These two pieces are about as perfect an opener that a composer can get. The style sets the tone for the entire 'Messiah'. Comfort Ye...before laying out the case of the Biblical texts of prophecy. i.e. relax - everything will be fine...this is what will happen. You are in the perfect state of being for perfect timing. No one is ever in the wrong place at the wrong time. They may think that they are. But no. Lessons. All there are is lessons. Whether we decide to interpret anything as 'not worthy' of what You think is happening to yourself. It is perfect and the answer is painfully simple.
What a beautiful tenor voice. So lovely an opening to Handel's Messiah. I've never heard it performed with such true expression. And his runs are perfectly controlled. Handel's runs are the challenge of this oratorio.
My support from Spain to your beatyful words wrotten from your soul and with a feeling of hope for all the World listening the Eternal music of Maestro Haendel.
Many people "believe" Jesus is the true Messiah but if you will study - really study - the Bible texts used in the Messiah score by Handel, I think you will find that your doubts will vanish and you will be able to day truthfully, I know that my redeemer lives.
In the midst of all the music in Messiah, Handel can still brings such riveting yet tiny themes that once heard are never forgotten. Those five notes are exquisite.
This is just wonderful. Everything about this performance and the recording is spot on. I'm listening to it for the umpteenth time and I can't get enough of it.
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; the crooked straight, and the rough places plain.
So beautiful , and the words are so easy for the listener to hear (and I'm deaf). Wonderful breath control and sung with such understanding. Thoroughly enjoyed the Orchestra too. Will watch this countless times. Thank you!
Sung in true Tenor fashion. There are so many Tenors these days that are not true Tenors who sing these wonderful word/tunes. Listening to you, I can hear my father singing the same pieces. Your tonal qualities are just superb.
I have Listened To These Awesome Promises of GOD ×4, as if I were Hungry, and It was my Gourmet Food, Fri, 10/14/22, and was I was Well Fed! Thank you So Much! *A Very Beautiful Rendition of Comfort ye my People, and Every Valley shall Be Exalted; The Crooked (shall be made) Straight, and The Rough Places (be made) Plain! Thank you Young Man! God Bless you, Much!!! Amen!
beautifully done, pure voice perfect for this song, so many versions by so many trying too hard and too showy... your singing draw attention to the flow of music and lord's words...thank you for posting.
I saw this in 1980 for the first date I had with my future husband. Now 3 years after his death, I'm to see it again at Exeter Cathedral with the new man in my life. Thanks for posting!
Quelle voix riche et expressive! Une interpretation exceptionnelle qui allie puissance et tendresse, une véritable perfection! Voilà qui remonte le moral en ces temps difficiles. Merci!
Catherine, we will find peace, not in our world but in God who is the giver of peace. One day He will come back to claim all those who trust and follow Him, and He will give us a new earth where only peace and joy dwell. Amazing!
I have just been asked to perform these two pieces in the fall here in Apalachicola, Florida. I surely have my work cut out for me. What a wonderful tenor to study! Kudos!
Sublime phrasing, impeccable tempo, warmth and yet clarity of a voice whose desired flares, undulate so clearly and dance to perfection and without the slightest quivering, every moment in unison with an orchestra so just that we may wonder, who drives and who follows ... What else, if not bravo, excellent, a delicious treat with apparent ease so disconcerting that it would expurgate, doubly astonished by this word almost unfortunate, and at least willingly, if the purpose required, its paradoxical literality .. .!
. But I'm happy for you, if your wide knowledges about music theories, or any instrumental practices, may help you to appreciate music or even only to distinct between heavens creations and masterworks from the common bullshit.... which has more probably inspirate your sterile, stinking and stupid comment.. I don't need or care any of your answer...Don't spend your precious time or talents.. and more over your so cheap and limitaded intelligence or even, who knows, any goodness...
Comment haendel nous ordonne le monde , met un ordre monumental dans nos pauvres borborigmes de fœtus de pensée et nous envoie au septième ciel , tout près du divin . puisse t’il élever nos âmes avec ses fastueuses et féeriques musiques!
As King David wrote in the Psalms, the prophets Isaiah and Zechariah and Rabbi Saul also wrote, may this song also Comfort you in the days of chaos, when that which is evil, is called good & that which is good is called evil.
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I think the youth of today don't get to listen to great music no longer🥺😢
These two pieces are about as perfect an opener that a composer can get. The style sets the tone for the entire 'Messiah'. Comfort Ye...before laying out the case of the Biblical texts of prophecy. i.e. relax - everything will be fine...this is what will happen. You are in the perfect state of being for perfect timing. No one is ever in the wrong place at the wrong time. They may think that they are. But no. Lessons. All there are is lessons. Whether we decide to interpret anything as 'not worthy' of what You think is happening to yourself. It is perfect and the answer is painfully simple.
What a beautiful tenor voice. So lovely an opening to Handel's Messiah. I've never heard it performed with such true expression. And his runs are perfectly controlled. Handel's runs are the challenge of this oratorio.
When I think about the problem of the new coronavirus that is spreading all over the world, I think of this song. I wish you all the best.
You have excellent taste .
@@elizabethsohler1847 Yes, and I thank the Korean.
Likewise
Likewise wishing you and yours peace and prosperity
My support from Spain to your beatyful words wrotten from your soul and with a feeling of hope for all the World listening the Eternal music of Maestro Haendel.
Thank you dear Father for this beautiful music.
Never have I heard this done so well. Beautiful
I am qn atheist, but I absolutely adore all the wonderful music that religions have inspired and I sing avidly in a superb choral group.
The two words over which the greatest music has been written:
Kyrie eleison.
Many people "believe" Jesus is the true Messiah but if you will study - really study - the Bible texts used in the Messiah score by Handel, I think you will find that your doubts will vanish and you will be able to day truthfully, I know that my redeemer lives.
In the midst of all the music in Messiah, Handel can still brings such riveting yet tiny themes that once heard are never forgotten. Those five notes are exquisite.
Praise The Lord who paid price for my sin. I am terribly sorry. You are the way the truth and the life. Thank God.
Great singing - straight to the music - nothing showy. An integrity in that performance.
The crooked straight and the rough places plain. Beautiful; absolute perfection! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!
A comfort and a challenge to all “who love His appearing”. Beautifully done.
Solo singer. Is like the soft wind through the wilderness, thanks
I love God's Word set to music
It's Saturday morning in Accra Ghana🇬🇭....enjoying this ...wish it won't end❤👌👌👏👏👏
This is just wonderful. Everything about this performance and the recording is spot on. I'm listening to it for the umpteenth time and I can't get enough of it.
One of the best renditions,beautiful clear voice/ tone and wonderful diction…Thankyou love to see and hear more of this beautiful man/ voice
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; the crooked straight, and the rough places plain.
Woke up with this passage in my head this morning and had to hear it. Glad I found this one. Wonderful job, sir.
Perfect marriage between the orchestra, the poetry, and the "voice in the wilderness" of Nicholas Sharratt rendered her. Thank you! Beuatiful!
Magnificent! Nicholas exhibited outstanding vocal control including his volume and vowels pronunciation of his words!
i went so deep i thought i would cry, thank you
So beautiful , and the words are so easy for the listener to hear (and I'm deaf).
Wonderful breath control and sung with such understanding.
Thoroughly enjoyed the Orchestra too.
Will watch this countless times.
Thank you!
Sung in true Tenor fashion. There are so many Tenors these days that are not true Tenors who sing these wonderful word/tunes. Listening to you, I can hear my father singing the same pieces. Your tonal qualities are just superb.
what a divine piece.... i love it. i cant avoid shedding tears getting the message deep in my heart. God bless thee much
Me too....jn
I have Listened To These Awesome Promises of GOD ×4, as if I were Hungry, and It was my Gourmet Food, Fri, 10/14/22, and was I was Well Fed! Thank you So Much!
*A Very Beautiful Rendition of Comfort ye my People, and Every Valley shall Be Exalted; The Crooked (shall be made) Straight, and The Rough Places (be made) Plain!
Thank you Young Man! God Bless you, Much!!! Amen!
beautifully done, pure voice perfect for this song, so many versions by so many trying too hard and too showy... your singing draw attention to the flow of music and lord's words...thank you for posting.
Every Advent I listen to Mr Sharratt's marvelous rendition of this piece and it brings me great joy.
Incredible breath control. I think I'd pass out if I tried what he did and I'm a pretty decent singer. Live long and prosper friend.
Maravilloso!!!
Thanks a lot. That was awesome! Praised be our Messiah, Eliyaanu Yehuda, The Lion of Judah, Yeshua Ha' maschiac, Jesus Christ. Amen!
Absolute elegance of interpretation and such beautiful intention to every note. Beautifully sung, sir.
This music was truly divinely inspired. It is timeless. God be praised for ever and ever. Amen.
Exquisite performance & message for 2023 and Every Year ! ~ Thank You ~
Absolutely fabulous beyond a shadow of a doubt! 🙂
Very comforting in this time of crisis!
One of the best renditions. Thank you.
Wow. That's beautiful stuff Nicholas Sharratt!!!
Bright, lively, gorgeous!
I saw this in 1980 for the first date I had with my future husband. Now 3 years after his death, I'm to see it again at Exeter Cathedral with the new man in my life. Thanks for posting!
Beautiful!! I hope it has worked well for you!
God bless you!! :)
Blessings this Christmas Beverley.
Be comforted by the Lord..
You have classy performances for first dates.
One of the best versions of this air.
What a beautiful tenor voice. UTUBE put this in my suggestions. I'm glad I played it.
Beautiful, gentle tone. Wonderful technique too.
Always love to listen to Handel's Messiah, specially around Christmas time
Quelle voix riche et expressive! Une interpretation exceptionnelle qui allie puissance et tendresse, une véritable perfection! Voilà qui remonte le moral en ces temps difficiles. Merci!
So moving... from the heavens above to the earth below. May we find Peace in our world one day. Thank you for uploading.
Catherine, we will find peace, not in our world but in God who is the giver of peace. One day He will come back to claim all those who trust and follow Him, and He will give us a new earth where only peace and joy dwell. Amazing!
The vocals in this song was magnificent! The musicians and the director was excellent! I enjoyed this piece!
Every valley shall be exalted,
and every mountain and hill made low,
the crooked straight and the rough places plain.
Isaiah 40:4
Joseph Benison I knew it was from the bible - should have realized it was probably from Isaiah , I couldn't remember exactly which book it was from.
@@stefanieprejean6609 All of Handel's Messiah is from the Bible.
You gave a commanding performance. Thank you very much. I am grateful.
Whenever I hear such beautiful songs as warrant to pray and to listen to supports to go on with our lives amen
What a beautiful voice you have! Lovely tone and incredibly exquisite control.
A comforting place
to have hope for
heaven.
Wow! Your singing and voice showed no stress unlike so many newbies here on this UA-cam. A wonderful reading Mr Sharratt. Love to hear more from you.
Wonderful
Much tenderness in the violins.
Best I've seen so far
my favorite piece!
Wow!!! This is like
heaven.
This voice is amazing! I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS PIECE!. Amazing performance...STUNNING!
A difficult aria sung beautifully - nice conducting too!
Wonderful presentation. Praise God
Beautifully done. Handel would approve.👏👏👏👏👏👏
I listen to this over and over. Mr. Sharratt, your singing touches my heart and soul. Thank you.
Simply beautiful!!!!
This is beyond beautiful!
Spectacular!
So clear n perfect rendition
Incredible. Especially since it's obvious to me this man is humbly singing for Him and not for himself
Congratulacions! Thank you for sharing your beautiful performance.
Two of my favorite songs from Messiah.
Handel,está interpretación,hermosa y clara voz.todo simplemente.bellisimo
Beautifully performed, Mr. Sharratt!
Wonderful voice - thank you for posting it Nicholas.
You have a beautiful voice, Nicholas Sharratt. :)
Amazing, gave me chills!
Best breath control ever for the tempo
Beautiful voice, beautiful strings.
Very NICE .....maybe one day every valley shall be exalted
Wonderful singing, soul enriching and feeling heavenly closeness
so agree with you, very fit of his voice to the whole setting
This is beautifully sung.
Beautiful soothing voice.
I have just been asked to perform these two pieces in the fall here in Apalachicola, Florida. I surely have my work cut out for me. What a wonderful tenor to study! Kudos!
Comphorting sphere y create, thanks
The God of all comfort shall comfort ye...
May al. Almighty God have mercy on us
Absolutely lovely!
Lovely voice. Very distinct intonation.
A wonderful solo by a wonderful man
stunning amazing voice , inspiring and outter space , from Venezuela I salute you with love
Deutero-Isaiah 40: 1-4. One of my favourite sections of the OT. Darius has liberated Babylon and God's chosen people may return to their own land. 😃
Stunning piece - this was played at our Second Sunday of Advent service this evening.
Wonderful brother!
Excellent breath control!
Wonderful 😊
Sublime phrasing, impeccable tempo, warmth and yet clarity of a voice whose desired flares, undulate so clearly and dance to perfection and without the slightest quivering, every moment in unison with an orchestra so just that we may wonder, who drives and who follows ...
What else, if not bravo, excellent, a delicious treat with apparent ease so disconcerting that it would expurgate, doubly astonished by this word almost unfortunate, and at least willingly, if the purpose required, its paradoxical literality .. .!
.
But I'm happy for you, if your wide knowledges about music theories, or any instrumental practices, may help you to appreciate music or even only to distinct between heavens creations and masterworks from the common bullshit.... which has more probably inspirate your sterile, stinking and stupid comment..
I don't need or care any of your answer...Don't spend your precious time or talents.. and more over your so cheap and limitaded intelligence or even, who knows, any goodness...
You have an amazing talent and a wonderful voice to listen to!
Beautiful Heavenly singing
BRILLIANT!
wonderful performance, you are to be commended.
Comment haendel nous ordonne le monde , met un ordre monumental dans nos pauvres borborigmes de fœtus de pensée et nous envoie au septième ciel , tout près du divin . puisse t’il élever nos âmes avec ses fastueuses et féeriques musiques!
Great voice!
Timeless!
Humble, musical, beautifully sung
Bellísima voz y vibrato!
As King David wrote in the Psalms, the prophets Isaiah and Zechariah and Rabbi Saul also wrote, may this song also Comfort you in the days of chaos, when that which is evil, is called good & that which is good is called evil.
"... that which is evil, is called good & that which is good is called evil ...". Old Testament, it seems. Two thousand years later . . .
And the universe is more than 13 Billion years old !!!
Amen..
@@jinnymudlark1815 it's from Isaiah 5:20