VOCES8: Bogoroditse Devo by Sergei Rachmaninoff

VOCES8 sings Rachmaninoff's 'Bogoroditse Devo' from the 'Vespers (All-Night Vigil), op. 37', at the VOCES8 Centre in London.

TEXT
Bogoróditse Dyévo, ráduisya,
Blagodátnaya Maríye, Gospód s tobóyu.
Blagoslovyéna ty v zhenákh,
i blagoslovyén plod chryéva tvoyevó,
yáko Spása rodilá yesí dush náshikh.

TRANSLATION
Rejoice, virgin mother of God,
Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
for you have borne the Savior of our souls.

[kylecashen]

I tried to leave a comment but I think YT went crazy, but apologies if this is a repeat comment. Long story short my wife and I have experienced tremendous losses the last few years with 5 misscarriages. Its been a reminder that life can be painful, bitter, ugly, and deeply sad. @Voces8 your music though has been a special reminder to me in this season that life can be full of beauty, wonder, mystery, and love. Thank you all for what you do.

[tgk-svzs]

Artists as wonderful as Rachmaninoff need artists as wonderful as you to interpret their work.
Your music is a glimpse into heaven.

[carlgeenen]

This must be what is sung in heaven. Such a beautiful hymn, sung so perfectly here on earth by VOCES8. Just what is needed in these trying times. Bravo and thank you!!

[achenarmyst]

You prove that there is a singer‘s fortissimo without strain and vibrato, just with stable diaphragm support and good vocal chord control. Bravo 👍

[davionhambrick]

Getting to hear this live in St. Louis in October of 2023 was one of the best moments ever. I love this group so very much.

[trasers]

Voces8 поют на Русском языке и это очень неожиданно. Спасибо за такое произведение вам и Богу!

[TonusFabri]

Such intense beauty. I had a complete meltdown at the spot where the basses come in _forte_ at 2:06. One of my happiest personal choral memories is having the privilege to sing the complete Vigil with local choir _Voces Intimae_ under Tony Booker.

[ivangarciabajobasssinger]

I cried and cried and cried listening to this beautiful and moving performance. Thank you so much, my dears VOCES8.

[bernardpoitevin]

Une délicatesse si expressive et une harmonie parfaite. Merci pour votre talent et votre travail. Le résultat est merveilleux.

[WolfgangDrEpple]

Wieder einmal überirdisch gut!
Danke für dieses leuchtende Licht in unserer dunklen Zeit.
🙏🙏🐺

[joer]

A wonderful way to start a Sunday morning time of devotion to my Lord!

[jonathanmoellman]

Beautiful! And a wonderfully transcendental concert last night... Thank you for being ambassadors of true Beauty!

[NehaChindu]

Sometimes I wonder how it is even possible that the mere human voice can produce such transcending sounds....❤
Listen through headphones for truly the BEST experience❤

[Elena_E_M]

Очень люблю Рахманинова! В вашем исполнении это очень проникновенно и вместе с тем мощно 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[timothymalone]

To bring such beauty and joy through your voices is such a gift. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[ianhendra]

I'm in a million and more; happy Christmas to you all.

[halfinuse]

Id been listening to yalls live performance as my go-to for this piece but holy crap this mix literally made me cry. Thanks yall

[originunknown]

WOW!!!! Rachmaninoff! Absolutely Beautiful performance as 😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌

[traeumeschublade]

For me this is still the best version I've could ever hear. This way I discovered Voces8 years ago. Everytime goosebumps!😍

[EeveeLol]

Sang this with my high school choir in my sophomore year. I saw it and was instantly reminded of the amazing harmonies we made together. Thanks for the beautiful music <3