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“O Come, Emmanuel”

By Trent Gilliss, senior editor | Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 5:43am

For so many Christians, "O Come, Emmanuel" was sung from choral sanctuaries and blasted from organ pipes at the back of the church this past weekend on the first Sunday of Advent. I’m going to guess that very few services featured such a stirring pairing of piano and cello.

Advent, music, piano, cello, instrumental, The Piano Guys

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200 Comments

Submitted by Edith Brown on Sat, 2012-12-15 07:11

wow!

Submitted by Jeanne on Sat, 2012-12-15 07:44

I am listening to this with my beloved whose health is failing... He is at peace listening to these exquisite sounds... And so am I.

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Submitted by Trent Gilliss on Sun, 2012-12-16 04:09

Jeanne, I wish him and you a most peaceful holiday season. Thank you for writing.

Submitted by Rosalie on Sat, 2012-12-15 07:57

Heartbreakingly beautiful

Submitted by kevin on Sat, 2012-12-15 09:33

Forgive my adolescent inclinations (I'm 45) but this sounds like an incredible intro to a rock song. Andrew Lloyd Weber - Jesus Christ Superstar?You find God where you least-expect...

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Submitted by Trent Gilliss on Sun, 2012-12-16 04:10

Ah, if only Freddy Mercury were alive today. The theatrical rock opera this could be...!

Submitted by Mary on Sat, 2012-12-15 10:58

........just listening to this now, on December 15th...........such solace for the soul after the horror of yesterday........

Submitted by Lee Ann on Sat, 2012-12-15 12:18

Wow! That's all that comes to mind. WOW! Thank you for sharing!

Submitted by Bede Baldlry on Sat, 2012-12-15 12:59

I love it!

Submitted by Nancy Walters on Sat, 2012-12-15 14:01

Thanks for sharing something of such beauty, and the promise it holds.

Submitted by S JONES on Sat, 2012-12-15 14:39

WE SHOULD REMEMBER OUR LORD EVERYDAY NOT JUST AT CHRISTMAS.

Submitted by Ruth on Sun, 2012-12-16 08:51

After the events of this week - this is my prayer.

Submitted by P. Murtagh on Sun, 2012-12-16 10:25

Very beautiful. and so lovely to hear this combination and in this setting... I really enjoyed this..

Submitted by Rocky on Sun, 2012-12-16 12:29

Thank you. God bless you.

Submitted by Charon on Sun, 2012-12-16 17:13

Simplicity brings for complexity.

Submitted by Betty on Sun, 2012-12-16 18:13

Thank you for the beauty of music!

Submitted by Barbara on Sun, 2012-12-16 22:28

Just beautiful

Submitted by Eddie H. Doss on Mon, 2012-12-17 00:52

Just lovely. Uplifting.

Submitted by Elizabeth Brent on Mon, 2012-12-17 12:47

This brings peace to my soul--and hope for a less violent world,

Submitted by Janice Sevre-D... on Mon, 2012-12-17 14:38

How nourishing to our souls. Pure gift...
Thanks and Blessings.

Submitted by John McKnight on Mon, 2012-12-17 15:26

A soul stirring rendition of a beautiful song.

Submitted by Teresa on Mon, 2012-12-17 16:14

Beautifully done, soulfull!
Thank you!!!

Submitted by Karin Posdal D.Min. on Mon, 2012-12-17 16:32

This is absolutely prayerful and beautiful. Thanks!
Will play it each day during Advent.

Submitted by Joan Levy Hepburn on Mon, 2012-12-17 18:11

A beautiful arrangement of one of the most moving songs of Christmas. Thank you.

Submitted by Peggy Wambold on Mon, 2012-12-17 19:34

We need more beauty like this in our world!!!!! Thank you!!!!

Submitted by Nikki Laliberte on Mon, 2012-12-17 20:01

Thank you for this beautiful piece of music. It made my heart ache and bloom at the same time. Thanks.

Submitted by Amy ryder on Mon, 2012-12-17 23:52

A real joy to listen too. So soothing, peaceful and very moving. Most up lifting.

Submitted by Sandy B on Tue, 2012-12-18 07:46

Fantastic and beautiful to listen to

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2012-12-18 09:24

This was spectacular. One of my favorite Advent hymns! Sheila

Submitted by Connie on Tue, 2012-12-18 10:35

a beautiful rendition ! Thank you

Submitted by veronica Gledhill on Tue, 2012-12-18 11:05

magnificant I needed that so much....thank you
musically and visually stunning

Submitted by George Alexa on Tue, 2012-12-18 11:23

Christmas to me means loving and giving. Being humble and patient with those who might irritate me. God bless all. May this year be the year of peace and reconciliation. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones AND a Happy New Year.

Submitted by Denis Khan on Tue, 2012-12-18 11:53

"I Am the Alpha and the Omega!" (Rev.1:8) Beautiful ! Thanks!

Submitted by joan geraghty on Tue, 2012-12-18 13:58

Thank you so very much for this inspiring piece. I can't put into words how beautiful it is.

Submitted by Steve James Lyman on Tue, 2012-12-18 15:58

Absolutely beautiful music.

Submitted by Arlene Kwaw on Tue, 2012-12-18 20:10

I'm in.

Submitted by Trish on Tue, 2012-12-18 20:53

Utterly divine.......

Submitted by Judy Julie on Tue, 2012-12-18 23:30

God-given talent used to praise Him and uplift us. Thank you. And thank you, Peg, for sharing.

Submitted by Meybel on Wed, 2012-12-19 07:18

Gratitude and love fill me as I listen to such a beautiful piece.

Submitted by Esther on Wed, 2012-12-19 14:57

Breathtakingly beautiful!

Thank you all for the work you do On Being. It is a gem of a program.

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Submitted by Trent Gilliss on Tue, 2012-12-25 21:28

Most welcome, Esther. I was so happy to have a forum to share this wonderful performance!

Submitted by Typoblaster on Wed, 2012-12-19 17:38

Nice. Please fix the typo in the caption - two m's in Emmanuel.

Submitted by Sister Dawn Gear on Wed, 2012-12-19 18:18

Thank you this was simply beautiful.

Submitted by Geri and Bill on Wed, 2012-12-19 19:37

Absolutely Beautiful

Submitted by Alan on Thu, 2012-12-20 00:58

Rejoice rejoice how captivating. Exquisite

Submitted by Rhonda on Thu, 2012-12-20 06:18

BEAUTIFUL!

Submitted by Francis on Thu, 2012-12-20 09:13

God and the Divine are perceived through the rendition of our music. The better half of human nature is accessed.

Submitted by Diane on Thu, 2012-12-20 10:04

Beautiful and soul stirring, thank you.

Submitted by Laurie on Thu, 2012-12-20 12:37

Lovely! Thank you for sharing this.

Submitted by JeanBoy on Thu, 2012-12-20 13:56

Christmas is a time for Love, Compassion, Thoughtfulness, Renewal of the Spirit and Peace. It is very hard now days to see all this at one sighting. I however, try to do my best to see this strangers but it's getting harder each year. How the heck did it get to be this wrong?

Peace to all

Jean

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