Since I was growing up, one of my favorite hymns - whether Rutter's melody or the original one. Our world needs more music like this - and the human values it reflects.
Happy happy memories from childhood in the 80s. My mother was a choral director, music was her life. Songs like this shaped my musical taste and my life. Beautiful performance!
I am a bass singer in a church choir here in Cambridge, UK. We are singing many different authors and songs, some more interesting and beautiful than others. When we sang this Rutter song a few months ago I realised this is the best one I have heard so far. This choir in Lithuania sound like pros already. Thanks for recording and posting this video. Is much appreciated. Well done!
For the beauty of the earth For the glory of the skies For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies Over and around us lies 'Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our joyful hymn of praise For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night Hill and vale and tree and flow'r Sun and Moon and stars of light Sun and Moon and stars of light 'Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our joyful hymn of praise For the joy of human love (For the joy of love) Brother, sister, parent, child (Brother, sister, parent, child) Friends on earth (Friends on earth) and friends above (And friends above) For all gentle thoughts and mild (For all gentle thoughts and mild) For all gentle thoughts and mild 'Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our joyful hymn (Our joyful hymn) of praise (Of praise) For each perfect gift of Thine To our race so freely given Graces human (Given) and divine (Human and divine) Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n 'Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our joyful hymn (Our joyful hymn) of praise (This our joyful hymn) Our hymn of praise
John Rutter choral arrangements are among the all around very best. This performance if the listener could understand the words might be meaningful. The dynamics seem to be movingly appropriate with the excellent accompaniment however without intelligible lyrics it is nothing more than rhythmically coordinated melodic harmonies!
I remember singing this when I was in a Church Choir. How I miss the beautiful hymns by John Rutter. 🙏
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This song is so touching and beautiful. Had the opportunity to sing this.
It can´t be done much better than this. Pure pleasure both watching and listening
Bravissimo tutti!! What a sound - the choral sound, colour control and blend is superb and the pianist is outstanding! Thank you!
Since I was growing up, one of my favorite hymns - whether Rutter's melody or the original one. Our world needs more music like this - and the human values it reflects.
Happy happy memories from childhood in the 80s. My mother was a choral director, music was her life. Songs like this shaped my musical taste and my life.
Beautiful performance!
Fantastic choir. Love the Piano playing. All effortless and beautiful......
I am a bass singer in a church choir here in Cambridge, UK. We are singing many different authors and songs, some more interesting and beautiful than others. When we sang this Rutter song a few months ago I realised this is the best one I have heard so far.
This choir in Lithuania sound like pros already. Thanks for recording and posting this video. Is much appreciated. Well done!
This choir is a category of its own... but so is the effortlessly flowing ~~~ piano play...🤍🖤
I had the honor of being a member of the 1985 NC HONORS CHORUS. We did this song....was my moms favorite.
Pure, tender, worshipful, thank-you!
🎼🎶🎹🗣🗣🗣🗣You are the Olympus of choral singing. How I would love to sing with you. No matter what you sing, it makes me feel like I'm in heaven.
Absolutely a glorious song presented with great tenderness. Bel Canto Choir is indeed world class! Thank you for your beautiful music.
Muy bueno.
Brillante coro.
Dios bendiga
This piece was my first introduction to John Rutter..I was accompanying Buda Methodist Church Choir..outside of Austin TX..loved playing this music..
Rutter is one of the best!
For the beauty of the earth
For the glory of the skies
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies
Over and around us lies
'Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise
For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night
Hill and vale and tree and flow'r
Sun and Moon and stars of light
Sun and Moon and stars of light
'Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise
For the joy of human love (For the joy of love)
Brother, sister, parent, child (Brother, sister, parent, child)
Friends on earth (Friends on earth) and friends above (And friends above)
For all gentle thoughts and mild (For all gentle thoughts and mild)
For all gentle thoughts and mild
'Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our joyful hymn (Our joyful hymn) of praise (Of praise)
For each perfect gift of Thine
To our race so freely given
Graces human (Given) and divine (Human and divine)
Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n
Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n
'Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our joyful hymn (Our joyful hymn) of praise
(This our joyful hymn) Our hymn of praise
Lovely blending of the voices! Measuredly and tenderly delivered. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤
Outstanding !
Wow! Just found this on my feed. I remember when Martin, you and I were that young. What a great song. Well done Peter et al.
Everything is Perfect
This was my favorite hymn in choir. Gives me Holy Ghost goosebumps!
Lovely!
Thanks for the beauty of this choir!
So Beautiful .So talented. Thank you❤
Das ist schön.
My spirit is lifted this day. Thankyou.
Bravo ✌️
Because the Beauty becomes Harmonious 🤝
🎉 bellissimo canto
Beautiful 💖
開心地流泪
Hi, I'm from Indonesia!
❤
Beautiful 👍🏻🫶🏻
Que belleza 😍
Beautifully performed considering they’re singing in English, not Lithuanian. Perfectly paced, harmonised…everything.
@samheughan 🌹
So Beautiful!
Beautiful!
❤
Beautiful ♥️
John Rutter choral arrangements are among the all around very best. This performance if the listener could understand the words might be meaningful. The dynamics seem to be movingly appropriate with the excellent accompaniment however without intelligible lyrics it is nothing more than rhythmically coordinated melodic harmonies!