Handel: Messiah | Voces8 and Academy of Ancient Music [Full Concert]

Again, as a professional violinist as well as a singer, this is the cleanest, best articulated diction I've ever heard and I've played this wonderful oratorio at least 50 times with all levels of singers in the performance. Some of them are quite well known. Bar none, no one has ever sung or played this piece as well as these performers do. What an absolutely magnificent work! Brava, Brava, Brava!!!!! (& I love the period Instruments!!)

As a very old former and now retired professional concert violist, cathedral choirmaster, organist, teacher, composer and devote Christian, this is almost absolute perfection. I am disabled and bed bound now and I am literally crying with joy and dancing in my bed!

My ex-boyfriend just ended our 5-yr relationship last week. Been struggling with anxiety and depression until now. This song reminds me that Jesus can only give peace. Please pray for me as well. Thank you.

Only 24 singers!!! This is a WONDER! And, let's not forget the technicians! A+ SOUNDMAN!!!

In my 83 years, the finest version of Handel's masterpiece. Superb in every dimension. To God be the glory.

My 82nd Christmas. Up at 5 my wife was still sleeping. Four of my grandkids were up at 4:30 opening presents several hundred miles away. Separated by the pandemic. Listening to this incredible performance was a great way to begin Christmas Day 2020.

Blake Morgan's "Comfort Ye My People" was absolutely immaculate. Incomparable.

What a beautiful opening tenor - so clear and pure a tone.

Millions of folks, worshiping at altar of sports, are missing out on beauty, talent, effort & teamwork, in such great music by gifted artists.

As a life time devotee of 'the Messiah', both handelian and divine, this was a most uplifting and joyous performance. I am now 78 years old and have listened to countless renderings of this wonderful piece but there are parts of this performance that are without equal. The opening aria was simply sublime, conveying just that reassuring calm and thrill of hope that Handel (and Isaiah) intended us to feel. The ability of choir and soloists to communicate the message that they sang was both moving and exciting. The use of baroque ornamentation added a sparkle and drama that was exceptional, as, unfortunately, it is often rather mannered. A great selection and arrangement. Thank you, one and all.

The guy who sang Comfort Ye My People is perfectly composed

Who shall stand when He appears ! For He is like a refiners Fire 🔥!

This was right on time, I cried out to God yesterday. Was feeling alone, being a single mom and not being able to achieve some things at my age. I know God heard me

A captivating and enticing Messiah. Clean, clear voices; delightful orchestra. Although The Messiah was composed in 1741, the soloists are reading their scores from an iPad, that's 279 years later. This gorgeous, uplifting music transcends generations, change, evolution. May it continue to inspire us every Christmas. God Bless.

The King of kings and Lord of lords shall reign forever from the beginning to forever!

Oh my gosh...Andrea Haines...01:11:06 - 'I Know That My Redeemer Liveth' There are no words. But there were tears. Mine.

This is the softest Messiah I've yet heard. No bellowing. Gives such an intimate feeling.

I have sung and listened to Messiah for over 50 years, but never heard anything like this. It is transcendent. The Comfort Ye has such tenderness and compassion it just melts your heart. And how to detail all the brilliant and subtle ways the entire performance so perfectly expresses the words? Magnificent!

I came across this by accident, but am so glad I did. This rendering of Messiah is outstanding. It really should be the benchmark against which other performances are measured. Congratulations to everyone involved.

I am simply dumbstruck by the incredible musicality, clarity, deep expression, and perfectly in synch and in tune singing by all concerned here. This is the greatest and most moving performance I ever hope to hear of this great work, every note, every bar, every phrase absolute perfection, and the diction is miraculous. Congratulations and deep gratitude to all concerned! Barnaby Smith is a true musical genius.