A 1741 Baroque Oratorio by Handel. An Oratorio was a religious equivalent to an Opera, usually performed in a theater during Lent. Rather than featuring characters and a plot, it is a musical retelling of Biblical stories. This piece is a Recitative that mixes Secco and Accompanied styles to heighten the drama.
0:00 - there were shepherds ts: 4/4 key: C maj -> F maj -> D maj written in recitative secco (speech like singing with only continuo accompaniment) sustained chords are played on the harpsichord in C major the recitative accompagnato is heard with the string accompaniment, with arpeggiated chords in F major 1:01 - glory to god opens w a passage of chords in homorhythmic texture accompanied by moving strings in the upper register word painting - tenors and bass sing an descending octave on “peace on earth” as if flying from heaven down to earth “good will toward men” is sung by all four voices in an imitative counterpoint, polyrhythmic texture
This is as close as I have ever heard anyone sing a recitativo secco (in English) correctly. She orphaned a few notes, but it was nice to hear her ignore the written rhythms and blow through the rests. Well done. This should act as a model for conservatory-trained singers.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and peace, on earth good will toward men.
Heh, glad you are liking the playlists. I teach music appreciation at Baruch College in New York, so I'm just constantly surfing youtube, looking for videos I can show my students. If I see anything I like I try to sock it away on a list.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_mZ6GYh2ls.html - personally I find it to be the best performance I've ever heard. Given it's King's College under Cleobury's directorship, its quality is hardly surprising. The quality of the performers with a return to traditional stylistic choices and instruments really comes together for this performance.
歌詞失礼します 14 a. Recitative There were shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. Luke II, 8 14 b. Recitative And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. Luke II, 9 15. Recitative And the angel said unto them, fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people: for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord Luke II, 10-11 16. Recitative And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: Luke II, 13
ΚΑΤΑ ΛΟΥΚΑΝ Β' (2) 8 Καὶ ποιμένες ἦσαν ἐν τῇ χώρᾳ τῇ αὐτῇ ἀγραυλοῦντες καὶ φυλάσσοντες φυλακὰς τῆς νυκτὸς ἐπὶ τὴν ποίμνην αὐτῶν. 9 Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἄγγελος Κυρίου ἐπέστη αὐτοῖς καὶ δόξα Κυρίου περιέλαμψεν αὐτούς, καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν φόβον μέγαν. 10 Καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ ἄγγελος· μὴ φοβεῖσθε· ἰδοὺ γὰρ εὐαγγελίζομαι ὑμῖν χαρὰν μεγάλην, ἥτις ἔσται παντὶ τῷ λαῷ, 11 ὅτι ἐτέχθη ὑμῖν σήμερον σωτήρ, ὅς ἐστι Χριστὸς Κύριος 13 Καὶ ἐξαίφνης ἐγένετο σὺν τῷ ἀγγέλῳ πλῆθος στρατιᾶς οὐρανίου αἰνούντων τὸν Θεὸν καὶ λεγόντων· 14 δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις Θεῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη, ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία. LUKE II (2) 8 There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night, 9 And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not; For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill towards men.
Luke 2 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 8. Καὶ ποιμένες ἦσαν ἐν τῇ χώρᾳ τῇ αὐτῇ ἀγραυλοῦντες καὶ φυλάσσοντες φυλακὰς τῆς νυκτὸς ἐπὶ τὴν ποίμνην αὐτῶν. 8. 그 지경에 목자들이 밖에서 밤에 자기 양떼를 지키더니 9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 9. ⸀καὶ ἄγγελος κυρίου ἐπέστη αὐτοῖς καὶ δόξα κυρίου περιέλαμψεν αὐτούς, καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν φόβον μέγαν· 9. 주의 사자가 곁에 서고 주의 영광이 저희를 두루 비취매 크게 무서워하는지라 10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 10. καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ ἄγγελος· Μὴ φοβεῖσθε, ἰδοὺ γὰρ εὐαγγελίζομαι ὑμῖν χαρὰν μεγάλην ἥτις ἔσται παντὶ τῷ λαῷ, 10. 천사가 이르되 무서워 말라 보라 내가 온 백성에게 미칠 큰 기쁨의 좋은 소식을 너희에게 전하노라 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 11. ὅτι ἐτέχθη ὑμῖν σήμερον σωτὴρ ὅς ἐστιν χριστὸς κύριος ἐν πόλει Δαυίδ· 11. 오늘날 다윗의 동네에 너희를 위하여 구주가 나셨으니 곧 그리스도 주시니라 12. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 12. καὶ τοῦτο ὑμῖν ⸀τὸ σημεῖον, εὑρήσετε βρέφος ἐσπαργανωμένον ⸀καὶ κείμενον ἐν φάτνῃ. 12. 너희가 가서 강보에 싸여 구유에 누인 아기를 보리니 이것이 너희에게 표적이니라 하더니 13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 13. καὶ ἐξαίφνης ἐγένετο σὺν τῷ ἀγγέλῳ πλῆθος στρατιᾶς ⸀οὐρανίου αἰνούντων τὸν θεὸν καὶ λεγόντων· 13. 홀연히 허다한 천군이 그 천사와 함께 있어 하나님을 찬송하여 가로되 14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 14. Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις θεῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη ἐν ἀνθρώποις ⸀εὐδοκίας. 14. 지극히 높은 곳에서는 하나님께 영광이요 땅에서는 기뻐하심을 입은 사람들 중에 평화로다 하니라
