I am Joseph Napoli, conductor of the Athens Master Chorale. Thank you to all the more than 51,500 people who have viewed our recording. We loved singing the music.
The moment when I finally finished my 8 hour homework in the middle of the night, I'm blasting this right now at maximum volume. Neighbor is already knocking on the wall. How nice of him to cheer with me
If karma exists, you got a failing grade and all your homework was for naught. That'll teach you to blast loud music in the middle of the night while decent working folk are trying to sleep!
My only problem with most versions of Beethoven's Hallelujah Chorus (from "The Mount of Olives") is that I hear the orchestra so much better than the choir/chorale. A choir I was a member of in college sang this with a simple piano accompaniment. Good times (and definitely my favorite Hallelujah Chorus -- sorry, Handel).
As one who has conducted this piece different times with piano or organ or orchestra, I agree sometimes the voices can get overpowered. I think at times that's desirable. (I think this renditon is just about perfect!) Beethoven's orchestral writing is so colorful and glorious, the overall effect is stunning. All those rapid triplets in the strings need to come out to give the rhythmic vitality that drives the piece. I love your comment about "simple" piano. Playing that reduction at full speed is a tremendous challenge! But yes, it's lighter in terms of balance. Either way, Beethoven gave us a glorious taste of heaven here.
@@SuperSpringMusic I laughed when I re-read the part about the "simple piano." Our accompanist certainly made it look easy to play, but when I think of the time she invested in order to play flawlessly and make it look easy (or simple) . . . 😃
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I am Joseph Napoli, conductor of the Athens Master Chorale. Thank you to all the more than 51,500 people who have viewed our recording. We loved singing the music.
thank you from St. Olaf Manitou singers, this is our practice recording!
The moment when I finally finished my 8 hour homework in the middle of the night, I'm blasting this right now at maximum volume. Neighbor is already knocking on the wall. How nice of him to cheer with me
If karma exists, you got a failing grade and all your homework was for naught. That'll teach you to blast loud music in the middle of the night while decent working folk are trying to sleep!
Wonderful, simply wonderful.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it.
I met Joseph Napoli and his lovely wife when they stayed at Biltmore. Super sweet people and talented conductor!! Beautiful!!
My only problem with most versions of Beethoven's Hallelujah Chorus (from "The Mount of Olives") is that I hear the orchestra so much better than the choir/chorale. A choir I was a member of in college sang this with a simple piano accompaniment. Good times (and definitely my favorite Hallelujah Chorus -- sorry, Handel).
As one who has conducted this piece different times with piano or organ or orchestra, I agree sometimes the voices can get overpowered. I think at times that's desirable. (I think this renditon is just about perfect!) Beethoven's orchestral writing is so colorful and glorious, the overall effect is stunning. All those rapid triplets in the strings need to come out to give the rhythmic vitality that drives the piece. I love your comment about "simple" piano. Playing that reduction at full speed is a tremendous challenge! But yes, it's lighter in terms of balance. Either way, Beethoven gave us a glorious taste of heaven here.
@@SuperSpringMusic I laughed when I re-read the part about the "simple piano." Our accompanist certainly made it look easy to play, but when I think of the time she invested in order to play flawlessly and make it look easy (or simple) . . . 😃
Beautiful!
Muitíssimo linda!
great rendition guys, good job!
Mantap!!! Luar biasa. saya sangat tergugah.
great
The other Hallelujah Chorus!