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
I was one of the choristers in this video. Bushfires were raging in NSW. We had no idea that in a few months the first COVID lockdown would occur. I will be part of the choir again for my fourth Messiah at Sydney Opera House this weekend for 3 sold out performances. Really looking forward to it.
This rendition is so beautiful. The way the dynamics are arranged causes me to hear this fresh again. Hallelujah chorus brought me to tears… this is a lovely lovey arrangement and interpretation. How blessed you are to have been a part of it!
No doubt we saw you today, congratulations on a superb performance. Who would have thought this video would become a kind of time capsule to a time before the turgid 2020s.
My dad was a Rector in the 1960s. In around 1964, at the age of 6 my dad took me to a performance of Handel's Messiah and pointed me to the score. I was so touched that I began to cry. My dad took me out seeing my distress but I pleaded with him to take me back in. At such a tender age I knew my fallen nature and got soundly saved. Listening to this and singing along gives me comfort because my husband of over 40 years has just passed away. My dad was a musician and by by the age of 8 I was singing the soprano solos from this and other oratorios. Treasure the gift of musicianship. I had an adverse reaction to an anaesthetic in the 1990s that permanently affected my co-ordination. I had to give up playing the piano and driving. However, it is great to be able to belt out in praise alone in my sitting room!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this performance. I’m one of the sopranos and we perform this every two years at the Opera house in Sydney Australia (alternating with “Christmas carols in the house”). I’m so sorry you have given up playing the piano… I agree you can still sing along! It’s such a privilege to appreciate (perform as well as listen to) music
@@stefaniekokal58 wonderful. I live in the UK but my brother is a professional musician and composer in the Brisbane area. I am a "Stephanie" - living in picturesque Cornwall!
I can relate. I was in chorus rehearsal for “Messiah” when my mother had complications from a hip revision which required our moving in with her in Florida and taking care of her for 8.5 years. My RA affected my hands and feet. I can’t stand long enough and my voice has aged, but I know there is singing in heaven.
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.
Amazing!! I am listening in fond memory of my Father, who loved Classical Music, art, literature, Latin, and Nature(think National Geographic). Requiescat en Pace Daddy. You passed this on.
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!
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!
Handel's Messiah is no doubt the greatest music ever written. I was greatly privileged to sing in the concert given by my university choir. There is nothing like being in the midst of the music onstage.
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, RUclipsrs!
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!
This is one of the greatest pieces of music that touches us so deeply that we cannot help but be moved. Everything is perfect; the lyrics, the orchestra, the conductor, the individual voices, the choir... How magnificent! A musical work to be sung to the Most High God, Jehovah, who installed his firstborn and only begotten son, Jesus Christ, as King. Yes, oh sovereign Lord Jehovah, we praise you with all our hearts, and we kiss and honor your dear enthroned son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Hallelujah [Praise Jah]
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 ❤❤❤❤
*_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!_*
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 🙏🌟🕊️♥️
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.
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.😊
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.
@@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.
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
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 RUclips videos in their enormous catalog. If you love classical music, don't miss this one.
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.
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.
Praise God always and He worthy to praise!!! My New Zealand husband told me that this Messiah are the best and the most listeners in this world before he drove off for work. Thank you for God's inspiration upon us .I am Asian appreciate My Savior Christ Jesus.
"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
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 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
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 ...
@@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
I don't know either. I completely lose it during the Messiah and also Ode to Joy. I can't handle how good God is during those songs and my voice just utterly fails and I get all weepy.
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🙏
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.
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. 😉
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.
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.
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.
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
Yes❣️ Continue to "fight the good fight of The Faith..." He is worthy; you won't ever regret loving/serving Him with your whole heart, mind, soul, and strength 💟✝️
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.
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!!
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.
I sang in the 800+ Luther College Messiah choir back in 67-70. I had not heard Messiah before that and looked forward to singing each year. I too listen to different versions and different groups singing Messiah and I continue listening gladly and often with tears of joy and remembrance. I was only one of 800+, but as I sang then and now when alone I am uplifted. Thank you for your wonderful performance, will listen a few more times this year and all coming. Joy to All.
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
"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.
@Hona Hona It may not be long at all. We don't know. Somebody at my church has reason to believe that he'll return in 2068, although I can't remember why.
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.
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)
I can never have enough of Handel's Messiah since I experienced you live when you performed at mt mother land, Kenya at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. You are ever amazing, may God bless and perpetuate your works in generations to come. Samuel Ngeru,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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 ❤❤❤❤
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.
I really love the messiah. I once sang ''the trumpet shall sound'' at my church. these songs will never die. I know that one day I will sing all these songs in heaven and meet G.Handel there.
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
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!
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.
아름다운 하모니와 콰이어의 웅장함에 놀랐습니다 너무 간절한 바람과 소망이 샘 솟듯 합니다 하나님께서 우리를 얼마나 원하시고 사랑하시는지 절절합니다 그 사랑에 감동하고 영원 전부터 계획하시고 이끌어가시는 주님의 은혜에 감사드립니다 앞으로도 영원히 주님 만을 바라고 사랑하며 살겠습니다 영원토록 동일하신 여호와 우리 아버지께 감사합니다 주님은 우리를 사랑하시며 천부이시기에 우리 모두는 하나님 아버지의 사랑을 받아 거듭 날 수 있습니다 믿음은 좋은 것입니다 하나님께서 우리를 사랑하시는 것을 말해주시기 때문입니다 믿음소망사랑 그 중에 제일은 사랑이라 아멘 할렐루야
Making magic! Thank you for everyone who has trained their voices and mastered an instrument who are playing in this performance. I appreciate all the hours spent in rehearsal to create this stunning sound treat. Happy holidays to everyone. Celebrate with your heart and soul to create good times to share with friends and family.
"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.
Glory to God in the Highest!!! This is so beautiful and meaningful! Thank You to all who were part of this performance! I have had the blessing to participate in the choir of a number of Messiah performances. It was an unbelievable experience that I shall never forget! I feel this is indeed the greatest musical work of all! It gives the story of our Lord Jesus using actual Scripture set to amazing music! We love it!
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.
@@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...
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.
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
Praised be Jesus and Mary! As part of my morning prayer I listen to Handel's Messiah and feel close to our Beloved and Merciful Lord! Oh l love you dear Lovable and Mighty GOD!!!
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.
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!!
@@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!
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.
Splendid! Yes, praise the moment! Handel's Messiah is a true masterpiece! How befitting... It's as if the music exudes light! It's said that Handel led this piece even the day before his own death!
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!
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.
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
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???????????????????
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!
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
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.
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 ...
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 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.
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
Thanks sharing these Chrissi.
Thank you! The time you've put in is definately appreciated!
Thank you very much for your excellent work.
Thank you for this!!!! ⭐️
Thank you so much 💓
I was one of the choristers in this video. Bushfires were raging in NSW. We had no idea that in a few months the first COVID lockdown would occur. I will be part of the choir again for my fourth Messiah at Sydney Opera House this weekend for 3 sold out performances. Really looking forward to it.
This is an incredible performance.
This rendition is so beautiful. The way the dynamics are arranged causes me to hear this fresh again. Hallelujah chorus brought me to tears… this is a lovely lovey arrangement and interpretation. How blessed you are to have been a part of it!
Congratulations 🎉❤
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No doubt we saw you today, congratulations on a superb performance. Who would have thought this video would become a kind of time capsule to a time before the turgid 2020s.
My dad was a Rector in the 1960s. In around 1964, at the age of 6 my dad took me to a performance of Handel's Messiah and pointed me to the score. I was so touched that I began to cry. My dad took me out seeing my distress but I pleaded with him to take me back in. At such a tender age I knew my fallen nature and got soundly saved. Listening to this and singing along gives me comfort because my husband of over 40 years has just passed away. My dad was a musician and by by the age of 8 I was singing the soprano solos from this and other oratorios. Treasure the gift of musicianship. I had an adverse reaction to an anaesthetic in the 1990s that permanently affected my co-ordination. I had to give up playing the piano and driving. However, it is great to be able to belt out in praise alone in my sitting room!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this performance. I’m one of the sopranos and we perform this every two years at the Opera house in Sydney Australia (alternating with “Christmas carols in the house”). I’m so sorry you have given up playing the piano… I agree you can still sing along! It’s such a privilege to appreciate (perform as well as listen to) music
@@stefaniekokal58 wonderful. I live in the UK but my brother is a professional musician and composer in the Brisbane area. I am a "Stephanie" - living in picturesque Cornwall!
I can relate. I was in chorus rehearsal for “Messiah” when my mother had complications from a hip revision which required our moving in with her in Florida and taking care of her for 8.5 years. My RA affected my hands and feet. I can’t stand long enough and my voice has aged, but I know there is singing in heaven.
A bit odd. I cry too, but because of the beauty of the music, not from recognizing my "fallen nature."
You were blessed more than you know.
Praise Jesus, our Lord. Glory to the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit.
The most glorious being who ever walked this earth. He was pierced for my transgressions.
Amen !❤
Amen!
And He's name shall be honored, Wonderful Consoler the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father the Prince of Peace.🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏🙏
YES AMEN!!! Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace!
and the Lord of lords, amen!
Isiah 9,6 amen
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.
Simplicity is the highest honor given to man.
May God bless you and your family.❤
So beautiful!
Amazing!! I am listening in fond memory of my Father, who loved Classical Music, art, literature, Latin, and Nature(think National Geographic). Requiescat en Pace Daddy. You passed this on.
Brotha, you can be a member of the Royal Family and have no class, nor depth or culture. Your father had it in his soul. God bless ❤️🙏
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!
Merry Christmas！
Merry Christmas from Mexico
From South Eastern Nigeria, Merry Christmas Bettie.
Bettie Russo Merry Christmas!!! wonderful story and great idea for burial. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏻🎄❣️
Merry christmas Bettie!
Breathtaking worship of the King of Kings - Yeshua!!
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!
And the government shall be upon His shoulders. He is our wonderful
counsellor!
Love our JESUS !!❤❤❤
YES YOU ARE ABSOLUTLY right....I LOVE MY LORD and I KNOW THAT MY REDEMER LIVES.
To Kangaroo you are spot on !!!!
I hate when yhey slap adv right in the mddle!!?😠😠😠😠
Hallelujah!!
Handel's Messiah is no doubt the greatest music ever written. I was greatly privileged to sing in the concert given by my university choir. There is nothing like being in the midst of the music onstage.
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, RUclipsrs!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
@@redwoods7370 Thank you, I really did! I hope you did, too, and that you are enjoying this wonderful time of the year!
I'm so pleased I'm not the only one crying! So great, praise God!!
한그로 쓴 덧글은 없군 !!
Brother, I hope you don't mind me copying your tradition. That's a great idea.
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!
I think you're trying to communicate something, but I have no idea what.
Amen!!!!!!!!!
@@flyingtigerline They are talking about grace.
@@flyingtigerline God forbid someone speak of the Messiah in the comments of Handel's Messiah :o
Appreciation to youtube for honoring this music with no advertising
This is one of the greatest pieces of music that touches us so deeply that we cannot help but be moved. Everything is perfect; the lyrics, the orchestra, the conductor, the individual voices, the choir... How magnificent! A musical work to be sung to the Most High God, Jehovah, who installed his firstborn and only begotten son, Jesus Christ, as King. Yes, oh sovereign Lord Jehovah, we praise you with all our hearts, and we kiss and honor your dear enthroned son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Hallelujah [Praise Jah]
HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" IS GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL!
AND HE SHALL REIGN FOR EVER AND EVER
No comments for this it's really amazing
AMEN!
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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 ❤❤❤❤
Amen!!! Hallelujah!!
If we are singing like this while in earth,what about when we all get to heaven and all nations sing halleluja🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Да!!!!!!!
I thought I would rise right up to Heaven singing the Halleluiah Chorus. It was that glorious!
All praise glory and honor be unto our Lord Jesus Christ now and forever. Amen
@@randydorrow1689 AMEN!
I do not think there is such a concept as nations in heaven.
Jesus deserves all praise and all our talents
*_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!_*
@@goscott444 Keep your moralistic and patronizing comments to yourself please.
I disagree
@@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.
@@MrYukon2010 merry Christmas
HALLELUJAH, OUR GOD REIGNS. THANK YOU JESUS.
I watched this with no ads.What a privilege to listen to this on December 23, 2024. Beautiful!
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 🙏🌟🕊️♥️
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.
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.😊
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.
You haven't heard many in that case. This was much too quick and hurried on solos with weightier messages.
@@ethalia3093, apparently you think yourself an "expert" in matters of opinion.
@@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.
Krs2 opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one! That was yours🤔
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
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 RUclips videos in their enormous catalog. If you love classical music, don't miss this one.
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.
I politely disagree with only one observation. Camera work, notably the lack of good angles of the chorus during their singing was disappointing.
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.
Yeah
This is one of the greatest versions of Handel's masterpiece i have ever heard.
Praise God always and He worthy to praise!!! My New Zealand husband told me that this Messiah are the best and the most listeners in this world before he drove off for work. Thank you for God's inspiration upon us .I am Asian appreciate My Savior Christ Jesus.
I love the concept of putting trumpet players in the high place when reciting the "Glory to God in the Highest"
저 세종문화회관서 전곡을 주님께영광 드렸습니다 ㆍ 남서울
교회 연합성가대 에서 입니다ㆍ 감회가 새롭습니다ㆍ
축복합니다ㆍ
I know that my Redeemer liveth. And that He reign forever and ever more, amen🙏
"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
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 ...
and Yes, thank you, Jesus! Your Yoke!
@@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
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 ...
@@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
How the artist can perform and not cry? I’m here sobbing uncontrollably 😢
I nearly did, when my choir performed this at Christmas 🥲
I wish I could understand sobbing to music. I really do. It must feel wonderful.
@@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.
I had trouble with a lump in the throat singing the Isaiah 53 section🥲
I don't know either. I completely lose it during the Messiah and also Ode to Joy. I can't handle how good God is during those songs and my voice just utterly fails and I get all weepy.
Wir leben in einer Zeit, in der wir uns solche Konzerte, bei RUclips, gratis ansehen können. ❤
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🙏
Sehr gut aufgefasst. 10 Punkte.
A magnificent performance of one of the most heavenly works of worship. To Christ alone be the glory!
Glory Be.
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.
One month.
24 days
How many Lords are there..?
@@mathw2703 note the lower case lords...
@@mathw2703 The earliest manuscript (741), in handwriting, that i could find, has an uppercase Lord of Lords. So, a valid question. Answer: 70.
Greatest thing to come out of a human mind.
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. 😉
I'd like to hear them do Bach too.
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.
I absolutely agree...true worship is the greatest thing a human can do...
Yeah, totally, I mean there'd probably never be a piece like this anymore!
I had the great pleasure to sing this masterpeace with Brisbane Choir in november 2010. It was a celestial night.
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.
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.
Bravo
...it's certainly right up there as one of the greats.
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
Yes❣️ Continue to "fight the good fight of The Faith..."
He is worthy; you won't ever regret loving/serving Him with your whole heart, mind, soul, and strength 💟✝️
Cant wait for Jesus to return these songs are praises sung unto God three in one ❤
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.
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!!
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.
Mr favourite too! Love the Counter Tenor.
Indeed ! I have heard many performances of this mighty work but this is the best yet.
I sang in the 800+ Luther College Messiah choir back in 67-70. I had not heard Messiah before that and looked forward to singing each year. I too listen to different versions and different groups singing Messiah and I continue listening gladly and often with tears of joy and remembrance. I was only one of 800+, but as I sang then and now when alone I am uplifted. Thank you for your wonderful performance, will listen a few more times this year and all coming. Joy to All.
Magnificent!!!!! Praise be to Lord God Almighty for His Son!!!!
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
Amen!
Merry Christmas. m H. I love this music for it.
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And was born to redeem us!
@Daniel cool hi there
"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.
AMEN! May He return one day!
@Hona Hona It may not be long at all. We don't know. Somebody at my church has reason to believe that he'll return in 2068, although I can't remember why.
Amen!
Amen!
@@therealtornadosam for sure and it will be soon. Be Blessed, saint and faithfull
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.
THIS MUSIC IS PURE HEAVEN
I forgot to say, the choir is also superb! Bravo 👏👏
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)
Obrigada! 🇧🇷
The "But who may abide" part has been left out!
Thank you
Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I can never have enough of Handel's Messiah since I experienced you live when you performed at mt mother land, Kenya at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. You are ever amazing, may God bless and perpetuate your works in generations to come. Samuel Ngeru,
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.
YES AMEN!!! Jesus is the center of our lives sans the center of Christmas!!!
The best music never dies.
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.
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.
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.
Really great!, Merry Christmas !
From Taiwan.
@@台灣米-o1k Thank you for your reply and seasonal greetings.
A very Happy Christmas to you when it comes.
September 2023 baby!❤❤❤❤✝️🙏🔥💯
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.
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
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.
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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!
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!!!)
May you have a Blessed Christmas!
@@Rubiastraify - Thanks! You too!
Amen!
One of the greatest operas ever written.
''Messiah' is actually an oratorio! Think of it as a "sacred" opera. 🎶
Not an opera...
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!
Wow! The best Messiah I heard in the 21st century!! Great Performance!!!
Amazingly beautiful! Moves one to tears of joy. A Very Merry and Blessed Christmas to All. Praise Our Lord and Savior. ✝️
Agree. Viewing in 2023.
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 ❤❤❤❤
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.
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 ❤
I really love the messiah. I once sang ''the trumpet shall sound'' at my church. these songs will never die. I know that one day I will sing all these songs in heaven and meet G.Handel there.
Great to listen to just before Easter 2020 especially when all Churches are closed because of Covid-19. "Comfort ye my people"
Amen
@@dawngoodwin8291 Amen
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Wonderful performance.
Me encanto ! Dios lo bendiga
Handel’s Messiah. My favourite. Beautiful
Inspired
I am convinced that our next life will be filled with this inspired music sung by the angels in heaven .
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
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!
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.
아름다운 하모니와 콰이어의 웅장함에 놀랐습니다 너무 간절한 바람과 소망이 샘 솟듯 합니다 하나님께서 우리를 얼마나 원하시고 사랑하시는지 절절합니다 그 사랑에 감동하고 영원 전부터 계획하시고 이끌어가시는 주님의 은혜에 감사드립니다 앞으로도 영원히 주님 만을 바라고 사랑하며 살겠습니다 영원토록 동일하신 여호와 우리 아버지께 감사합니다 주님은 우리를 사랑하시며 천부이시기에 우리 모두는 하나님 아버지의 사랑을 받아 거듭 날 수 있습니다 믿음은 좋은 것입니다 하나님께서 우리를 사랑하시는 것을 말해주시기 때문입니다 믿음소망사랑 그 중에 제일은 사랑이라 아멘 할렐루야
Beautiful, Love You Lord Jesus our Shepherd for Giving Your Life for us
@@ClaudetteKunze seasons greetings🌲
Dear God thank you for loving us through your beloved musicians! I love you Great Merciful God.
Making magic! Thank you for everyone who has trained their voices and mastered an instrument who are playing in this performance. I appreciate all the hours spent in rehearsal to create this stunning sound treat. Happy holidays to everyone. Celebrate with your heart and soul to create good times to share with friends and family.
"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.
A foretaste of heaven - a truly phenomenal performance of the greatest oratorio of all time! Thank you so very much!
One of the Magnificent Wonders of the World !
Not ashamed to admit my eyes are moist through the whole performance.
Glory to God in the Highest!!! This is so beautiful and meaningful! Thank You to all who were part of this performance! I have had the blessing to participate in the choir of a number of Messiah performances. It was an unbelievable experience that I shall never forget! I feel this is indeed the greatest musical work of all! It gives the story of our Lord Jesus using actual Scripture set to amazing music! We love it!
Brava! Best performance I’ve heard. The soloists (voice & instrument) were incredible. The orchestra & choir perfection.
Theatre Opera house , Sydney. Handel,s .....Wonderful , Marvellous I am very grateful ❤
I am so glad to see them stand for the Hallelujah. Such a sign of respect. Wonderful performance.
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.
@@terrimobley6067 thanks for the info.
@@terrimobley6067 Actually George II! But yes, that's as the tradition goes.
Makes it easier for the choristers to get a decent breath for their singing
@@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...
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.
Blessed morn of joy n glory chancing upon this after an Easter Sunday of uric acid induced pain!
I had the pleasure of going to The Phoenix Orchestra when this was being performed! Never gets old. I listen to this throughout the year.
If we as humans can produce such amazing pieces, imagine what the angelic beings actually sing in Heaven.
Thank you. Only version which enabled me to find the beautiful “I know that my Redeemer liveth” and the Hallelujah chorus.
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.
The best music never dies...
Superb! What a performance by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs!
Thank you, Aussies! So sorry about your high temps and fires! Sending love from Florida in the US.
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
I'm with you from the USA. So splendid a rendition, I may never listen to another.
Awesome
Praised be Jesus and Mary! As part of my morning prayer I listen to Handel's Messiah and feel close to our Beloved and Merciful Lord! Oh l love you dear Lovable and Mighty GOD!!!
Magnificent! Glory Be To God!
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.
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!!
@@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!
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.
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.
Wonderful !!! The diction is superb.Handle was truly God inspired when he composed it all. And there were no adverts which is the icing on the cake.
Splendid! Yes, praise the moment! Handel's Messiah is a true masterpiece! How befitting... It's as if the music exudes light! It's said that Handel led this piece even the day before his own death!
I never tire of this music. What a magnificent performance!!!
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!
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.
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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
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???????????????????
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!
the counter tenor is exceptional, it is a rare voice
May you recover soon!
Amen!
Xxx from Taiwan
Not the easiest piece to play !
I have heard and seen dozens of perfomances of "Messiah"--this is the best.
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
Allen Blaine You are correct sir
C’est magnifique de l’écouter en Noël!
I agree with you, the best I've seen so far!
Allen Blaine: Right on Allen. Amen.
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.
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 ...
It was so diverse in age. I loved seeing the generations worshipping together. It's a little like heaven
My first complete Messiah. Extraordinary in every way. Bravo to all the performers.
How amazing was that, even Charles my budgie joined in, pam
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.
i tear up many times. This was given to Handel by God, it had to have been!
@@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.
What a treat. I really appreciated this in its entirety. I can imagine the excitement of those who were able to attend physically!
Magnificent. Australia can be proud of this production.