Kurt Streit is vocally superb. Additionally, he seems to believe everything he is singing about. There is joy in his eyes as well as in his voice. Truly magical.
Mr. Streit ❤has a magni 4:16 ficent and spectacular vocal expression of a gifted singer! I am sure that all of the universal and heavenly deities appreciate his artistic talent! MC Sheppard
Haendel + Streit = big bright fresh breathe allover the univers. The climbs, full, in place, in a single breath, are so perfectly mastered! More than this, Kurt Streit adds an iirresistible enthusiasm. Very high art.
Mr. Streit convinced me. There is no pretense. I mean I've never heard this piece performed with this sort of genuine emotion - this singer really means what he sings.
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and every hill shall be made low; the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain (see Isaiah 40:4 prophesising the coming of Christ)
What a fabulous man! I just discovered him yesterday, and I think I've watched this about 10 times so far. His voice, and facial expressions are magnificent!
Of all classical pieces (yes I know this Baroque), no other piece (Messiah in its entirety) is more often performed, is more well loved, and is as familiar the world over as this masterpiece is. It is filled with soul, and with feeling. No computer could have generated this as creatively, as completely, nor could have explored the depths of sonority, and texture, nor could have created such hauntingly beautiful and lyrical motifs. I never tire of listening or performing it.
I'll just say this to all the "experts" here: I don't know which of these singers is best. But I do know this for sure: I cannot sing this. It's sends a chill down my spine to hear it.
I so much admire this outstanding performance of this much poorly sung Recite and Aria . Thankyou to the The English Concert orchestra and Kurt Streit tenor
I had just begun watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2018 Handel's Messiah Concert on their UA-cam channel when I decided to search "ev'ry valley shall be exalted" and subsequently ended up here. Suffice to say, I have yet to resume watching the Concert because I still haven't quite gotten over this rendition by Mr Woody Harrelson
i didnt expect the Woody Harrelson comment.............very funny.....there is always one in each classroom.....now go to the principal's office....................i watch this every Christmas............and today
A most enjoyable performance!! He delivered with excitement and anticipation of the great event. It was my great pleasure to listen to his lovely voice and to watch him seem to enjoy what he was delivering to his audience.
I've listened to a lot of Every Valleys and I have to say this dude has done a splendid job. And its always a plus to see the singer doing their thing too and getting in to the part, rather than just listening to a recording.
This is by far the best version I have ever heard, however I ish he said 'vahlley' instead of vaaaalley. the aaaaaa sound was too harsh, he needed to open oup for that vowel.
It is a revolution of the highest order indeed! Pinnock does an excellent job keeping it light and yet letting the soloist have some freedom for expression. He is man who understand this music exceptionally well. thanks.
Handel on German is spelt with an ' Umlaut ' which means the sound is pronounced longer like Haandel and not like handle as in broom handle Maybe the ' ae ' is an English way of trying to pronounce the Umlaut without writing it for proper pronounciation of the sound ?
My friend, we have no grounds to say that Baroque singing couldn't have been powerful. The text is, after all, "Every valley shall be exalted!" It's a very huge, powerful message. I believe what separates this singing from "Mozart singing" or "Verdi singing" is the incredibly forward placement, the attention to detail, and the lack of unwarranted portamenti or other ornaments. These ornaments are all intentional and very well executed.
Being a welsh valleys boy this brings me so much joy ....in those valleys those blinkin valleys bear down on you ....if only we lived in Cardiff where things are sooo much better ...But wait surely Mick portillo is right its all about levelling , until of course I think of John the baptist (must be welsh) his job was preparation , Christ is coming . lets wash some heads before he who will wash minds and souls of sin ....by the way he is coming back soon ! ( good luck , me too )
Entre las innumerables versiones de este fragmento de "El Mesías", me quedo con ésta. Transmite una plenitud (más allá de su impecable ajuste) incomparable. La introducción aporta, también. Gracias.
He has a great connection to what he is singing... Especially with words like rough and crooked. It is written to assist the singer, but he does an excellent job portraying the message.
I so enjoy this artists wonderful performance of this great Haendel Recite and Aria. Fantastic singing filled with joy and energy and with a superb technique . Bravo
Amazing performance, thanks forPosting. It's a shame the programme makers asked Michael Portillo, of all people, to talk about social revolution before the clip.
Unfortunately, I don't remember. Another user and I tried to contact the BBC to get it full (they knew what documentary we are referring even without title), told us the documatary name and offered us to buy it...for 300 pounds 😳 We could not afford it back then.
@@matthewtymczyszyn8948 , maybe the fact that we were "outsiders" ( we were both from Spain, living in our home country ) moved them to charge us with a special tax "bonus"...!!
@phenrod , just take in mind that this is a prophecy written by Isaiah and held in the bible book that has his name on the comming of the Messiah (hence, appropiate that Haendel placed it here, before the song praising the birth of Christ). According the prophecy, he was to make "the rought (to) get straight" and all that you can hear sung by the tenor.
Actually, since it should be "Händel", for long time it was accepted that sort of English transliteration of his surname. I am not sure about now, but some years go both Handel/Händel and Haendel were accepted. You can check older CD's, viniles and tv programs and you see what I mean.
Yeah it's Händel. The "umlaut", which are the dots on the a, aren't available on most international keyboards. For those of us without the Umlaut on our keyboards, it is accepted to write the e behind the a instead, indicating the Umlaut was omitted. So Haendel /is/ the correct spelling, while Handel is wrong. :D
His name in German was Georg Friedrich Händel. However, he seems to have accepted the English form of his name which is on his tomb stone: George Frederic Handel. Incidentally, if you pronounce "Handel" the English way, it will sound almost like the German "Händel". It should be noted that in German, "ae" is normally considered just another way of writing "ä", so while your dictionary might list a word as "Aktivität", you can also write it as "Aktivitaet" - even if you do have a keyboard that allows you to write umlauts in a convenient way.
Kurt Streit is vocally superb. Additionally, he seems to believe everything he is singing about. There is joy in his eyes as well as in his voice. Truly magical.
Kurt Streit
Mr. Streit ❤has a magni 4:16 ficent and spectacular vocal expression of a gifted singer! I am sure that all of the universal and heavenly deities appreciate his artistic talent!
MC Sheppard
Many people do not realise how difficult it is to sing this piece. And this is so fresh and exuberant to hear.
This guy's singing is top notch. Perfect breath engagement and positioning is just right. Controlled and flowing.
Yeah but me has no power
This man was born to sing Haendel.
I think. So
He is sharp during the second line !
Fantastic! I am absolutely in awe. The orchestra is great, and Woody Harrelson is awesome. Seriously, this is amazing.
Woody Harrelson?
Davinia Márquez
he looks like Woody Harrelson...from Cheers
Prince William you mean😂
hahaha i laughed so hard i farted!
Woody Harrelson hahaha
Haendel + Streit = big bright fresh breathe allover the univers. The climbs, full, in place, in a single breath, are so perfectly mastered! More than this, Kurt Streit adds an iirresistible enthusiasm. Very high art.
what a joy it is to watch streit perform this, absolutely flawless. the orchestra too
this is an incredible rendition - what a voice!
I am listening to this on loop today! What a delight to hear and see this gentleman sing so merrily from his heart!!
Volume, color, tempo, interpretation, all in the right place.
Mr. Streit convinced me. There is no pretense. I mean I've never heard this piece performed with this sort of genuine emotion - this singer really means what he sings.
egindin , I agree.
egindin it's a performance of a tone poem - it's not genuine emotion.
@@Davccelion two years later and still the best rendition...
I had to listen to this twice over it was stunningly well performed
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and every hill shall be made low; the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain (see Isaiah 40:4 prophesising the coming of Christ)
What a fabulous man! I just discovered him yesterday, and I think I've watched this about 10 times so far. His voice, and facial expressions are magnificent!
Che voce.... eccezionale: voce, musica ed orchestra. Bravi!
Of all classical pieces (yes I know this Baroque), no other piece (Messiah in its entirety) is more often performed, is more well loved, and is as familiar the world over as this masterpiece is. It is filled with soul, and with feeling. No computer could have generated this as creatively, as completely, nor could have explored the depths of sonority, and texture, nor could have created such hauntingly beautiful and lyrical motifs. I never tire of listening or performing it.
This guy has lungs..i love his delivery
I'll just say this to all the "experts" here: I don't know which of these singers is best. But I do know this for sure: I cannot sing this. It's sends a chill down my spine to hear it.
You are a special person just for recognizing beauty when you hear it.
And great Trevor Pinnock.
@edwinzenun , I agree with you; that's exactly what I thought the first time I heard him.
Brilliant tenor!
Sharp
Very German but in English. Crazy and beautifull. Even the rithyn is so German.
Wir sind zuhause mit dieser Musik.
I so much admire this outstanding performance of this much poorly sung Recite and Aria . Thankyou to the The English Concert orchestra and Kurt Streit tenor
memerised! well done. to God be the glory
Breathtaking!
Quite possibly the best I've ever heard! Loved it!
Very broad, I love it.
My favorite part of the Messiah. I love this song and its meaning.
I had just begun watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2018 Handel's Messiah Concert on their UA-cam channel when I decided to search "ev'ry valley shall be exalted" and subsequently ended up here. Suffice to say, I have yet to resume watching the Concert because I still haven't quite gotten over this rendition by Mr Woody Harrelson
Wonderful voice. It's like watching Jason Statham singing.
Still the best in 2021...
I cannot stop listening to this rendition...
Wow that was amazing!
excellent breath control.
what a vocal!
wooow! Una perla!
This is absolutely fantastic! The orchestra is awesome. The soloist....amazing
I' totally agree with you Mrs. Miller it's the most ejoyable performance it's not fair what youth listen to nowdays
no words can explain what I feel when I listen to this masterpiece. Glorious.
this guy is such a boss!!!!! LOVE!
love this soloist!!!!! He makes everything interesting, amazing!
✝️❤️
i didnt expect the Woody Harrelson comment.............very funny.....there is always one in each classroom.....now go to the principal's office....................i watch this every Christmas............and today
A most enjoyable performance!! He delivered with excitement and anticipation of the great event. It was my great pleasure to listen to his lovely voice and to watch him seem to enjoy what he was delivering to his audience.
xD that Face
I've listened to a lot of Every Valleys and I have to say this dude has done a splendid job. And its always a plus to see the singer doing their thing too and getting in to the part, rather than just listening to a recording.
Very exciting and beautiful singing, and quite masculine at the same time! And he sure looks good in white tie and tails! ;-)
WONDERFUL VOICE
Lovely! Is there another similiar video commentary of the Messiah available on youtube?
hard not to smile while watching this
Absolutely beautiful music, though I can't help but see Woody Harrelson
The hardest song my professor has made me sing. It’s nice to listen to but a nightmare to perform.
Esa mezcla de lo dulce y pastoril con lo aristocrático, majestuoso y lo sensual de Haendel me mata!
This is by far the best version I have ever heard, however I ish he said 'vahlley' instead of vaaaalley. the aaaaaa sound was too harsh, he needed to open oup for that vowel.
Wow, when was this performance? Which year? It's so good tosee Trevor Pinnock back to direct the English Concert. They were the best!
It is a revolution of the highest order indeed! Pinnock does an excellent job keeping it light and yet letting the soloist have some freedom for expression. He is man who understand this music exceptionally well. thanks.
When you come for Handel and get ... Michael Portillo?
Uplifting even to an atheist.
Handel on German is spelt with an ' Umlaut ' which means the sound is pronounced longer like Haandel and not like handle as in broom handle
Maybe the ' ae ' is an English way of trying to pronounce the Umlaut without writing it for proper pronounciation of the sound ?
Lurch from The Addams Family playing the harpsichord :-)
@classyteacherdiva , I have a couple of videos available in my channel, also with comments on the Messiah.
上手い！！！！！
上手すぎる！！！
最後のGで鳥肌が！！
My friend, we have no grounds to say that Baroque singing couldn't have been powerful. The text is, after all, "Every valley shall be exalted!" It's a very huge, powerful message. I believe what separates this singing from "Mozart singing" or "Verdi singing" is the incredibly forward placement, the attention to detail, and the lack of unwarranted portamenti or other ornaments. These ornaments are all intentional and very well executed.
Being a welsh valleys boy this brings me so much joy ....in those valleys those blinkin valleys bear down on you ....if only we lived in Cardiff where things are sooo much better ...But wait surely Mick portillo is right its all about levelling , until of course I think of John the baptist (must be welsh) his job was preparation , Christ is coming . lets wash some heads before he who will wash minds and souls of sin ....by the way he is coming back soon ! ( good luck , me too )
Entre las innumerables versiones de este fragmento de "El Mesías", me quedo con ésta. Transmite una plenitud (más allá de su impecable ajuste) incomparable. La introducción aporta, también. Gracias.
He has a great connection to what he is singing... Especially with words like rough and crooked. It is written to assist the singer, but he does an excellent job portraying the message.
@edwinzenun Same thought. The singer does some strange stuff with his face, but the sound is just so charmed and graceful.
I so enjoy this artists wonderful performance of this great Haendel Recite and Aria. Fantastic singing filled with joy and energy and with a superb technique . Bravo
@TheConservativeArmy First time I ever saw this video was about three years ago and I noticed how Mr Portillo is ignorantly wrong!
Tenor is sharp on the high notes. "BE"
Amazing performance, thanks forPosting. It's a shame the programme makers asked Michael Portillo, of all people, to talk about social revolution before the clip.
I think its too much of Belcanto, its not crisp and clear, a beautifull voice though!
Does anyone know how to view the entire program?
There is a user who has the entire program, but you must contact him personally. His nickname is gesaporiti.
This is really great and inspiring for me who is practicing and learn how to sing this song.
Fantastic
He's been hanging out with Cecilia Bartoli. Amazing!
Why is this down a half step?
Isn't this the perfect & definite interpretation of this aria ?
💥💥💥
He is fun to watch, and listening to separate the notes, make this easier to learn.
Amazing performance! I die of envy!
Great Performance Orchestra as the tenor, What a voice? Thanks
His great singing is made even better by his lively and engaging performance.
Realmente una interpretación sublime, no cabe duda de que la música es el lenguaje de Dios...
Beautiful and the foreword by Portillo was great !
This is the best solo of this song I've ever heard. wow!
Is there a place I can buy the full video of this?
I really like the cadenza on the last vocal phrase.
Wow, Woody Harrelson! You're a good singer!
Download to my device
Be my guest.
What documentary is this cut from? Seems like a good watch!
Unfortunately, I don't remember. Another user and I tried to contact the BBC to get it full (they knew what documentary we are referring even without title), told us the documatary name and offered us to buy it...for 300 pounds 😳 We could not afford it back then.
So Westminster pulled you out of the single market, and charged you 300 pounds for something your taxes paid for. Classy.
@@matthewtymczyszyn8948 , maybe the fact that we were "outsiders" ( we were both from Spain, living in our home country ) moved them to charge us with a special tax "bonus"...!!
Hold out for a bit. They’ll go the way of Russia and sell off their public assets.
Great voice. I really love the way he sang this song.
does exist a German version of the Messiah?
서울예고 테너 홧팅 1:07
Baroque music : The other Jazz
this aria makes me wanna dance so bad !!
What about equanimity 🤷🏻♀️
@phenrod , just take in mind that this is a prophecy written by Isaiah and held in the bible book that has his name on the comming of the Messiah (hence, appropiate that Haendel placed it here, before the song praising the birth of Christ). According the prophecy, he was to make "the rought (to) get straight" and all that you can hear sung by the tenor.
Its Handel (German) not Haendel......
Actually, since it should be "Händel", for long time it was accepted that sort of English transliteration of his surname. I am not sure about now, but some years go both Handel/Händel and Haendel were accepted. You can check older CD's, viniles and tv programs and you see what I mean.
Yeah it's Händel. The "umlaut", which are the dots on the a, aren't available on most international keyboards. For those of us without the Umlaut on our keyboards, it is accepted to write the e behind the a instead, indicating the Umlaut was omitted. So Haendel /is/ the correct spelling, while Handel is wrong. :D
ae = ä.. worls well
His name in German was Georg Friedrich Händel. However, he seems to have accepted the English form of his name which is on his tomb stone: George Frederic Handel. Incidentally, if you pronounce "Handel" the English way, it will sound almost like the German "Händel". It should be noted that in German, "ae" is normally considered just another way of writing "ä", so while your dictionary might list a word as "Aktivität", you can also write it as "Aktivitaet" - even if you do have a keyboard that allows you to write umlauts in a convenient way.