Alleluia - Randall Thompson performed by Octarium video free download

Benjamin Shaw

Thompson was born this date 1899.

bravaLiz

as per the pronunciation of "Alleluia"... as a conductor, this is NOT a major challenge. This recording does not sound (at least not on MY speakers) as if this was a professional recording. However.... it is for the most part,...exquisitely LOVELY! Among the most challenging of a cappella choral works to conduct. Chorus remains balanced and most importantly.... "in tune" at all times. The nuances in terms of phrasing, (ok... some 'sections' overbear others at times) I can be a troll and "critique" at what minute:sec...etc. but not important!Thus far....this is THE best I've heard on YouTube. Again, phrasing is magnificent, as well as the observations of dynamic markings. I am very grateful to have stumbled across this, indeed! <3 Thank You! 

J S R Lasher

Excellent performance of a Thompson masterwork.

Ewan O'Doherty

I stand corrected Sylvie KD, thanks for your response

Lukerdog

Ah! Finally a version where the choir pronounces the word correctly, and a gorgeous blend & balance as well! What a treat! Most of the other versions on YT, even the university chorales, sing "Ah-lay-loo-ya" instead of Ah-leh-loo-ya." Quick hint for newer choir directors; have your choir practice singing Ah-LET-Loo-Yah. Have them leave that "T" in for weeks. It trains the tongue to the right position and avoids the diphthong. Even my tiny church choir, my hick Jaguar group, learned to sing the word this way. The result is lovely, and professional sounding to boot!Class dismissed :-)Peace be with you...Lukerdog

John Thompson

Simply awesome! My Dad was a choir director at a Christian college and would occasionally do this fantastic piece if he had the soprano talent to do it. And of course this anthem would then be one of the hallmark songs for his choir tour. It is a beautiful choral work that immediately places a person of faith in a posture of worship. Hearing this brought tears to my eyes thinking about the loftiness of this music and my Dad directing it. Thanks!

sskspk1

FINALLY!!! Have been searching for years for a Randall Thompson Alleluia that stays in tune throughout the entire piece. This one is as good as it gets. Possibly a little too pedantic but NO performance is perfect. My compliments to the chef!

Ewan O'Doherty

Atmospheric and peaceful performance of 'Alleluia', thanks for posting it. As I understand it, Randall Thompson composed it as a protest against the bombing of Pearl Harbour by Japanese forces in Dec 1941

Don NIEMI

The individual parts can be heard clearly in this version of "Alleluia" -- yet they blend nicely. It's the best version to listen to if you're trying to learn your part in this magnificent work.

Information Police

I've heard scores off renditions of this piece and have performed it a dozen times but this recording made me cry. Beautiful.

Mark Rosenthal

Big thumbs up!! Finally, ensemble tenors who know how to ring perfectly and still sing ensemble. It is a gift that not all have. Brava tutti! Next time, taper the phrase endings even more. But still, what a delight to hear.

sacrosby103

Best rendition I've ever heard. :) amazing!!

geuros

We tried to sing that piece with our choir. But we are amateurs so not all of us have good singing technique for this piece. And also not all of us feel this music. But to be honest I think that Thompson was really thinking about some faster tempo in the "peak" part of this piece (from 4:05 till returning to original theme)

geuros

exactly - when performers keep on the spirit of piece it will make you goose skin. And this really works now.

shirley

SJT Chorale (Philippines) will learn how to sing this beautifully using your video as a model.

TRose10able

Just heard this at a funeral in a gothic church with an amazing choir. Perfect.

Antonio Yune

I sang this in High School now 20 years ago and it has stuck with me all these years. This rendition is VERY WELL DONE. Thank you for positing. I have not been singing for awhile and its nice to think back to those awesome choral works I sang at Puyallup High School, Puyallup WA.

fluterampal

May I know your recommended version of this piece?

TiCup

Sang this in my high school choir many years ago. Good memories!

yourbluesmama

Wonderful! Like listening to angels singing!

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