This was like hearing something I've heard a thousand times for the first time.

This man has been given an amazing gift from God, which he now uses to bring God glory! Without a doubt the best performance of this piece I have ever heard! Outstanding voice - thank you Lord!

Whenever I remember the adage that the human voice makes a more beautiful sound than any musical instrument I think of this performance as one of the finest examples.

This : "Behold, I tell you a mystery" is breathtaking ! Nobody can be compared to Philippe Sly in the Messiah ! The timbre is magnificent, the interpretation is intelligent, sensitive, powerful, it's infinitely beautiful, without being mannered, without looking for any catchy effect. Embodied art. A sublime moment. Thank you very much.

Playing this for the prelude at my father's funeral tomorrow in New Mexico, thank you Philippe Sly. You have such a beautiful voice. My father was 88 at his death, a great man of God, kind to all, founded a homeless mission in my hometown, went to the Federal Prison every week to do a Bible Study/mentoring with the prisoners for SIXTEEN years. His life was his testimony. I BELIEVE he will be raised incorruptible. Thank you again.

I love Phillipe Sly. I listened to this nearly everyday in lockdown for the covid in Melbourne Australia. Such a comfort.

In this dark time, Philippe Sly is a great gift. Thanks to him, his teachers, and, ultimately, Almighty God for his marvelous talent. May he have a long and successful career. Bravissimo!

The singer is marvellous! Handel is a master and St Paul’s words are so comforting!

Respect to the trumpeter!

So fresh, free, and original, both in tone and in ornamentation. Philippe Sky’s interpretation has made this baroque into a new song. I would say that Handel is smiling!

Wow! What a thrilling rendition-and in a live performance, too! Already at the pianissimo delivery of "mystery" in the recitative introduction, I knew we were in for something special. The evenness, strength, and agility of the voice across all registers, the effortlessly precise intonation, the original (and completely persuasive) dynamics and ornamentation, the intelligent and sensitive declamation of the text... You, sir, are the complete package.

Wow! As a trumpet player myself, who has played this many times, this whole performance is absolutely superlative. The music is not that technically difficult; it's all about interpretation and these two are masters.

His ornamentation is adventurous!

Quelle voix profonde et magnifique. Quelle joie d'écouter quelqu'un qui chante avec autant d'aisance et de plaisir

Wish the entire 2016 performance was posted on KZfaq. It has pure magic in all the excerpts that I have listened to.

Probably about 200 views of this are just me watching it over and over and over... +Philippe Sly, just awesome. Bravo!

That wonderful moment in time when you hear a piece of music and it goes right into your soul. Absolutely stunning

Fresh, vital, expressive, musicianship. His voice is a beautiful instrument. I can't wait for more.

Philippe's voice is an ELIXIR for the soul... what a beauty!

I've listened to many performances of this part of "Messiah", and this is the best one I know. wow

At 5.56 and thereafter, Philippe Sly started throwing - hurling - himself with his magical voice into the pure joy of this glorious solo.

I have never heard such a beautiful bass baritone voice as Phillipe's. Wonderful!

A had the pleasure to hear Philippe Sly perform Messiah with the Philadelphia Orchestra last December. Not only is his voice incomparable, but he has commanding stage presence that you can not comprehend from a mere video. "I was changed".

This was just supposed to be something I listened to for a college Music Appreciation course and yet I find myself returning to this specific clip over and over again. Honestly a stunning voice I can't get it out of my head ♥

Listened to this a second time and was mesmerized by this young man's voice and breath control! Bravo! Watching from Cape Town!

With love and expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ second coming. Watching from Nigeria 🇳🇬

Glory to God !!! May the trumpet sound and the incorruptible eternal victory take place.

I love how you sing "The trumpet shall SOOOUND and the dead shall be RAAAAAAISED!" Beautiful! I was sold when I heard those two notes!

After 8 years, I am finally able to bury my beloved late husband's ashes in the National Cemetery - I am going to play this while they lower his urn. So beautiful and moving.

Philippe, every time I play this video it seems even more amazing.It's as if Handel wrote this aria just for you. I look forward to this change.

The capstone to my study of 1 Cor 15 today. Nine minutes and eight seconds of sheer joy. How marvelous to watch those who have honed their gifts in music to such an inspiring degree. What a voice! What talented musicians!

This brings peace and hope

No matter how many other versions of these two pieces I hear, Philippe's stands out as the best! I am amazed at the amazing gift God has given him. He definitely has the most beautiful male voice I have ever heard! May the Lord continue to bless him.

What a gorgeous voice! And yes, whoever said kudos to the trumpet player!

The reverberating sound of the human voice is sublime when evoking magical musical intonations. Phillipe's bass-baritone voice emitting the Be note is astonished! The voice tone and the sound density is masterful! A glorious voice always to listen because it brings joy and peace to the mind. Fabulous John Thiessen, one of the best baroque trumpet player.

Totally wonderful.

So very proud of this Canadian! What a voice!!

sends shivers down my spine. Great performance. "We shall be changed" We should remember this promise !

This is one of the truest performances of this piece you will find anywhere. I have heard dozens of performances of Messiah, and Phillipe Sly's baritone solos are some of the finest.

What a voice! I was moved to tears when hearing Philippe Sly sing. The effect of his singing and the words from The trumpet shall sound almost left me speechless such is the beauty of this baritone’s exquisite interpretation of Handel. Only beautiful music with meaning and depth can a voice so powerful and flawless have such a mesmerising effect on the listener. Thank the Lord there are such performers who can make a person’s life exultant and produce a feeling of sublime happiness.

A glorious voice and a beautiful man.

that opening is so. stunning. from the first note I was captivated! Very very well done!

What an exquisite voice and tone! Beautiful rendition! Thank you! Editing to add, trumpet is flawless!

I love listening to the baritone singing. What an excellent singer!

This is the most impressive and beautifull voice I have heard so far. Profound, rich, I am now addict to this artist.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ELECTRIFYING and INSPIRED! Your voice, the composition, this performance, these musicians... all spectacular, beautiful, amazing and truly incredible & unique! Thanks to God for blessing you with this gift, and thank you for developing and sharing it!

I'm so grateful my Dad had this beautiful music at home when I was 8 years old. I fell in love with Messiah's music since then. I can listen to this all day and not get tired of it. Just blessed music. Respect to the trumpeter. I certainly hope to compose such beautiful music one day.

One of the most beautiful thing I have heard in my life. This singing is wonderful. Everything seems perfect in this voice. The orchestra is beyond compare, so as the trumpeter. Absolutely stunning. Move me to tears each time I listen to it.

Such a well-known aria and yet I felt listening to this accomplished performance that I had never heard it properly before. What art!

I simply can't get over how both powerful and beautiful his voice is! It blows me away every time without fail. I literally can't put into words how flawlessly beautiful, heavenly, and overwhelmingly magnificent this performance is.

Exquisite. Brings tears to my eyes. Thanks be to God for Phillippe Sly's beautiful, rich voice and to him for sharing it. The hope and truth of the words ... someday we shall hear that Trumpet.

When spirit becomes music Händel is involved - no other music makes me smile and cry at the same time.

A most beuatiful rendition! A brilliant singer, and the orchestra too. Philippe Sly, superbe!

The absolute best I have ever heard of this. Simply amazing.

What a voice! Superb instrumentation. Beautiful performance.

Having lived a quarter century in New York City, let me just re-state the obvious: this is such a quintessential NYC performance, with such reserve and yet such bravado, to defy any expectation. Trinity Church, by Royal Charter of 1699 by Queen Anne, in the city of New York. You see how there are no extraneous baubles on the walls, no extraneous embellishments. There is only the Word and the Music. Surely this is how Haendel wanted his Messiah performed! Phillipe Sly is just magnificent and brings new and unexpected qualities and interpretations to this moving aria and song. Thank you so much, Mr. Sly and Trinity Church! We need you now more than ever! Keep the faith~! THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED

Thank you sir, I praise GOD for sharing you with us also.

NEVER, EVER have a heard a more beautiful voice or a more beautiful rendition of this magnificent work of musical art!! I shall be a fan this man's voice for the remainder of my life.

What a beautiful voice!!!

Absolutely love the cadenza at the end. Sounds very Monteverdian. Very original.

I am speechless, almost. In over 20 years as a choir director and organist, I have had the pleasure of hearing this aria sung by many great singers. Mr. Sly leaves every one of them pitifully weeping in their mediocrity. I love every aspect of this performance, even the moments when he tries to hide the fact that he is mighty pleased with himself; it's more flirtatious than arrogant, so I'll buy it all day long.

We shall be changed!! I sing this with my husky voice and my heart. Thank you very much for this beautiful rendition, all of it is like encounter with Eternal God.

Outstanding. What a discovery...

For those who may never get a chance to hear this man live, I am sorry. I have listened to many world renowned professionals in masterclasses and live with amazing voices but Philippe is one in a trillion. The density of his sound is so great and powerful that it is mind blowing. More important than that, however, he has the most beautiful tone of any singer I have ever heard and may ever hear. When I first heard him (I had the pleasure to sing in choir for the Messiah that he was a soloist for) I finally understood what people meant by having an "angel-like" voice. Truly, one of the most gifted AND skilled singers I have ever heard. Hope some day I will hear him again.

An absolutely stunning performance. This aria has been in my repertoire for many years, and this performance eclipses any that I have seen or heard. Brilliant. Rich warm tone, and sublime ornamentation. Thank you!

That voice is like silk.

A beautiful man with a gorgeous voice

Beautiful voice, beautiful music and even more beautiful truth!

This set my heart aflame.... This is the most beautiful Rendition of this Piece I've ever heard, this is Treasure

So good to have Baroque ornamentation! Bravissimo!

Quelle belle voix! Une découverte pour moi et quel beau visage! Bravo au trompettiste aussi.

Best version of this ever!

Das ist die schönste Bass-Bariton-Stimme, die ich je gehört habe! Danke...👏👍🌻❤️

The most beautiful rendition I've heard. Thank you.

Just come across this wonderful singer, Thank you KZfaq!

The historic trumpet is cool. And the best: you have such a fantastic voice! Thanks a lot for these new videos!

He has so much variety in his performance/voice

Just beautiful!What a master of music!

We shall be CHANGED! ❤🎉

Perfect delivery!What an amazing artist!

A masterly, masterly performance of bass solo singing; and of an aria which should , when very well performed, send shivers down the spine. This piece of music tells us what the spiritual means.

What an absolutely incredible voice! Such clarity, a beautiful tone and so powerful!

Wonderful rendition of arias from HF Handels Messiah. I can't get enough of really great Oratorio. It is kind of a great art. I thank God for your lovely voice and I partically love Handel. Thank YOu so much Philippe!

Perfect! Please acknowledge the Trumpeter! He is magnificent! Completely controlled, no over-fussy dramatisation, but perfect mastery. I would dare to say Handel would be pleased! This is no easy piece and his trumpet is the "real thing". Absolutely wonderful! Inspiring!

Great words, great truth!

Perfect performance: with the heart.

Great artistry, fantastic voice, fantastic trumpet - so pure, so hard to play. Most uplifting - thank you.

Thank you Philippe! This was a wonderful aria to wake up to.

I'm myself a specialist in Early Music Singing and I must say: your rendition is beyond marvellous!!!!! I'm in awe with your voice, your extremely knowledgeable performance and your charisma - absolutely fantastic, congratulations forever!!!!

I love my jazz ,and rock and roll ,but nothing but nothing brings a lump to the throat ,or tear to the eye like this music brilliant just brilliant .cheers

Mr. Sly has sung many songs but he has never sung with such passion and focus and intensity as this. "And we shall be changed!!!" -- It is now the age of the coronavirus, and 3/4 of our very says: all I want to do it go back to what it was!!! -- The problem is: everything has changed. You can change with it, or drop to the side like a stone. -- Trinity Wall Street is the perfect setting for such an incantation of this celestial piece of music. All the sin of the world heaped up upon it, all the greedy and avariciousness of it, in one place, and--at the same time: the wish to repent and change and make things anew. No one can argue this. Only the music can carry us forward. I listen to this performance at the darkest moments of my life and it carries me forward. THANK YOU MR. SLAY AND TRINITY WALL STREET!!!

..very good job mister sly!! and all other musicians!!

Having sung Messiah many times , and often as a Tenor soloist , THIS is where the whole piece comes alive ! It just takes off , as though what has gone before wasn't enough !

Such a magnificent and powerful voice!

Now that is some unearthly intonation! But not only for this I simply admire this performance. I think that, as many wrote before me, it's so real I think that it might really resolve any doubts that the trumpet shall really sound and we shall be changed. Unbelievably spectactular !

How wonderful to hear your beautiful voice again!

Beautiful voice! I'm a Bach and Handel fan and so happy to see you are keeping these composers alive.

BEAUTIFUL!! A pure voice!

One of these days, the Trumpet will sound, and we will be changed! Maranatha! It is in black and white, clear in the Bible, that we the Church, will be caught up (rapturo, rapture) before the 7 years of Jacob's trouble, the great tribulation. Handel knew it. Wonderfully sung.

Amazing period musicality. Best version!