Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Star vocal ensemble VOCES8 performs 'Gabriel's Message'. Arranged by the group's longtime arranger in residence Jim Clements, the beloved Basque Christmas folk carol tells the story of the Annunciation, when the Virgin Mary first learned that she would bear the son of God.
Tickets to watch VOCES8’s LIVE From London Christmas festival, online from 8 December to 6 January, are available at livefromlondon.org/xmas25-concerts
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The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden, Mary,
most highly favored lady,"
Gloria!
"For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honour thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
"most highly favoured lady,"
Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said.
"My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name."
"Most highly favoured lady,"
Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born in Bethlehem,
all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
"most highly favoured lady."
Gloria!
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VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music.
Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉bit.ly/4bAwaNA
Subscribe to VOCES8 YouTube channel 👉 bit.ly/43Xg38H
Follow VOCES8 on:
VOCES8 Website voces8.com
VOCES8 Foundation Website https://www.voces8.foundation
Donate to the VOCES8 Foundation 👉 bit.ly/4or0UDO
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
Instagram instagram.com/voces8
TikTok tiktok.com/@voces8official
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Star vocal ensemble VOCES8 performs 'Gabriel's Message'. Arranged by the group's longtime arranger in residence Jim Clements, the beloved Basque Christmas folk carol tells the story of the Annunciation, when the Virgin Mary first learned that she would bear the son of God.
Tickets to watch VOCES8’s LIVE From London Christmas festival, online from 8 December to 6 January, are available at livefromlondon.org/xmas25-concerts
TEXT
The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden, Mary,
most highly favored lady,"
Gloria!
"For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honour thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
"most highly favoured lady,"
Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said.
"My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name."
"Most highly favoured lady,"
Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born in Bethlehem,
all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
"most highly favoured lady."
Gloria!
____________
VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music.
Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉bit.ly/4bAwaNA
Subscribe to VOCES8 YouTube channel 👉 bit.ly/43Xg38H
Follow VOCES8 on:
VOCES8 Website voces8.com
VOCES8 Foundation Website https://www.voces8.foundation
Donate to the VOCES8 Foundation 👉 bit.ly/4or0UDO
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
Instagram instagram.com/voces8
TikTok tiktok.com/@voces8official
____________
Classic FM is the UK’s favourite classical music station, playing the most relaxing music.
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Follow us on:
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