Händel: But who may abide the day of His coming (Messiah)

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  • Опубліковано 5 гру 2010
  • Contralto: Hillary Summers
    Bass: Alastair Miles
    Orchestra: The Brandenburg Consort
    Dir: Stephen Cleobury
    The Choir of King's College

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  • @bonbonquest
    @bonbonquest 10 років тому +103

    Hilary's last note, singing the word "fire" just gives me the most awesome goosebumps!

  • @whjk11b80
    @whjk11b80 8 років тому +78

    Everything is impressive here: the bass, the alto, the choir, music...

    • @therealtornadosam
      @therealtornadosam 4 роки тому +4

      The whole performance is VERY impressive.

    • @jandamskier6510
      @jandamskier6510 3 роки тому

      he is out of tune in the deep notes

    • @Fififogone
      @Fififogone 3 роки тому

      @@jandamskier6510 I’m sure he’s aware of that. You can’t guarantee perfection in every performance no matter the amount of talent and rehearsal.

  • @monteiroeduardo9338
    @monteiroeduardo9338 6 років тому +44

    A true and wonderful contralto.

  • @MrBluedanube
    @MrBluedanube Рік тому +7

    The way he drops that vibrato at the bottom of every "shake" so geometrically is stunning and compelling.

  • @JamesWalton1999
    @JamesWalton1999 8 років тому +82

    Most incredible voice that the contralto has. The low Ab at the end is so rich

    • @mitzypinks1338
      @mitzypinks1338 6 років тому +3

      James Walton so rich and scary ! Love it!! 😁

    • @glynnwright1699
      @glynnwright1699 6 років тому +8

      You wouldn't argue with her, with a voice like that!

  • @joeloliver9544
    @joeloliver9544 8 місяців тому +5

    This has become a favourite of mine now! Wonderful worship music to praise the Lord with.
    Beneath is the verse that this is based on.
    Malachi 3:1-3
    “But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap: and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness”

  • @chrisr.2859
    @chrisr.2859 9 років тому +95

    her voice is stunning and enchanting. gives an incredible atmosphere.
    her last note where she sings "fire" is very powerful. gave me shivers.

  • @melessalee620
    @melessalee620 7 років тому +26

    Tremendous! Can't stop listening to this. I never grow tired of it. I just take breaks.

  • @yuliani5051
    @yuliani5051 Рік тому +8

    I enjoy her mimics song expressions she s so on fire 🔥 and take me deep into the song only looking at her face expressions I understand the song of His glory who shall stand like refining fire her eyes tells all enjoying every second of it 🥺❤️

  • @pberggre
    @pberggre 5 років тому +7

    Who may abide the day of His coming? I will!!!!! Worthy is the lamb!!!!

  • @justinleemiller
    @justinleemiller Рік тому +6

    6:56 And he shall purify…just a glorious sound!

  • @ua6523
    @ua6523 4 роки тому +33

    Oh my Lord the Bass! His runs are frighteningly powerful!
    I was NOT prepared for the Alto's voice! What a powerhouse!!
    The choir! it's been a real while since I heard such clear and light voices at 5:30!!!
    The orchestra and the conductor were magnificent indeed!!!!
    I am duly pleased :)

    • @awowoleopeyemi
      @awowoleopeyemi Рік тому +1

      🔥And no one is giving his name

    • @ua6523
      @ua6523 Рік тому +1

      @@awowoleopeyemi that is annoying.

    • @emilianpopa1402
      @emilianpopa1402 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@awowoleopeyemiit is in the description.

  • @theresayap5883
    @theresayap5883 6 років тому +15

    Ms Hillary Summers .. Fantastic voice and energy. You make the running notes so beautifully executed. Wonderful rendition. Thank you .

  • @abaramargaret692
    @abaramargaret692 Рік тому +3

    I can't stop watching this wonderful music. It makes me shiver Everytime I watch it

  • @dhogwen1318
    @dhogwen1318 7 років тому +16

    J'adore le final d'Hillary Summers et le contraste avec les enfants de choeur !

    • @fran1294
      @fran1294 6 років тому +2

      Moi aussi!

  • @amadeusforever1
    @amadeusforever1 12 років тому +8

    Hillary Summers est fantastique !!!
    Quelle voix!
    Je l'adore!!!

  • @ben-6670
    @ben-6670 5 років тому +6

    Agree with all the goosebumpers here, beautiful

  • @victorseddon3730
    @victorseddon3730 4 роки тому +3

    What a fabulous recording. The bass, the contralto and the boy's chorus: just perfect in rhythm, diction and balance. Hillary Summers is outstanding. Thanks.

  • @gerardleroy3146
    @gerardleroy3146 Рік тому +3

    What a extraordinary voice of contralto !!!

  • @TheLondonvic
    @TheLondonvic 8 років тому +11

    Thank you very much for uploading this heavenly masterpiece.

  • @markiangooley
    @markiangooley 10 днів тому

    I instantly recognized the basso by his voice.
    Great contralto too!

  • @miriamyagud8805
    @miriamyagud8805 6 років тому +7

    what a wonderful warm, strong voice she has. Thankyou for posting this

  • @zinabulove3454
    @zinabulove3454 7 років тому +9

    This is amazing am touched GOD ALMIGHTY bless you

  • @abaramargaret692
    @abaramargaret692 Рік тому +7

    I love the deep voice of the bass and alto. As they sing I imagine how is going to be on that day.

  • @MrDarknesslover
    @MrDarknesslover 7 років тому +5

    Yo me empeluzco cada vez que escucho a la señora Summers su voz es astonishing!

  • @LYNNEARMSTRONG-rz4ei
    @LYNNEARMSTRONG-rz4ei Місяць тому

    What a voice! what an alto! superb. wonderful.

  • @paolaalcocermezzosoprano4898
    @paolaalcocermezzosoprano4898 8 місяців тому +2

    ❤ The best version on UA-cam.

  • @lisakoehler1857
    @lisakoehler1857 5 років тому +10

    I'm not sure it gets much better than this. Sublime execution, musicianship, and seemingly effortless vocal technique. What a treat!

  • @JohnsonOluchi-qg8nc
    @JohnsonOluchi-qg8nc 16 днів тому

    How can I like this 10x

  • @shedrachordu2389
    @shedrachordu2389 6 років тому +5

    This is magnificent, so lovely.

  • @MrsRocknRollGR
    @MrsRocknRollGR 12 років тому +4

    Simply Perfect. The best performance I've heard from this aria. And Summers & Miles make an awesome interpretation.

  • @larrymerkle1672
    @larrymerkle1672 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful voice! Just stunning. A pleasure to listen to.

  • @lyayukajanice
    @lyayukajanice Рік тому +1

    One of my best contraltos Hillary Summers!!!

  • @carolinenoble1321
    @carolinenoble1321 8 років тому +7

    Excellent!

  • @jianmoseshandugan9090
    @jianmoseshandugan9090 9 років тому +5

    Oh my!! I love this!!!

  • @victorialibertylove1471
    @victorialibertylove1471 4 роки тому +5

    The bass is electrifying and rich.... Both singers sang splendidly. The choir was highly amazing. A piece beautifully sang... 👏👏👏

  • @PensadorProfundo42
    @PensadorProfundo42 3 роки тому

    This is FANTASTIC.

  • @cheryl6404
    @cheryl6404 2 роки тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @lorin80
    @lorin80 2 роки тому +4

    That last note- dark and chesty was exactly how she should’ve sung the entire piece. She was good but those last few bars and especially that late note stole the show.

  • @shrinebox
    @shrinebox 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant performance by all. BRAVO!

  • @KassandraMezzo
    @KassandraMezzo 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, this video was very inspiring for me, as I recently sang this aria. Beautiful! Thank you for uploading!

  • @melindapearse4673
    @melindapearse4673 5 місяців тому

    How wonderful. Just stumbled on this. Thank you!!

  • @nunyabizness3890
    @nunyabizness3890 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing. Everything about this is amazing.

  • @sudety6598
    @sudety6598 Рік тому

    Just a real Queen .... tkank you so much !

  • @angiebarrett8780
    @angiebarrett8780 9 років тому +6

    PURE PERFECTION.

  • @80albee
    @80albee 11 років тому +12

    Amazingly expressed, 4:50 For he is like a refiners.... The ornamental notes at ''refiners'' is superly performed
    !

  • @tatykampoz1266
    @tatykampoz1266 8 років тому +4

    Inmejorable.
    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @danik.5545
    @danik.5545 3 роки тому +1

    This aria always give me goosebumps.... Fire🔥

  • @marinavelez3534
    @marinavelez3534 10 місяців тому +1

    So, so marvelous!! Congratulations!!

  • @janeym
    @janeym 11 років тому +5

    oh my gosh YES!

  • @conchagonzalez9175
    @conchagonzalez9175 2 роки тому

    Una y otra vez...de lo mejor!!! Aunque esas voces ya hayan cambiado, han dejado una joya imperecedera. Gracias!!

  • @zcatfanxq
    @zcatfanxq Рік тому

    First time hearing her - stunned - superb, what passion and power.

  • @kimshuler7272
    @kimshuler7272 Рік тому

    OMG! This woman is amazing!

  • @s.h.7056
    @s.h.7056 3 роки тому +1

    Helped me a lot to learn and sing this alto part in my choir concert, thanks

  • @talvela100
    @talvela100 5 років тому +2

    Splendido contralto. Brava

  • @DannySplat
    @DannySplat 13 років тому +26

    Undoubtedly the best rendition I have come across. Who is the female soloist? Her voice in the last few measures is harrowing. Brings chills each time.
    Peace.

    • @A_T216
      @A_T216 4 роки тому +1

      Don't know if anyone answered your question, but her name is Hilary Summers!

    • @Immortal__
      @Immortal__ 3 роки тому +2

      Noone compares to Emma Kirkby.

    • @MattWeisherComposer
      @MattWeisherComposer Рік тому +4

      @@Immortal__ see, that’s not a good answer. Kirby, is wonderful, but not a contralto. That’s like someone saying “I love apples, which type is this?!”
      “An orange.”

  • @MrLeungctm
    @MrLeungctm 11 років тому +4

    5:13 truly amazing

  • @fabrey9959
    @fabrey9959 Рік тому

    No puedo dejar de escuchar, la que a mí gusto y entender es una de las mejores interpretaciones del aria paga alto, que sublime que pasión !

  • @voltaire1377
    @voltaire1377 6 років тому +2

    waou! impressiv rendition

  • @juninhopaulistabolsanelo3579
    @juninhopaulistabolsanelo3579 3 роки тому

    Just wonderful, so missing the choir....

  • @danielrodriguez9630
    @danielrodriguez9630 3 роки тому

    Exelente version.Diria que de las mejores.Felicitaciones.Mension especial para la contraalto.

  • @user-sr2mr2zp6w
    @user-sr2mr2zp6w 11 місяців тому

    Great, wonderful performance. And the text is very relevant.

  • @lukeventers4755
    @lukeventers4755 4 роки тому +1

    I sang about an hour and a half of Handel's, "Messiah" last year in the Mission Valley Choral Society here in the Northwest part of Montana. I had two solos. And sang tenor with the chorus, in everything else. It was a MASSIVE undertaking.

  • @MetroNorth203Productions
    @MetroNorth203Productions 3 роки тому +1

    and he shall purify

  • @abaramargaret692
    @abaramargaret692 Рік тому

    I love the deep voice of the bass and t

  • @MLFANTZZ
    @MLFANTZZ 11 років тому +2

    What an extension !

  • @marialuisavelona2032
    @marialuisavelona2032 Рік тому

    golden voice

  • @jurgenohl5142
    @jurgenohl5142 3 роки тому

    A refiner's fire does not incinerate. It purifies. It melts down silver or gold, separates out and burns up the impurities.
    Hilary Summers, the Welsh diva, is like a refiner's fire. Who shall stand, when SHE appeareth! This passionate Welsh woman is in charge. Fantastic. NON PLUS ULTRA
    And Alastair Miles, 'the finest bass of his generation', is a special treat as well.

    • @jurgenohl5142
      @jurgenohl5142 3 роки тому

      Händel’s MESSIAH for the exaltation and great delight, für die “Gemuethsergetzung” of music-loving ATHEISTS

  • @joannapilgrim
    @joannapilgrim Місяць тому

    I've NEVER heard these songs sung like this! I only know the Quincy Jones versions. Wow

  • @lucyfisher8347
    @lucyfisher8347 4 роки тому

    Glad to have found Hilary Summers.

  • @danielrodriguez9630
    @danielrodriguez9630 3 роки тому +1

    Un bass para la historia.

  • @inapproprick
    @inapproprick 11 років тому +6

    Come on guys! don't be so harsh on the bass, he's awesome! love his rendition of "the trumpet shall sound"

  • @wiki9361
    @wiki9361 7 місяців тому

    Wow!🎉

  • @HerculesOlimpio
    @HerculesOlimpio 12 років тому +1

    Really good contralto!It really looks like a counter tenor!:D

  • @EyeofAffinado
    @EyeofAffinado 8 місяців тому +1

    Hilary Summers: the Whopper Menu of operatic female singing

  • @annmorris2585
    @annmorris2585 3 роки тому +1

    Bloody wonderful!

  • @A_Muzik
    @A_Muzik 3 роки тому

    I must be honest. I saw a clip of Hilary Summers singing this aria. And when I first saw the choir stand up after she was done, I thought that was their way of saying, "Yes honey. You better sing."

  • @Sk8erboi753
    @Sk8erboi753 4 роки тому +2

    Hillary Summers’ technique is quite interesting. It sounds like she is singing all her notes in falsetto.

  • @patricktraore6073
    @patricktraore6073 3 роки тому +2

    To Handel the "best of us" says Beethoven...

  • @peterbarker3574
    @peterbarker3574 5 років тому +1

    When we put this on many years ago this one was done by the Bass. Contralto or bass is equally impressive

    • @therealtornadosam
      @therealtornadosam 4 роки тому +1

      There's also a soprano version.

    • @sameash3153
      @sameash3153 3 роки тому

      I personally prefer the bass to sing the aria, as it fits with the recitative. And because I'm a bass and I love to sing both back to back :) but this contralto's voice is probably the most perfect voice I have ever heard for this aria.

  • @jennifercopley1626
    @jennifercopley1626 Рік тому +1

    But who may abide
    The day of His coming
    And who shall stand
    When He appeareth
    Who shall stand
    When He appeareth
    But who may abide
    But who may abide
    The day of this coming
    And who shall stand
    When he appeareth
    And who shall stand
    When he appeareth
    When he appeareth
    For He is like
    A refiner's fire
    For he is like
    A refiner's fire
    Who shall stand
    When He appeareth
    For he is like
    A refiner's fire
    For he is like
    A refiner's fire
    And who shall stand
    When He appeareth
    But who may abide
    The day of his coming
    And who shall stand
    And who shall stand
    When he appeareth
    When he appeareth
    For he is like
    A refiner's fire
    Like a refiner's fire
    And who shall stand when He
    When He appeareth
    And who shall stand
    When He appeareth
    For he is like
    A refiner's fire
    And who shall stand
    When He appeareth
    When He appeareth
    For he is like
    A refiner's fire
    For He is like
    A refiner's fire

  • @waret1234
    @waret1234 11 років тому +7

    O MY LORD seraphim throws their selfs down from heaven in jealousy of her voice!!!!

    • @AMsamification
      @AMsamification 4 роки тому

      worry not THE JEALOUS ANGEL WAS TOSSED...... NOW he roams about seeking the ruin of men s souls BUT ST. MICHAEL THE VOLUNTEER TOSSED HIM AND PROTECTS US WHEN WE ASK THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST...HIS PRIMORDIAL MASTER..... now ain't that the good news.!!!!

  • @steler95
    @steler95 5 років тому +5

    who knew napoleon dinamite was in a church choir 😂

  • @vijayraghavan6383
    @vijayraghavan6383 2 роки тому

    Incredible performance. Just wish they did not cut out from the singer to the still shot for refiners fire.

  • @awhareandrew1094
    @awhareandrew1094 Рік тому

    Is that fire for me🙄🙄 i was scared

  • @Theo94kr
    @Theo94kr 11 років тому +1

    what's different between alto and contralto?

    • @mitzypinks1338
      @mitzypinks1338 5 років тому +4

      Theo94kr The term “alto” refers simply to the range. However in choral music it is a part in its own right. Contralto is simply a term to describe a woman singing the alto range.

  • @LadyKristo
    @LadyKristo 4 роки тому +4

    Do you know, what she is doing now? I cannot find anything new from her :-( Her website is not updated since ca. 2 years, and it's so a pity, I would buy each and every recording of that art, it's the most beautiful performance of this aria I've ever heard. It would wish she makes recordings of all the famous oratorios :-) The Christmas Oratorio, the both Passions by Mr. Bach the Great, Eliah by Mendelssohn, etc. And some Bach Cantatas please. And thanks for the Petit Messe Solemnelle by Rossini, Hilary! I just want more :-) Much more

    • @marlissabelay3210
      @marlissabelay3210 4 роки тому +4

      LadyKristo she was set to
      Perform as the white queen in alices wonderland then covid came ... I love her so much !!!

    • @altoarchives
      @altoarchives 10 місяців тому

      Try now…… new site!

  • @MrDarknesslover
    @MrDarknesslover 12 років тому +1

    they´re countertenors

  • @cinnamoonoatmeal7118
    @cinnamoonoatmeal7118 2 роки тому +1

    My toxic trait is thinking I can sing like her

  • @shelobfirexx
    @shelobfirexx 10 років тому +4

    I do agree this is better sung by a contralto than a mezzo, but youve missed one thing which will trump a contralto, and which it was originally composed for - a countertenor!! Listen to james bowman or michael chance sing this, both are on UA-cam I think

    • @operaalfonso5421
      @operaalfonso5421 9 років тому +3

      Oh my goodness I love Michael Chance!

    • @greatmomentsofopera7170
      @greatmomentsofopera7170 7 років тому +3

      Connor P It was not written for a countertenor

    • @mitzypinks1338
      @mitzypinks1338 6 років тому +4

      I don't see the need to compare these. Just come to this version from Emma's and wow I love this too! In a DIFFERENT way! It is possible to love more than one interpretation/voice range perform this you know 🙄

    • @sameash3153
      @sameash3153 3 роки тому +1

      ...It was originally written for alto.

    • @Immortal__
      @Immortal__ 3 роки тому

      James Bowman is incredible. His rendition of Stabat Mater is my all-time favourite.
      As far as 'who may abide' Emma Kirkby is by far #1 for me. Her rendition of 'Nulla in Pax' is angelic.

  • @777Kareena
    @777Kareena 3 роки тому +1

    Anyone also watching this in 2020 mid August? Would if Christ returns very soon? RU Ready?

  • @TSisus
    @TSisus Рік тому

    131th comment idk why, lets see and hear whatkindof musica is dis

  • @zafarsobhan9191
    @zafarsobhan9191 2 роки тому +4

    The Devil does not, in point of fact, have the best tunes.

  • @awowoleopeyemi
    @awowoleopeyemi Рік тому

    Pls give the name of the bassist

  • @enn4983
    @enn4983 6 років тому +6

    The best rendition of Handel's Messiah is by Trevor Pinnock. Once you come across it the rest seem messy.

  • @ToOpen6seven
    @ToOpen6seven Рік тому +1

    As beautiful as this music is, WE NEED TO HEED THOSE MOST POWERFUL, TERRIBLE, AND TRUTHFUL WORDS, Jesus Christ will be returning soon and who shall abide the day of His coming??
    Malachi 3:1-6 kjv
    1. Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
    2. But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
    3. And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
    4. Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
    5. And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.
    6. For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

  • @nunyabizness3890
    @nunyabizness3890 2 роки тому

    At 2:03, someone snorts.

  • @franciscoespinozagamboa6490
    @franciscoespinozagamboa6490 5 років тому +2

    Habiendo contraltos magníficas como Hillary, es ridículo que se quiera seguir entregar estos roles a los llamados contratenores que cantan con falsete con voces antinaturales

  • @allenjones3130
    @allenjones3130 10 місяців тому

    I prefer hearing this aria sung by a basso or baritone.

  • @ivantwill
    @ivantwill 11 років тому +4

    the s in his is a z, thats why you cant hear 's'. the other way to pronouse 's' i like say or such. it is not a vocalized consonant. although the orchestra sometimes matches her line, but in a couple of places she drops the s in refiner's' . who cares? she is so dynamic and musical and incredibly dramatic with that voice, to nitpick a couple of consonants? i agree, however, with you. if youre going to sing at this level, you better have you s/z vocalized and forward in the mask. in my opinion. x