VOCES8: 'Sanctus' from Fauré's Requiem

VOCES8 perform the Sanctus from Fauré's Requiem with the English Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Artistic Director, Barnaby Smith as part of the Live From London Spring festival.

[jamesssclater]

I don't know if there is any such thing as a perfect performance of any musical work, but this comes as close as I ever hope to hear. Simply cannot get enough of this group. They are in the territory of the sublime.

[christopherdevries]

This is not the content the internet deserves, but it’s the content the internet needs.

[matthewhayden]

That first "hosanna in excelsis" on that major 7th gets me every time

[grcatsby]

Three sopranos singing but it sounds like one voice. Same with the tenors - one voice. The blend is perfect.

[UkeOne]

WOW! This is the first time I've ever heard this with just 8 voices (and an excellent small orchestra) ...Absolutely STUNNING!!! Faure would be proud of this beautiful presentation. Now, I would treasure listening to the 'entire' work. How about it, VOCES8? Feed us more of your musical perfection...please!

[LemonDropYum]

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua
hosanna in excelsis.
...
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts
full are the heavens and earth with the glory of you
hosanna in the highest.

[adamcouchman]

Spectacularly beautiful. A perfect tempo, too. Too often this piece drags along like a tortoise trudging through peanut butter. Thank you for sharing this.

[waltsmith]

At every hearing of this beautiful piece, I come back to the Aldous Huxley quote on the After Silence cover: "After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." This is music of and from the soul. Thank you.

[katyann-tr]

The sound is so pure, I would never have guessed it began with two voices !!

[samthienemann]

The 30 seconds from 2:00 to 2:30 in particular is pure magic

[isaiahbaggett]

Sopranos - my goodness... they float like cherubim above the ensemble. Lovely blend from all voices

[cateclism]

Sang this in my high school choir...always loved Faure's Requiem, particularly the Sanctus. Pleased to have found VOCES8 performing this gem!

[scwheeler]

Beautiful! It's how I imagine the angels singing to God

[notout]

My favourite sopranos ever. what a group of singers it can't get any better - perfection is as far as you can go.

[marichristian]

So, so beautiful. The solo violin is indeed a blessing.

[blauespony]

So beautiful! Are you sure that you are real humans and not angels performing this piece? Effortlessly besides the added difficulty of social distancing during the performance.
And thank you to the musicians for attributing to and not overshadowing the singing voices. Well done everyone!

[AlasPoorEngland]

A very moving presentation. Thank you and God bless you.

[cyborg]

I am enchanted by the clear and transparent tone. Thank you so much!

[vewilli]

Highest possible quality in every respect (at least for me). Voces8: probably the best choir ensemble of the present among the many very, very good ensembles …

[garywait]

Supremely moving. Thanks especially for featuring the violin, which, though I have sung the Requiem many times, I had never fully appreciated before. And, of course, as always, vocal perfection!!