More recently, its principal conductors have included Pierre Monteux (1961–64), Istvan Kertesz (1965–68), André Previn (1968–79) and Claudio Abbado (1979–88). From 1988-1995, the American Michael Tilson-Thomas took over, and in 1995, became principal guest conductor. Sir Colin Davis served as the LSO's Principal Conductor from 1995-2006, and in 2007 took the post of President of the orchestra. On 1 January 2007, Valery Gergiev became the LSO's Principal Conductor. Previn holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In 2006, Daniel Harding became the co-principal guest conductor alongside Tilson Thomas. Richard Hickox is the Associate Guest Conductor of the LSO.
The LSO became the first British orchestra to play overseas when it went to Paris in 1906. The LSO was due to sail on the RMS Titanic for a concert in New York in April 1912 but fortunately had to change the booking at the last minute. It was also the first to play in the United States, in 1912, and in 1973 it was the first to be invited to take part in the Salzburg Festival. It continues to make tours around the world.
In 1966 the London Symphony Chorus (LSC) was formed to complement the work of the LSO. with more that two hundred amateur singers, the LSC maintains a close association with the LSO; however it has developed an independent life, which allows it to partner other leading orchestras.
The LSO has long been considered the most extraverted of the London orchestras. For most of its life it refused to allow women to become members, ostensibly on the grounds that women would affect the sound of the orchestra (there has been a similar controversy at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra). There is an air of youthful high spirits to much of its music-making that is shown off in performances of such composers as Berlioz and Prokofiev. The LSO has often had internationally-known players as wind soloists, including such artists as James Galway (flute), Gervase de Peyer (clarinet), Roger Lord (oboe), Osian Ellis (harp), John Georgiadis (violin) and Barry Tuckwell (horn). Like most ensembles, the orchestra has a great ability to vary its sound, producing very different tone colours under such diverse conductors as Stokowski (with whom it made a series of memorable recordings), Adrian Boult, Jascha Horenstein, Georg Solti, André Previn, George Szell, Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, John Barbirolli, and Karl Böhm, who developed a close relationship with the orchestra late in his life. Böhm and Bernstein each held the title of LSO President in their later years.
Clive Gillinson, a former cellist with the orchestra, served as the LSO's Managing Director from 1984 to 2005, and is widely credited with bringing great stability to the LSO's organization after severe fiscal troubles.[1] Since 2005, Kathryn McDowell is the Managing Director of the LSO.[2]
Angels We Have Heard on High
London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echos in their joyous strains
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
In excelsis Deo!
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your gladtime strain prolong?
Say what may the tidings be?
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
In excelsis Deo!
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
In excelsis De-e-o!
Come to Bethl'em, come and see
Whose birth the angels sing
Come, adore on bended knee
The infant Christ, the newborn King
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
In excelsis Deo!
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
In excelsis De-e-o!
The lyrics of London Symphony Orchestra's "Angels We Have Heard on High" depict the story of the angels appearing to shepherds in Bethlehem to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. The song describes the sweet and joyous singing of the angels as they echo their voices in response to the mountains. The refrain, "Gloria in excelsis Deo" is the Latin phrase meaning "Glory to God in the highest." This is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the praise and worship of God.
The second verse is directed towards the shepherds who are curious about the reason for the angels' appearance and singing. The refrain is repeated, calling them to join in the worship and celebration of the birth of Jesus. The final verse invites the listener to come and see the newborn King, Jesus, and to worship Him on bended knee.
Overall, "Angels We Have Heard on High" is a beautiful and uplifting song that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the angels' announcement to the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to join in the worship and celebration of His birth, and to praise God for the gift of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels singing above us
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
Their singing is sweet and spreads across the fields
And the mountains in reply
The mountains echo back in response
Echos in their joyous strains
Reverberations of their joyful music can be heard
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
Gloria, Glory to God.
In excelsis Deo!
In the highest, God!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why are you celebrating, shepherds?
Why your gladtime strain prolong?
Why do you continue to sing happy songs?
Say what may the tidings be?
What news do you have to tell us?
Which inspire your heavenly song?
What inspired your song from heaven?
Come to Bethl'em, come and see
Come to Bethlehem and see for yourself
Whose birth the angels sing
The angels are singing about the birth of someone special
Come, adore on bended knee
Come and worship on bended knee
The infant Christ, the newborn King
The baby Jesus, the new king
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, WILLIAM GOLDENBERG
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센씨티비 sensiTV
Sopra i cieli, ancor più su
Dolci canti di angeli
Che dai monti fin quaggiù
Portan gioia ai deboli
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
A Betlem correte
Adorate il redentor
Ed a lui cantate
Quello che vi dice il cuor
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Gloria (aaah)
In excelsis Deo
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Milad Yaqo
Very cool!! loved it.
Can I use this as a play back for my choir?
theblackrosedaughter
The nostalgia is strong with this one ❤️
Lorraine Leeds
Thank you . My favorite Carol for over 60 years!
Paul Hurt
Fantastic 🎄🎁😊
Adele Mondolfi
Por una Pascua que nos devuelva la tranquilidad y la vida compartida con amigos y familia
Michael Angelo Gonzales
This song makes me cry every second. 😭
Digg
Phenomenal.
Lidia Lourdes Castillo Olazarán
Does anyone knows where can I get this sheet note in this key?
센씨티비 sensiTV
Sopra i cieli, ancor più su
Dolci canti di angeli
Che dai monti fin quaggiù
Portan gioia ai deboli
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
A Betlem correte
Adorate il redentor
Ed a lui cantate
Quello che vi dice il cuor
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Gloria (aaah)
In excelsis Deo
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Gloria
In excelsis Deo
Shin-i-chi Kozima
Merry Christmas from Japan
Can you imagine what Christmas is like in Japan ？
Jesus will be watching the people of this world blessing Jesus,s birth with Maria while smiling .