Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings, Op 11) - Samuel Barber (all parts sung by Matthew Curtis)

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[treyxaviermusic]

this is the most bell-clear, pitch perfect singing I've ever heard

[CrispySkinwalker]

this man... this man is something else, he managed to hit that E flat note and still do a bass part

[Tyblerone]

This is so cool. I watched this and then walked around the neighborhood and baptized a few dozen babies.

[justhere]

I am 100% convinced Matthew Curtis is actually an angel in disguise that God sent to gift us with glorious music and nothing can be said to convince me otherwise.

[st.charlesofaberdeen]

Terrible day at work and this piece soothed my savage beast within, and brought tears to my eyes. There is rare beauty in this " ugly" world. God be with

[RockandStoneGames]

1:33 I was just waiting for that soprano note! ahah Awesome!

[Taz]

Dear Matthew Curtis, thank you, I wish you well and would just say, over the years I have come here and listened many, many times, you have the voice of an angel, while not deeply religious, I have found so much peace and pleasure listening, what a gift, thanks.

[Bbbumpy]

I can't breathe and there's something in my eye. Wow.

[jotoole]

Just…wow. This has to be the best rendition of the greatest piece of music ever written.

[PatGul]

Imagine hearing this in the middle ages, you'd think it was the voice of angels

[ethandigirolamo]

While listening to this, i think I was translated to Heaven. I ALMOST died like four times. My new #1 favorite singer, and arrangement of this song. WOW.

[master_ki]

The power of the human voice... The way that Matthew brings this song to life; I am in awe each time.

It never fails the emotional test. This version of Adagio for Strings will forever be with me in life.

Thank you for sharing your voice and putting this Masterpiece together.

[DJignyte]

Jesus christ what a vocal range! That was a beautifully well done performance.

[sailorgeer]

I’ve always thought Barber’s Adagio / Agnes Dei was the most beautiful, haunting, sorrowful, and profound piece of music ever written. So much longing and loss in the music, the tension and release of chord modulations always brings tears to my eyes. This is probably the most masterful rendition I have heard yet, such incredible range and clarity in each note. Well done.

[PowllMorgan]

If this doesn't give you goosebumbs, shivers, quivering lower lip or some such effect, you are dead inside!

[jeanfrancoisgidon]

Quelle merveille vocale en plus l'œuvre est MAGNIFIQUE. BRAVO ET MERCI.

[raphaelmoustin]

Agnus Dei,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Dona nobis pacem.

[psr]

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (Translation)Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[reson]

This is audial perfection; such clarity, note-retention, perfect breathing, everything. This is next-level asmr!

[Tanit]

When the choral director just takes over and does everything himself perfectly. 🏆