An die Freude (Ode to Joy) excerpts from Symphony No. 9
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra turn Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” into a climactic tour de force.
Independent of its original 1824 symphonic setting, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” has become an anthem of rejoicing, a call to replace division and confrontation with love, unity, and understanding. In this finale, performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, the melody—an intentionally simple, folksy tune—is transformed through a series of variations into a climactic tour de force.
Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, and Charles & Janet Stoddard. The Tabernacle...
An die Freude (Ode to Joy) excerpts from Symphony No. 9
Clip: 12/17/2024 | 3m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Independent of its original 1824 symphonic setting, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” has become an anthem of rejoicing, a call to replace division and confrontation with love, unity, and understanding. In this finale, performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, the melody—an intentionally simple, folksy tune—is transformed through a series of variations into a climactic tour de force.
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
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Watch Michael Maliakel perform "Angels from the Realms of Glory" with The Tabernacle Choir. (4m 36s)
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British actress Lesley Nicol narrates the Nativity, for The Tabernacle Choir Christmas special: Joy. (2m 15s)
God Help the Outcasts, (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
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See Michael Maliakel perform "God Help the Outcasts" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. (3m 38s)
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Watch Broadway star Michael Maliakel perform "I Wonder as I Wander," with The Tabernacle Orchestra. (3m 49s)
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Broadway star Michael Maliakel joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra to sing "Joy To The World." (2m 9s)
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Watch The Tabernacle Choir and orchestra perform “Noe! Noe!” with the Bells on Temple Square. (3m 29s)
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Hear The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's interpretation of “O Little One Sweet." (4m 59s)
Watch The Tabernacle Orchestra perform "Patapan," an orchestral fantasy arranged by Ryan Murphy. (3m 6s)
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Watch as The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform this a Nativity lullaby, "Peace Be Mine." (2m 59s)
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This opening number to "Joy: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir" is nothing short of spectacular! (6m 16s)
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform “Still, Still, Still,” an arrangement by Mack Wilberg. (2m 39s)
To the Cradle Run (based on “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella”)
Watch Richard Elliott's spirited Christmas fantasia for organ and the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble. (3m)
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Actress Lesley Nicol narrates a heartwarming story about Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables. (17m 42s)
Vom Himmel hoch (From Heaven on High)
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The Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra for "Vom Himmel hoch." (2m 55s)
Backstage with Michael Maliakel
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Go backstage at Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir with Broadway star Michael Maliakel. (5m 11s)
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Go behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir with beloved actress Lesley Nicol. (3m 51s)
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Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol. (2m 2s)
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Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol, was made possible in part by Ronald C. & Kaye Gunnel, and Charles & Janet Stoddard. The Tabernacle...