Alleluia - sung by Matthew Curtis (Eric Whitacre)
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MATTHEW CURTIS, tenor, recently performed with the Grammy award-winning Chanticleer, where he held the position of Assistant Music Director. He also sang with the internationally acclaimed Rose Ensemble in 2009 and the Santa Fe Desert Chorale for one summer in 2009. Matthew began singing choral music at age 7 with the La Crosse Boychoir and sang with the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman Gallery Singers for nine years beginning in 1999.
A Wisconsin native, he received his bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education as a Liberace Scholar from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2008. He continued studying for a year in the graduate school at the University of Minnesota focusing on opera.
Matthew's solo performances include light, lyric tenor roles. Matthew played the role of Steva in Janacek's Jenůfa and the lead tenor role of Male Chorus in Benjamin Britten's The Rape of Lucretia at the University of Minnesota. Viterbo University roles included Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Monsieur Vogelsang (Der Schauspieldirektor), and Policeman Chorus (Pirates of Penzance). Past oratorio performances include Messiah and The Creation.
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Seven people didn't like this? They must not have listened. Eric Whitacre is a genius, and your talent is beyond impressive.
I think it's more like they didn't have ears so they're jealous
Those were probably accidental clicks.
How do you have such a pure soprano tone.. how... HOW?!?!??!
I think I love you.
Your gift has come from the One Spirit of life. That which has no name. When I am crossing through the veil, after my long walk here on Mama Earth, I want to hear this piece sung by you, Matthew Curtis. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
God smiles upon you Matthew. The Holy Spirit has truly given you a gift to share with the world. Cantate domino canticum novum
If you were here, I'd give you a big ole hug! You are quite remarkable. Chills! Literally CHILLS!
oui ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Rien à dire , c'est très class ! ! ! ! ! et la musique de Witacre toujours aussi belle
This made me cry, and I never cry over music.
Same here
Gay
I've never heard anyone one sing with such a large range as his. This is truly incredible.
This is Genius....A gift from GOD...
Simply amazing! The purity of tone and pitch at all points of his range is perfect! I am awed by the beauty of his voice and the music for this piece.
What a perfect voices you have. Even though the lyrics didn't take you long to learn ,you sang them in a million different ways. Joking apart all of you was as good as one another.
Mr. Curtis!!! You are truly a phenominal vocalist! I am in absolute awe of you!!! Thank you for blessing all of us with this video and all of your others as well. You are truly one of God's gifts! Would not beleieve this without seeing and hearing this here! You gave me Goosebumps!!! :-)
this really is the best version of the song that i've ever heard.
Wow!!!! Ur falsetto is amazing and ur range is literally a gift! Ur hard work really paid off. And ur bass voice is to die for
Wow this guy is good
2.22-2.27 is my favorite part....the dissonance is amazing
The BEST performance ever!
You have the most incredible range I have ever come across- and not just that, you have such a pure tone to your voice. I have really enjoyed listening to this... and on repeat! You really do this piece justice.
I never know what to love first, your perfect soprano parts or the amazing male voice parts. All my respect to you for your work.
If God ever meant for a person to sit on the floor and purrrrr at a sound.... then I would be the first living example. After listening to this, I now know that there must be a heaven. I am positively vibrating with pleasure. Unbelievable. Thank-you so much Mr Curtis!
Sirrrr... your soprano range is IMMACULATE
Correction: "Alleluia" is an arrangement/adaptation of "October."
In his early career, Eric composed quite a few influential pieces for band/wind orchestra, including "Equus," "Ghost Train," "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas," and "October" (2000). Just because Eric "composes for Choir mostly" doesn't mean all of his pieces originated as choir pieces; "October"/"Alleluia" certainly did not.
Nothing better than blending with your own voice 😁 I've almost got the same effect singing with my brothers. I grew up singing with my family and have found that our voices are so similar that we blend almost perfectly.
According to the notes on the sheet music for "Alleluia", this is Eric Whitacre's choral transcription of "October". He transcribed it for Dr. David Skinner and the Sidney Sussex College choir at Cambridge University after spending the 2010 Michaelmas term there.
BEAUTIFUL. cannot get over that climax😍
I don't think there are words to adequately describe the beauty of this piece, or how it stirs my soul. This is truly a masterful gift, thank you so much for sharing it with the world.
Phew found this new upload after the other one went offline - need my daily fix of this fabulous work
theres something about Eric Whitacre's music that makes me cry some time and this is one of those songs...... and im a grown man hahah, maybe its because i miss my High School days being in Choir we did Lily in Her Hand and Sleep
Matthew, you make me cry like a baby. Thank you for doing this.
You are the most talented singer I think I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Your range is immaculate! It's absolutely insane!
why does this not have 1,000,000 views?
Thank you Matthew for sharing your melodious praise with so much gentleness.
You could easily be part of the Whitacre Singers. Outstanding performances
I come here often and I don't think I can remember a time where this didn't bring a tear to my eye. Absolutely brilliant. Never stop and thrilled to see you are uploading more stuff :D
This is a spectacular version of this song. It was a great pleasure listening to this. Your range is definitely immaculate and just amazing. Wonderful job!
Your range is incredible! Wow!
A good bit of it is actually electronically altered, but that doesn't take away from his incredible tone, I love it
How is it electronically altered?
I'd like to know so I can do it too.
Words cannot properly capture just how amazing this is! Thank you so much for sharing it with us :)
What is the diffrence between pop, rock music and classical? People listen to pop or rock music because it makes them stimulated, people dance and laugh very hard and yell, if they listen to classical they will sleep immediately. But we listen to classical music because it rings our heart and makes us smile, just smile or say:"Beautiful"
This is stunning. I have never felt so much emotion towards a song. Thank you for that!
Holy Cow! What a vocal range!
STUNNING, Matthew! Love this piece so much...you really did it justice...you are ridiculously amazing.
OUT ------ STANDING!
Your voice and range is absolutely stunning and breathtaking. Your voice gives me chills and is an absolute privilege to listen to.
Six years later, this still haunts me. Absolutely gorgeous.
Mi admiración y respeto para este caballero. Posee una gran técnica y amplio registro! Congrats!
the dissonance is so heavenly........................... and applause to his amazing ability to sustain for so long without sounding awkward at all
I have no words... It's really unbelievable. Respect for you!
This is the soundtrack of the paradise. Congratulations Mr. Whitacre, so so beautiful!
this is absolutely stunning. this is by far my favorite Whitacre piece and you do it beautifully.
One of my favorite pieces by Eric. Great job
Literally sounds like heaven
He looks so happy! Like the act of creating is making him peaceful or something..
from contra bass thru the highest descant, your voice never loses its stability, ambience...God must've given you a celestial voice, which I envy you of.
This is fabulous and very helpful to hearing all the parts more clearly than with Eric Whitacre's vocal ensemble (who of course are fabulous, but hearing 1 voice on all parts overdubbed is SO HELPFUL for hearing his part writing more cleanly). Well done and thank you.
Yep! Definitely almost cried within the first few seconds. :') This is insanely amazing!
This is so incredible, I can't even make it through the whole thing. I'm gonna cry....
Amazing voice and mix!
So great words don't do it justice, Matt. I would have blown a tube, but you are magnificent!!
Absolutely superb.
Este Señor tiene mis respetos. ¡Qué fenomenal! Dios lo bendiga
This man's range of voices is amazing but more then that, it's beautiful!
Muchas gracias, no hay palabras... Increíble música
Absolutely wonderful!
My sixteen year old son is a HUGE fan of yours.
Não há outra palavra para definir, somente Maravilhoso!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can just replay it aaall over for maaaany times and not get bored with it. hahahaha. perfect! :)
This makes me feel like I’m flying. It’s indescribable.
This is so beautiful. Your version of this song was the first I had heard and I keep coming back to it even after hearing full choruses perform it. Wonderful job! Definitely a new inspiration of mine!
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Amazing range. Love Eric Whitacre - sang Little Tree this year. Indeed he is THE choral composer of the century.
How is this not more popular? You have the biggest range I have ever seen!
Absolutely perfect!
You have utter clarity and an amazing voice. I have NEVER heard such versatility. GOD SPEED.
Truly Magnificent not only in the piece itself but also in his ability to equally express his joy in the making of this video, watch his face light up. it brought me joy to watch and listen to him. Thanks
Brilliant chordal changes and ideas that still have the emotional content to them that most accapella songs lack. Glad you felt this. Now I do too. Brilliant time and pitch as well as orchestral vocal composition.
YOU GOT ME! Thank you so much....I think I need to work with you. Amen to THAT!
Most sincerely,
:)
Catte Adams
AMAZING.
I still say YOU ARE A GIFT FROM GOD.
SUPERB!!!
Matthew, you've got to put this up on Spotify / YT Music pleaaaase!
Such a beautiful song, an even better singer!
Your range is actually amazing 😍
Such clarity. I cannot tell you how much joy this brings me. Thanks, Matt.
I couldn't believe my ears. This video needs more views. Absolutely incredible!
One of the most amazing videos I've every seen and listened to. Whitacre has seen and posted your work and he is proud!
Beautiful. Thank you.
Fantastisch gedaan!!!!!!! Alleluia is inderdaad een koorbewerking van het stuk October!
OK -- I'm pretty sure what you do is not supposed to be possible. Truly amazing! Such talent, such amazing tone - and is there a pitch you can't sing beautifully??
simply just amazing work matthew just amzing
Thank you Matthew.....this is just beautiful!!
The heck is his range?! Holy cow!
This is incredible. Truly.
Bravo!!! Thank you for sharing your gift.
Magnifique !
Incredible
wow its so perfect could bring tears to my eyes!!!!
Hermosa obra y muy buena interpretación
Oh my god. His range.
Goosebumps. Keep it up.
Wonderful!!!
Oh My! Great tone and range! Love it!
Awesome!!!!!!