Opera Company of Philadelphia "Hallelujah!" Random Act of Culture

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www.operaphila.org -- On Saturday, October 30, 2010, the Opera Company of Philadelphia brought together over 650 choristers from 28 participating organizations to perform one of the Knight Foundation's "Random Acts of Culture" at Macy's in Center City Philadelphia. Accompanied by the Wanamaker Organ - the world's largest pipe organ - the OCP Chorus and throngs of singers from the community infiltrated the store as shoppers, and burst into a pop-up rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's "Messiah" at 12 noon, to the delight of surprised shoppers. This event is one of 1,000 "Random Acts of Culture" to be funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation over the next three years. The initiative transports the classical arts out of the concert halls and opera houses and into our communities to enrich our everyday lives. To learn more about this program and view more events, visit www.randomactso.... The Opera Company thanks Macy's and the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ (www.wanamakeror...) for their partnership, as well as Organ Music Director Peter Conte and Fred Haas, accompanists; OCP Chorus Master Elizabeth Braden, conductor; and Sound Engineer James R. Stemke. For a complete list of participating choirs and more information, visit www.operaphila..... This event was planned to coincide with the first day of National Opera Week.
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@loricook6331 8 месяцев назад

I am in tears. I cant imagine not being a sobbing laughing mess if I had been in attendance

@jpazar1262 2 года назад

People…remember when there was joy and happiness at this time. Don’t let the darkness of politicians take away from our humanity and what really matters.

@pizmyr 9 лет назад

I am one of the singers in this video. It is hard to believe that it is 4 years ago that we did this. I'm saying here and now that this was one of the highlights of my life-long choral singing experience. Amazing!

@pizmyr 9 лет назад

***** Thanks so much! We had such a wonderful time!

@Soulsinger96 9 лет назад

Thank you! It must have been wonderful for you as well as those you were singing to!

@pizmyr 9 лет назад

Jane Myers Jane , it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The organ, (the largest operational organ in the world) and 600 voices singing this particular piece of music, just Amazing!

@Soulsinger96 9 лет назад

Wow- that sounds wonderful

@lindaclark8269 9 лет назад

Thank you. I never get tired of listening to this.

@wyeoarwyeknotnothing3107 3 года назад

Notice how this masterpiece seems to bring out the best in everyone for a few minutes at least. Praise to God.

@b2284 2 года назад

Was amazing to be a part of, to be fair though, those of us covering and shooting this were a little more frantic and stressed hahah. Once it all came together though it was a huge sigh of relief and then just joy and excitement with how well it all came out

@NameforYouT 2 года назад

@@b2284 Why is this not being done again?

@syantikshinta3779 2 года назад

@@NameforYouT Coz covid period..soon they start again

@jgfina Год назад

This was a random event, and that is what makes it special. All people of all races and creeds experiencing the joy of praising God. It does not get any more uplifting than that. The world could use a lot more of this.

@praxton 9 месяцев назад

It's music, not a god. People are moved by non-religious music as well. If it's good, that's what matters. Hardly anyone cares or pays attention to antiquated lyrics which mostly speak to the ideology of its time. Replace the lyrics with latin and people are still moved. Or Swedish. Still moved. Or make it about Brittany Spears, still powerful music.

@jlee29170 9 лет назад

I am not religious, but I cannot comprehend how anyone can down-vote this. It is so moving. I challenge anyone to name a piece more worthy of a deity.

@chastaine813 9 лет назад

+jlee29170 2 percent of people downvoted this. Out of a hundred people, how many do you think would accidentally press the down button? Also, out of a hundred people, it's easy to imagine 1 or 2 people to be miserable little fucks no matter.

@scottmichael3902 6 лет назад

I know exactly how you feel

@robinblankenship9234 4 года назад

jlee29170 There is one religion in particular that would not only down vote this but would destroy all those that participated. They follow a pedo prophet and scream for the killing of all those who do not.

@bwacuff169 4 года назад

There are no atheists when listening to the Hallelujah chorus. Afterwards, sure. But during, I just don't think it's possible.

@robertodeleon-gonzalez9844 3 года назад

Your opinion is that of a sensitive, cultured person with good taste.

@maleman14001 9 лет назад

I never ever tire listening to, Handel's Messiah Hallelujah

@thelmareynolds6327 3 года назад

Hi Joe

@syantikshinta3779 2 года назад

Me too

@marybethwrenn9524 Год назад

This brings back such beautiful memories of my father and Dr. Keith Chapman! I cherish all those days that I was allowed to go to work with my dad and be the page turner on the bench of the Wanamaker Organ while my father played!

@robertodeleon-gonzalez9844 8 лет назад

Do not ask me to talk right now, I am too moved. My eyes, my eyes! They leak. Thank you!

@jinsokkraybill418 8 лет назад

Me 2

@TheCarsche 5 лет назад

After the last couple years of watching these flashmob songs I really wish I could participate in one. What a thrill that would be

@ms.sonshine8878 3 года назад

Moved by the intensity of God's glory as was the composer.

@samhartford8677 3 года назад

Mine too, they are not stopping the leaking.

@lorettamuraltholstein5880 8 лет назад

How thrilling to hear the Lord being praised in a public place such as Macy's in Philadelphia! Someday those that have confessed Jesus as their Lord and Savior will sing it before the throne of God. This was a little taste of heaven! Thank you!!!

@earldeanpowell 10 лет назад

four years later and still crying.THIS is the good stuff!

@dadzcrew9 9 лет назад

As a choir, I don't think there is a more awesome song than this one. Random act of worship. The true reason for the season.

@Quaker-tc8ue Год назад

Erm, no. The ‘reason for the season” is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, which happened in April. Roman emperor Constantine moved it to December 25, and made a big deal out of it.

@EddieMillerStudios 5 лет назад

I honored the tradition and stood up while watching this video.

@kittyallmon6456 5 лет назад

Many people do know of- or understand- that tradition. I'm glad you do, just as I do. I am also glad that I am of an age and cultural/regional background (Deep South!) to have been taught that this piece requires and inspires great respect.

@Quaker-tc8ue 5 месяцев назад

All due respect, it’s only a rumor that King George II stood in 1743. Others supposedly stood because he was the King.

@LS-ei7xk 2 года назад

For some reason, I rec'd an email to access this; I jumped right in on the alto. Wonderful. I hope next year it happens, and I can be there!

@Modeltnick 10 лет назад

Was in that store about a week ago and am still awe struck by the magnificent organ and the space that it occupies. If you ever get to Philadelphia, Macy's (Wanamaker's) at City Hall Square is a must! Get there at noon and hear the organ!

@diamondaxe4133 3 года назад

Oh how i wish I could

@Modeltnick 3 года назад

@@diamondaxe4133 Thanks for your response! Make a plan to see Philadelphia! Such a wonderful place!

@kayhowell2082 2 года назад

The City of Brotherly Love all races, creeds, the young and old alike, praise God

@syantikshinta3779 2 года назад

So many youngsters joining the choirs,Amen

@intermezzono1 12 лет назад

Flashmobs like this always make me wonder who is originally in the flashmob, and who is just singing along to be a part of it. Love it.

@58alaska 13 лет назад

I first saw this yesterday at church. since then, I have seen it over half a dozen times.What a way to present the gospel!!!

@dieselheart001 10 лет назад

I will always remove my hat, stand to the playing of this, and sing with all my heart. No matter what.

@TheHEBERJOE 13 лет назад

I have sung this chorus many times with the APALACHICOLA BAY AREA CHORAL SOCIETY. And it still gives me goose bumbs big time whenever I hear it. You did a beautiful job. Wish I had been there to join in.

@racheltafoya 13 лет назад

I don't care what you believe or don't believe: Seeing that many people smiling and singing together in celebration is pure joy! If something like that were to happen again I would love to participate!

@canidcewerrbach3218 Год назад

I have watched and listen over and over again Thank you all ♥️ I am unable to express in words from heart Sincerely candice werrbach🗽

@montvilleo День назад

At the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord

@DivineSimply 9 лет назад

I love this. People shopping and pursuing the material things they're told they need are being reminded, by this joyous, ethereal singing, what it is they REALLY need. It transcends traditional Christianity to touch the hearts of everybody, Christian or not, atheist or theist. No wonder it brings tears to people's eyes.

@RealRaynedance 9 лет назад

Tears to their eyes because of the song itself or tears of pain from the sheer volume of almost 700 people singing in the same room?

@SargNickFury 9 лет назад

DeltaPhi79 Gonna go out on a limb and say the Wanamaker was still loudest... :D

@RealRaynedance 9 лет назад

SargNickFury The organ is pretty loud, yeah, but unless you're standing directly next to it, you can still understand people talking to you pretty easily. So the sound of that many people would probably be either on par with or a bit louder than the organ. Now if it just had one of those 100' pressure pipes that the Boardwalk Hall organ has...

@patriot6873 8 лет назад

Dear God! Sometimes I think we might just make it.

@websurfin9575 7 лет назад

God will see that we make it!

@lensnider2653 4 года назад

Amen!

@lensnider2653 4 года назад

@@websurfin9575 Yes!

@juliannewiley4356 4 года назад

Sometimes you can think of God. sometimes you feel Him. When you sing even a few notes of this, for sure you are breathing God.

@Engelbird 3 года назад

* arrives with good tidings *

@j8u2 4 года назад

My friend Billy, who, as a result of previous injuries was a heroine addict saw & heard this and said in tears, "Just when you're ready to give up on society, they go and do this!" (Billy passed away in July of 2019).

@lisasmith2362 Год назад

My first time singing Halleluia Chorus was in concert choir in High school in the 70's. That Music teacher just passed away on January 1st, 2023, at the age of 93. God Bless you Mr. D. You are the reason I became a Music teacher. May you Rest In Peace.

@brocklanders6172 9 лет назад

Just when I think Philly doesn't care anymore, I see this. Made me cry like a little girl too.

@Organgrinder1010 8 лет назад

+Brock Landers Still crying, well into my seventies!

@melissanevin5034 5 лет назад

Me too! Love my city and our citizens. Will watch this forever and ever. Love the organ at Wanamaker's (I know it's Macy's now but forever Wanamaker's to me) and love to go at noon to hear it being played! Go Philly!

@Linnet2 13 лет назад

What a wonderful experience to have been there when they began singing. It's almost enough to make me want to go out shopping in the malls again instead of just shopping on the internet!

@margotmaines7427 5 лет назад

From the very Throne of God to George Frederick Handel's mind and heart, composed in 1741, and mightily executed here in the magnificent acoustics of Macy's Philadelphia ♥

@idesofmarchUNIAEA 3 года назад

Spectacular!!!

@bootman26 Год назад

I can't even imagine what it would have been like trapped in all that beauty. The experience of a lifetime. One of the most inspriring things I've ever watched on RU-vid

@bigw2012 13 лет назад

It's great how music ties all people together. No matter the nationality, it's what we all can share :)

@Knightrider1951 2 года назад

Love the look on the shoppers faces, and those final huge chords from the organ!!!

@vdgitaliano 3 года назад

Makes me cry every time I see this video. Just think... the choruses of Angels in Heaven that will sing when we are called to assembly as the scripture describes.

@GIGIISABOSS 8 лет назад

Hallelujah!! God be praised! What an absolutely beautiful, God glorifying video! Just praised with tears streaming down my face! I love it!!

@documentspencer 10 лет назад

This always brings tears to my eyes. I wish I could have been there. Dr. Conte deserves more credit than he receives in the description! I have played this on the organ and it is not an easy piece!!!

@inkyguy 2 года назад

Peter Richard Conte is a Philadelpia treasure, as is the Wanamaker organ.

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 2 года назад

I know someone who was there. She was a member of the Philadelphia opera company. She said it was an amazing experience. I loved seeing the younger people know the words.

@karenb4148 Год назад

What a lovely place to sing the Hallelujah Chorus! I love the idea of "Random Acts of Culture"!!

@Msshakespeare2012 4 года назад

I watch this year-round. Can’t wait for gathering to sing MESSIAH again one day! Love and peace to all!

@geauxtigermf 12 лет назад

Greatest flash mob event I have ever seen. Goose bumps every time. Thank you Philly Opera Society.

@Chesterbarnes1 13 лет назад

God knows this was wonderful to hear, especially that GREAT PIPE ORGAN rigning out Handel's masterpiece. Let's do it again folks

@albertpeckham8708 3 года назад

I can't believe that it has been 10 years since I first heard this marvelous performance! I don't think I will ever hear this composition performed as well as this! Bless you all!

@b2284 2 года назад

I can't believe it's been this long, I feel like I was just running around yesterday stressing out that we were not all in position and ready to go the second the first note was struck... Let alone the editing of all 5 cameras after the fact, but glad it turned out so well and that people still come back to watch it after all these years

@syantikshinta3779 2 года назад

@@b2284 Hope they may start doing this soon.

@marcdrayer2122 8 лет назад

Oh, how I would like this to happen in the midst of the madness of Black Friday. Wouldn't this lighten the mood on that day?

@ecoRfan 5 лет назад

That is the greatest idea in the history of retail

@timardner5277 3 года назад

Even better than the mall flash mob! Especially since there are more singers and the world's second largest pipe organ with multiple voices accompanying them! This the best Hallelujah flash mob on RU-vid!

@kaylat6060 10 лет назад

I remember singing this with my entire choir in high school. The Soprano part was a beast, but it was an exhilarating experience to sing such a beautiful song. Hats off to this group.

@nextleveljourney6612 Год назад

Did you notice the Descant soprano ending on a High D? See 4:49 you’ll hear it when the black gentleman raises his hand 🤚🏽

@lekkerding1013 8 лет назад

Every year around Christmas time I watch this video again. It moves me every time again...so beautiful!!!

@1369buddy 4 года назад

If you like this watch Flashmob hallelujah mall Better sound, will make you cry

@thebes50 4 года назад

Me Too Hans! Well said!

@l.r.1331 3 года назад

@@thebes50 Merry Christmas Hans I was there on this day as a happen stance and it took me back to my Christmas Junior Choir Concert at the F.H. LaGuardia H.S. of Music and Art now the H.S. of Preforming Arts in NYC. This video is a gift worth keeping and celebrating every year.

@lkrupp215 6 лет назад

The largest fully operational pipe organ in the world resides in Macy’s Philadelphia store, formerly Wanamaker’s. This organ is so huge that a crew of men work full time keeping it playing perfectly and in tune.

@ACMommy26 9 лет назад

Wow!! Stellar acoustics in there!!! That must have been amazing live!!

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 2 года назад

I know someone who was there, she was a member of the Philadelphia opera company. She said it was an amazing experience.

@meshallekimble7637 10 лет назад

I wish I'd been there singing. I wish I could share how thrilling it is to be among many people singing "The Halleluia Chorus".

@nathanaellee8356 11 месяцев назад

I love that the opening piece we hear is The Grand March by Giuseppe Verdi which then key changes into The Hallelujah Chorus of the oratorio Messiah by the musical genius Dr. George Friedrich Handel. Truly a wonderful musical performance.

@TheShortiexoxo 12 лет назад

The most amazing thing I've heard in my entire life.. King of kings and Lord of lords.. and He shall reign forever and ever!!

@rbebawi1 3 года назад

The kingdom of the Lord and of His Christ!

@brucey1425 11 лет назад

That brought tears to my eyes. I know God was looking down on this and smiled.

@littleeyeddog 13 лет назад

In this world, we see so much anger, selfishness, and hate. I think it's wonderful that in this day and age there are still those who are willing to come together to share a brief shining moment of beauty with everyone. Well done!

@nosajmog 13 лет назад

Very nice. It is good to see the City of Brotherly Love acting like it! This is what heaven will be like. People of all races/backgrounds singing and worshiping our Lord. Amen! Amen!

@karenkovacs9715 2 года назад

😭😭😭😭beautiful, ty for warming my heart so much. Again Glory to God in the Highest for King Jesus!!!

@medic010 13 лет назад

I can not help but become all teary-eyed and emotional.....this is without a doubt, a moving piece of art. thank you so much! MCP

@andrewkessinger5966 Год назад

The expressions of the non-participant’s faces are priceless. This is the first performance of this piece that brought tears to my eyes.

@TomPauls007 4 года назад

Sorry - the screen is a little blurry now, so sorry for any mistakes. I have many renditions and heard many (and sung in choirs) of this. This is hands down my favorite. Just stunning and moving at the same time. And what a setting - one of the largest organs, great voices, super acoustics all rolled in together. Wish I was there to hear it in person!

@ActualKaktus 2 года назад

A much needed reminder of all the good in the world.

@riaanhunter 13 лет назад

It must've felt like heaven for all of them! WOW!!!

@RobRettew1 2 года назад

I love listening to this at the beginning of each Christmas season. I just wish I could do a new like each time I listen!

@CommodusSPQR 13 лет назад

Absolutely awesome!! Congratulations to all involved - and by the way, what a great store that is too!

@Snapepet 5 лет назад

The beautiful SOUND of this does not compare to the countless happy faces in this video. Every time I watch it, I am in tears of joy. This was a moment of utter beauty that all of these people shared.

@pizmyr 2 года назад

Never truer words.

@JudyinWash 13 лет назад

I'm a Christian and watch this every day...It gives me strength - no more needs to be said.

@gerry5943 10 лет назад

The store is the Grande and beautiful John Wanamaker,s department store prior to Macy's taking it over in 1995. We took our kids every year around Christmas to see the wonderful, and fantastically entertaining Nutcracker light show. That show was also narrated by the late great John Facenda of WCAU, and NFL football highlights fame. They were just wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. Wished I had been there to hear this "Random Act"and also the one of only a few left in the world, original pipe organs again.

@edmondcheval5526 3 года назад

In Tears of Joy while listening and singing with this group...To God be the Glory

@EMTinVA 3 года назад

Goosebumps. Every single year.

@williamc2930 9 месяцев назад

I will say it again. THAT IS WHERE I want to do my Christmas shopping! GREAT!

@lindadahlby8681 3 года назад

I watch this over and over. Absolutely wonderful!!

@dieselheart001 12 лет назад

Upon hearing the opening to this I stood and sang- in my own kitchen! I'd LOVE to be in a place where this would happen. I'd sing my ass off!!

@spideraxis 11 лет назад

What a pleasure to hear such lovely music.

@amitavamanna2696 8 лет назад

I am not a Christian and I am not a God-believer as well. So, why does it resonate in my heart so powerfully to flood me in tears? I have no idea.

@CorsetGrace 8 лет назад

+Amitava Manna The answer to that is that beauty transcends belief or faith and this song is pure beauty.

@josephs.3372 8 лет назад

Jesus is knocking, my beloved.

@suze816 7 лет назад

It was brilliantly written and with so many singing it along with that organ accompanying, the Spirit/Creator/G-d moves/touches Everyone...You are not the only non-believer to be affected this way. I have seen many other comments similar to yours...

@amitavamanna2696 7 лет назад

I thought hard about your comment. I come to understand no one is born with God-knowledge; that God-knowledge has to be acquired with inner quest. Your comment hides a beautiful truth-we are like a BUD (non-believer), waiting to be bloomed as FLOWER (believer)! It stuns me! Thank you friend.

@firstcommunitychurchofgod-1202 7 лет назад

Have you considered the possibility that you were created that way? I too was once an atheist Thankfully, God still believed in me! He a;;owed me to question everything until I understood I did not have the answers. keep searching my friend.

@silverminer021 8 лет назад

"I did think I did see all of Heaven before me and the Great God Himself." ~Handel to his servant after completing "Hallelujah" from Messiah.

@Organgrinder1010 8 лет назад

+silverminer021 - And bless his soul G.F.H. has allowed so many following him that same vision! This event at Macy's brings that vision to me!

@ih82r8 6 лет назад

This piece is evidence of that. Every part of my renewed spirit shakes within me, exploding with joy every time I hear this. This was truly a downloaded work of Heaven delivered to Handel.

@cfitz4397 4 года назад

Surprise! Who knew that average-looking person beside me could sing so well! Loved it! When I get Home, I hope my Creator will give me a voice to sing His praises.

@philevans6395 8 лет назад

damn sopranoes back at it again with those high notes

@katrinat.3032 3 года назад

I love this! Philly please more random acts of culture

@SoliDeoGloria2008 10 лет назад

Darn it, I always say I won't cry whenever I hear this, but I do. I always do.

@royh9999 2 года назад

This uplifting piece deserves to be top of the playlist not only at this time of year but all year round when we all need a lift out of the doom and gloom surrounding us all. A magnificent setting, a magnificent yet virtually unknown (outside of the USA but I am in UK and love this work) instrument and a magnificent choir making the most the building and instrument can offer their talented voices. No apologies for the number of 'magnificents' but how else would you describe the whole experience we can watch over and over when we need a little pick me up!

@texmustangbullitt 13 лет назад

Awesome show of unity in mankind regardless of faith! Thank you!. Absolutely amazing! More. More. More!

@3dogsdesert 13 лет назад

Handel's Messiah, the singular greatest music for Christmas, always puts tears in my eyes. God provided us a gift that has lastest for hundreds of years. Merry Christmas everyone

@davidfuhrman9683 Год назад

Yet it is actually an Easter song about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not his birth.

@larrywhite8332 9 лет назад

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! Late but no less lovingly sincere. For one who has enjoyed singing and this wonderful work...God Bless You All.

@cindylangford481 9 лет назад

I pray they do this again soon!

@ocnoreen 13 лет назад

Hallelujah To Our King Jesus! Praise Him everywhere. So beautiful to see and hear this. We are indeed blessed in this country because of God and His Son, Our King.

@cruisebear2 10 лет назад

This is such a wonderful overwhelming experience! What better way to get into the spirit of Christmas! Thank you!!!

@RobertSJHu 5 лет назад

Thank you to the Opera Company of Philadelphia for the beautiful rendition of the "Hallelujah Chorus." It resonates with my soul and heart. Robert S.J. Hu November 27, 2018 .

@MrsShirotora 13 лет назад

It's at least 80 degrees in my house and I have chills. I'll put this on repeat to keep cool!

@beckyjobalch 10 лет назад

I cry EVERY time...

@michelekbrown 9 лет назад

This video is such a wonderful blessing! Let all the earth praise Him!

@dieselheart001 11 лет назад

I think it's just AMAZING to get this many people to sing ANYTHING in unison... outside a church...

@radioboy75 9 лет назад

I always wonder when I see these -- how many of the people singing are actually part of the flash mob, and how many are just random people who have sung the song before, know their part and join in! I know I would do that! This is one of my absolute favorite songs!

@Rachael1267nj 9 лет назад

I know one of the folks who was part of OCP, participated in this, but I agree with you, I sing soprano and know the voice part of this chorus enough I would have joined in ☺. Isn't it cool, though, that so many voices were raised?

@MrDavidr86 8 лет назад

+Scott Van Aartsen I always sing my bass line every time I hear this song!!!!!

@jlee29170 11 лет назад

I never tire of watching this during the holidays. Truly inspirational!

@6271949 13 лет назад

The Heaven's Proclaim God's Glory...the seven choirs of angels, each having a part with the clear result that His children, stopped to acknowledge He is King of Kings, and Lord o'er Lords. What a touching moment; indeed, Handel has a special place in Paradise for this song. It touches the heart and soul; the human and the devine forever more. Thank you for sharing this experience.

@OBEONE2424 13 лет назад

Heart pounding, exilerating,and just plain AWESOME!

@Kentstatehippie 2 года назад

I watch this each year. And each year I am grateful for all involved in this holiday magic. Many thanks. 💗💗

@BeidemariamUK 13 лет назад

This is incredible and very powerful music which is truly composed for the Glory of God! Such music must and only be from Heavens …As Handle said he must have really seen the Great Lord on His Throne. King of kings and Lord of lords shall reign forever and ever!!! My soul...oh me Lord!! The organ sounds amazing!!!

@musicloverlondon6070 5 лет назад

Simply wonderful!

@cahartley7 3 года назад

What sorry lives those who downvoted this must lead. I forwarded this to a choir director with whom I work and it brought her to tears as it does mine. As a church organist in the ELCA Lutheran church and Catholic churches in which I serve the majesty of the organ is enough to move me but the addition of the choirs bring tears. Thank you Macy's for providing the venue for these majestic performances and the choirs who participate.

@mjpphhim 13 лет назад

ONLY IN PHILADELPHIA! Good job Philly! Well done and I pray this random act will continue. For the Lord God Omnipotent God Reigneth! This song, and I do not know of many, that is TRULY dedicated, and orchestrated and done accordingly so TO GOD. To be SHOUTED so that it pierces heaven, and rumbles the ground underneath the angels' feet. How many songs are for Christ, Mary and so forth compared to how many is for God? Hallelujah! Merry Christmas indeed! Merry Christmas to OUR GOD!

@montvilleo День назад

Amen

@misterzu 13 лет назад

And He shall reign for ever and ever! Praise the Lord! This is my all time favorite piece of music. God bless everybody involved with this random act of culture!

@johnedwards1685 2 года назад

A precious and staggeringly beautiful gift at Christmas. What lovely, lovely people.

@Kemyetta2 4 года назад

I tears up every time I watch this video. So beautiful! Hallelujah!!! Goodness, I wish I was there!!! @OperaPhiladelphia PLEASE consider bring back Random Acts of Culture in 2020!!!

@petuniagirl1 7 лет назад

I listen watch this every year to get me in the Christmas spirit. Beautiful, powerful voices! You bring me so much joy, Opera Company of Philadelphia! :-)