Handel: Zadok the Priest | Academy of Ancient Music

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George Frideric Handel's 'Zadok the Priest' from his Coronation Anthem HWV258, performed by the Academy of Ancient Music and Choir of the AAM, conducted by Music Director Richard Egarr and recorded live at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Composed for the coronation of King George II on 11 October 1727, Handel's 𝘡𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 (HWV 258) stands alongside 'The King Shall Rejoice', 'My Heart is Inditing' and 'Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened' as one of the composer's Coronation Anthems. One of Handel's best-known works, 𝘡𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 has been performed prior to the anointing of the sovereign at the coronation of every British monarch since its composition and is universally recognised as a staple of British patriotic music. The words have been used, in some form, in every English or British coronation for more than 1,000 years.
Fun fact: English composer Tony Britten rearranged 'Zadok the Priest' in 1992 as the basis for the UEFA Champions League Anthem, now enshrined as one of the best-known sports songs in the world!
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00:00:00 Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed Solomon king
00:01:47 And all the people rejoiced and said:
00:02:35 God save the King! Long live the King! God save the King! May the King live for ever. Amen. Hallelujah.

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@jdryak 7 жыл бұрын

For such a small corpus of voices, the sound is not only magnificent, but stunningly crisp and rich!

@michealtaylor7745 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more. Fabulous, like many times more ppl were singing. Very uplifting.

@gordonsmith8899 4 жыл бұрын

@@michealtaylor7745 More authentic too

@brendangarvin7787 3 жыл бұрын

Handel always sounds best with a small choir and orchestra.

@p3deep 2 жыл бұрын

@@brendangarvin7787 Yes I agree.

@ricardoredondosanchez5323 Жыл бұрын

Yes,It,'s true

@Haberkuk164 4 жыл бұрын

It's fantastic that you can crack up at the shreds version and still enjoy the beauty of this stunning, wonderful original performance. Just perfect...

@LadyofSarbath 8 жыл бұрын

When the voices come in for the first time, all is right with the world.

@TheTradge 5 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, I was brought here by the comedy dub, but I’m so glad I’ve now heard this magical performance!

@AcademyofAncientMusic 5 жыл бұрын

No hard feelings - we're glad you've heard both versions!

@michealtaylor7745 4 жыл бұрын

I loved it as I do whenever I hear it. So very rousing & uplifting.

@albertojarabo4433 2 жыл бұрын

@@AcademyofAncientMusic The question here is... Who has done the comedy version? 😂

@niklasriemenschneider4197 Жыл бұрын

@@albertojarabo4433 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eb2kqcWJ0r3Vqmg.html most likely this one

@OUTBOUND184 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here because of the sheer glory of Handel. No other reason.

@AcademyofAncientMusic 3 жыл бұрын

This is what we love to hear ;)

@hornalicious 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Yes! But I had seen the original before the shred happened. I'm so sad because I miss performing and have played Zadok a number of times over the years.

@hornalicious 2 жыл бұрын

Covid sucks......normally I would be doing a lot of summer gigs right now....instead, stuck at home....sneaking to play in a park with a group now and then

@davidevans3227 Жыл бұрын

i'm here because it's really good music..

@MartyMusic777 4 жыл бұрын

That choral entrance was like a bolt of lightning - what a great performance.

@coloraturaElise 2 жыл бұрын

The men's singing of the 16th notes has to be the best I've EVER heard anywhere.....bravi!!

@loganfruchtman953 Жыл бұрын

1:20 when the choir first comes in such a goosebumping moment

@Samplesurfer 3 жыл бұрын

The choir's opening is extremely good. Baroque pitch (A=415 Hz) helps a lot with more chest voice resonance. Despite it just being a half-tone lower. 20 singers is now even seen as a 'large choir' among a lot of Ancient Music specialists.

@herringsinthewood 2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting.

@michaelloew522 2 жыл бұрын

Not only does Baroque tuning help resonance of the voice, but also, (I am a cellist) it makes string instruments much more resonant as well.

@james_loney 4 жыл бұрын

How I pine for the days again when we can sit together in the hundreds and sometimes in the thousands in great musical halls and hear this kind of music! OMG covid has been so cruel to all of us and we miss each other already, although most of us in the concert halls never had a chance to meet and mingle....

@michaelf7093 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly, the Maundy service where this is played in the presence of the Queen was canceled this year, for this very reason.

@hornalicious 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I miss performing so much ...I feel like someone ripped my heart out of my chest and trampled all over it 😭 I normally do a few Last Night of the Proms concerts every spring.....I long for playing this again!

@hornalicious 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelf7093 sad 😔

@elizabethsmith1803 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who has no family, lockdown and covid restrictions have destroyed my life. All I have left is work and I will never forgive the fearful.

@rattywoof5259 4 жыл бұрын

Note that the intro was played pp throughout, as Handel originally marked it - so many conductors nowadays crescendo all the way through. Effective in its own way I suppose, but it doesn't half lessen the impact of the choral entry. I like it this way.

@Chris-hf2sl 2 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. Anyone who doesn't know the piece and who is perhaps dozing off under the effect of the introduction, suddenly gets slammed with a wall of sound.

@philippegambet7826 10 жыл бұрын

Magnifique, bravo les trompettes naturelles !

@jpa244 7 жыл бұрын

Exacte! Jamais essayé, peut être un jour...

@tritono666 3 жыл бұрын

This performance gives me the goosebumps every time I hear it

@BugzysEvilDeeds 4 жыл бұрын

I was just listening on my headphones, and playing a video game on my phone. Just about scared the crap outa me when the choir comes in!

@blessingagbons9171 4 жыл бұрын

I knew the comedy version was too funny to be true 😂😂😂. This is great 😍

@patriciayeiser6405 3 жыл бұрын

What comedy version? This is is authentic Handel.

@blessingagbons9171 3 жыл бұрын

@@patriciayeiser6405 Yes. I saw a comedy version of this same video.

@r.r.5611 2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciayeiser6405 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eb2kqcWJ0r3Vqmg.html

@frillydaffodilly 10 ай бұрын

@@patriciayeiser6405just shut up you nasty old harridan.

@ericholicky3797 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first version that I listen to where the text is so clearly understandable. Great job.

@xenolalia 4 жыл бұрын

The balance here - both among the instruments and between the instruments and the choir - is impeccable. At no point do the sackbuts overpower the low strings or woodwinds, and the middle voices are always clearly audible. Period performance at its finest!

@derekjarman5156 Жыл бұрын

I last heard this officially in 1952, sung by a much larger choir and orchestra. Looking forward to hearing it again in Westminster Abbey later this year.

@gerhardusvanrooyen6663 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely outstanding! thank you for sharing this video with me and many others.

@stevek6432 4 жыл бұрын

don't hold a drink at 1:28 if you don't know when the choir come in

@carolmaciel2908 4 жыл бұрын

I was actually holding a drink hahah fortunately nothing happened

@averapurplegiraffe 3 жыл бұрын

this comment made me spit out my water laughing

@HobbyOrganist 3 жыл бұрын

It was definitely jarring with no warning!!

@antoineduchamp4931 Жыл бұрын

Heavens the precision and overall wallop of the first Choral entry made me sit up! they came in with the force of the Berlin Philharmonic on a day when they are in angry mood... I am sure Mr. Handel would have been delighted with this performance.

@manpiano09 11 жыл бұрын

Superb performance, best ever! Thanks so much. Rejoice!

@gavinpatience8897 7 жыл бұрын

This must be one of the best versions online ; I am singing it in Shrewsbury Abbey within next fortnight. But the female singers here are stupendous . Look at the vigorous enjoyment . .

@graemewebber9948 8 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful - played with verve and sung with passion !

@ameenrapma 11 жыл бұрын

Fabulous. Very stirring and inspiring. I love it.

@dennisclary4441 Жыл бұрын

Amen Hallelujah,May the King live forever!

@kateruane59 2 жыл бұрын

Lord have mercy! That was magnificent! Such musicians!

@DanielOJacobsccyiglobal 11 жыл бұрын

Those violins realy know how to make you weep. handel you are my soul's desire!

@17Mechin 10 жыл бұрын

belle recherche de sonorité, un équilibre de tempo et une énergie convaincante

@rejanedelimamartins9367 Жыл бұрын

Nossaaaa que coisa mais linda!!! Uma perfeição de Deus.

@Organintetnational 4 жыл бұрын

The AAM should make a reaction video, reviewing the parody version by the real musicians and singers. It surely will be a hit.

@patriciayeiser6405 3 жыл бұрын

Just get over yourself.

@vicjones3992 Жыл бұрын

As ever you guys get the original tempo....just as if the great man was conducting.....bravo

@SamTheSerpent 7 жыл бұрын

Gives me goose bumps. Superb

@quaver1239 4 жыл бұрын

Delightful. Every word and every note ringingly clear. One expects nothing less from the AAM! Thank you.

@patriciayeiser6405 Жыл бұрын

Christopher Hogwood, that ultimate Handelian, would b proud.

@margottpiedrahernandez8284 3 жыл бұрын

Qué magnífica interpretación. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@philomel0s 11 жыл бұрын

This is definitely the best performance I have come across on any media: tempi spot on, balance brilliant, and choir is stunning. Well done AAM!

@ruperttmls7985 6 жыл бұрын

Try Robert King in Hyperion, is better.

@expoers 7 жыл бұрын

Handel! un genio!

@sammyal-doory5841 Жыл бұрын

Great piece, great group!

@hudsonbailey674 6 жыл бұрын

Bellissimo! This is high art.

@rpbristol 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and I sang along with it, of course!

@truthguard9286 4 жыл бұрын

Prince Charles has this as his ringtone!

@katzukemiyami5284 2 жыл бұрын

Please 🤦🤣

@HighTen_Melanie 9 жыл бұрын

Heavenly music

@orangejuiceman Жыл бұрын

I never expected to see this actual performance of Zadok the Priest

@xenolalia 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful messa di voce coming out of the trill at 2:15.

@williamwimbourne856 3 жыл бұрын

Quite magnificent!

@conradsmith7548 6 жыл бұрын

I'm actualy so impressed with the natural trumpet section. It is rare to hear that instrument sounding good.

@AindriasHirt 2 жыл бұрын

Baroque trumpets, not natural trumpets.

@kadancelionheart 3 жыл бұрын

mighty and majestic

@BellEndBrass 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@angelisjoy4591 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic performance!

@mothball5425 Жыл бұрын

Better than the actual coronation - bravo!

@arlenehensley6753 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@karlklein1730 4 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@GenociderF65 11 жыл бұрын

Magnífico trabajo.

@eliseeake4992 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo sublime God is the king

@samstockbridge3989 Жыл бұрын

Timeless ❤

@mcbocfilms3599 2 жыл бұрын

So peaceful to the mind🥰💫 ❤️ my Son Orion Opoku send me this link.💯⚡🙌🙌

@felixchansa3731 6 жыл бұрын

excellent performance

@VittelSquare 7 жыл бұрын

Who've seen the shred ?

@rattywoof5259 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of it.

@rubyonsad4880 3 жыл бұрын

Climon i did. It was soo hilarious.

@heckken 9 жыл бұрын

Que emocionante es esto !!

@vonzigle 6 жыл бұрын

Love those trumpets! 🤩

@clariannemedina9202 Жыл бұрын

Amen! Jesus is King forever. 👑

@kofonekanem276 7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha.. The shreds brought me here.. It's so hard connecting anything at all!!!!

@augustoresende9196 4 жыл бұрын

Uau, it is amazing!

@MaraMcTavish 8 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! :D

@AindriasHirt 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent performance. Do a search for this on "Zadok" and "shreds" for a great deal of fun.

@bult15 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with all the comments about the conductor's outfit. What was he thinking? Magnificent trumpets!

@patriciayeiser6405 4 жыл бұрын

I miss the traditional b/w formal attire. Now they all dress like de-frocked priests. But it might be more comfortable. First-rate performance.

@patriciayeiser6405 3 жыл бұрын

You doubtless would have criticized whatever Handel wore when he conducted it. Pay attention to the music.

@normanchristie4524 3 жыл бұрын

@@patriciayeiser6405 Merging into the background. ....

@pauldavies8535 2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciayeiser6405 just like you did in your other comment you stupid old bag

@tombrydson781 9 ай бұрын

Very moving

@crystalinabacteria3430 2 жыл бұрын

I was bought here after I went to my daughter's graduation. Wearing masks but feeling so proud. They played this as they unveiled the black curtain to reveal the graduans of 2021. They all managed to graduate through the pandemic. Tears of joy stream down my face 😭♥️ it was my first time in a public setting after caring for my dad

@angryjalapeno 7 жыл бұрын

This sounds better in an abbey or cathedral with good reverb as it makes those high notes brighter.

@andrewwigglesworth3030 2 жыл бұрын

Birmingham Symphony Hall (that is Birmingham UK) has world class acoustics. It's one of the finest concert halls anywhere.

@mrb.5610 2 жыл бұрын

Presumably Westminster Abbey for 'optimal acoustics' as that's where it was written to be performed in .... Although it always makes me think of St Paul's Cathedral !

@annieandkatie3131 6 жыл бұрын

The shred is brilliant 😆

@AyratMuxametov 4 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah, Amen 🙏

@JoseFernandez-yq8kn Жыл бұрын

perfeccion absoluta !

@robbicu 3 жыл бұрын

I want to take the principal cello player home and play duets with him.

@olpetkop9042 3 жыл бұрын

Bravissimo!

@relodinge 5 жыл бұрын

almost heavenly, closely divine.....Power and Dignity

@GeraintJones 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow.

12 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! :-)

@paolachiappori7374 3 жыл бұрын

Che dire senza parole

@MilesLinklater 10 жыл бұрын

Great tempos and really powerful entrance by the choir (though I think they could use less vibrato in their sound). One of the better versions I've heard.

@kennorichie 3 жыл бұрын

THE CHAMPIONS!!!

@genekwagmyrsingh9433 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised there aren't more comments like this.

@corc1130 10 жыл бұрын

god this is f'ing amazing

@dennispearson871 Жыл бұрын

This is the Very Best Period Instrument Performance of Zadok I Have Ever Heard !!! IF This is what it sounded Like for George The 2nd , We MUST Bring The Period Instruments BACK !!!!!....

@patriciayeiser6405 Жыл бұрын

THey have been back in Britain for some years .

@archiebald4717 Жыл бұрын

Not too shabby!

@angryface7135 8 жыл бұрын

ZADOK THE PRIEST AND NATHAN THE PROPHET ANOINTED SOLOMON KING!

@anghinetti 6 жыл бұрын

Angry Face: Who's Solomon King?

@lucasdeabrielle7375 5 жыл бұрын

@@anghinetti he's from the Bible

@krystalharwood5240 5 жыл бұрын

@@anghinetti he means king solomon

@KevinElamMusic 4 жыл бұрын

No he doesn't mean King Solomon. He means precisely what he said: Zadok & Nathan anointed (made) Solomon a King.

@carwashslayer4235 9 ай бұрын

I love 1:47 I sing that often to myself.

@nickdryad 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Hogwood’s legacy. What great musician he was. This is tremendous performance.

@patriciayeiser6405 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Egarr was Hogwood's choice to take over. He has done wonderful things with AAM.

@nickdryad 3 жыл бұрын

Patricia Yeiser I never knew that. I worked with Christopher Hogwood on two occasion. He was a man of supreme talent.

@patriciayeiser6405 Жыл бұрын

@@nickdryad AAM will be 50 years old in September 2023. Can you believe it?

@nickdryad Жыл бұрын

@@patriciayeiser6405 That’s an achievement worth celebrating. I hope there are some concerts to celebrate.

@arkady0177 5 жыл бұрын

We all know why you’re here

@jorklind 5 жыл бұрын

I think I may have seen this before the shred...but it's incredible because it's exactly what I've been thinking for years watching classical music videos.

@quaver1239 4 жыл бұрын

What is “the shred”, please? It sounds like something done by King Henry VIII, but obviously isn’t.

@quaver1239 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Please can someone tell me what “the shred” is??? Please?! I have no idea what anyone is talking about. What is the “comedy” version? All I know is that this is the Academy of Ancient Music playing Händel.

@florkkonrad9331 4 жыл бұрын

@@quaver1239 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eb2kqcWJ0r3Vqmg.html ;)

@mikeottawa8158 4 жыл бұрын

it aLL reads Like a monty python fLyng circus joke

@mareeds 11 жыл бұрын

I concur.

@simonfranc9422 Жыл бұрын

I love how the shred version has twice as many views

@mazinman3 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@kattyygerson 10 жыл бұрын

is BEAUTIFUL!!! P E R Ú

@krakenkrispykremelivinthedream 3 жыл бұрын

coming from the shredded version it hits different

@mattiafioravanti8475 7 жыл бұрын

A truly marvellous rendition. The only very wrong thing is the director's shirt.

@JFroTheMusician 7 жыл бұрын

Mattia Fioravanti Its all personal taste, but mao shirts and jackets are becoming popular in the music scene.

@mjarail 7 жыл бұрын

It makes the wearer look like a Maitre 'D at a pretentious Chinese restaurant.

@tulsatombob2769 7 жыл бұрын

Actually, you are correct. The Conductors main gig is Head Maitre'D at some uppity overpriced Mandarin restaurant on the Upper East Side. He had to rush over to Conduct this performance and didn't have a clean change of shirts. Hey, it works for me.....he looks kinda groovy.

@stevewhelan3725 7 жыл бұрын

mjarail perhaps he's likes a number 69.

@ThreadBomb 5 жыл бұрын

It's not a flattering top. He should just wear a black T-shirt.

@AriannaCunningham 4 жыл бұрын

I really wish that our Orchestra and Choir at my High School could play this on Period Instruments, but we have modern instruments though, and not really enough instruments to make this type of orchestra.

@Organintetnational 4 жыл бұрын

More than instruments it requires good singers and otherwise a piano or digital organ and even a guitar is sufficient as accompaniment.

@patriciayeiser6405 3 жыл бұрын

Learn to play a period instrument on your own.There are places all over Britain that carry them. Then, go to a good music school and when you are graduated, audition for a period orchestra. They are everywhere now.