I'm a US citizen, but my great-great-grandfather Wood was from Manchester, born in the year of Trafalgar, and emigrated to the US in 1829. I am extraordinarily proud of my English (and Scots, Irish, and Welsh) ancestry. And yes, this is absolutely splendid, gorgeous, wonderful - and so is St. Paul's. And I have great admiration for Her Majesty, Elizabeth II.
I'm glad to see this in its intended setting. Our church choir is doing this piece tomorrow night as part of a concert (cutting out the Vivat part, of course, since it's unlikely the queen will be at an American Methodist church).
this song always move me to tears.. the words.. the way it is sung.. the vivats part was sang at HM the queen's coronation/enthronement ..#wishiwasbritish
Parry's integration of the Vivats, which by tradition, and for centuries, is the right of the boys of the Westminster school to sing during the coronation, is sheer genius. And in case if anyone has forgotten, this is the anthem that was played (minus the Vivat's of course) for Kate Middleton's entry into Westminster Abbey two years ago (the famous scene where Pippa's posterior gained international fame). Prince Charles reportedly recommended that this piece by played.
WHO IS THAT TENOR?
The tenors are the best ever.
I'm in "Heaven" when I'm worshipping at Saint Paul Cathedral, London. UK.
@Cantormatis The English Ceremonial style simply cannot be beaten!!
I'm a US citizen, but my great-great-grandfather Wood was from Manchester, born in the year of Trafalgar, and emigrated to the US in 1829. I am extraordinarily proud of my English (and Scots, Irish, and Welsh) ancestry. And yes, this is absolutely splendid, gorgeous, wonderful - and so is St. Paul's. And I have great admiration for Her Majesty, Elizabeth II.
"This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
This made me cry, and I'm not even English. What a splendid way to thank Her Majesty for her many years of great service.
I'm glad to see this in its intended setting. Our church choir is doing this piece tomorrow night as part of a concert (cutting out the Vivat part, of course, since it's unlikely the queen will be at an American Methodist church).
I get chills when I am in this building.
love when they come into the vivat section!
This is a fun piece to do, full orchestra and organ, its just breathtaking.
this song always move me to tears.. the words.. the way it is sung.. the vivats part was sang at HM the queen's coronation/enthronement ..#wishiwasbritish
Parry's integration of the Vivats, which by tradition, and for centuries, is the right of the boys of the Westminster school to sing during the coronation, is sheer genius. And in case if anyone has forgotten, this is the anthem that was played (minus the Vivat's of course) for Kate Middleton's entry into Westminster Abbey two years ago (the famous scene where Pippa's posterior gained international fame). Prince Charles reportedly recommended that this piece by played.
This is so impressive, the English do ceremony so splendidly well!!
Nobody does pomp and circumstance like the English people.
Outstanding
Magnificent!
Unfortunately last I checked the BBC had not yet made this production available on DVD. Correct me if I'm wrong...
very grand, indeed!
@BHNOBBER Thank You Very Much. Sorry about the late reply but I didn't get the notification for this reponse.
I think the trumpeters should have stood up for the vivats!!!!
I quite agree, Bigbearbeau, maybe I'm not quite IN heaven but near the pearls. "Gate" that is. LOL!
Does anyone know who composed this piece?
Sir Hubert Parry
Sensational. Dear God, how can any right thinking person watch this and believe human beings evolved from apes?
Magnificent!