MUSIC: "Miserere" by Gregorio Allegri performed by Tenebrae

WOW! PERFECTION!

Many exquisite moments to be experienced in this performance

One of the best performances of this music

The purity of these voices is extraordinary

I was transfixed in spiritual rapture

Listening to the harmonies and overtones

Rising up into the ethereal planes

If ever you feel down about the ugliness in this world

Stop and Listen to this

Its BEAUTY will refresh your soul

And restore your Faith in Humanity

That while such ugliness does exist in this world

So, too, does man's ability to transcend corruption

And rise to the celestial heights through art and music

Tenebrae:

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision. You can visit their website here: Tenebrae Online (link)

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Miserere mei, Deus by Gregorio Allegri

"This piece of music was proprietary to the Sistine Chapel Choir.  The music was not published except to three people; the Holy Roman Emperor, the King of Portugal, and an Italian priest who was one of the leading approved composers of sacred music in his time.  In 1770, when he was around 14 years old, Mozart attended a performance of the Choir in which this was the showpiece.  When he returned to his room shortly thereafter, he transcribed the complete musical score from memory.  Let that sink in for a moment—the libretto, the voices singing each part, and the music for each instrument.  He attended an additional performance and made some minor changes from his original work.  That is how this glorious work of musical art first escaped the Vatican and select royalty, was by the genius of a commoner with one of the greatest gifts of musical genius ever bestowed upon any human." (YouTube Comment)

"Miserere mei, Deus"

composed by

Gregorio Allegri

performed by

Tenebrae

conducted by 

Nigel Short

Filmed at St Bartholomew the Great, London

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/H3v9unphfi0