I wish the recording were a bit louder; I had to turn my volume way up to hear it at a normal level. However, I was glad I did. This is one of the best Benedictae I've heard on RUclips. The soloists are darn near perfect - not overpowering, not too vibrato, clear on pitch and they blended modestly with the orchestra rather than competing to be heard. I'm glad to see the thoughtfulness with which this was orchestrated. The fact that the chorus had intelligence and energy was icing on the cake.
I was utterly surprised by the fantastic tone and precision. Sensational! Gardiner and the players -- BRAVO! First rate music from people who are clearly passionate about the music. They shame many larger, richer, and better-known orchestras and voices.
Los solistas generalmente no leen el texto, deben aprender de memoria los textos y las indicaciones del director. Es como el solista para un concierto para instrumento y orquesta. Debe tener la partitura aprendida en su memoria.
NormanStansfield1: The words of the whole Requiem are from the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass, the Mass for the dead. This particular movement is "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini - hosanna in excelsis," or "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."
silv. I love these two women. There are so many American singers over-hyped like Renee Fleming and dare I say it Maria Callas (someone will kill me for this :). Barbara Bonney is a diamond who and American can be proud of. As for Anne Sofie. This lady is so talented and has more class in her little finger than people like Anna Netrebko have in their whole body. I too love Barbara Bonney's voice. It is purity itself.
@Diabalon You are correct in saying that where a person is born is only an indicator to nationality. In Maria's case, she is clearly American, and the world considers her as an American, as they do Jackie O, even though Jackie O was French also. Do you think Callas would have been as famous if she weren't America? Now, Nana Mouskouri is considered Greek, even though she was born in Crete. She is certainly much more associated with Greece than Callas.
D minor is the key signature. I'd suggest you look up what a key signature is on wikipedia because it would take too long if I explained it here. Basically it tells the musicians what notes to alter. It also affects the sound and harmony. Much, much more to this question than I could ever hope to answer. Look it up for best results.
It's unclear as to where the instrument itself originated. Certainly, its first use in an orchestral context was by Handel in the Water Music. Handel was German, but he was writing as court composer in England at the time.
Maria's callas real name was Maria Kalogeropoulou, and that's a fact. That was her family greek name. Then she changed it in order to become the famous Maria Callas. In addition she considered herself greek. I can't see your point calling her american. . .
Hello there... I don't know much about music... so I am wondering what is meant by (D Minor)? Sorry for the stupid question but I would like to know ... thanks.
@Art2Fly Funny you should say this. Mozart actually did not write this movement. I have to say that the provenance of various parts of Requiem is not very well established, but I think there's a consensus on the part of most scholars that Benedictus was added by Sussmayr who completed the Requiem after Mozart's death.
Oh - and for the record, Callas was born in New York to Greek parents - and her musical education was entirely Greek. If I was born in New York to British parents and lived and was educated in the Uk - I would call myself British. Simples!!!
First of all, I can't see the contrast with Nana Mouskouri and Crete... Crete is a greek island , i dont understand what you say. Secondly, maybe Maria Callas wouldn't be the same if she hadnt had opportunities in America, and maybe she wouldnt have become The Maria Callas. But what you feel, and what you are has nothing to do with skills and borders. And i dont say it because im greek, i just believe it. Think about the case of Chopin. He always felt Pollish, despite living for long in France.
This is, by far, the best rendition of this piece (for me)....Wonderful performance :):)
I wish the recording were a bit louder; I had to turn my volume way up to hear it at a normal level. However, I was glad I did. This is one of the best Benedictae I've heard on RUclips. The soloists are darn near perfect - not overpowering, not too vibrato, clear on pitch and they blended modestly with the orchestra rather than competing to be heard. I'm glad to see the thoughtfulness with which this was orchestrated. The fact that the chorus had intelligence and energy was icing on the cake.
I was utterly surprised by the fantastic tone and precision. Sensational! Gardiner and the players -- BRAVO! First rate music from people who are clearly passionate about the music. They shame many larger, richer, and better-known orchestras and voices.
Oh this is just lovely, just lovely. Exactly as I want to hear this Benedictus - Bravo Herr Sussmayer !These solists are sublime.
Beautiful bouquet of wonderful sounds. This is quite awesome and such dulcet sweet tones from the singers
I liked the mezzo-soprano voice, a beautiful part of the requiem.
Thanks for uploading
Ah dear, reminds me so much of his beautiful opera ensemble moments.
I love that bass. Fantastic
Very warm and nice sound!
One word: beautiful!
It is that what distinguishes us from the common animals.
Thanks for the info!
i loved the confutatis the most untill now.. i always think that is dramatic is beautiful. it makes me really feel the music...
I love Mozart!
I wish he were alive today, I'd flood him with fan mail and roses!!
I love the fact that the chorus and the soloists are not reading throughout the performance. It gives a kind of authenticity, I think.
Los solistas generalmente no leen el texto, deben aprender de memoria los textos y las indicaciones del director. Es como el solista para un concierto para instrumento y orquesta. Debe tener la partitura aprendida en su memoria.
NormanStansfield1: The words of the whole Requiem are from the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass, the Mass for the dead. This particular movement is "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini - hosanna in excelsis," or "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."
This is a great, great Benedictus. Mozart would have been proud.
silv. I love these two women. There are so many American singers over-hyped like Renee Fleming and dare I say it Maria Callas (someone will kill me for this :). Barbara Bonney is a diamond who and American can be proud of. As for Anne Sofie. This lady is so talented and has more class in her little finger than people like Anna Netrebko have in their whole body. I too love Barbara Bonney's voice. It is purity itself.
I think this Music is wonderful.
@Diabalon You are correct in saying that where a person is born is only an indicator to nationality. In Maria's case, she is clearly American, and the world considers her as an American, as they do Jackie O, even though Jackie O was French also. Do you think Callas would have been as famous if she weren't America?
Now, Nana Mouskouri is considered Greek, even though she was born in Crete. She is certainly much more associated with Greece than Callas.
D minor is the key signature. I'd suggest you look up what a key signature is on wikipedia because it would take too long if I explained it here. Basically it tells the musicians what notes to alter. It also affects the sound and harmony. Much, much more to this question than I could ever hope to answer. Look it up for best results.
@babs60645 He's using one because he's conducting an orchestra, as well.
I believe the tenor is Anthony Rolfe Johnson.
I enjoy the funny faces that the bassoonist makes. XP
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Osanna in excelsis.
It's unclear as to where the instrument itself originated. Certainly, its first use in an orchestral context was by Handel in the Water Music. Handel was German, but he was writing as court composer in England at the time.
basset horns. Mozart loved them
Maria's callas real name was Maria Kalogeropoulou, and that's a fact. That was her family greek name. Then she changed it in order to become the famous Maria Callas. In addition she considered herself greek. I can't see your point calling her american. . .
Anne Sofie sounds good as usual :)
The bass is Alastair Miles...one of the biggest british basse today!
@Elainelps0421 Oh......well, anyway...when conducting choirs, I hardly ever see a baton being used.
In french, "cor de basset"
as you have le "cor anglais" and the "french horn"...
I think the soprano is Bonney, the mezzo's Otter. But who's the tenor? And bass? Could someone please help here? Thanks. sd goh (malaysia)
dorabella. I said that Maria Callas was an American. Do you disagree with this or not?
Hello there...
I don't know much about music... so I am wondering what is meant by (D Minor)?
Sorry for the stupid question but I would like to know ...
thanks.
Well. Strictly speaking, the 'french horn', since the 70's, is correctly simply called the 'horn', as decided by some horn society or other.
count. Thanks.
@babs60645 What is wrong with Gardiner's conducting?
Belo contralto
sisissisis
@Art2Fly Funny you should say this. Mozart actually did not write this movement. I have to say that the provenance of various parts of Requiem is not very well established, but I think there's a consensus on the part of most scholars that Benedictus was added by Sussmayr who completed the Requiem after Mozart's death.
Those are basset horns.
3:35 - 3:43
Egregiis et sublimibus.
Oh - and for the record, Callas was born in New York to Greek parents - and her musical education was entirely Greek. If I was born in New York to British parents and lived and was educated in the Uk - I would call myself British. Simples!!!
First of all, I can't see the contrast with Nana Mouskouri and Crete... Crete is a greek island , i dont understand what you say. Secondly, maybe Maria Callas wouldn't be the same if she hadnt had opportunities in America, and maybe she wouldnt have become The Maria Callas. But what you feel, and what you are has nothing to do with skills and borders. And i dont say it because im greek, i just believe it. Think about the case of Chopin. He always felt Pollish, despite living for long in France.
talk about locked jaws...
because it's actually a German instrument I believe...go figure
the bass not really dynamic in pronounciaton
while the tenor is quite better
I am Greek and aii people in Greece know that Maria Callas WAS GREEK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Her name in Greek is :Μαρία Κάλλας.
Stop saying μαλακίες!!!!!!!!!!!
Really ?? The bass has very poor intonation and has a very dull sound