Handel's Messiah Live from the Sydney Opera House

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  • Watch a 600-strong Sydney Philharmonia Choirs sing Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, live from the Sydney Opera House.
    Watch ad-free on our website: ab.co/3qdqzD8
    Performed by Celeste Lazarenko (soprano), Nicholas Tolputt (countertenor), Andrew Goodwin (tenor), Christopher Richardson (bass-baritone), Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Christmas Choir, Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, Brett Weymark (conductor)
    Photo: Keith Saunders

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  • @SKAlice236
    @SKAlice236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +928

    The timestamps for all of us with preferred songs:
    Introduction: 00:00:27
    Sinfony: Grave: 00:01:32
    Comfort Ye My People: 00:04:25
    Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted: 00:07:09
    And The Glory Of The Lord Shall Be Revealed: 00:10:14
    Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts: 00:12:35
    But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming: 00:13:58
    And He Shall Purify: 00:14:30
    Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive: 00:16:50
    O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion: 00:17:12
    For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover The Earth: 00:21:39
    The People That Walked In Darkness: 00:23:43
    For Unto Us A Child Is Born: 00:26:20
    Pifa (Pastoral Symphony): 00:30:05
    There Were Shepherds: 00:31:11
    And Lo, The Angel Of The Lord: 00:31:24
    And The Angel Said Unto Them: 00:31:43
    And Suddenly There Was With The Angel: 00: 32:19
    Glory To God In The Highest: 00:32:35
    Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion: 00:34:20
    Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be Open’d: 00:38:23
    He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shepherd: 00:39:08
    His Yoke Is Easy, His Burthen Is Light: 00:43:33
    Break
    Behold, The Lamb Of God: 01:08:09
    He Was Despised: 01:11:14
    Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs: 01:20:04
    And With His Stipes We Are Healed: 01:21:30
    All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray: 01:22:56
    All They That See Him, Laugh Him, To Scorn: 01:26:22
    He Trusted In God: 01:26:59
    Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart: 01:29:03
    Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow: 01:30:51
    He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land Of The Living: 01:32:08
    But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell: 01:32:20
    Lift Up Your Hands, Oh Ye Gates: 01:34:15
    Unto Which Of The Angels: 01:37:15
    Let All The Angels Of God Worship Him: 01:37:28
    Thou Art Gone Up On High: 01:38:56
    The Lord Gave The Word: 01:42:42
    How Beautiful Are The Feet: 01:43:45
    Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands: 01:47:08
    Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage Together: 01:48:23
    Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder: 01:51:16
    He That Dwelleth In Heaven: 01:52:51
    Thou Shalt Break Them: 01:53:01
    Hallelujah: 01:54:51
    I Know That My Redeemer Liveth: 02:01:57
    Since By Man Came Death: 02:07:57
    Behold, I Tell You A Mystery: 02:09:54
    The Trumpet Shall Sound: 02:10:29
    Then Shall Be Brought To Pass The Saying: 02:14:29
    O Death, Where Is Thy Sting: 02:14:44
    But Thanks Be To God: 02:15:39
    If God Be For Us: 02:17:45
    Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain… Amen: 02:23:04

    • @ABCClassic
      @ABCClassic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Thanks sharing these Chrissi.

    • @suzannahseidel6031
      @suzannahseidel6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thank you! The time you've put in is definately appreciated!

    • @eveliolugones3382
      @eveliolugones3382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you very much for your excellent work.

    • @CJ-qj6oi
      @CJ-qj6oi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for this!!!! ⭐️

    • @someone3187
      @someone3187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you so much 💓

  • @karenchristie3196
    @karenchristie3196 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Appreciation to youtube for honoring this music with no advertising

  • @bettierusso5410
    @bettierusso5410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +913

    I have sung this every year of my adult life. When my mother died, she had requested that the Hallelujah Chorus be the last song played at her grave as she was lowered in the ground to "sing me into heaven". I did as she asked and it was a special gift of honor to do so. Just me and her after all left and God and the Angels singing with us. I hope some day I will have the same done for me. At 62 yrs old, it even more important. This performance was just as the score shows and the timing on this choir to slow down and then to pack a punch is so spectacular. Thank you so very much for making my Christmas as I can now only sing in my heart as age and illness has taken my voice to sing, but Jesus is always the same and I can listen to your singing and playing and sing in my heart. Merry Christmas!

    • @jiehuazhao8183
      @jiehuazhao8183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Merry Christmas!

    • @yuraandreamontoya7553
      @yuraandreamontoya7553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Merry Christmas from Mexico

    • @Lerian_V
      @Lerian_V 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      From South Eastern Nigeria, Merry Christmas Bettie.

    • @micki777
      @micki777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Bettie Russo Merry Christmas!!! wonderful story and great idea for burial. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏻🎄❣️

    • @emerald9578
      @emerald9578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Merry christmas Bettie!

  • @jacobso223
    @jacobso223 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Praise Jesus, our Lord. Glory to the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit.

  • @Global_Perspectives-r1s
    @Global_Perspectives-r1s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm so glad that our relationship with Jesus doesn't depend on our emotions or perceptions - but upon the promises in His Word. He is faithful to fulfill all His good Word!

    • @flyingtigerline
      @flyingtigerline หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you're trying to communicate something, but I have no idea what.

  • @jonijoni1145
    @jonijoni1145 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    My father listened to this every christmas eve. Straight from a backwoods farm he went to boarding school and eventually became a teacher. He loved all poetry, music, art and literature, and sought it relentlessly during his simple life. It's 2 Christmas since he's gone, but I've taken on the tradition. Thanks for allowing me to hear this, through my father's ears.

    • @bingclisbee5324
      @bingclisbee5324 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Simplicity is the highest honor given to man.

    • @BekahTsang
      @BekahTsang 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      May God bless you and your family.❤

  • @hannaatoui9167
    @hannaatoui9167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Jesus deserves all praise and all our talents

    • @goscott444
      @goscott444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *_ALL, HONOR, PRAISE, PEACE, POWER, HOLY MIGHT, LOVE, BLESSING, GRACE AND GLORY TO OUR MOST PERFECT HOLY HIGH GOD JEHOVAH AND HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON YESHUA HA-MASHIACH, JN_**_3:16_**_-19 AMEN!_*

    • @MrYukon2010
      @MrYukon2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@goscott444 Keep your moralistic and patronizing comments to yourself please.

    • @MrYukon2010
      @MrYukon2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I disagree

    • @naijaman1
      @naijaman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrYukon2010 why ? Would you light a lamp and put it under a basket? but on a lampstand, so it gives light to all who are in the house.

    • @naijaman1
      @naijaman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrYukon2010 merry Christmas

  • @SpelllMe
    @SpelllMe ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Ahhhhhh.... I just finished my annual Christmas morning tradition of listening to the Messiah (before my kids wake up), getting goosebumps, and sobbing my eyes out at the pure beauty of it all. This year I chose THIS version. It did not disappoint. WOW. The symphony, the choir, and the soloists are superb. I'm still wiping the tears from my face and blowing my nose. Oh, look, the sun is coming up! Merry Christmas, TH-camrs!

    • @redwoods7370
      @redwoods7370 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hope you had a lovely Christmas.

    • @SpelllMe
      @SpelllMe ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@redwoods7370 Thank you, I really did! I hope you did, too, and that you are enjoying this wonderful time of the year!

    • @russell13904
      @russell13904 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm so pleased I'm not the only one crying! So great, praise God!!

    • @조길영-x6r
      @조길영-x6r ปีที่แล้ว

      한그로 쓴 덧글은 없군 !!

    • @MrHeuvaladao
      @MrHeuvaladao ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brother, I hope you don't mind me copying your tradition. That's a great idea.

  • @ruthwavamunno5646
    @ruthwavamunno5646 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    And He's name shall be honored, Wonderful Consoler the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father the Prince of Peace.🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏🙏

    • @BobbyCuri-y8t
      @BobbyCuri-y8t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YES AMEN!!! Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace!

    • @kennedyalfred8345
      @kennedyalfred8345 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      and the Lord of lords, amen!

  • @Kangaroo_Caught
    @Kangaroo_Caught 3 ปีที่แล้ว +739

    TH-cam is destroying wonderful performances like this by inserting advertising in a totally inappropriate manner.

    • @ABCClassic
      @ABCClassic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Hi - we have an ad-free version of this performance available on our website: ab.co/3h7U1WU

    • @suzannetyrrell7907
      @suzannetyrrell7907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@ABCClassic I watched the whole performance! Handel's Messiah brings tears to my eyes and yet enormous joy to me. Thank-you so much for making it available ad-free. I have it bookmarked! Merry Christmas to you and thanks again!

    • @omensafavi7053
      @omensafavi7053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ABCClassic This is a treasure. Thank you. P.S.- Tenors are the best. :)

    • @fernandobianchideaguiar7981
      @fernandobianchideaguiar7981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Regras do jogo...

    • @felicitysummers9140
      @felicitysummers9140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I have just sent them a message saying it uncouth as it was 6mins in and cut the first song!

  • @EarthMamaMsNatural
    @EarthMamaMsNatural ปีที่แล้ว +117

    One snow-filled blizzard night back in 1962 I got my hands on a transitor radio and heard the Messiah for the first time. As a child I was transfixed, transformed and enthralled by the celestial melodies that drew me into the Heavenly realms. To this day I am moved to tears of praise and adoration for our matchless Savior and the boundless grace of our loving Heavenly Father with this timeless oratorio.
    As to this performance by the Syndey Opera House it is flawless. What a huge choir! And the soloists are so effortless in their deliveries. Many thanks to them for the countless hours they have put in to mastering their craft. The passion of the countertenor and bass singer, can't put a price on that. I think if I had been there I would have surely fallen out. HALLELUJAH & MARANATHA LORD JESUS!

    • @jovieiwudyke226
      @jovieiwudyke226 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And the government shall be upon His shoulders. He is our wonderful
      counsellor!

    • @georgepoirier9014
      @georgepoirier9014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Love our JESUS !!❤❤❤

    • @Einmal_um_die_ganze_Welt-fl9qp
      @Einmal_um_die_ganze_Welt-fl9qp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YES YOU ARE ABSOLUTLY right....I LOVE MY LORD and I KNOW THAT MY REDEMER LIVES.

    • @xarisstylianou
      @xarisstylianou 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      To Kangaroo you are spot on !!!!
      I hate when yhey slap adv right in the mddle!!?😠😠😠😠

    • @kennedyalfred8345
      @kennedyalfred8345 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hallelujah!!

  • @SheilaPorter-lr9qz
    @SheilaPorter-lr9qz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    There is nothing like Handel’s beautiful baroque music, The Messiah being one of his best works. The soloists here are outstanding. I especially like the countertenor. I’ve sung the soprano solos myself and loved singing them. The orchestra is superb. God Bless all of you 🙏🌟🕊️♥️

    • @57colliegirl
      @57colliegirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly, the tenor's technique and consistency of tone, line and voice was impeccable. The other male soloists can't compare. The ' in and out' of vibrato, tension of jaw, and diphongs seen and heard are not, in my opinion the habits of finished soloists.

    • @mariobertora
      @mariobertora 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try Marc Antoine Charpentier Liturgical works. Start , say, with Psalm 111. Good listening. Ha forgotten.......The Pearl of pearls, Dietrich Buxtehude. Let me know what you think of him.😊

  • @fab8187
    @fab8187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    AND HE SHALL REIGN FOR EVER AND EVER

    • @nshimiyimanaconcorde9754
      @nshimiyimanaconcorde9754 ปีที่แล้ว

      No comments for this it's really amazing

    • @angelatudorii2441
      @angelatudorii2441 ปีที่แล้ว

      AMEN!

    • @danielparnes8035
      @danielparnes8035 ปีที่แล้ว

      669

    • @Hany-fu1vc
      @Hany-fu1vc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen, May Our Lord and God Jesus Christ Bless us all who stand strong in Our Faith in Christ throughout the world Amen. In The Name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit The Only One True God as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end Amen ❤❤❤❤

    • @elizabethbeighley7372
      @elizabethbeighley7372 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen!!! Hallelujah!!

  • @jaderachid2843
    @jaderachid2843 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    How the artist can perform and not cry? I’m here sobbing uncontrollably 😢

    • @lizziecallaghan4995
      @lizziecallaghan4995 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I nearly did, when my choir performed this at Christmas 🥲

    • @jgizzy
      @jgizzy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish I could understand sobbing to music. I really do. It must feel wonderful.

    • @erickanter
      @erickanter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jgizzy I have sobbed to this beautiful piece of music in private for years. It takes hold of my soul. In public i have to hold it back.

  • @samueljanaprasetya1950
    @samueljanaprasetya1950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I love the concept of putting trumpet players in the high place when reciting the "Glory to God in the Highest"

    • @함승애-v3k
      @함승애-v3k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      저 세종문화회관서 전곡을 주님께영광 드렸습니다 ㆍ 남서울
      교회 연합성가대 에서 입니다ㆍ 감회가 새롭습니다ㆍ
      축복합니다ㆍ

  • @cstamitz
    @cstamitz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    Choral works are tough to perform. You need a great conductor, chorus and wonderful soloists. This performance from Sydney, Australia at their legendary opera house met all of those demands. The performance had tremendous passion and energy. And the camera work was exceptional. The chorus was exceptionally large and their performance was magnificent. This is one of the best TH-cam videos in their enormous catalog. If you love classical music, don't miss this one.

    • @mikewilen690
      @mikewilen690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      One of the greatest performance ever. I assume its a yearly Holliday event. 2020 has been harsh with the Pandamic. Sad to say, the Sydney Opera House remainds empty this year.

    • @keebearfull
      @keebearfull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I politely disagree with only one observation. Camera work, notably the lack of good angles of the chorus during their singing was disappointing.

    • @dagwould
      @dagwould 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Our ABC comes in for a lot of criticism in its news and current affairs area, but in music it continues to be superlative with fabulous care and expertise in its productions. Always a pleasure.

    • @peterandcindyvaniperen8076
      @peterandcindyvaniperen8076 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah

  • @dr.jameshwang9309
    @dr.jameshwang9309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Magnificent performance to praise Messiah the King of kings, Lord of lords! It's a miracle that Handel completed the musical arrangement in less than 2 months, all 200 plus pages.

    • @sungschoo
      @sungschoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One month.

    • @jean-philippeperetti8463
      @jean-philippeperetti8463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      24 days

    • @mathw2703
      @mathw2703 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How many Lords are there..?

    • @geedoctor
      @geedoctor ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mathw2703 note the lower case lords...

    • @stewkingjr
      @stewkingjr ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mathw2703 The earliest manuscript (741), in handwriting, that i could find, has an uppercase Lord of Lords. So, a valid question. Answer: 70.

  • @kenvanderkodde5519
    @kenvanderkodde5519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    This is the BEST presentation that I have ever heard and I am 82 years old and have been a church organist for over 65 years. I currently live in Lima, Peru after living in Fort Lauderdale, FL for 60 years.

    • @ethalia3093
      @ethalia3093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You haven't heard many in that case. This was much too quick and hurried on solos with weightier messages.

    • @krs2711
      @krs2711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@ethalia3093, apparently you think yourself an "expert" in matters of opinion.

    • @bravaLiz
      @bravaLiz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@krs2711 HAha. Three different GFH versions of Messiah. This is the Dublin treatment. Some here appear to not know. There are facts and then, there are 'opinions.' And we all know what opinions mean. I am SO smiling. I totally love this performance.

    • @whosedoingwhat
      @whosedoingwhat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Krs2 opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one! That was yours🤔

    • @marymastin4392
      @marymastin4392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      having learned the entire Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah as a very young girl, I have grown to appreciate it more each year I've increased in age. What a gift the internet has been to allow we in the "check out lane" of life to sing along = we know the words and now on we go to meet the author of these words = God Himself = to sing forever and forever more - Hallelujah

  • @SheilaPorter-lr9qz
    @SheilaPorter-lr9qz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I forgot to say, the choir is also superb! Bravo 👏👏

  • @dennisdaily5463
    @dennisdaily5463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Since college, in the 1960s, I have conducted the entire "Messiah" just to stay in practice. The work is a great combination of grandeur, exaltation and gut-wrenching pathos. It is one of the greatest works in all of music ... maybe the best.

    • @debscott7580
      @debscott7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bravo

    • @1969cmp
      @1969cmp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...it's certainly right up there as one of the greats.

  • @matta.5363
    @matta.5363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Just found this on YT. An absolutely stunning presentation! Many thanks to Sidney. So much Scripture set to such beautiful music. Praise God for Jesus, the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world.

    • @kennedyalfred8345
      @kennedyalfred8345 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I thank and praise You O' Lord God for Jesus, the lamb who takes away the sins of the world
      I praise You Lord God for Your great and unconditional love on us all Your children. Be Thou exalted O' Lord God!!

  • @1969cmp
    @1969cmp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    When I first became a Christian in 1993, the next album I bought was Handel's 'Messiah'. Have a great Christmas everyone.

    • @christinetriffet7434
      @christinetriffet7434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was the year I was born again too! This month of September makes 29 years ago! Praise you Father, Thank you Jesus and Holy Spirit for your infinite love!

  • @ozelturkcepopsarklar9763
    @ozelturkcepopsarklar9763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    "I know that my Redeemer liveth..." No greater thing can a person know in life. Jesus is the Great Redeemer who bought us back through his shed blood from the depths of sin and spiritual death. Our GREAT hope is found in Jesus the Christ.

    • @charitycox8303
      @charitycox8303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen!!!!❤

    • @charitycox8303
      @charitycox8303 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I remember correctly, this was a favorite of Jenny Lind, Swedish opera star of days gone by (and friend and contemporary of Mendelsohnn): she had a great deal of hurt from her childhood -- including very painful and constant rejection from her own mother, and I think she really clung to this text, and encouraged herself with this text.

    • @BobbyCuri-y8t
      @BobbyCuri-y8t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES AMEN!!!

  • @dannysgirl1549
    @dannysgirl1549 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    No other song of praise makes me want to cry as much as the Hallelujah Chorus. There is something so magnificent in the words and music that is overwhelming. Praise God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

  • @timcox9650
    @timcox9650 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    A magnificent performance of one of the most heavenly works of worship. To Christ alone be the glory!

  • @krisoluich9119
    @krisoluich9119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Greatest thing to come out of a human mind.

    • @darcyty7325
      @darcyty7325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Top 15 list at least...as I think harnessing electricity, lightbulb, flight and indoor plumbing are a bit higher on world mind accomplishments than this. 😉

    • @karenkaija4671
      @karenkaija4671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd like to hear them do Bach too.

    • @bettierusso5410
      @bettierusso5410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not exactly though as Jesus has blessed us with other people that were created for one special purpose than to do his bidding and create their masterpiece. Some didn't even know..Michealanngelo as a gift of sculpting but I believe his bidding was the painting of the Sistine Chapel. Have you ever seen it? You are correct in your assesment of this mind as well.

    • @portlandreed461
      @portlandreed461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I absolutely agree...true worship is the greatest thing a human can do...

    • @josephxavier8636
      @josephxavier8636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, totally, I mean there'd probably never be a piece like this anymore!

  • @hansvandendolder2037
    @hansvandendolder2037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Magnificent!!!!! Praise be to Lord God Almighty for His Son!!!!

  • @MrAndrebatera
    @MrAndrebatera 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I had the great pleasure to sing this masterpeace with Brisbane Choir in november 2010. It was a celestial night.

  • @danielj7283
    @danielj7283 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have sick and sad all day, and feeling like accursed from Gpd in this struggle against sin. But this performance reminds me of the gift of faith that he has given me, to look away from self to him who came to save sinners and call us out of darkness. Thank you heavenly Father. I wish to honor you with my life, with my mind and with my body. What hope these songs fill me as I remember the Christ, the Son of the Living God

  • @kslee7812
    @kslee7812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The best music never dies.

  • @lj291261
    @lj291261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Wow! The best Messiah I heard in the 21st century!! Great Performance!!!

  • @ilikebeans3821
    @ilikebeans3821 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jesus loves you all so much

    • @Kadosh77
      @Kadosh77 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And you as well 🤍

  • @christmasalight
    @christmasalight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Great to listen to just before Easter 2020 especially when all Churches are closed because of Covid-19. "Comfort ye my people"

  • @georgerichards3943
    @georgerichards3943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    "The Glory of the Lord ..." I can hear my beloved singing in her beautiful soprano voice before our dear Lord - the separation is bearable knowing that one day we will be together to sing of His Glory - we sang in our local Chorus & I still have our chorus books (I was in the Tenor section - it's a joy to sing-a-long) - since the death of my sweetheart the music not only moves me to tears but gives me HOPE - Thank You Jesus

    • @pamelitahamel
      @pamelitahamel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have listened to this recording probably +50 times this past year. It is exquisite - and the Choir !! I thank God for that moment in time and that it lives on .... it give me, a simpleton, so much holy Joy! We will ALL sing together one fine day ...

    • @pamelitahamel
      @pamelitahamel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and Yes, thank you, Jesus! Your Yoke!

    • @georgerichards3943
      @georgerichards3943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pamelitahamel All 3 sections have something to say to each of us but at this season for me it is the 3rd. part when "The Trumpet shall sound ..." & the finish with "Amen" - MARANATHA (O Lord Come) - I love hearing praises to God from the simplest to the complex - let His music fill you with
      His Joy & Peace

    • @pamelitahamel
      @pamelitahamel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maranatha, indeed! Thank you, George (my husband is George and so is one of our sons - there cant be too many Georges in the world!) ! God bless you and your Sweetheart ...

    • @georgerichards3943
      @georgerichards3943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pamelitahamel My son-in-law is George / his Dad is George / his grandfather is George & my son-in-law said NO MORE GEORGES then he married my daughter (I told him that it must stop & he was happy) Have a Joyous Christmas - "Oh how I Love Jesus" as the hymn goes - from the House of Georges

  • @drferry
    @drferry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This great piece was written to honor the First Advent. Imagine the choir for the Second Advent! (Angels!)

    • @corneliacarden4344
      @corneliacarden4344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen🙌🏻 I’m longing & looking for it🔥

    • @corneliacarden4344
      @corneliacarden4344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cried & worshiped God, I was in His presence
      Beautiful! To honor our creator Heavenly Father & Savior Lord Jesus with such beautiful music and voices, a glimpse of Heaven ☝🏼🕎📖✝️🩸🔥❤️

    • @davidsmith9379
      @davidsmith9379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, it will be God's people, his SAINT'S SINGING TO HIM!

    • @debscott7580
      @debscott7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      parts of it, the words that is, are far older, from the prophet Isaiah 53 and 54 and more

    • @ibealion1
      @ibealion1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@debscott7580 Deb, those words are prophesying His coming and life on the earth. The fact that they're older is what makes it so miraculous.

  • @lelleithmurray235
    @lelleithmurray235 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I'd never heard a countertenor take the part of an alto in Handels Messiah before. Also I'd never heard the Amen broken down into parts like that before. Little things like these made this performance exceptional. Bravo!

  • @markdowse3572
    @markdowse3572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    No performance of any piece by any composer needs all that introduction. EVER.
    Let the music stand for itself.

  • @dttrinity
    @dttrinity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    From its first performance in 1742 to now, the end of 2019, this music has inspired, encouraged and brought people back from hopelessness. Truly Divinely inspired and written in 24 days, this music has lived for 277 years.

    • @cleidebeatriz1187
      @cleidebeatriz1187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Eu estou em quarentena no Brasil e acabando de pedir a Deus uma inspiração e o executar de algo nestes dias. No silêncio de minha casa, algo novo pode surgiu para a alegria da comunidade onde vivo, do projeto onde sou voluntária e de meus queridos alunos da universidade onde trabalho.

    • @trukeesey8715
      @trukeesey8715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A boy (young man) havin delirium tremens entered my room. Every few moments he would stare at some unseen thing in terror. He peed himself while sittin on my bed. I put on the Halleluia Chorus on the cassette player, and he suddenly kneeled down before it exclaimin "Thank you Jesus!" over and over again, until he left the room, apparently relieved of his sufferin.

    • @台灣米-o1k
      @台灣米-o1k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really great!, Merry Christmas !
      From Taiwan.

    • @dttrinity
      @dttrinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@台灣米-o1k Thank you for your reply and seasonal greetings.
      A very Happy Christmas to you when it comes.

    • @johnsone9396
      @johnsone9396 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      September 2023 baby!❤❤❤❤✝️🙏🔥💯

  • @최성욱-x2g
    @최성욱-x2g ปีที่แล้ว +6

    TO GOD ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY. Handel Proved that Jesus is The Messiah. Hallelujah. Timeless Effortless Speechless Priceless. Thanks for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs by performing practically pretty painfully perfect.

  • @mikelucas6598
    @mikelucas6598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Part I
    0:01:31 Overture (instrumental)
    0:04:22 Comfort ye my people (tenor)
    0:07:09 Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (air for tenor)
    0:10:13 And the glory of the Lord (anthem chorus)
    0:12:35 Thus saith the Lord of hosts (accompanied recitative for bass)
    0:14:30 And he shall purify the sons of Levi (chorus)
    0:16:50 Behold, a virgin shall conceive (alto)
    0:17:16 O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (air for alto and chorus)
    0:21:39 For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (bass)
    0:23:43 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (bass)
    0:26:21 For unto us a child is born (duet chorus)
    0:30:05 Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
    0:31:11 There were shepherds abiding in the fields (soprano)
    0:32:36 Glory to God in the highest (chorus)
    0:34:21 Rejoice greatly (soprano)
    0:38:23 Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (secco recitative for alto)
    0:39:07 He shall feed his flock (alto and soprano)
    0:43:33 His yoke is easy (duet chorus)
    Part II
    1:08:10 Behold the Lamb of God (chorus)
    1:11:14 He was despised and rejected of men (alto)
    1:20:04 Surely (chorus)
    1:21:30 And with his stripes we are healed (fugue chorus)
    1:22:56 All we like sheep have gone astray (duet chorus)
    1:26:22 All they that see him (secco recitative for tenor)
    1:26:59 He trusted in God (fugue chorus)
    1:29:04 Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (tenor)
    1:30:50 Behold and see (tenor)
    1:32:08 He was cut off (tenor)
    1:32:20 But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (tenor)
    1:34:16 Lift up your heads (chorus)
    1:37:14 Unto which of the angels (tenor)
    1:37:29 Let all the angels of God worship Him (chorus)
    1:38:56 Thou art gone up on high (soprano)
    1:42:43 The Lord gave the word (chorus)
    1:43:45 How beautiful are the feet (alto)
    1:47:08 Their sound is gone out (chorus)
    1:48:23 Why do the nations rage (bass)
    1:51:16 Let us break their bonds (chorus)
    1:52:51 He that dwelleth in heaven (tenor)
    1:53:15 Thou shalt break them (tenor)
    1:54:51 Hallelujah (anthem and fugue chorus)
    Part III
    2:01:56 I know that my Redeemer liveth (soprano)
    2:07:57 Since by man came death (chorus)
    2:09:53 Behold, I tell you a mystery (bass)
    2:10:29 The trumpet shall sound (bass)
    2:14:30 Then shall be brought to pass (alto)
    2:14:44 O death, where is thy sting? (alto and tenor)
    2:15:40 But thanks be to God (chorus)
    2:17:46 If God is for us (soprano)
    2:23:04 Worthy is the Lamb (anthem and fugue chorus)
    2:26:15 Amen (anthem and fugue chorus)

    • @telmasaarepere8686
      @telmasaarepere8686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Obrigada! 🇧🇷

    • @DurDurQc
      @DurDurQc ปีที่แล้ว

      The "But who may abide" part has been left out!

    • @pilfernandez
      @pilfernandez 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

    • @pilfernandez
      @pilfernandez 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @michaeldwyer3352
    @michaeldwyer3352 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wonderful performance. At 600 voices the chorus is almost Victorian in size, but how light the texture and how crisp the articulation. Well done everybody.

  • @fakecubed
    @fakecubed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Not ashamed to admit my eyes are moist through the whole performance.

  • @rositatauiliili5528
    @rositatauiliili5528 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have just found this and my late husband was a member of the Orchestra and I love the Handel’s Messiah when they sing it ❤

  • @rosernabona9364
    @rosernabona9364 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Theatre Opera house , Sydney. Handel,s .....Wonderful , Marvellous I am very grateful ❤

  • @rbebawi1
    @rbebawi1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Imagine in Heaven thousand and tens of thousands of Holy angels Giving Glory to the Holy Trinity and the magnificence of their praises.

    • @planes3333
      @planes3333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen I am so looking forward to seeing Jesus face to face and hearing the millions of angels worshipping him too.

  • @MrWilhelm1950
    @MrWilhelm1950 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    A foretaste of heaven - a truly phenomenal performance of the greatest oratorio of all time! Thank you so very much!

  • @peachicedtea4me
    @peachicedtea4me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    For those who came here to see the Hallelujah Chorus it begins at 1:54:53 your'e welcome!

    • @ElsieDee001
      @ElsieDee001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      peachicedtea4me If the Hallelujah chorus is all one listens to, they are truly missing out.

    • @marywalsh4237
      @marywalsh4237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you God Bless Happy Easter wonderful performance 😀👍👍🙏🙏🙏

    • @belindanadela4203
      @belindanadela4203 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you - From the Philippines

    • @musicmancc4097
      @musicmancc4097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      peachicedtea4me 1:54:51 is a better time

    • @mystique8134
      @mystique8134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      life saver

  • @helenstirling3872
    @helenstirling3872 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    We listen and watch this particular performance of the Messiah every year since discovering it in 2020. Our favorite by far! Thank you for doing the entire masterpiece as the message of the Gospel is pure in its entirety. Our hearts are in worship to our Lord and Savior King, Jesus Christ.

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mr favourite too! Love the Counter Tenor.

    • @markgourley910
      @markgourley910 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed ! I have heard many performances of this mighty work but this is the best yet.

  • @ChristinaMiller-ff4vj
    @ChristinaMiller-ff4vj 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" IS GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL!

  • @lauriesuzanne8848
    @lauriesuzanne8848 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Amazingly beautiful! Moves one to tears of joy. A Very Merry and Blessed Christmas to All. Praise Our Lord and Savior. ✝️

    • @edwconr
      @edwconr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree. Viewing in 2023.

    • @Hany-fu1vc
      @Hany-fu1vc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen, May Our Lord and God Jesus Christ Bless us all who stand strong in Our Faith in Christ throughout the world Amen. In The Name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit The Only One True God as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end Amen ❤❤❤❤

  • @karenstrong8546
    @karenstrong8546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Handel’s Messiah. My favourite. Beautiful

    • @karenstrong8546
      @karenstrong8546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Inspired

    • @karenstrong8546
      @karenstrong8546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am convinced that our next life will be filled with this inspired music sung by the angels in heaven .

  • @carlorachel
    @carlorachel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a composer, I listen to this work to survey the divinity of creativity blossoming out of the human soul. I know by the harmony and light that engulfs me that God chooses us, as He did Handel, to create the glory of Him that we each carry within.

    • @mosespsalm_1108
      @mosespsalm_1108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i tear up many times. This was given to Handel by God, it had to have been!

    • @carlorachel
      @carlorachel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mosespsalm_1108 Moses, you are so very correct that God Almighty gifted Handel with The Messiah, and also the mission to ensure that this music brings to life in every soul's ears the divine evidence of our Father. Your tears are borne of true love emerging as the crystalline proof of God.

  • @paulmiltiades6612
    @paulmiltiades6612 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    If we as humans can produce such amazing pieces, imagine what the angelic beings actually sing in Heaven.

    • @theresajilliggulden4968
      @theresajilliggulden4968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Only version which enabled me to find the beautiful “I know that my Redeemer liveth” and the Hallelujah chorus.

    • @bingclisbee5324
      @bingclisbee5324 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So many languages here upon earth - but can only whisper compared to the music of God the Father and those who sing with Him in heaven.

  • @rubenlaracuente8991
    @rubenlaracuente8991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    THIS MUSIC IS PURE HEAVEN

  • @abigailjohnson6220
    @abigailjohnson6220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AMAZING!! in every way with the PRAYER that the HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD our Heavenly Father shine upon all His children, and bring peace and FAITH to all those who do not yet believe in CHRIST JESUS, so that they will. BRING All Nations into Your Bosom, oh Lord, with Ps. 91.
    Gods blessings upon all of you.

  • @Morewecanthink
    @Morewecanthink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Praise God! We shall be changed! Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. A m e n ! (Wonderful!!!)

    • @Rubiastraify
      @Rubiastraify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      May you have a Blessed Christmas!

    • @Morewecanthink
      @Morewecanthink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Rubiastraify - Thanks! You too!

    • @rolo6932
      @rolo6932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen!

  • @marygulliver1998
    @marygulliver1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I watched this last Christmas Day, here in Cornwall, and decided I must watch it again today, Christmas 2020. So beautiful, dispels all the troubles of the world

    • @Icanya69
      @Icanya69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm with you from the USA. So splendid a rendition, I may never listen to another.

    • @texaskoreana6678
      @texaskoreana6678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome

  • @davidwinters25
    @davidwinters25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Magnificent. Love watching the faces of the singers during the Hallelujah Chorus. There is something eternal about watching the human spirit rise up and worship God. It's like seeing a light go on.

    • @terrimobley6067
      @terrimobley6067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do too. I always watch the faces. So much worship...I look to see if their eyes light up with the glory of the music AND the message. I can't make it through the Hallelujah chorus without crying

    • @Wolit51
      @Wolit51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They aren't worshipping god, they are caught up in the music. I have seen music that has nothing to do with Christianity where people are as caught up in the music. And yes, there is epic music that is not Christian.

    • @johnmiller6393
      @johnmiller6393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LjG
      Hl am
      Hallelujah chorus

    • @johnmiller6393
      @johnmiller6393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My

    • @jbut1208
      @jbut1208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It takes a certain flexibility to say that this music is not Christian! Handel composed it in about 24 days and claimed that he saw a vision of God! He thought that he composed this for the glory of God and so do I!

  • @dst0212
    @dst0212 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wir leben in einer Zeit, in der wir uns solche Konzerte, bei TH-cam, gratis ansehen können. ❤

    • @kennedyalfred8345
      @kennedyalfred8345 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank God, You Tube gave us unconditional love and free will of expression to worship the Lord God of host. May God bless You Tube and everyone that made this possible I pray, amen🙏

  • @kellyannpage1469
    @kellyannpage1469 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well it also introduces people to it that otherwise wld never had known it existed 😊😊

  • @gdmvsm1
    @gdmvsm1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Standing ovation and bravo from Gettysburg, Pa. I am a regular listener of the Messiah both in concert and recordings. By far and away the BEST I ever heard!! Well done, all!

  • @뜨인돌-s2p
    @뜨인돌-s2p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For the LORD is the great God,
    The great K ing above all gods.♡

  • @lisak7633
    @lisak7633 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    listening Christmas Eve 2023! wow the most beautiful Concert of Handel's Messiah have seen-ever! joy for over 2 hrs !Ty! Merry Christmas, look up how Handel received 52 notes of scripture and locked himself in room frantically produced this work ...really amazing story .Glory to God ! Immanuel precious Jesus

    • @susanking3213
      @susanking3213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Praise be His Holy Name! To YOU be ALL glory, honor and praise!
      Thanks be to the Lord for just a tiny glimpse of YOUR magnificence!
      Thank you for this performance 12-25-2023!

  • @8888-9
    @8888-9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I was a young woman I went with the church I tended, and sat with a young man I later would marry, watching the Adelaide Symphony play Handles Messiah. When the conductor moved his arms up high, and crouched, in rhythm, we could not contain our laughter.
    And had to awkwardly step on every toe as we got up to leave, snorting!
    Together we had a beautiful daughter.
    5 years after I left him.
    Now I am 62 and I enjoy listening to the words and flow of this piece.
    It has an air of Royalty. Processions. It is very structured. However Handle took the words from the bible, and penned them here.
    He shall reign.
    Jesus
    Is the centre of Christmas. Yet now getting diluted.

    • @BobbyCuri-y8t
      @BobbyCuri-y8t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES AMEN!!! Jesus is the center of our lives sans the center of Christmas!!!

  • @seanthomas5361
    @seanthomas5361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This is so good, what a blessing to my ears and mind and heart and soul. Sing to him a new song, play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. Psalm 33:3 and Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing. Psalm 100:1 Thanks for putting this together

  • @mH-ze3yt
    @mH-ze3yt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Humanity, here and in a myriad of ways, expresses the glory of God our Maker and Redeemer. This God who took it upon Himself (on a cross) to establish our right and power to exist with Him in Christ forever: "Who ever lives and believes in me shall never die!" Merry Christmas

    • @ethalia3093
      @ethalia3093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen!

    • @coreycox2345
      @coreycox2345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merry Christmas. m H. I love this music for it.

    • @jiehuazhao8183
      @jiehuazhao8183 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      阿们!

    • @windstorm1000
      @windstorm1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And was born to redeem us!

    • @coreycox2345
      @coreycox2345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Daniel cool hi there

  • @deborahwesala
    @deborahwesala ปีที่แล้ว +34

    i absolutely love this entire production. It is a total delight to drive around singing as loud as i can along with their voices! my heart rejoices.

  • @allenblaine6551
    @allenblaine6551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    No Christmas is complete without hearing this.. thanks Sydney, from the USA..... PS.. incredible camera work !!!! Wonderful production...... I'd say this is the BEST production of MESSIAH I've ever seen

    • @leo32190
      @leo32190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Allen Blaine You are correct sir

    • @benoitnzengu7015
      @benoitnzengu7015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      C’est magnifique de l’écouter en Noël!

    • @josephxavier8636
      @josephxavier8636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you, the best I've seen so far!

    • @theresalutostanski2193
      @theresalutostanski2193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allen Blaine: Right on Allen. Amen.

    • @mcmanpa
      @mcmanpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allen Blaine It was a wonderful performance. But, sadly, I cannot agree with you on the video production: I still yearn for a video producer who knows music and has created a shot list based on the score. (The BBC do it as perfectly as breathing.) The music was too good to dwell on the many video faults; instead, it's great so many enjoyed it.

  • @nutherdisciple
    @nutherdisciple ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "...Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem..." what more apt words could be said today?

  • @claudiakruse9413
    @claudiakruse9413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I am so glad to see them stand for the Hallelujah. Such a sign of respect. Wonderful performance.

    • @terrimobley6067
      @terrimobley6067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Started by King James. When he heard it sung it was so epic he had to stand and when the King stands... Everyone stands. It became traditional-like standing when the bride enters.... VERY cool.

    • @nenabuensuceso5701
      @nenabuensuceso5701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@terrimobley6067 thanks for the info.

    • @garrettmontgomery1890
      @garrettmontgomery1890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@terrimobley6067 Actually George II! But yes, that's as the tradition goes.

    • @paullalekna5478
      @paullalekna5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makes it easier for the choristers to get a decent breath for their singing

    • @zillie8167
      @zillie8167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garrettmontgomery1890 I have also heard it said that he was actually asleep and suddenly woke up to think it was 'God Save the King' and scrambled to his feet for that. Not sure this is true, though, as he would be the one person who wouldn't stand up for that...

  • @coocool67
    @coocool67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The Zenith of human history put in music !

  • @saravacek2792
    @saravacek2792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lady with the pink hair is really rocking the look.

  • @milliemcwilliams2757
    @milliemcwilliams2757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    One of the Magnificent Wonders of the World !

  • @doglover19591
    @doglover19591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the billionth :p time I have watched this. I just, have found nothing better. Bless y'all . 🤗

  • @racheg5421
    @racheg5421 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cant wait for Jesus to return these songs are praises sung unto God three in one ❤

  • @r.h.7486
    @r.h.7486 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you very much for letting me enjoy this special performance here. It is music made for eternity. And balm today for wounded souls.❤‍🩹🌹💯

  • @marygulliver1998
    @marygulliver1998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have spent Christmas afternoon in Cornwall, England, watching this. What a truly brilliant performance.

  • @vickisullivan9417
    @vickisullivan9417 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A M E N ALL GLORY TO GOD. Thanks for your efforts and talents you brought me to the throne room of Almighty God today. Thank you

  • @choinsure
    @choinsure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This masterpiece has been my lifetime favorite since high-school days, when I directed the Student Choir of a church in Korea sing #3 And the glory of the Lord, and #44 Hallelujah.
    Later I have had great joy to sing the choruses of the whole piece at least 7-8 times.
    Now the whole music will stay in my heart forever.

  • @terrimobley6067
    @terrimobley6067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Thank you for streaming this. How thrilling to be able to enjoy this gift from Sydney Australia while resting in East Texas USA. 💕
    I enjoyed it. It's been forever since I've listened to the whole work. Thank you to all for the work that went into this. Take a bow

  • @KenWAnderson
    @KenWAnderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I am disposed to enjoy much of this presentation of "Messiah" by Handel, despite the very romantic-sized forces (which are very un-Baroque) and some obvious tweaks to the music and unnecessarily fast tempo choices. The discipline of the massive choir was notable and the naturalness of the tenor soloist wonderful.

  • @jerimow8400
    @jerimow8400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank you, Aussies! So sorry about your high temps and fires! Sending love from Florida in the US.

  • @dotpalmerfry692
    @dotpalmerfry692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Having sung with the LOndon based Handel Opera Society for 30 yrs, and having sung Messiah many times and was delighted to listen to the performance as a Good Friday reflection. Beautiful rendering.

    • @yuenmeelam5397
      @yuenmeelam5397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blessed morn of joy n glory chancing upon this after an Easter Sunday of uric acid induced pain!

  • @jerrera45
    @jerrera45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    What a stunning performance. I love this version with the upbeat tempo. You rarely hear this with a counter tenor soloist. I am watching this while under Covid-19 quarantine . What a joy. Truly a reason to rejoice!

    • @debscott7580
      @debscott7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the counter tenor is exceptional, it is a rare voice

    • @台灣米-o1k
      @台灣米-o1k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May you recover soon!
      Amen!
      Xxx from Taiwan

    • @sonjakirby5218
      @sonjakirby5218 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not the easiest piece to play !

  • @CM-jf2us
    @CM-jf2us 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Just went to Handel's Messiah last Friday here in Victoria B.C. always a highlight of the season. and here I am listening and watching it again! So beautiful.

    • @glenngreig4192
      @glenngreig4192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just came across this beautiful version, then I kid you not, yours was the very first comment I read, so very coincidental! Am in Victoria too, visiting for family Christmas, but just went to 3 Messiah performances in Vancouver over the last few weeks, as well as one Messiah Sing-Along! And yes, always a highlight of my season too, it is my favourite above all, I look forward to it all year! And oh my this is a very beautiful, superb version, thank you to this very talented symphony and choir! Extraordinary the size of the choir too! Anyway, amazing coincidence, thanks MC, great minds!!

    • @CM-jf2us
      @CM-jf2us 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@glenngreig4192 Wow, 3 Messiah performances in the past few weeks. Were they in various venues? Here in Victoria there are only 2 performances and they are not full which is very surprising considering others I have seen online are packed to the rafters. Have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @ericglosby347
    @ericglosby347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I never tire of this music. What a magnificent performance!!!

  • @holly7869
    @holly7869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I think what I like best about this performance is the fact they are acting as well as singing. Nice. Most times the singers are expressionless. Proclaiming the coming of the Lord ought to bring at least a smile to your face.

    • @colleenkissinger4673
      @colleenkissinger4673 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree! If this doesn't move you, nothing will! ☺️

    • @bingclisbee5324
      @bingclisbee5324 ปีที่แล้ว

      As I was...they were in the "zone"!

  • @Oswald_Anthony
    @Oswald_Anthony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The best music never dies...

  • @arlenedeborahdeleon2460
    @arlenedeborahdeleon2460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    "Be still and know that I Am God." In majesty we sing to Him, all glory and honor to our King!
    Thank you all for sharing your talents. From the Philippines.

  • @MargoWilk
    @MargoWilk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    This has captured me. I sing in a choir and to see this multitude of singers and all the instruments and ...I can't explain how happy I feel right now ...

    • @terrimobley6067
      @terrimobley6067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was so diverse in age. I loved seeing the generations worshipping together. It's a little like heaven

    • @elaineportocarrero7903
      @elaineportocarrero7903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My first complete Messiah. Extraordinary in every way. Bravo to all the performers.

    • @pamharris2339
      @pamharris2339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How amazing was that, even Charles my budgie joined in, pam

  • @breand4
    @breand4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Every word from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Bible Psalter. The Redeemed will be singing Handel's Messiah through all eternity.

  • @tcfhk6399
    @tcfhk6399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Superb! What a performance by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs!

  • @rosernabona9364
    @rosernabona9364 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is now the interval ❤

  • @diannereimer4119
    @diannereimer4119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Having sung and directed this piece many times, this wonderfully complete rendition brought new meaning to me from the oratorio. One of the best I've EVER heard. Mr. Tolputt was a particularly wonderful surprise. Exactly what we needed during this painful pandemic.

    • @themagicvirus2252
      @themagicvirus2252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plandemic

    • @irenefernandez6547
      @irenefernandez6547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8

    • @jsong8282
      @jsong8282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you think it’s a little fast tempo? Maybe you just get used to a certain style. My favorite song is O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings to Zion and it’s much faster than other versons

    • @mariobertora
      @mariobertora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry all......Soprano and Alto out of time.......Ghastly staccato......A feeling that the oratorio was loosing time and vice versa.......If you think this shamble is one of the best EVER......How you goin to rate the Karl Richter version???????????????????

  • @glennstarner-tate7400
    @glennstarner-tate7400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've just had the AMAZING distraction of discovering this performance via TH-cam's "suggestions"! Yes, I've saved it to my channel. And at least TWO people told me they are watching it NOW as a result of my having mentioned it to them in a TELEPHONE conversation. And another will "check it out" later. Thank you, Sydney Opera House, for mounting this performance AND for streaming/recording it for posterity. A new zenith has been reached for this classic of ALL classics. Merry Christmas.

  • @bethl
    @bethl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Brava! Best performance I’ve heard. The soloists (voice & instrument) were incredible. The orchestra & choir perfection.

  • @deborahavrillockhart3719
    @deborahavrillockhart3719 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What a treat. I really appreciated this in its entirety. I can imagine the excitement of those who were able to attend physically!

  • @melvernhannies7429
    @melvernhannies7429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    An excellent performance by an outstanding Choir and Orchestra......brilliant, brilliant. Most definitely one of the best that I have heard in a very very long time. Well done !!!!!

  • @allenjones3130
    @allenjones3130 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the greatest operas ever written.

    • @ericvanjames8395
      @ericvanjames8395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ''Messiah' is actually an oratorio! Think of it as a "sacred" opera. 🎶

    • @ClauCep
      @ClauCep 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not an opera...

  • @basilmoorad7648
    @basilmoorad7648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Glory to the God Jesus Christ

    • @MrYukon2010
      @MrYukon2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I whose name we killed thousends and thousands of people. Halleluja!