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I had the privilege of playing the basso continuo part on bassoon. To play that long, my mouth muscles felt like they turned to Jello. It was and is one of the highlights of my life. Whether watching, listening or playing, this piece manifests to all that Jesus is the Messiah.
If sacred music is this gorgeous in this fallen world, just think of how gorgeous it will be in eternity with Yahweh! The entire Messiah written by Handel is truly anointed.
Wow! This is my very favourite performance of Handel's Messiah! Thank you so much Grace Cathedral and American Bach Choir and Soloists, San Francisco. Also for the written words from the Bible across the screen to follow and sing for ourselves. I am recommending this performance to many of my Australian friends. I am so inspired by every word sung so beautifully from verses both in the Old and New Testaments. I really believe that many people on hearing these beautiful words and music will give their lives to our Heavenly Father, our Saviour His Son, Jesus, and be lead in these very difficult and challenging times by His Holy Spirit. The music amazingly written by the talented Handel in two to three weeks; lifting us from darkness to light, from hopelessness to hope everlasting! How could we not give our lives to follow our Lord Jesus Christ.
I don't understand the fascination with male falsetto singers. This man did a fantastic job, but his sound is weaker with far fewer overtones than an alto. It's also not like there's an overabundance of male solos to fill....
My most favorite music ever..! I've listened to this..since I was a young child..and sang this most beautiful music in a church choir..even in Grand Central Station..! This music inspired by God..!! Our Precious Lord Jesus.. Wonderful Messiah..Our Lord God..! This music gets into your heart and soul..! Sounds like Heaven..?
La chorale " il est vivant " de la paroisse ste therese de Marcory Abidjan a pu chanter 7 a 8 choeurs sur l album le messiah avec la garde republicaine. Aussi a chaque grande solennite nous chantons .. christ roi , paques , noel et autres on reprend les choeurs ..merci c est sublime
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Does anybody knows if there is going to be a presentation with this choir/orchestra and Jeffrey Thomas as conductor ? I would really love to see this in person I am in NYC but I am open to travel
Thank you for your question. Yes, there will be a performance in December: americanbach.org/2024-Holiday-Concerts.html#hrblock-block-1qz We hope to see you there!
@@American-Bach Sorry I misread, it was not sold out so I was able to buy in the second row I am so happy! Thank you so much, I am from NY so if there is going to be another presentation in the future in any city please let me know, I can hear this all day, and I acutally do for many days at the month I jsut go listening to this over and over <3
Thank you, Bishop Marc, for this lovely guide to art in Grace Cathedral. I have watched this video of Handel's Messiah for many years and never noticed your video. I listen to this version at least twice a year, Easter ( as it should be!) and Christmas. Grace Cathedral has been my 'home' sacred space since its completion in 1964, when I was 10. (60 years ago!). I also had the joy of doing ministry there. for two years as my first job out of Seminary 1992-1994. I will be buried there one day.... What a blessing to have this constant opportunity to listen and SEE the glories of Grace
