tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post6234168205698235443..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Musical InterludeAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-49914267548438780632011-12-17T16:51:01.459-06:002011-12-17T16:51:01.459-06:00Thanks for the link. I as well sang a number of Ha...Thanks for the link. I as well sang a number of Handel's works in our Church choir. I am looking forward to tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-54299434331359224292011-12-17T12:14:43.832-06:002011-12-17T12:14:43.832-06:00FT,
PS: Thanks for that link. Lovely!FT,<br />PS: Thanks for that link. Lovely!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-4105805308037064662011-12-17T12:14:11.699-06:002011-12-17T12:14:11.699-06:00FreeThinke,
I have a special place in my heart for...FreeThinke,<br />I have a special place in my heart for "He Shall Feed His Flock."<br /><br />Years ago, when I was auditioning for membership in a very prestigious choir in Washington, D.C., at only 13 years of age at the insistence of my voice teacher, I used that piece for my audition.<br /><br />My usage of that piece was somewhat of an accident.<br /><br />I passed the intervals portion of the audition with no problem.<br /><br />Then, the director got to the portion about choral sections. I flubbed up badly and missed my entrance at least three times.<br /><br />At that point, the director said to me, "Well, then, what <b>ARE</b> you going to sing for me?"<br /><br />I replied, "'He Shall Feed His Flock.'"<br /><br />Several in the room tittered. The director silenced them with a glare.<br /><br />Then, he played the introduction to that aria, and I performed it flawlessly -- just as my voice teacher had taught me.<br /><br />Yes, I got into the choir. Only one out of four who auditioned managed to achieve that status.<br /><br />I remained a member of that choir until I began college.<br /><br />And what a world of classical music I discovered! My parents took me to every rehearsal and performance, and they discovered the joys of classical choral music right along with me. Wonderful times!<br /><br />As a member of the alto section of that choir, I had the privilege of performing in wonderful places with the choir. Including at the National Cathedral!<br /><br />I also managed to get a new voice teacher -- a famous opera singer who "specialized" in "He Shall Feed His Flock."Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-53024936445731547332011-12-17T09:22:06.562-06:002011-12-17T09:22:06.562-06:00Hello again, AOW,
I just discovered this exceptio...Hello again, AOW,<br /><br />I just discovered this exceptional performance by soprano Lynne Dawson of Rejoice Greatly, also Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened, And He Shall feed His Flock from Messiah. I hope you and other enjoy it. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1xlYIoekE8&feature=related<br /><br />There are so many great riches on YouTube it makes you realize the world can't be anywhere near as bad as the shenanigans of politicians make us think it is.<br /><br />God's Love is everywhere around us, all we need do is reach out for it.<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-64802069211484696022011-12-17T08:52:22.903-06:002011-12-17T08:52:22.903-06:00FreeThinke,
Glad that you enjoyed this video.
The...FreeThinke,<br />Glad that you enjoyed this video.<br /><br />The Mormon Tabernacle is a big choir, yet their diction isn't muddy. Quite an accomplishment that requires great dedication.<br /><br />I wasn't aware that Lansbury had such a reading available. On <i>YouTube</i>?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-21240583127799302422011-12-17T08:25:06.002-06:002011-12-17T08:25:06.002-06:00Hey! I just learned we can also see Angela Lansbur...Hey! I just learned we can also see Angela Lansbury looking beautiful in a deep crimson gown reading a charming Christmas story as only she could -- and many other riches as well.<br /><br />This video is a treasure.<br /><br />I'll be back to enjoy more as The Season progresses.<br /><br />Thanks again, AOW.<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-62602071625417954822011-12-17T08:18:54.412-06:002011-12-17T08:18:54.412-06:00It's always a joy to hear The Mormon Tabernacl...It's always a joy to hear The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra in action. They have a long tradition of excellence in musical presentation -- and you can tell by the faces of the singers that their faith is strong and sincere. THeir work goes beyond mere professionalism.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this lovely video, AOW.<br /><br />Personally, however, I could he done with a lot more singing and a lot less introduction.<br /><br />All the best for Christmas and the New year!<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com