PURCELL // Strike the Viol by Tim Mead, Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, François Lazarevitch

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  • Опубліковано 24 вер 2018
  • Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, guided by François Lazarevitch’s virtuoso flute, have already led us along the roads of Ireland and Scotland, notably the High Road to Kilkenny (ALPHA 234), a great success in 2016. This time, they venture into England with an essentially secular programme devoted to Henry Purcell (1659-95), varying the mood by alternating between instrumental dances and songs performed by the English countertenor Tim Mead, including ‘O Solitude’ and ‘What power art thou’. While Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien have chosen these celebrated pieces for pleasure above all, with this English programme they also fill in a new piece in their jigsaw map of the United Kingdom. At the same time, they demonstrate the musical porosity of Ireland, Scotland and England - and the atypical colours of the small string ensemble complemented by two flutes, a harp and harpsichord/lute continuo further underline the fact. The common thread, dear to Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, is that of folk music lying at the heart of art music, in a mixture of origins, practices and repertories. We can easily recognise ‘Scotch and Irish tunes’ that Purcell incorporates in his overtures, jigs, hornpipes and chaconnes. The countertenor Tim Mead punctuates the dances with songs composed for the operatic or dramatic stage or for chamber performance.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 415

  • @philipstapert3517
    @philipstapert3517 3 роки тому +153

    Best performance of "Strike the Viol" ever, and I've listened to a lot of them! Ornamentation is what makes baroque music amazing. I love the dialogue between the strings and the recorders in the ritornello! It's a baroque jam session.

    • @regardextreme-official4029
      @regardextreme-official4029 3 роки тому +7

      Totally agree.

    • @studioonox7749
      @studioonox7749 3 роки тому +3

      could not agree more.

    • @ingapevzner3002
      @ingapevzner3002 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely!

    • @CATHERINEGERBER
      @CATHERINEGERBER 2 роки тому +7

      I totally agree with the notion of a ´baroque jam session’ , yes!

    • @Orfeus80
      @Orfeus80 2 роки тому +3

      Too fast for my taste, verging on violent. Listen to how Michael Chance graces the words and how elegantly he sings. The secret is in the phrasing and text.

  • @laurent7368
    @laurent7368 2 роки тому +29

    The hapiness on their faces is umbelievable. Music is still an universal language.

  • @stephen-uv8zc
    @stephen-uv8zc 2 роки тому +39

    I love Purcell's music. What a fantastic performance.

  • @JordanPurcell92
    @JordanPurcell92 2 роки тому +58

    I love seeing the joy on their faces as they play together

    • @akumaki88
      @akumaki88 2 місяці тому

      Es una verdadera alegría verlos disfrutar. Se contagia y me encanta!! 😂🎉❤

  • @FighterFred
    @FighterFred 2 роки тому +23

    Apparently Purcell had some happy days in spite of his health. Joyful, like it.

  • @inac.7842
    @inac.7842 4 роки тому +218

    I’m obsessed with this video ! Grips me every time ... You can really feel this singer’s passion and the orchestra’s passion .... How heavenly they blend together .... it’s absolutely divine .. They really make history come to life ! We need more people like that !

    • @simonsmith5849
      @simonsmith5849 3 роки тому +12

      I'm more obsessed than you! Promise! It's my favorite thing ever. BAM beat that.

    • @alifig1
      @alifig1 3 роки тому +6

      @@simonsmith5849 also my favourite thing EVER EVER!!

    • @rapidarespondo
      @rapidarespondo 2 роки тому +3

      Me too

    • @catherinepelle2073
      @catherinepelle2073 2 роки тому +6

      really true ! real harmony between Tim Mead and St Julien musicians !!

    • @ingapevzner3002
      @ingapevzner3002 2 роки тому +5

      Often I am waking up singing this myself….

  • @user-ni4oj8oq3c
    @user-ni4oj8oq3c 4 місяці тому +6

    Это прекрасно!Прекрасный голос и ансамбль! Любимый Пёрселл! так серьёзно и вместе с тем так игриво☺.

  • @topkho
    @topkho Рік тому +62

    Glorious. Tim Mead is just amazing, and the musicians are so passionate and expressive. Best version ever recorded

    • @virginielafrench3921
      @virginielafrench3921 10 місяців тому +1

      I tend to prefer Logan Tanner 's version but yes ,i agree

  • @grandbleutrev
    @grandbleutrev 3 місяці тому +7

    OMG that is SO beautiful! Tim and the Ensemble! Take you to Heaven!!!

  • @guigeuns970
    @guigeuns970 3 місяці тому +4

    heavenly

  • @mjk5807
    @mjk5807 3 роки тому +45

    The best instrumentalists in the world. Tim Mead is shockingly gorgeous. This is it.

  • @kmmbs1
    @kmmbs1 2 роки тому +26

    Pure Joy lifts the heart, mind and spirit - a thousand thanks, Tim and players all ❣️

  • @user-mk2jq8vj9p
    @user-mk2jq8vj9p 9 місяців тому +29

    Слушаю в пятидесятый раз. Осталось тысячу. А потом ещё миллион. Вы лучшие.

    • @olgasalih6162
      @olgasalih6162 7 місяців тому +5

      И со мной то же самое :)))

    • @ostapbender6511
      @ostapbender6511 4 місяці тому +4

      Странно, почему до сих пор Ричи Блекмор не использовал эту песню в своем проекте "Blackmore's night", идеально легла бы под гитару и флейту.

    • @heddwyn3914
      @heddwyn3914 27 днів тому

      Totally new to me but I get what you're saying 😊

  • @annakcello3883
    @annakcello3883 Рік тому +11

    This is one of my favorite songs on the inter webs, must have listened to it 50
    times. Thanks to these astonishing musicians for the gift of this incredible rendition ❤

  • @OjitosRM
    @OjitosRM 2 роки тому +40

    I do not tire of listening and watching this beautiful rendition.

  • @a.mie.533
    @a.mie.533 2 роки тому +5

    That could bring me back to life as a dead person. The kind of beauty, that my heart is yearning for.

  • @esti_artseva
    @esti_artseva 3 роки тому +27

    What a brilliant performance! Such a pleasure to see these gentle smiles and pure joy to play this masterpiece music. And, of course, Tim Mead is always perfect and soulful.

  • @KNoten-ft5nf
    @KNoten-ft5nf 3 роки тому +20

    Oh thank you all! What musicians you are! It makes very happy just to listen to you and watch your joy and temperament!

  • @broutinbenard5466
    @broutinbenard5466 3 роки тому +22

    MAGNIFIQUE! Quel dialogue, conversation entre les musiciens, avec le chanteur!

    • @virginielafrench3921
      @virginielafrench3921 10 місяців тому

      Oui, c 'est vrai .Et ils ont l 'air de prendre beaucoup de plaisir

  • @jackieparcell1370
    @jackieparcell1370 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for this brisk and highly ingenious rendition ❤

  • @alexanderzhdanov9227
    @alexanderzhdanov9227 3 місяці тому +1

    Incredible performance! Bravo!!!

  • @christianlefebvre3021
    @christianlefebvre3021 Рік тому +10

    Une très belle énergie pour une interprétation juste, servie magnifiquement par des musiciens au top!

  • @CATHERINEGERBER
    @CATHERINEGERBER 2 роки тому +6

    it’s absolute perfection! ⭐️👏👏

  • @sitearm
    @sitearm 3 роки тому +15

    these instruments TALK to each other you can hear the conversation lovely !

  • @andresalvarezalvarez5143
    @andresalvarezalvarez5143 4 роки тому +11

    L'esprit de deux grands talents Les musicines de St. Julien et Tim Mead!!! Bravo!!!!!

  • @christophepierremontuelle2665
    @christophepierremontuelle2665 2 роки тому +8

    Cette vidéo met de bonne humeur. Elle respire l harmonie... Le chanteur et l orchestre sont au diapason. Chapeau !

  • @shanewadland820
    @shanewadland820 3 роки тому +18

    ONLY Henry Purcell could compose such wonderful music

  • @Tagtraeumerin
    @Tagtraeumerin 3 роки тому +25

    I’m here again! Because I can’t get enough of this piece. And although I also have it on spotify, I return here to see the video: The joy and enthusiasm in each of their faces; the lightness and liveliness of the musicians' hands - they are all so beautiful. I love it.

  • @Paul.Morgan
    @Paul.Morgan 3 роки тому +5

    Terrific musicians and singer.

  • @mariedelariviere5898
    @mariedelariviere5898 3 роки тому +7

    c' est magnifique , je ne m'en lasse pas et le chante sans cesse ...

  • @Christian-S
    @Christian-S Місяць тому

    They all look stunning. Divine performance.

  • @santiagodejesusgallovargas6622
    @santiagodejesusgallovargas6622 3 роки тому +6

    Tim Is great!

  • @Rincewind1955
    @Rincewind1955 2 роки тому +6

    Just marvellous! I've heard it over and over again.

  • @azriel8549
    @azriel8549 5 років тому +34

    They're having a lot of fun! Nice to see it. Congratulations.

  • @danielbrebbia9767
    @danielbrebbia9767 3 роки тому +5

    Je ne m'en lasse pas. MERCI et BRAVO François & Cie !!!

  • @igorlubchich5445
    @igorlubchich5445 3 роки тому +7

    какие счастливые люди!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @richardcastromartinez4329
    @richardcastromartinez4329 Рік тому +9

    Es la mejor interpretación de Purcell que he escuchado.

  • @gavrinmahaffey3656
    @gavrinmahaffey3656 3 роки тому +2

    Superb!

  • @gdemarneffe1
    @gdemarneffe1 5 років тому +51

    Quelle musicalité, à la fois si simple et si travaillée. Chantée et jouée avec beaucoup d'esprit, de joie, d'exultation croissante, qui apparaît aussi bien dans le jeu que dans la communication des musiciens. Que de bonheur de vous voir et vous entendre. inévitablement on se réjouit avec vous. Un tout grand merci. Le CD fait désormais partie de ma bibliothèque.

  • @cohill
    @cohill 5 років тому +17

    MARVELOUS ... a great counter tenor, makes me long to live the opulent baroque era just for the music

  • @sarahbrihoum4461
    @sarahbrihoum4461 3 роки тому +1

    Impressionnant !! Quelle beauté...

  • @motovilia3695
    @motovilia3695 3 роки тому +10

    I came across this video by chance. And I was shocked. How beautiful! Both music and performance. Looked at about five times. Now the melody never leaves me. Perhaps forever.

  • @user-mk4jt5nj3u
    @user-mk4jt5nj3u 3 роки тому +7

    Everything is perfect here! Great musicians, beautiful faces, beautifully filmed video! I would like to endlessly watch, listen and thank for this miracle.

  • @paulbrookes6705
    @paulbrookes6705 3 роки тому +8

    Oh the joy in this and the musicians Tim is such an expressive singer

  • @blumenliederr
    @blumenliederr 2 роки тому +15

    Tim Mead você é meu cantor favorito, adoro suas interpretação com sua voz

  • @peterkarargiris4110
    @peterkarargiris4110 4 роки тому +8

    Suddenly, and with a little imagination, I'm transported to the court of Charles II. Superb performance.

  • @ENIGMAXII2112
    @ENIGMAXII2112 2 місяці тому +1

    Most Wonderful this is...!

  • @susanfoulcher4931
    @susanfoulcher4931 5 років тому +24

    Music videos don't get any better than this. Beautiful performance, engagement between the players and dramatic camerawork. Purcell, with his involvement in theatre, would have loved it. So very well done. CD purchased.

    • @bonniemacbird
      @bonniemacbird 5 років тому +3

      Totally agree,!

    • @nextlifeonearth
      @nextlifeonearth 4 роки тому +2

      The camera work leaves a lot to be desired. No visual of the performance, unflattering close ups, shaky camera.

  • @pictormausus3093
    @pictormausus3093 5 років тому +39

    As apparent, with their collaboration, the Musiciens de Saint-Julien and Tim Mead, each already superb in their qualities, even potentiate their capabilities. What a luck that François Lazarevitch is also a historical musicology researcher, thus being able to reconstruct the original elegance of the baroque decorations. The performers give a demonstration, as to why Henry Purcell was named the Orpheus Britannicus, and why it is written on his grave slab, that only those in paradise can exceed his harmonies. It is wonderful that this video has been produced, and we can watch, how much pleasure it was for the artists performing this masterpiece. An absolute Ohrwurm, once heard and seen, it will never ever leave your phonological brain loops again: top of the pops! Thank you for giving it to us!

  • @antmarshall5046
    @antmarshall5046 3 роки тому +12

    Absolutely hooked. Magnificent. Love the deliciously overwhelming elegance of the music (despite the backdrop), the tempo, the infectious joyousness and impassioned brilliance of all the performers, especially Tim Mead who is incredible.

  • @allyshell4979
    @allyshell4979 2 роки тому +6

    Eargasm and new love.Beautifully balanced sound,beautiful passionate rich voice😍🤩

  • @frankystein3345
    @frankystein3345 Місяць тому +1

    Чудесно! Спасибо!

  • @speedrodom
    @speedrodom 5 років тому +26

    Wonderful! I love the good mood between musicians and the permanent smile in their faces. Great!

  • @jacquelinebrown5964
    @jacquelinebrown5964 2 роки тому +6

    Feel good music, amazing playing, so joyful, Tim is magnificent. I just want to dance when I listen. Superb.

  • @rabsiteevau7428
    @rabsiteevau7428 2 дні тому +1

    ... da möchte man auch so singen und musizieren können ...

  • @Janicedean
    @Janicedean 2 роки тому +5

    Love this. Singer and musicians just brilliant x

  • @lucianoc.6956
    @lucianoc.6956 4 роки тому +6

    Oh my God this is an Angel. Very very very fantastic beautiful voice and very beautiful man :-)

  • @Aubury
    @Aubury 23 дні тому

    An outstanding performance, a joyous delight

  • @k1ltro
    @k1ltro 5 місяців тому +1

    Pure joy ❤

  • @pedronunez4507
    @pedronunez4507 2 роки тому +7

    Es imposible mejorar el sentimiento que despierta esta perfección . Hace confiar en la sabiduría humana. Enhorabuena a los músicos .

  • @thierrywarot5792
    @thierrywarot5792 3 місяці тому +1

    Magnifique !!

  • @liviabrescia
    @liviabrescia 3 роки тому +6

    Sempre splendido!

  • @evelynenerveat2077
    @evelynenerveat2077 2 роки тому +2

    I would gladly listen to them all day long!

  • @migue010777
    @migue010777 5 місяців тому +1

    Magnífico. Exquisito equilibrio entre los instrumentos y el juego vocal de Tim. Me estimula un sentimiento lúdico y alegría inusitada.

  • @mariaceciliarodasespinoza784
    @mariaceciliarodasespinoza784 2 роки тому +8

    ¡Me encanta y me emociona la conversación de los violines con las flautas! 😍

  • @lamiahapaje844
    @lamiahapaje844 5 років тому +6

    Beautiful song... Handsome singer xxx

  • @susannap26
    @susannap26 3 роки тому +4

    The best voice Tem Mead!!

  • @blaisecompton5636
    @blaisecompton5636 5 років тому +42

    Astounding impact! Love the ornamentation! Older English renditions of zhis used to be about half the speed, but this goes with a bang - well, you are called on to 'strike the viol' and not to 'stroke it' to sleep ...

    • @hetedeleambacht6608
      @hetedeleambacht6608 2 роки тому +4

      ha! right so, at the beginning i thought this is way too fast but then i realised it actually fits with the text quite well

  • @joanaangelicasoareslima3487
    @joanaangelicasoareslima3487 4 роки тому +7

    Divo Tim Mead's timbre is of a supreme contralto quality! Superstar!!!

    • @scottrichard2735
      @scottrichard2735 2 роки тому

      Absolutely! Is this your favorite song from his entire discography?

  • @hetedeleambacht6608
    @hetedeleambacht6608 2 роки тому +1

    what joy

  • @nike432
    @nike432 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic,
    It sounds like they've been playing together since elementary school.

  • @shanewadland820
    @shanewadland820 3 роки тому +7

    NEVER get bored listening to this beautiful piece of music, and Tim Mead's sublime voice. That voice has such power and depth. The musicians are so gifted, too. 10/10

  • @beyazkarga1706
    @beyazkarga1706 2 роки тому +6

    Strike the viol, touch the lute,
    Wake the harp, inspire the flute.
    Sing your patroness’s praise,
    In cheerful and harmonious lays.

    • @saularellano4473
      @saularellano4473 9 місяців тому

      Golpea la viola(2), to-ca,to-ca,toca,toca el laúd
      Despierta el arpa(3), inspira la flauta;
      Canta alabanzas a tu patrona(2)
      Can-tá,caaa aanta, caaaa aanta, con cantos alegres y armoniosos.

  • @Tagtraeumerin
    @Tagtraeumerin 3 роки тому +8

    Woke up in the middle of the night because I NEEDED to hear this song. And this performance is
    wunder wunder wunder wunder wunder wunder wunder wunder wunder schön

  • @Laura-qz6wv
    @Laura-qz6wv 2 роки тому +5

    I discovered you a couple of days ago and I am already a great fan. This is Music with capital letter!

  • @robertfennell9631
    @robertfennell9631 9 місяців тому +2

    A wonderful performance with great ornamentation
    The musicians played with a beautiful lightness and brightness

  • @user-wl2ux6nw6c
    @user-wl2ux6nw6c 2 місяці тому +1

    Purcell...wow
    Lully, him, Vivaldi, Rameau forever ❤❤❤

  • @richardsmith2879
    @richardsmith2879 4 роки тому +15

    I’ve watched this too many times. I’ve come to really love the visual engagement, which initially annoyed me. I fell in love with Andreas Scholl years ago and, I have to say, Tim Meade is on this evidence his equal. Many thanks... here it goes once more. Perfect really. Thanks to everybody.

  • @tadziora
    @tadziora 2 роки тому +8

    What a delicious feast of music scene... even so cinematogrphic!
    Maybe coz all are here look somehow familiar to me.
    I'm smitten by the brilliant vocalist who has such a talent to express every bit of tunes with not only voice but face.
    I highly recommend another heavenly piece of his performance to all here, Erbarme Dich, Mein Gott ( Have Mercy My God) from Bach BWV 244. KUDOS to all exqusite members of this feast of art !

  • @user-bi2yl7qu4n
    @user-bi2yl7qu4n 3 роки тому +5

    Wonderful! Bravo Tim! Bravi musicians )

  • @carlfigueiredo2095
    @carlfigueiredo2095 5 років тому +12

    What joyous music-making! Like being at an Elizabethan folk festival!Mead's vocal agilita is stunning, with most spectacular ornamentation. And what a fabulous ensemble of brilliant musicians! Thanks so much?

  • @michaelmiller1215
    @michaelmiller1215 5 років тому +22

    Phenomenal! Enthusiasm from every artist! Fabulous Counter-Tenor timbre; amazing agility through the Coloratura lines!

  • @maureenkirby1207
    @maureenkirby1207 2 роки тому +4

    If this isn't music from heaven then it doesn't exist.
    What a superb performance!

  • @andesors
    @andesors 4 роки тому +47

    Strike the Viol, touch the Lute;
    Wake the Harp, inspire the Flute
    Strike the Viol, touch the Lute;
    Wake the Harp, inspire the Flute:
    Sing your Patronesse's Praise,
    Sing, in cheerful and harmonious Lays.

  • @jeami8284
    @jeami8284 7 місяців тому +1

    powerfull and beautifull

  • @marcussfebruary9104
    @marcussfebruary9104 5 років тому +4

    MAGNIFICENT!!!!! MAGNIFICENT! MAGNIFICENT!

  • @Kotoparadox
    @Kotoparadox 2 роки тому +10

    It's strike 10 из 10, очень здорово! :)

  • @kevorktavityan
    @kevorktavityan 5 років тому +9

    Great! a brilliant countertenor and a performence....

  • @Janicedean
    @Janicedean 3 роки тому +1

    Oh so good!!

  • @user-ms8ob2ol6q
    @user-ms8ob2ol6q 5 років тому +7

    It'so very-very beautifull!

  • @futuristica1710
    @futuristica1710 2 місяці тому +1

    Perfection ❤

  • @birgithausser4312
    @birgithausser4312 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo

  • @flatfifthb5
    @flatfifthb5 5 років тому +4

    Pour moi le plus beau CD de l'année! Merci alpha, F.Lazarévitch et Tim Mead et tout l'ensemble pour ce précieux cadeau musical.

  • @amysohanpaul9226
    @amysohanpaul9226 5 років тому +7

    we are singing this in school, just beautiful

  • @marcostoppa2380
    @marcostoppa2380 3 роки тому +3

    Complimenti! Strumentazione d'eccellenza e controtenore veramente preciso e pulito nella dizione! Bravo!!!👍👍

  • @robertlabrosse8447
    @robertlabrosse8447 Місяць тому

    Magnifique ! Depuis Alfred Deller, nous avons fait des progrès énormes dans la compréhension et l'interprétation de cette musique ! Bravo Team, bravo aux musiciens de Saint Julien.

  • @mathischristophe1853
    @mathischristophe1853 Рік тому +7

    Sublime. Quel art, quelle technique, quelle science des harmonies, des mélodies et des interactions. Et donc quelles émotions. Merci, c'est devenu une drogue quotidienne.Tant de personnalités, de compétences, d'art, d'élégance et d'engagements au service des émotions musicales. Un voyage perpétuel. Les prises vidéos sont tout aussi inspirées. Un million de mercis. Qu'est devenue la contrebasse (sauf erreur) que l'on devine en pizz ?

  • @mariadoloresgarciaalonso9706
    @mariadoloresgarciaalonso9706 4 роки тому +9

    Excelente versión!! Maravillosa la interpretación del maestro Mead!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @virginielafrench3921
      @virginielafrench3921 10 місяців тому

      Je préfère so Nisi Dominus de la Sainte Chapelle de Paris

  • @wetqerterterqyer
    @wetqerterterqyer 3 роки тому +1

    wonderful and of the time

  • @ciebeline
    @ciebeline 4 роки тому +5

    Bravo mille bravos ! Tous et toutes excellent.es. Oserais-je dire que le chanteur est vraiment parfait ? Ben oui, je le dis.