MUSIC is FOOD for the SOUL
Even more so when it is being composed by Georg Friedrich Händel...
December is a busy month for ALL, but I did commit myself to sing in one more choir since it is our favorite: Händel's Messiah!
Second row from the top, 2nd from left behind lady in sleeveless dress, I'm singing my heart out as a soprano.
We sang 7 songs and in-between we had a tenor, bas, alto and soprano sing a solo.
The Orchestra played great and we only rehearsed together with the orchestra, the day before!
Twice we'd rehearsed + performed on the actual day though!
Our local TV35, did capture the entire performance: Handel Messiah at Theatre Dublin click this link.
In the above screenshot from full video, finally the drummer and trumpet players are being shown as well!
I'm just sitting down here...
Husband Pieter did enjoy both performances and felt very proud of me singing with the choir.
That was our Händel's Messiah, with Georgia Southern University Magnolia String Quartet
First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra
No doubt, it made my Mom smile down from heaven, hearing her 2nd daughter sing soprano, like she used to do in her choir...
My Paternal Grandmother also sang as soprano, together with her friend my Mother-in-law who was a 2nd soprano.
Of course, my Dad who still sings but no longer as a first tenor.
Just learned that Dad quit singing, due to his severe flu recently he has said his farewell to the choir...
Used this link of: Händel's Messiah since it was spelled correctly in German!
Encyclopedia Brittannica shows it correct: Georg Friedrich Händel with the German Umlaut, which can also be replaced by 'ae' as: Haendel.
December is a busy month for ALL, but I did commit myself to sing in one more choir since it is our favorite: Händel's Messiah!
We sang 7 songs and in-between we had a tenor, bas, alto and soprano sing a solo.
The Orchestra played great and we only rehearsed together with the orchestra, the day before!
Twice we'd rehearsed + performed on the actual day though!
Our local TV35, did capture the entire performance: Handel Messiah at Theatre Dublin click this link.
I'm just sitting down here...
Husband Pieter did enjoy both performances and felt very proud of me singing with the choir.
First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra
No doubt, it made my Mom smile down from heaven, hearing her 2nd daughter sing soprano, like she used to do in her choir...
My Paternal Grandmother also sang as soprano, together with her friend my Mother-in-law who was a 2nd soprano.
Of course, my Dad who still sings but no longer as a first tenor.
Just learned that Dad quit singing, due to his severe flu recently he has said his farewell to the choir...
Used this link of: Händel's Messiah since it was spelled correctly in German!
Both, Pieter and I did sing in a previous Händel's Messiah, in 1995...
With all our traveling as International Consultants it was not easy to keep up—but we committed ourselves.
A very small segment can be seen/heard here at my Parents' home on September 20, 1995
←click link for video
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Only 3 days earlier, Pieter snapped this photo from part of our choir the Knight Owls, performing at the annual Christmas Revue. Me, 2nd row, 2nd from left...
Since my double, closed pelvic bone fracture, I no longer dare to stand on the top riser!
We do have lots of talent in this group and it feels warm and fuzzy to belong!
This is what I was wearing when performing with the Knight Owls at different events and since the Christmas Revue we also did perform at two local nursing homes.
My Escada Jacquard Knit Rose Sweater with a wide belt (from Indonesia) on Wolford leggings.
Fake fur leg warmers from Walmart that I did fold over my boots from Italy and fake fur fingerless gloves from Walmart.
Husband Pieter and I are facing our 35th Christmas, without any family nearby.
To both of us, Christmas is the pure religious meaning.
Only in 2004, we did have our foster-daughter Anita staying with us.
Fond memories!
Still wear my hair calf boots and skirt from Escada with black sweater.
Cat boy Barty on the left is still with us but not Spooky on the right who died at age 3.5 because of heart worm...
Wishing each of you a Merry Christmas!
Since my double, closed pelvic bone fracture, I no longer dare to stand on the top riser!
We do have lots of talent in this group and it feels warm and fuzzy to belong!
My Escada Jacquard Knit Rose Sweater with a wide belt (from Indonesia) on Wolford leggings.
Fake fur leg warmers from Walmart that I did fold over my boots from Italy and fake fur fingerless gloves from Walmart.
Husband Pieter and I are facing our 35th Christmas, without any family nearby.
To both of us, Christmas is the pure religious meaning.
Fond memories!
Still wear my hair calf boots and skirt from Escada with black sweater.
Cat boy Barty on the left is still with us but not Spooky on the right who died at age 3.5 because of heart worm...
Wishing each of you a Merry Christmas!
It must be great, singing this wonderful Part !
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Pieter a wonderful Christmas, filled with Joy and Love!
♥ With lots of Love and blessings, Claudia ♥🎄✨
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteYes it was heavenly and with the choir we did sing 7 parts.
Merry Christmas to you and you're lucky for having a 2nd Christmas day!
Hugs,
Mariette
I know how much practice must have gone into your performance. And being a part of the visiting choir group, too, must have been so satisfying. Always wonderful to hear such beautiful music this time of year and to spread joy through song. Wishing you a very merry Christmas Eve.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tammy,
DeleteAnything that you want to turn out well, takes a lot of preparation and practice. We had a very energetic conductor who coached us through it, together with the orchestra together. The choir is all local! however.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette - it is lovely to form a choir and then make wonderful music which others can enjoy listening to. One of my granddaughters is a soprano in her final fourth year of study at the Royal Northern Conservatoire of Music. We both love listening to her sing❤️
ReplyDeleteChristmas greetings to both you and Pieter🎄
Dearest Rosemary,
DeleteMusic is the most joyful thing human beings can share and it is in a way crossing all language barriers.
You can be very proud of your granddaughter completing next year her study as a soprano at the Royal Northern Conservatoire of Music!
Christmas greetings back to you as you and yours can extend it with a second day!
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteliebe Grüße und frohe Weihnachten
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke sehr und auch noch ein froher 2. Weihnachtstag!
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteheute schicke ich Dir und Pieter herzliche Weihnachtsgrüße aus dem Drosselgarten und wünsche Euch ein besinnliches Weihnachtsfest. Kommt gut ins Neue Jahr und bleibt gesund und munter.
Alles Liebe von Traudi.♥
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteGanz liebe Weihnachtsgrüße zurück zu dir und deinem Mann!
Auch alles bestens zum Neuen Jahr und vor allem Gesundheit.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Jetzt fällt mir grad den Namen deinem Mann Hal ein...
DeleteHello Mariette, I wish I could have been there to hear you sing and to enjoy the concert. However you spell his name, Handel was a genius, and we are lucky to have his music!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you and Pieter enjoy the Holiday, and get ready for a happy and healthy 2019!
--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteThat would have been wonderful to enjoy such heavenly music. The orchestra and the solo singers were all so well and of course our choir gave its all too. Yes, Händel sure was a genius and it remains beautiful after all those ages.
We sure enjoy winding down this year and feel very grateful for lots of things.
Wishing you likewise the very best and wishing you a happy and healthy 2019!
Hugs,
Mariette
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteThank you very much and the same to you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI'm down on the beach every chance I get padding in the my big black my sun shirt, sun hot and sun shorts, I look like learing spotlight..I realy aware of the daily baris and what happens at Christmas time...
Michiko
Dearest Michiko san,
DeleteLucky you for having summer time right now and that is a fun thing to do and wearing your sun hat!
Wishing you a happy 2nd Christmas day!
Hugs,
Mariette
Looks like it was a wonderful event. You gave great performance! Your husband Pieter must have been really proud of you, and so did your mom from heaven. Love your outfit with Escada Jacquard Knit Rose Sweater. And the photo of you with Anita and kitties - it must bring lot of fond memories xo
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you, Mariette. Happy holidays!
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteYes it was very rewarding for being part of this, in both choirs.
Mom no doubt enjoyed seeing this... and Pieter was so happy.
My outfit for the Santa part was fun to wear that way and very comfortable.
Fond memories of Anita being here and with our Spooky still with us... She video called today so we stay in touch!
Merry Christmas to you as well and enjoy the remainder of this holiday season.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette.....What a wonderful way to celebrate the season. I find it thrilling to sing in a chorus.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and Pieter and all your furrry friends.
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteYes, music like this is so very fitting for the season and it brings joy singing and listening to it.
Together with the orchestra and solo singers it was great.
Merry Christmas to you and yours + furry friends.
Hugs,
Mariette
Merry Christmas dear Mariette to you and Pieter!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy New Year with health and happiness! Hugs!
Dimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteThank you very much and the very same good wishes to you and yours!
Hugs,
Mariette
Merry Chistmas, Mariette! You look festive. Händel's Messiah is lovely music. I'm impressed that you can sing it! Singing in a choir takes such dedication as does any talent!
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie,
DeleteHändel's Messiah for sure is not easy to sing but it was so much joy doing it together with this great choir. The orchestra and solo singers made it grand!
Thank you for your kind words and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be singing with the choir and Handel's Messiah, would so love to have been there to hear that beautiful music.
So I am a little late, but wishing you and Pieter a happy Festive Season and hope you had a really happy Christmas.
Sending love and hugs
Carolyn x
Dearest Carolyn,
DeleteThank you for your visit and wishes for Christmas, still in time. For you also a Merry 2nd Christmas day and indeed, how great it would have been to visit each other on such a performance... The video can bridge that gap though.
Hugs,
Mariette
OH, oh OH! What a wonderful time I have had reading this today and looking at all of the pictures! How I wish I had been in the building to hear my favorite of all. And to know you were in it...just perfect. In a while after I get things settled here, I will click the link and it will be almost as good as being there, listening.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing two members of the fur family too. 💗
Happy New Year to you, Pieter and the fur babies. Much love to all of you. XXXX
I love when you tell us what you are wearing. Escada is a favorite I think from several other blogs I have read. You look like a model with your wonderful figure.
Dearest Katie Isabella,
DeleteThank you so very much for your sweet comment here in the new year! It made me so very happy! At times, singing is the very best for our soul, it sure is magical and how in the world could Georg Friedrich Händel, ever compose this in one month! He sure was a genius and it must have been God who used him... With his music and words he's still touching so many on this earth!
So glad that the noisy firework night is over with. All of our fur babies came upstairs, they hate it. For fear, big Speckie was on the duvet at the back near me legs, Spunky curled up next to me and Barty on 'his' pillow above my head. Not the best night but oh so sweet.
Yes, Escada has been my favorite till it got sold to an Indian owner in London... it is not the same anymore. But the pieces I have, still fit of course and I keep wearing them. Thanks for your compliment and Tiggy-Tiger is holding me straight as she too looks like a young kitten.
May 2019 be a good year for you and yours and for yourself Katie Isabella!
Hugs,
Mariette
Many many hugs.
DeleteOh and Speckie begs to meow that she is opulent. Not big, Rather like me and my mom here.
DeleteDearest Katie Isabella,
DeleteSo sorry, never intended to hurt Speckie's feelings in any way! Love her to pieces and she so strongly clings to her Mami.
Hugs to you and your sweet mom!
I just listened to the video. You are so tiny all I could see what the veriest tip of your head and I had my eyes strained right on you, once you wrote us where you were. I enjoyed the video so much as that is one of my most favorite pieces of all. What a joy to hear it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHugs and hugs.
Dearest Katie Isabella,
DeleteTrue, I was in a hidden spot, also for Pieter as I was right behind the music stands from the trumpet players...
It was a true joy for being part of it, and it is also our favorite.
Thank you for your kind words and again, Happy New Year with good health for all your loved ones, and fur baby.
Hugs,
Mariette