed (made) Solomon a King.
Wonderful and I sang along with it, of course!
Superb!
Brilliant!
Gives me goose bumps. Superb
I love 1:47 I sing that often to myself.
Bellissimo! This is high art.
I want to take the principal cello player home and play duets with him.
Who've seen the shred ?
Never heard of it.
Climon i did. It was soo hilarious.
Absolutely outstanding! thank you for sharing this video with me and many others.
I was bought here after I went to my daughter's graduation. Wearing masks but feeling so proud. They played this as they unveiled the black curtain to reveal the graduans of 2021. They all managed to graduate through the pandemic. Tears of joy stream down my face 😭♥️ it was my first time in a public setting after caring for my dad
The shred is brilliant 😆
THE CHAMPIONS!!!
I'm surprised there aren't more comments like this.
Fantastic performance!
Que emocionante es esto !!
almost heavenly, closely divine.....Power and Dignity
Heavenly music
Love those trumpets! 🤩
Quite magnificent!
This is the Very Best Period Instrument Performance of Zadok I Have Ever Heard !!! IF This is what it sounded Like for George The 2nd , We MUST Bring The Period Instruments BACK !!!!!....
THey have been back in Britain for some years .
Nossaaaa que coisa mais linda!!! Uma perfeição de Deus.
Bravissimo!
Hallelujah, Amen 🙏
Christopher Hogwood’s legacy. What great musician he was. This is tremendous performance.
Mr Egarr was Hogwood's choice to take over. He has done wonderful things with AAM.
Patricia Yeiser I never knew that. I worked with Christopher Hogwood on two occasion. He was a man of supreme talent.
@@nickdryad AAM will be 50 years old in September 2023. Can you believe it?
@@patriciayeiser6405 That’s an achievement worth celebrating. I hope there are some concerts to celebrate.
excellent performance
Magnífico trabajo.
Very moving
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha.. The shreds brought me here.. It's so hard connecting anything at all!!!!
Uau, it is amazing!
Magnificent! :D
Initially I was unsure of the small number of voices, but they were focused and delerived a strong a superb clear sound. To my ear it can easily turn into a wall of sound. I nted the third lady from the right seemed to be able to focus well as she was hardly raising her head and instead lowered her gaze to read to score. Perhaps it is just different personalities and performing styles.
Wow. Just wow.
I hope Zadock appreciates this. He would have been unknown if it had not been for Handel.
Zadok is actually quite well known to theologians and any who undertakes serious scripture study!
I fail to understand how anyone can be completely understood. I'm 83 years old & don't pretend to understand myself completely.
jpstenino --- > Idiot
@@ruperttmls7985 dude it’s a joke 🤣
You can tell Handel's a German writing in English because he sets his Amens as AH-men rather than Ah-MEN. And you can hear Handel's cadences all over this thing. You expect it to break out into the Hallelujah Chorus any second. But say what you will about Handel, he knows how to produce an EFFECT.
In fact, the accent is on the first syllable.
I knew there was a greater work somewhere!
perfeccion absoluta !
Not too shabby!
Che dire senza parole
I really wish that our Orchestra and Choir at my High School could play this on Period Instruments, but we have modern instruments though, and not really enough instruments to make this type of orchestra.
More than instruments it requires good singers and otherwise a piano or digital organ and even a guitar is sufficient as accompaniment.
Learn to play a period instrument on your own.There are places all over Britain that carry them. Then, go to a good music school and when you are graduated, audition for a period orchestra. They are everywhere now.
Wonderful! :-)
is BEAUTIFUL!!!
P
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Bravo sublime God is the king
Amen! Jesus is King forever. 👑
May I use this for background music? It sounds really great!
I love how the shred version has twice as many views
We all know why you’re here
I think I may have seen this before the shred...but it's incredible because it's exactly what I've been thinking for years watching classical music videos.
What is “the shred”, please? It sounds like something done by King Henry VIII, but obviously isn’t.
Seriously. Please can someone tell me what “the shred” is??? Please?! I have no idea what anyone is talking about. What is the “comedy” version? All I know is that this is the Academy of Ancient Music playing Händel.
@@quaver1239 th-cam.com/video/CWtvbXmWqz4/w-d-xo.html ;)
it aLL reads Like a monty python fLyng circus joke
All hail King Charles III
- Você conhece o Hino da Liga dos Campeões?
- Sim!
- Você conhece Zadok the Priest?
- Não!
I'm here because I was curious on how this piece was the inspiration behind uefa theme song. I expected a better tune. Uefa theme song is outstanding
Wow.