My high school concert choir sang this at the Basilica of St. Josephat In Milwaukee WI and it was awe inspiring. The clarity of the words in the huge dome. The reverberation let us hear ourselves as we were singing, which never happens in our auditorium. The beauty of the church only added to the beauty of this arrangement as it is. I
Wow! I sang under a St. Olaf trained director (classmate of Dr. Jennings and his wife, Carolyn Jennings), and learned to appreciate the approach that was known as the "St. Olaf sound". This is beautiful. Clear sopranos, supportive basses, wonderful inner voices.
But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. - Psalm 61:14-15
This is from the album "Reflections of Norway" which was from the tour to Norway in 1980. It was recorded in the Grieg Hall in Bergen. I have to say St. Olaf no longer sings with this amazing intensity and rhythmic pulse, nor as full of a tone. Kenneth Jennings was a genius and awesome musician.
The men are too loud and sound angry. The alto/soprano parts are too beautiful to be so overshadowed. I'd like a more balanced sound. Love this piece and have sung it so many wonderful times.
Far too many American choirs, especially volunteer choirs, have weak men's sections. This choir, however, reflects a just balance of high and low voices. In addition, the rigorous contrapuntal style of Christiansen's writing requires a robust response in every vocal part, and these men carry it off with spectacular elan.
There is no other feeling in this world than standing on the risers singing this anthem
My high school concert choir sang this at the Basilica of St. Josephat In Milwaukee WI and it was awe inspiring. The clarity of the words in the huge dome. The reverberation let us hear ourselves as we were singing, which never happens in our auditorium. The beauty of the church only added to the beauty of this arrangement as it is. I
Wow! I sang under a St. Olaf trained director (classmate of Dr. Jennings and his wife, Carolyn Jennings), and learned to appreciate the approach that was known as the "St. Olaf sound". This is beautiful. Clear sopranos, supportive basses, wonderful inner voices.
Yes, yes, yes…magnificent
singing this in my high school honors choir right now :)))
I like this joyful, energized rendition! The arrangement is stirring, and the singers shine.
This is my favorite arrangement of this hymn. I wish it would be performed more often.
I enjoy listening to St. Olaf. Their pronouncing of words is so clear in all their singing.Great teaching on behalf of their conductors.
But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. - Psalm 61:14-15
Judi Harbin Psalms 61 only has 8 verses. But I found it in Psalms 71. Thanks!
Joleen Hanson Thanks, Joleen. God bless you!
love this piece. I first learned in German as a tiny. It was the processional for our wedding done with trumpet, organ and violin
I can still sing this from memory - 1970 Grand Rapids, MN.
Mandolin Rory Oh, you must have been a student of Mr. Aune?
maestroz25 I was!! And with the other choir teacher (what was his name?) - did you sing for GRHS too?
No, Greg was a classmate at Concordia
maestroz25 Mr. Aune was a beloved teacher at GRHS and an inspiration to our generation.
I met Mr. & Mrs. Aune quite a few times as their other son is our pastor. The Concordia Choir sang in GR on one of our weekend tours in '75 or '76.
If only every Choir could handle the runs in this lyrica.mammer, instead of huffing them out... Divine Performance.
GRANDIOSO!!!!!
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This is from the album "Reflections of Norway" which was from the tour to Norway in 1980. It was recorded in the Grieg Hall in Bergen. I have to say St. Olaf no longer sings with this amazing intensity and rhythmic pulse, nor as full of a tone. Kenneth Jennings was a genius and awesome musician.
Lindo demais.
GRANDIODO!!!!!!!💥🌹💥
Not 1975. 1980 - Reflections of Norway album.
Shawn Hampton there isn’t a date on the album. It mentions touring in 1975.
@@maestroz25 Reflections of Norway (1980) - Recorded live in The Grieg Hall by The St. Olaf Choir at the Bergen International Festival in Norway.
The men are too loud and sound angry. The alto/soprano parts are too beautiful to be so overshadowed. I'd like a more balanced sound. Love this piece and have sung it so many wonderful times.
Misandryst?
Far too many American choirs, especially volunteer choirs, have weak men's sections. This choir, however, reflects a just balance of high and low voices. In addition, the rigorous contrapuntal style of Christiansen's writing requires a robust response in every vocal part, and these men carry it off with spectacular elan.
darn those white males!
I agree.
@@brynnkohler4084 Probably! :)
this rather lovely hymn is being sung cannon fashion .its too fussy i prefere the unison version we sang at school ...
An unfortunate arrangement of the sublime classic on unnecessary steroids. Can we say, “gilding the lily”?