Mario Lanza - We Three Kings of Orient Are
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Mario Lanza's beautiful voice is in combination with paintings by old master artists.
"'We Three Kings', also known as 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' or 'The Quest of the Magi', is a Christmas carol written by the Reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr., who wrote both the lyrics and the music. It is suggested to have been written in 1857 but did not appear in print until his Carols, Hymns and Song in 1863. John Henry Hopkins, Jr., then an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church,[1] was instrumental in organizing an elaborate holiday pageant (which featured this hymn) for the students of the General Theological Seminary in New York City in 1857 while serving as the seminary's music director. In 1872 Hopkins was ordained an Episcopal priest and later served as rector at Christ Episcopal Church (Williamsport, PA)." The above quote is from: en.wikipedia.or...
The photos of Mario are from his film The Great Caruso. This film and his others are available for purchase from Turner Classic Movies.
The paintings and their artists are listed below in order of their appearance in the video:
1) Sebastiano Ricci (1659--1734) - The Adoration of the Magi, between 1726 and 1730
2) Bennozzo Gozzoli (c. 1421 - 1497) - Procession of the Magi
3) John La Farge (1835 -- 1910) - Halt of the Three Wise Men
4) Leopold Kupelwieser (1796 - 1862) - The Sacred Three Kings at Their Ride to Bethlehem
5) Leonaert Bramer (1596 -- 1674) - Journey of the Three Magi to Bethlehem, 1638 and 1640
6) Bennozzo Gozzoli (c. 1421 - 1497) - Procession of the Magi, detail of Melchior, face
7) Pieter Aertsen (1508 -- 1575) - Middle panel of a triptych The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1560, Melchior offering gold
8) Abraham Bloemaert (1566 - 1651) - Adoration of the Magi, 1624
9) Abraham Bloemaert (1566 - 1651) - Adoration of the Magi
10) Benozzo Gozzoli (1421 -- 1497) -- Procession of the Magi, 1459 -- 1462, detail King Caspar, face
11) Gerard van Honthorst (Gerrit van Honthorst) (1590-1656) - Concert on a Balcony
12) Gerard van Honthorst (Gerrit van Honthorst) (1590-1656) - title unknown, detail
13) Gerard van Honthorst (Gerrit van Honthorst) (1590-1656) - title unknown
14) Gerard van Honthorst (Gerrit van Honthorst) (1590-1656) -- Musical Group
15) Jacopo Bassano (1510-- 14 - 1592) - The Three Magi, 1562
16) Benozzo Gozzoli (1421 -- 1497) -- Procession of the Magi, 1459 -- 1462, detail King Balthasar, face
17) Benozzo Gozzoli (1421 -- 1497) -- Procession of the Magi, 1459 -- 1462, detail King Balthasar on horseback
18) William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825 --1905) - The Flagellation of Christ
19) Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863) -- Christ on the Cross, 1853
20) Annibale Carraci (1560 -- 1609) - Holy Women at Christ's Tomb
21) Baciccio (Il Baciccia, G.B. Gaulli called) (1639-1709) - The Three Marys at the Empty Sepulchre, c. 1684
22) Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael) (1483 --1520) - The Transfiguration
23) Giacinto Calandrucci (1646 -- 1707) - The Transfiguration
24) Peter Paul Rubens (a.k.a. Pieter Pauwel Rubens) (1577 - 1640) - The Transfiguration
25) NASA - The Christmas Star
26) AFP PHOTO - NASA-JPL-Caltech -- The Helix nebula, (God's Eye), Oct. 5, 2012
27) Andrea Mantegna -- Adoration of the Magi, 1462
28) Bernardo Cavallino (1616 -- 1656) - Adoration of the Magi
29) Pieter de Grebber (ca. 1600-1653) - King David in Prayer
Merry Christmas 2021! Jesus Christ is Lord!
Thank you so much for your comment. It is always good to hear from you.
One of my cousins some time back sent me an e-mail which showed the photo of the "God's Eye" nebula. I thought it was amazing. What a great picture to show His connection to us on earth.
I am happy that you like the paintings. It's my pleasure as an artist to select paintings which I feel would rightly accompany Mario's beautiful voice and the emotion with which he fills the songs.
Thank you again for your kind comments.
You are most welcome. I am very pleased that you like it.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
This is awesome! I grew up listening to Mario Lanza. He was my father's favorite singer. It wouldn't be Christmas in our house without this album :) He has the most amazing tenor voice I've ever heard.
Cheryltwin2012 .... same here ❤️❤️
Took till adulthood to appreciate his music
So did I. So many memories .
Ever Christmas 🎄 Mario worked his Magic in our house, my favorite memories of Christmas are when Mario was singing Away!
My aunty loved him shed play his records now that shes past i crave hearing mario
The best version.
Michelle,
Thank you for your very kind comment. It is most appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
Heard Mario my whole life growing up. Love this song, miss ya ma
Me also...got the album for Christmas in 1967
This was actually one of the first songs I listened to on UA-cam. Couldn't this version again for years. Thank you for uploading it.
This is the version I grew up with. It is the best one I ever heard. It is my favorite Christmas song.
Splendidissimo cover of this carol classic by an eternally sonorous king of opera aria, Mario Lanza.
Magically lovely.
FM Family Radio brought me here . Love the announcement of the 3 Kings via the narrator. Merry Christmas
....me too ... that was the best bit - remember singing this at school in the 60's ... but never knew the kings had names until now!!!
Such a beautiful song loved this album
Janine Harrington, such a beautiful voice, loved the great Lanza.
Какая замечательная и трагичная судьба слушаю и ком стоит в горле,
Beautiful…. And the words of LIFE! Wonderful hymn, great singer
Wonderful Christmas video with three Kings, God Eye nebula and many other beautiful paintings and last but not at least the Mario`s fantastic voice. Just awesome. Thank You for sharing. Your videos always are amazing.
We three kings of orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain
Moor and mountain
Following yonder star
O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King for ever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising
All men raising
Worship Him, God most high
O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
Myrrh is mine
It's bitter perfume breathes
A life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Al-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia
Heaven to earth replies
O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
Mario the Magnificent!
Saudações, muito obrigado.
Beautiful art in this exquisite presentation also.
11 years wow
Who is the narrator?
Tyr1345 Someone in the accompanying choir, no doubt. A basso profundo, I would say. A BP is the deepest male voice in pitch. Waaaay down in the basement. Very few men are BPs.
Thanks for your reply. His voice certainly is deep, makes Darth Vader sound like a wimp.
It almost sounds like Ted Cassidy aka Lurch from the Adams Family
Sounds like Thurl Ravenscroft.
we'er larning this in school ~ year 3
Murasи по коже!!!!
Irina,
I'm sorry but my Google Translator could not adequately translate your comment.
Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Kindest regards,
SandraG