My favorite Christmas carol. Sang it many times in my younger days. Thanks for sharing. Rich, vibrant voices not overpowered by instruments. Beautiful setting. Nice blend. One of the best versions on this channel IMO.
As they say, there are no atheists in a foxhole. Hector was obviously in a foxhole, when he composed this. No atheist could possibly compose this God-inspired, heavenly music. I pray this type of music turns all atheists into believers in Jesus Christ. Amen.
@@marymilligan2330 God inspired is absolutely right. God's Spirit can work through whatever part of us does believe, and there's always a part that does, even in an atheist. And sadly, in those of us who do believe there can be parts that don't so much... but we can pray to God to remove those!
Someone said Hector was an atheist. Well, most Frenchmen are baptised and christened in the Church and most of them eventually receive the last rites. So in between they can deny everything if it helps their contributions in music, literature, painting etc. So Hector when you composed this beautiful piece you must have slipped briefly into a spiritual place. Merci, Hector.
This is taken a bit too fast at the start. It lacks soul. Fortunately, it slows down a later ! Remember hearing this sung in the cathedral in Nice - Christmas 1989. Wonderfully French !
That is precisely what I was thinking! I have been estranged from this wonderful song that has been dear to my family, for many years without knowing its title, but having finally found it, and this is the slowest rendition Ive seen so far. But I remember it being slower, and so it should be, to savour and be enveloped by such magical transitions.
@@ruthshortland5864 Undoubtedly they do. And I'm sure nobody thinks that something has to be slow to be holy. But there is an appropriate speed for the music and the harmonies, and in my view - and that of others, apparently - this isn't it.
Couldn't disagree more. It's no lullaby. This piece feels in the long tradition of pairing text spoken by shepherds to music meant to invoke peasant dancing. Any slower, and the piece ceases to dance.
One of my favourite carols. Haunting music not overshadowed by the organ.
Perfect mix of wonderful voices. Well done.
Absolutely gorgeous my favourite Carol soo peaceful 🌅🕊
oh I love this so much my eyes are watering
A choir as perfectly balanced as it's possible to be. Congratulations !
My favorite Christmas carol. Sang it many times in my younger days. Thanks for sharing. Rich, vibrant voices not overpowered by instruments. Beautiful setting. Nice blend. One of the best versions on this channel IMO.
profound
A profoundly deep theological truth.. Berlioz put to music. Transcends human understanding.
How does this not have billions of views
used to sing this in malmesbury abbey as a child ... we probably sounded more like shepherds than choristers
Beautiful music, and with beautiful words too. Jesus, you really are the Lord of my life!
The composer was an athiest.
As they say, there are no atheists in a foxhole. Hector was obviously in a foxhole, when he composed this. No atheist could possibly compose this God-inspired, heavenly music. I pray this type of music turns all atheists into believers in Jesus Christ. Amen.
@@marymilligan2330 God inspired is absolutely right. God's Spirit can work through whatever part of us does believe, and there's always a part that does, even in an atheist. And sadly, in those of us who do believe there can be parts that don't so much... but we can pray to God to remove those!
@@FuckFeminists Yes he was an atheist. AMEN!
How can anyone put a thumbs down for this beautiful piece?
I suspect it may be the tempo, rather than the singing of the choir or the music of Berlioz, that is causing the downvotes!
They're Islamist
It's marked allegretto. Sounds about right to me.
This is my all time favorite chorale. Please never delete this. Outstanding!
One of the outstanding carols
A Royal Fav of mine! I play this often. First heard it when I was in JHS . * "Guide thee, safely, through the Wild" *
Absolutely outstanding! Just beautiful. I can't stop listening to this carol 💕
My very favourite carol... love the Alto part.
Perfect tempo. Just lovely
Hauntingly beautiful ......
....beautiful
thank you ....
So beautiful!Makes it Christmaseiland.Greetings from the Netherlands!🎄
Makes it Christmas ofcourse.......
this carol calms me
A memorable performance. Voices very well blended.
Exquisite. Top marks for the trebles!
Lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
Such a lovely carol. My partner told me about it, never heard it before
My fave! This is so beautiful!
Just beautiful!
One of my favorite Christmas tunes, sang it in high school chorus years ago.
Beautiful!
My favourites Christmas Carol.
Beautiful
Someone said Hector was an atheist. Well, most Frenchmen are baptised and christened in the Church and most of them eventually receive the last rites. So in between they can deny everything if it helps their contributions in music, literature, painting etc. So Hector when you composed this beautiful piece you must have slipped briefly into a spiritual place. Merci, Hector.
the spiritual needs no god, the beauty of the myth is also a rite of holiness
@@esarfmij Bless you James, but what utter tosh!
@@jamesanstice4528 would be fun if UA-cam had a laugh emoji; that lovely British word "tosh" covers centuries of sweet delusions
@@esarfmij 😂
@@esarfmij The world has deluded many people into believing that there is no God.
Berlioz! Genius.
Here in 2024
GEWELDIG
This is taken a bit too fast at the start. It lacks soul. Fortunately, it slows down a later ! Remember hearing this sung in the cathedral in Nice - Christmas 1989. Wonderfully French !
Abschied der Hirten.Hector Berlioz.
Rechtstreeks uit de hemel!
Lam Leon
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Another choir that takes this far too fast - check out Trinity's version, which makes the most of the lovely harmonies.
That is precisely what I was thinking! I have been estranged from this wonderful song that has been dear to my family, for many years without knowing its title, but having finally found it, and this is the slowest rendition Ive seen so far. But I remember it being slower, and so it should be, to savour and be enveloped by such magical transitions.
‘far’ too fast’s a bit strong, Trinity’s is good though.
I will never understand why people think something has to be slow to be holy? They sing this beautifully and with feeling.
@@ruthshortland5864 Undoubtedly they do. And I'm sure nobody thinks that something has to be slow to be holy. But there is an appropriate speed for the music and the harmonies, and in my view - and that of others, apparently - this isn't it.
Couldn't disagree more. It's no lullaby. This piece feels in the long tradition of pairing text spoken by shepherds to music meant to invoke peasant dancing. Any slower, and the piece ceases to dance.