I was fortunate enough to sing with this group for an "audition" for baritone. They were not actually losing a baritone, but needed to fill a counter-tenor spot but the new conductor at the time wanted to pull in people from other parts to sing along with auditions for that part. I sang next to Eric Allatore in second day of auditions while singer baritone. Incredible experience.
This is so beautiful. I had the opportunity to sing with former Chanticleer bass, Ben Johns. He was an amazing bass and a nice guy. I learned quite a lot from him. Anytime you can hear Chanticleer live, it's a good day.
I think the pacing of this performance is just spot-on perfect. The soloists have tended to rush in some of the live performances I've seen, but Kevin Baum is just perfect here IMO.
If I had to hear only one song, over and over, for all eternity, this would be it. This is the most peaceful, heavenly, universally beautifully song I can think of. I love it!
That overtone at the end though..... that was unbelievable. Those guys were so in tune, with each other, that the natural overtone in their voices constructed an unsung note. My choir director pointed me to this group, Chanticleer, and goodness....I AM IMPRESSED!
As someone having sang this song in the past, its certainly an overtone. There is no high tonic on the end like you're hearing written in the vocal part.
If ever you need a reminder that besides all the trouble, cruelty, and horrors of the world, there is still goodness, beauty, and profundity in the human spirit… Listen to this piece and these singers. *sigh*
I first heard this piece on my car's radio around 20 years ago while I was driving at night. Since music gives me vivid colors and images of places, I had to pull over and park. Among other things, I got a sunrise with pink clouds moving quickly across a bright blue sky. I wasn't going to drive through that.
@@ragingryan256 For a time, it can seem like that. But, as Gandhi (who was tapped into deeper realities, much as the Christian mystics) said: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it -- always.”
Unfortunately, you, Gandhi, and other "dreamers" fail to realize that even the most miniscule amount of human evilness pollutes the human condition to the point that it is morally bankrupt. Even God has a "bad" side...just read the Bible for details.
Search "Tiny Desk Concerts: Cantus" on RUclips. They do a version in the last half of the video that is amazing especially due to lack of acoustics, but sound quality of the video is great because it's NPR.
I first heard this piece toward the end of a long, wintry drive to visit my former girlfriend at Christmas. I had to pull off the road, my eyes were so tearful with joy.
Many years ago our Hartfotd (CT) choirmaster offered free tickets to as many choristers as would attend a concert by a group I'd never heard of called Chanticlear. And when they began to sing this lovely piece, I knew why he had done so. Ever since, I never missed a Chanticleer concert when they came within striking distance of Hartford -- and, happily, they never failed to include the Bibel in their concert!
The piece is stunning in the first place. Chanticleer's gorgeous, thoughtful sound in this special acoustic makes it an even more powerful thing to listen to. I am an unabashedly biased fan of Chanticleer, but I've played this for skeptics (of choral music at all) and I'm sure that music of this genre, and of this calibre, needs more attention.
Can you imagine what it was like to be there? I recorded this off of PBS when it aired. This performance is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. Acoustics are incredible.
I've listened to this recording probably hundreds of times over the last few months, and six times just today. It remains breathtaking every time. There's just something about a live performance, even just a recording of one, that can never be matched in the studio.
I'm an atheist and I think this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard... you don't need to to be religious to appreciate this spectacular music.
I just heard Chanticleer sing this piece again at St. Ignatius in San Francisco (12/19/2015), as they do every year in their Christmas concert there. (I've been going every year for ten years.)They sing it from high up in the top balcony in the rear of the church, behind everyone, so it floats out over the audience as if from the angels, and you can only listen, not see them. They were even better than this recording; their blend was so perfect that they made the whole cathedral ring. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Go hear them live!
Chanticleer & Tenebrae. When either group sings in a cathedral, the building joins right in as an extra singer. It's like invisible angels sing along. Riveting & overwhelming.
It's in front of the Victorian Christmas Tree at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This group gives a Charistmas concert there almost every year.
We host this phenomenal group, in our church, about every 2-3 years. They will be coming on Oct. 24 - I just cannot wait! Because of hearing Chanticleer sing Franz Biebl's version of Ave Maria, in our church with incredible acoustics, we were able to obtain the music from Chanticleer and sing it the following Christmas. It is in 8 parts - no small fete for so few folks. Absolutely the very best sounds from this incredibly talented group. And, they don't stop with high church music; no, they also sing show tunes, and other contemporary music. They have their own musical arranger, so you won't find the same arrangement anywhere else. Thank you for sharing your gift of voice with us, Chanticleer!
This is The Hail Mary for those of you who are not Roman Catholic. The part where the lone Tenor (? not sure of the Musical parts) sings is The Archangel Gabriel at The Annunciation (sp?)
This is by far my favorite "song" or piece of music. If someone told me I could have only one song to listen to from now until I part, this would be the one..hands down. It's beautiful.
The detail, the nuance, it's unreal. And the tenor, I forget his name but he was quite revered, his tone is perfect. If you knew how hard it is to sustain a float in the passaggio like that, and power through at the end... The choir is subdued to give the soloists/response choir more emphasis because they are brilliant musicians and collaborators. This is a masterpiece of a live performance. Largely because of the tenor(s). Also, it's latin, a dead language, a burred R after a consonant is fine
I followed Eric Alatorre throughout most of his 26 years with Chanticleer and my wife and I have seen Chanticleer all over this country. They are simply the best at what they do!
Every time I come back to this song it breaks my heart. I used to sing in a small chanticleer and I remember always having trouble finishing it because of the knot in my throat.
1) When they show the statue of Mother Mary and Baby Jesus and, 2) The "Amen"'s at the end Those two tmoments almost made me cry. I am singing this in a choir and it is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever sung.
This is one of the most beautiful choral compositions I have ever heard and performed. I heard them when they can to North Carolina and was totally in awe through out their concert.
Holy mackerel! While there are a few bobbles early on, the subtlety and the soloists bring it all into focus.. Why have have I never heard of Franz Biebl before? Goose bumps. Man is amazing -- Chanticleer proves it.
@TheDanneskjold They actually went flat. They started in C# and ended in C so it wasn't the basses! Plus, that last low C by the basses was incredible! Awesome performance!
compliments of the Cornell University Glee Club who got this directly from Biebl and one member who graduated to Chanticleer introduced it to them, the rest is history, kudos to Professor Tom Sokol!!!!?
It never ceases to amaze me that I can hear Eric Alatorre over the rest of the ensemble despite him being the only member singing the Bass line
And for that reason alone, I prefer these "originals." He is, how shall we say, "profound."
Apparently, Eric is a true "Octavist" in the Russian tradition...a "Basso Profundo" ads soooo much to any choral group!
Yes, he was my model, as I sang bass II in our church choir -- of course I attended every Chanticleer concert I could get to!
Only one bassist…? Amazing 😳.
I didn’t know, thanks for pointing that out.
Congratulations to Eric Alatorre. 💪👍🪄✨💎
I love this version also. I am a former tuba player but low notes rule no matter how they are produced. Bass is the Place!
Still my favorite version after all these years.
I was fortunate enough to sing with this group for an "audition" for baritone. They were not actually losing a baritone, but needed to fill a counter-tenor spot but the new conductor at the time wanted to pull in people from other parts to sing along with auditions for that part. I sang next to Eric Allatore in second day of auditions while singer baritone. Incredible experience.
Did you ever get in.
The first tenors' heavenly high G's in the phrase "Sancta Maria". Chills. Every time.
+Weebus They actually use "soprano, alto, tenor, and bass" classifications!
First tenor is correct. This piece is TTBB and not SATB. My favourite Ave Maria by far.
Yes! Amazing that 3 or 4 guys can sound like one they are so in tune. (high G#)
Absolutely.
This is so beautiful. I had the opportunity to sing with former Chanticleer bass, Ben Johns. He was an amazing bass and a nice guy. I learned quite a lot from him. Anytime you can hear Chanticleer live, it's a good day.
I think the pacing of this performance is just spot-on perfect. The soloists have tended to rush in some of the live performances I've seen, but Kevin Baum is just perfect here IMO.
If I had to hear only one song, over and over, for all eternity, this would be it. This is the most peaceful, heavenly, universally beautifully song I can think of. I love it!
That overtone at the end though.....
that was unbelievable. Those guys were so in tune, with each other, that the natural overtone in their voices constructed an unsung note. My choir director pointed me to this group, Chanticleer, and goodness....I AM IMPRESSED!
It was just like the tone when you power up a Mac computer
+Pyruvate Personage that stache tho..lol
The best part!!!
I don't think it is an overtone. I think somebody actually delicately sang it. It has a tremolo--and overtone would not have that.
As someone having sang this song in the past, its certainly an overtone. There is no high tonic on the end like you're hearing written in the vocal part.
If ever you need a reminder that besides all the trouble, cruelty, and horrors of the world, there is still goodness, beauty, and profundity in the human spirit… Listen to this piece and these singers. *sigh*
zephyrina2000 but evil triumphs over everything
I first heard this piece on my car's radio around 20 years ago while I was driving at night. Since music gives me vivid colors and images of places, I had to pull over and park. Among other things, I got a sunrise with pink clouds moving quickly across a bright blue sky. I wasn't going to drive through that.
@@ragingryan256 For a time, it can seem like that. But, as Gandhi (who was tapped into deeper realities, much as the Christian mystics) said: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it -- always.”
That was beautifully expressed, and so true. Thank you. Zephyrina.
Unfortunately, you, Gandhi, and other "dreamers" fail to realize that even the most miniscule amount of human evilness pollutes the human condition to the point that it is morally bankrupt. Even God has a "bad" side...just read the Bible for details.
I don't think there's an adjective to describe how sensational this is / they are. Utterly breathtaking.
I am thrilled that I actually got to hear a performance of this magnificent piece sung by Chanticleer. I thought I had died and gone to heaven.
This is my favorite performance of the Biebl that I've heard to date. Perfect in every way.
Search "Tiny Desk Concerts: Cantus" on RUclips. They do a version in the last half of the video that is amazing especially due to lack of acoustics, but sound quality of the video is great because it's NPR.
Liz Lesar Chanticleer is very good but may I suggest VOCES8?
I first heard this piece toward the end of a long, wintry drive to visit my former girlfriend at Christmas. I had to pull off the road, my eyes were so tearful with joy.
This piece literally can suck the air out of you with its incredible harmony and resolutions. Beautiful beyond description.
Many years ago our Hartfotd (CT) choirmaster offered free tickets to as many choristers as would attend a concert by a group I'd never heard of called Chanticlear. And when they began to sing this lovely piece, I knew why he had done so. Ever since, I never missed a Chanticleer concert when they came within striking distance of Hartford -- and, happily, they never failed to include the Bibel in their concert!
The piece is stunning in the first place. Chanticleer's gorgeous, thoughtful sound in this special acoustic makes it an even more powerful thing to listen to. I am an unabashedly biased fan of Chanticleer, but I've played this for skeptics (of choral music at all) and I'm sure that music of this genre, and of this calibre, needs more attention.
sung this in chorus freshman year of high school. this song makes me feel blessed to be alive.
This piece saved my life.
***** do you know the orginal of song Datura - Angeli Domini (Mistica Doctrina) ??
Love the way the basses float on those low notes, so soft but still so purposeful and powerful.
Bass*
Bass is the place!
Can you imagine what it was like to be there? I recorded this off of PBS when it aired. This performance is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. Acoustics are incredible.
I've listened to this recording probably hundreds of times over the last few months, and six times just today. It remains breathtaking every time. There's just something about a live performance, even just a recording of one, that can never be matched in the studio.
I'm an atheist and I think this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard... you don't need to to be religious to appreciate this spectacular music.
I just heard Chanticleer sing this piece again at St. Ignatius in San Francisco (12/19/2015), as they do every year in their Christmas concert there. (I've been going every year for ten years.)They sing it from high up in the top balcony in the rear of the church, behind everyone, so it floats out over the audience as if from the angels, and you can only listen, not see them. They were even better than this recording; their blend was so perfect that they made the whole cathedral ring. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Go hear them live!
+udoug6 I was at the same show. My year isn't complete without hearing them sing it.
Chanticleer & Tenebrae. When either group sings in a cathedral, the building joins right in as an extra singer. It's like invisible angels sing along. Riveting & overwhelming.
This is truly the most beautiful thing I've ever heard, many, MANY times after the first time I've heard it.
It's so rare to hear this kind of perfection in a live performance! Simply sublime.
I never tire of listening to or singing this song. It's fantastic!
This song always makes me feel like I've entered a whole new world so pure and so full of of love. I love chanticleer:D
My favorite Ave Maria !
The "Tu in mulieribus" part gives me the shivers. AHHH! The best
Perhaps the most beautiful piece of music ever composed, performed by a stellar group.
Bravo Biebl, Bravo Chanticleer.
This is officially my favourite verison of this song- ever.
I can't wait to sing with them at their National Youth Choral Festival!
We're doing this piece with them and I'm so stoked.
If I could find this kind of beauty everywhere in the world, I would never stop smiling.
The most beautiful rendition of Ave Maria.
That has an aching, haunting beauty to it which brought tears to my eyes.
you. You know when it is for you. I want this played over me when I'm gone, as powerfully as the occasion permits.
Maybe the one thing on this Earth that can convince me of the existence of God is music like this.
It's in front of the Victorian Christmas Tree at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This group gives a Charistmas concert there almost every year.
The tenors in this version of "Ave Maria" are just beautiful
First time going to see them in concert I cried, the 14th time, I still cry! Unbelievable job!!!
I cried too.
Divine miss seeing you every year since Covid
We host this phenomenal group, in our church, about every 2-3 years. They will be coming on Oct. 24 - I just cannot wait! Because of hearing Chanticleer sing Franz Biebl's version of Ave Maria, in our church with incredible acoustics, we were able to obtain the music from Chanticleer and sing it the following Christmas. It is in 8 parts - no small fete for so few folks. Absolutely the very best sounds from this incredibly talented group. And, they don't stop with high church music; no, they also sing show tunes, and other contemporary music. They have their own musical arranger, so you won't find the same arrangement anywhere else. Thank you for sharing your gift of voice with us, Chanticleer!
Such a simple piece, performed so powerfully.
i get goosebumps every time i hear this piece. it was my late music instructors favorite. I absolutely love it.
Mine too. Her name was JoAnn Koobatian and I miss her dearly. Sorry for your loss ❤
I love you so much Franz Biebl for creating such a wonderful rendition of Ave Maria !!! May you rest in peace
This is so beautiful it literally gives me chills.
this is the Medieval Wing at The Met in NYC. That's the Angel Tree with 15th Cen Nativity in background.
God bless
This is The Hail Mary for those of you who are not Roman Catholic. The part where the lone Tenor (? not sure of the Musical parts) sings is The Archangel Gabriel at The Annunciation (sp?)
I'm not Catholic, but I still feel the Spirit when I hear this song!
This is by far my favorite "song" or piece of music. If someone told me I could have only one song to listen to from now until I part, this would be the one..hands down. It's beautiful.
Music....like this....a harmonious way to beat out the decay of all things.
sang this my senior year of high school and i have to say its my favorite.
The detail, the nuance, it's unreal. And the tenor, I forget his name but he was quite revered, his tone is perfect. If you knew how hard it is to sustain a float in the passaggio like that, and power through at the end... The choir is subdued to give the soloists/response choir more emphasis because they are brilliant musicians and collaborators. This is a masterpiece of a live performance. Largely because of the tenor(s). Also, it's latin, a dead language, a burred R after a consonant is fine
I wish more people knew about this version of Ave Maria!
These men are wonderful, and do this piece absolutely beautifully. From 3:40-4:52 is breathtaking. Makes my heart hurt. Thank you so much for posting.
Magnificent tribute to our Blessed Mother.
This is by far my favorite arrangement. Gives me goosebumps every single time I hear or sing it.
The most beautiful version of this song. Bravo, Chanticleer!!!
So beautiful miss the group
I find I have to return to this video often. it fills my heart and brings tears to my eyes. So beautiful.
I play this song on repeat . I love the clarity and the beauty of the harmonies. Bravo,and ENCORE!!!
I followed Eric Alatorre throughout most of his 26 years with Chanticleer and my wife and I have seen Chanticleer all over this country. They are simply the best at what they do!
A harmonic Masterpiece of Epic Proportions!!!!
Thank you for posting this. It always seems to remind me of the love that God and Christ have for us.
THE definitive version of this wonderful piece!
I never get tired of this. Simply Breathtaking....wow
Every time I come back to this song it breaks my heart. I used to sing in a small chanticleer and I remember always having trouble finishing it because of the knot in my throat.
I could listen to this all day. Take a deep breathe, let your woes leave you and feel the beauty of this to your very soul.
@CurzonRoad This was truly heavenly Doug. Thanks, and my best wishes for the upcoming Holidays too.
Nice. I was in the NJ All-State Choir in 1996. I'll have to dig that program up and see what we performed.
The DVD from which this video is taken is _well_ worth the money, if only for this performance, and that of Tavener's Village Wedding.
Magnificent! I am in tears!
tears. just tears. every time. and watching them sing it makes it even more beautiful!
Incredible Voices and great acoustics
I remember the first time this show aired on PBS, and hearing this. So many people have sung this since, but this will always be special.
I could come back to this video every day for the rest of my life.
Absolutely GLOROUS!!!!!
This recording is perfection in it's own way. I can listen to this recorded by almost anyone., but I miss the female voices. and still it's divine.
You'll want to check out Voces8's video of it then. They just uploaded it a couple days ago.
i heard this song for the first time 10 years ago. i was so amazed the next day i joined the high school choir. life changer
1) When they show the statue of Mother Mary and Baby Jesus and,
2) The "Amen"'s at the end
Those two tmoments almost made me cry. I am singing this in a choir and it is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever sung.
This song makes me want to cry every time I hear it! Absolutely gorgeous!
Franz Biebl is the composer equivalent of a one-hit-wonder. I LOVE this song though. It's incredible.
This is one of the most beautiful choral compositions I have ever heard and performed. I heard them when they can to North Carolina and was totally in awe through out their concert.
Holy mackerel! While there are a few bobbles early on, the subtlety and the soloists bring it all into focus.. Why have have I never heard of Franz Biebl before?
Goose bumps.
Man is amazing -- Chanticleer proves it.
@TheDanneskjold They actually went flat. They started in C# and ended in C so it wasn't the basses!
Plus, that last low C by the basses was incredible!
Awesome performance!
My church choir does this (which is where I first heard it). One of the most beautiful pieces of music in existance.
compliments of the Cornell University Glee Club who got this directly from Biebl and one member who graduated to Chanticleer introduced it to them, the rest is history, kudos to Professor Tom Sokol!!!!?
Sheer vocal perfection.
I love them - I have seen them in concert four or five times in Paris. They are wonderful !
Near the top of the list of songs that can make grown ass men cry.
Gorgeous. I listen to this performance every year. Thanks, Chanticleer!
Love this group! Love this piece! Thank you for heavenly music!
@olderngod So many gems written and sung but so little time to hear them all.
Just beautiful. Thank you Chanticleer, for this and Loch Lomond, in both I find peace and beauty.
Eric Alatorre. Bass extraordinaire.
So wonderful piece, so wonderful singers !!
If you ever get the chance to see Chanticleer in concert and perform this piece, do it! It's even more amazing in person. Like the voice of God.
One of those rare compositions that could have earned the envy of Mozart.
My grandmas favorite song, makes me cry every time.
I love this song. This song beats any song by far