A moving performance of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms with beautiful solo singing from the boy treble. Thanks to the visionary Canon Walter Hussey - who commissioned it when he was at Chichester Cathedral - this wonderful inspiring work from Lennie Bernstein came to being or else, who knows, it might never have been composed. Even long after his death, Bernstein's brilliant music and influence continues to move us across religious and social divide. He was, and still is, a huge force for the betterment of mankind.
I am somewhat at a loss for words. This is a Divine performance of Jewish Liturgy. Most spectacular in all aspects! In the late 1980's, I was privileged to be part of a professional chorus that performed with the Evansville (USA) Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Stuart Kirshaw. He was in the boy chorus in Chichester Cathedral when this work debuted with Bernstein. I was the baritone soloist, my solo debut. The tenor was the female cantor from the synagogue. At a lost for words, I was moved to tears. We had a full orchestra, but the use of this majestic organ made the work even more sacred! The boy soloist did a superb job in what is a demanding score. Please continue your Divine work in Warsaw!
I agree, it's a wonderful performance, see also one conducted by Sir Gilbert Levine who used to be a principal conductor and music director of Krakow Philharmonic where I saw him live. He conducted this for Papal Concert of London Philharmonic for Pope John Paul II (he was Pope's friend) and later with a different orchestra, both are on You Tube. They are conducted with more pathos, this one is more soulful, calmer, both version are wonderful. I grew up in Poland and have seen this orchestra live as well.
I love this performance, with less pathos, more calm and more touching. Boy soloist is absolutely wonderful and so are the choir and orchestra. It truly touched my soul
It is the essential frailty of this young voice singing a really much trickier melody than it probably seems that makes this such a wonderful piece. Oh, I could also mention the tenors and basses have a torrid time of the fast section after him as well. The final chorale is just wondrous. All in all, beautifully rendered, thanks for this.
I mean, absolutely stunning! I just discovered this masterpiece and I am glad that I stayed past the initially dissonant opening. The softer movements are so achingly gorgeous, especially the boy solo that starts at 4:32. The harmonies are so lush and interesting, I wish that they would teach this in composition school instead of some of the monsters that are shoved down our throats as the gospel. This is truly exceptional music, and a wonderful interpretation, thank you for posting! 😀
Grande pezzo musicale e GRANDE CORALITA', complimenti particolari al ragazzo che ha cantato con grande sicurezza e maestria, hai un bel dono, conservalo.Ciao
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So moving seeing Leonard Bernstein’s art coming to life in Warsaw in the 21st century.
A moving performance of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms with beautiful solo singing from the boy treble. Thanks to the visionary Canon Walter Hussey - who commissioned it when he was at Chichester Cathedral - this wonderful inspiring work from Lennie Bernstein came to being or else, who knows, it might never have been composed. Even long after his death, Bernstein's brilliant music and influence continues to move us across religious and social divide. He was, and still is, a huge force for the betterment of mankind.
I am somewhat at a loss for words. This is a Divine performance of Jewish Liturgy. Most spectacular in all aspects! In the late 1980's, I was privileged to be part of a professional chorus that performed with the Evansville (USA) Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Stuart Kirshaw. He was in the boy chorus in Chichester Cathedral when this work debuted with Bernstein. I was the baritone soloist, my solo debut. The tenor was the female cantor from the synagogue. At a lost for words, I was moved to tears. We had a full orchestra, but the use of this majestic organ made the work even more sacred! The boy soloist did a superb job in what is a demanding score. Please continue your Divine work in Warsaw!
I agree, it's a wonderful performance, see also one conducted by Sir Gilbert Levine who used to be a principal conductor and music director of Krakow Philharmonic where I saw him live. He conducted this for Papal Concert of London Philharmonic for Pope John Paul II (he was Pope's friend) and later with a different orchestra, both are on You Tube. They are conducted with more pathos, this one is more soulful, calmer, both version are wonderful. I grew up in Poland and have seen this orchestra live as well.
My son is going to sing in this, as the "boy treble" in November at Norwich Cathedral
I love this performance, with less pathos, more calm and more touching. Boy soloist is absolutely wonderful and so are the choir and orchestra. It truly touched my soul
Chichester Psalm by Leonard Bernstein. Sang it 30 years ago. Fabulous 👏🏼👏🏼🇮🇱
Same here!!! I was amazed I still could sing it from memory!!
What a great performance! I really appreciate being able to actually hear all of the expressive interplay of the set ^^
Magnifique et émouvante leçon de chant et de musique.Je découvre Berntstein
It is the essential frailty of this young voice singing a really much trickier melody than it probably seems that makes this such a wonderful piece.
Oh, I could also mention the tenors and basses have a torrid time of the fast section after him as well.
The final chorale is just wondrous.
All in all, beautifully rendered, thanks for this.
One of the best, most 'controlled' performances I've heard - delightful, thank you !
Thank you for uploading this performance and making it available to the world - the ensemble did a fabulous job!
It would be nice not to have ads pop up right in the middle of this. A wonderful performance of a wonderful piece!
Brilliant performance! Beyond moving!
I mean, absolutely stunning! I just discovered this masterpiece and I am glad that I stayed past the initially dissonant opening. The softer movements are so achingly gorgeous, especially the boy solo that starts at 4:32. The harmonies are so lush and interesting, I wish that they would teach this in composition school instead of some of the monsters that are shoved down our throats as the gospel. This is truly exceptional music, and a wonderful interpretation, thank you for posting! 😀
Bardzo piękne wykonanie
Lost. For. Words. Sublime.
an amazing and moving performance, thank you
4:25: Best boy soloist on YT after the famous 1989 one with Tölzer boy Markus Baur and Bernstein himself - also in Warsaw!.
Magnificent. Thank you.
Grande pezzo musicale e GRANDE CORALITA', complimenti particolari al ragazzo che ha cantato con grande sicurezza e maestria, hai un bel dono, conservalo.Ciao
Pray for unity amongst the nations and let Israel hope in the Lord
S E N S A C I O N A L!!!!
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE!!!!
Une des meilleures versions pour moi!!!
In Warsaw!
3:50
Minute 10:04 for Third Movement
15:15