This provides me comfort tonight, on the passing of my father. Thank you.

“It is cruel, you know, that music should be so beautiful. It has the beauty of loneliness of pain: of strength and freedom. The beauty of disappointment and never-satisfied love. The cruel beauty of nature and everlasting beauty of monotony.” - Benjamin Britten

To those who are unfamiliar with music, this song is ridiculously difficult to get through. Each part acts as it’s own beast, and you must not only know YOUR part, but everyone else’s part to a T for it to pay off the way it’s supposed to. This is a beautiful performance, made all the more impressive by the difficulty of the piece.

As we left the church at my darling husband’s funeral I had this recording played. I cry every time I hear it but i need to hear it every day - it gives me hope.

My mother died this week. This came to my rescue. I have always loved the Elgar original, and this choral arrangement is sublime as a Requiem. Thank you for a magnificent performance.

Our father has just passed away. I find this music so beautiful. He loved Elgar. “When I hear music I fear no danger, I am invulnerable. I see no foe.” Henry David Thoreau

Absolutely nailed it. I could listen to this on repeat for eternity.

This is giving me consolation and solace as I, like many, process the passing of Her Majesty. Thank you, Ma'am, for everything.

いい歌です。合唱しました。 一緒に歌った友人が、コロナ期間で会えないなかで病気で天国へ。葬儀でこの曲を流しました。

Y’all this song is helping me so much as I grieve the loss of my best friend from the corona virus. I feel so much peace and comfort as I listen to these angelic voices. So thankful for VOCES8! ☺️

This was a great favourite of my late husband. Played at his funeral and I now turn to it when I need solace and remember my loving husband. Magnificent choral work.

There are not enough superlatives. Nothing but perfection from the best vocal group on the planet. Bravo.

I return to this recording again and again and again, and I’m stunned, humbled and refreshed every time.

Always a beautiful piece, but this rendition, by these 8 people, is stunning.

Sublime. Inimitable. Perfect. God touching this world.

Of the Voices in particular: The only Superlatives I could add to those already used in the comments: Vox Angelus Of the Room: We often say: "The Room is the other half of the Paino/Forte"; This Room uplifts, supports and enhances this spectacular sound (and am sure it's why they chose it over others)... No Coincidence. With all our Technology, it's still hard to say we've mastered the art/science of Room Crafting. Many Years of Good health and Joyful performances to all the crew!

This was the recording that introduced me to VOCES8 as I searched for a version of Nimrod. I have been following VOCES8 ever since and I keep coming back to this recording. It is utterly sublime and so moving. It would be one of my Desert Island Discs - if I am ever famous enough to be invited onto the programme!! 😏

To me, Elgar created the most amazing shimmering sound in this movement. It seems perfect to go with this sacred text: eternal light. Typically, Voces8 delivers a profoundly brilliant performance.

As you look and listen it's almost impossible to believe these sounds are coming from mere mortals.

The most beautiful rendition of this masterpiece ever recorded in my humble opinion!

this is the sound of Heaven!

As intimate and intense as "Nimrod" is in the orchestral version, the intensity is magnified and focused by an octet of choral voices. As of that weren't enough, the text of the prayer "Lux Aeterna" from the Latin Requiem Mass further sharpens the impact. This is powerfully unbearable in the very best of ways. Samuel Barber's "Adagio" treated similarly is on a par with this. This music and sound is almost too beauiful.

That last note sounds like a great organ with all the stops pulled out. Incredible.

There are times when they sound like a full orchestra to my ears or like a perfectly pitched brass band… Nonetheless, the spiritual significance of what is happening here is tremendous and brings me to tears every time

I would like to know the lyric

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua leceat eis. (May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, with Thy saints forever, for Thou art Kind. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.)

Prachtige muziek, deze vertolking door 8 zangers is adembenemend ❤

Superb, how do they make such beautiful harmonies that gel together so seamlessly. It is beyond words. Thank you so much

I heard this on the radio a couple of weeks ago. Of course, I was quite aware of Nimrod, but not of the addition of the wonderful Lux Aeterna text. My dear friend, who is declining rapidly with dementia, totally fell in love with this setting, and is moved to tears whenever I play it for her. Between losing her, and my own mother's terminal illness, this arrangement not only provides beauty, but some comfort in the pain of loss.

Love your work. Elgar is smiling in heaven❤

Exquisitely beautiful interpretation of this imaginative setting of "Nimrod" (Enigma Variations). Though the text is from the ordinary of the funeral mass, the theme of eternal light is singularly appropriate for these challenging times. Profound thanks for this lovely musical offering. Later -- two years later. Christmas Eve 2022 -- and again and again I return to this inspiring amalgam of text and music. At now 82, and mostly housebound, it is musical settings and renderings such as these.that keep my faith alive in my silent solitude. Thank you, Voces 8 for your inspired musical ministry to a rather derelect former choirmaster and chorister. Christmas blessings to you all!

Came here via their recording of Underneath The Stars - Kate Rusby and it goes without saying I'm glad I did. What a pleasure to hear this arrangement, I'm obviously aware of the verison played on Remberance Sunday, but to hear words put to the music is thrilling and so so moving. I also appreciated the touching Comments. Perfect & Thank you and peace to you all.

What an incredible pleasure it is to listen to these amazing singers!

Well...as far as I am concerned...this performance for me; that there's just no other...THANK YOU!!!...THANK YOU!!...THANK YOU!!!!....

Perfect. That last word Requiem sung by Voces8 is the most beautiful sound imaginable.

Always a moving beautiful piece, never imagined it could get even better. Already tingling, at 2:15 I think my knees went.

This always reminds of remembrance sunday which commemorates all those who died in WW1 and WW2 it always brings tears to my eyes when I think of all the young men who died in such awful scenes,

So pure, such discipline. I love this version.

Absolutely Heavenly 💖🎶

ANGELS SINGING !!!!

Always think there is a lack of appreciation for just how seamless is the performance… no matter the personnel, always flawless… just wow

Just watched/listened for about the 97th time. Still wept.

I would like to have this recording played at my funeral.

Thanks for reuploading, so I can like it twice

The purest form of this piece yet, a way to take in its absolute essence.

first second i listened to it in class beside my friend, I looked at her and she was so confused and concerned and my facial expressions, and I don't blame her, I am still awe struck 🤩❤️ i have always wondered if this piece had been arranged for a choir and here it is❤️

A most wonderful recording. It can’t get any better than this !. Absolutely Marvellous. Great beauty. Such sounds. Grateful thanks.

Sublime and haunting . One of the most beautiful and sad pieces of music I have ever heard. Perhaps only equalled by Samuel Barber's Adagio for strings.

Some music affects a certain part of the brain. The harmony and beauty of this piece always brings tears to my eyes, whether I am listening to it or playing it.

If I've commented before, I must again. I've heard VOCES8 several times live and they always stir something in me.

So beautiful. I plan to have this at my funeral. Light eternal - perfect

I'm not crying! YOU'RE CRYING!

This was peak Voces8 imo

I have to ask what is was that 15 people didn't like about this masterpiece of human accomplishment?

Absolutely beautiful! Hard to exceed. Heavenly singing.

3:36 - WELL-now... THAT. was Wonderful. Light Eternal. Thanks you Jesus for Grace!!

Music washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life.

wow...just wow. thankyou

Thank you all.

Just wanted to say thank you. I’ve just returned from my grandmother’s cremation service and this was the most beautiful piece of choral music I have ever heard. I chose this piece for her last journey down the aisle before her body departed from this world. Thank you VOCES8. Love to you all. ✝️✡️

This is what it feels like when a piece of music resonates with not only your heart but soul .

Your talent is off the scale! Just magic!!

Just Amazing. Helping me through the loss of my Mum. Thanks guys, you're absolutely stunningly brilliant

Elgar wrote this piece to himself. It's one of the only pieces performed orchestrally that pulls my heartstrings. The lux aeterna text was the perfect addition. Lamenting, hopeful, etheral

Breathtaking. It brings me such joy knowing beauty like this exists on earth and we have access to it when we need it.

I've never heard this done so well. Bravo.

Tears..sublime beauty

Perfect!

Moved - first to tears, then to action. Stunning.

if this doesn't dig deep into your soul and stir emotions.. you're not human

This is stunning ❤

God bless you all, VOCES8❣️ I turn to you when my heart is heavy. You bring me peace and comfort. Thank you so very much ❤️

It was the late Prince Philip's funeral that led me to hear this music. It was one of the songs he selected to be played at his funeral, and it was indeed played at the Windsor Castle.

Amazing! Superbe! Maravilhoso! Sound of heavens! Thank's for this eternal moment! 🇧🇷

This is quite magical ! Thanks a lot for an amazing piece! Her voice is perfect, sadly she left the group😢 The sound is incredible!

Awesome

Thank you !

just wonderful. i cant stop listen to it one day after another ... very very nice ... love the soprano also very much

Masterful voices producing mind-blowing vocal control, balance and blend. VOCES8 infuse heart and soul while executing this so effortlessly. Thank you again for a beautiful performance.

Amazing.

I love this soooo much

For my 97 year old mother who just departed this life. Lux Aeterna!

This is impressive, comforting and, in a way, relaxing. I love this job. very grateful.

Utterly beautiful.

Divinely beautiful.

Voor mij de mooiste gezongen versie van Nimrod

Stunning.

Oh my word....had chills the entire time.

this has me sobbing every time i hear it-glorious

Amazing ensemble and great moving music ❤

Wow!

Absolutely stunning

In case of Rock fans in here: The norwegian band Motorpsycho released in 2019 their interpretation of this communio. It's starting perfectly mellow and leads further on to a sheer psychotic and thrilling lot.

Pure genius..... a gift of God. Thank you.

Beautiful 😍

Exquisite! Young people making such beautiful music gives hope that this troubled world has a better future coming, and harmony indeed can rule in this world and in our souls; Godspeed

Overwhelmingly beautiful! ❤️

This so absolutely beautiful and It got me bit emotional I love singing more tbh and I also the instrumental

Amazing performance.

They are all dressed like the cool english teacher at your highschool