As a music educator and professional vocalist, I have sung this chorus and Amen many times in my 43 years of professional endeavor. I have heard it many times performed by the greatest ensembles of this age. I have never heard it before and had tears of pride and joy stream down my face as I have just now experienced. I felt the presence and power of God, and it was as if each singer devoutly believes what they are singing to be God's eternal truth. I am of mixed racial ancestry, and if DNA tests may be trusted, I am 55% West African. I suppose that is why I felt such a sense of pride-so profound indeed- as I watched and listened. The director is much to be commended, as well as the musicians. The trumpeter did a fine job. The keyboardists were flawless. The beauty and grace of the women and the frank manliness of the men of the chorus, combined with the stunning visual presentation of your attire all worked together to add the cherry to the top of your artistry. I will call this an inspired and inspiring rendition, rather than a performance. Because I do not believe you were performing. I believe you were singing as though you were before God Himself- to His glory. God bless you all, and thank you for stirring my soul to its depths.

My confession: I was searching on KZfaq for a definitive recording or performance of Handel’s ‘Amen’ chorus to send to a friend I nearly skipped over this recording, I am ashamed to say, simply on racial grounds because this is usually associated as ‘white’ people music (especially thinking of UK cathedral / church choirs and their choral societies) and so I was looking at atypical white choirs such as King’s College, Cambridge - in precisely the same way that if I wanted a piece of music associated with black ethnic heritage, I wouldn’t look at white choirs for a definitive performance. I kind of presumed that this choir, at first glance would be more like a Gospel Choir or something equally brilliant associated with so-called black music. There’s no doubting that choirs like King’s College, Cambridge are technically brilliant and have made definitive recordings of this piece. But wow - how wrong was I to have almost dismissed this Choir out of hand? It’s not just that they are technically brilliant as well, but the energy, power and sheer pathos of this performance took my breath away. I could feel Handel’s passionate writing and composition emerge in a way I never have before. I felt as if Handel’s spirit was alive in this conductor, choir, orchestra and even in the audience. Thank you to the Gramophone Chorus of Ghana for this outstanding and, dare I say, definitive performance but also for challenging my stereotype and broadening my mind. You have given King’s College, Cambridge a run for their money. I will be looking out for more of your work and listening to the full performance of this spectacular oratorio.

I must be there with the Heavenly host when we shall sing eternally to He that sits on the throne and to the Lamb! Worthy is the Lamb!

This is what heaven sounds like. ❤️❤️❤️

The pride and commitment is so visible and wonderful

I'm shocked byond my wits; I've never heard Handel's Messiah performed by mine own colour. For this, I give one trillion thumbs up.❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

After two years absence, I listened to this recording again. My tears flowed again, as at the first hearing, from start to finish. I feel the Presence of the Holy Spirit as I experience this majestic and worshipful rendition. I believe this is the way that Handel wanted it to be performed- worshipfully. He related that he had a spiritual experience during the 24 days composition of The Messiah. He shared that he saw the heavens open up, and saw angels ascending and descending before God's throne. So, I know that the artist was a man of Christian faith and conviction. I imagine that the angels in heaven sound contrapuntal like this when they sing to the Father and the Son. Can you imagine what The Messiah would sound like with heaven's angelic choir singing it? I would die from pure joy to hear it performed perfectly in its entirety. When we get to heaven, if heaven's choir does requests, I want to hear them sing The Messiah. Until then, this Gramophone Chorus rendition will serve as a glorious proxy. "Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!"

This is heavenly. Welldone from Nigeria.

Worshipfully!

geoffrey griffith watching from philadelphia pennsylvania usa 🇺🇸 and former member of all saints anglican church choirs in barbados 🇧🇧 in the 1960ties this great 👍 handel music is around 👌 for a long time from when i was a choir boy in the 1960ties oh i love it so very much i will listen to it all the time it is one of my favorites praise god amen 🙏

When I hear this song I can almost look into Heaven and see the angels crown Jesus Lord. This is a POWERFUL performance of Worthy Is The Lamb. For Jesus is truly WORTHY!

I'm not crying! I'm not crying! Oh who am I kidding! The Amen part of Worthy is the Lamb is just absolutely beuatiful. 😭😭😭

Easily the most spirited rendition of this song I have heard

Magnificent. Glory to Jesus Christ

Beautiful piece,, am enjoying the music

In my younger days I was a tenor in a Dutch Oratorium choir, so I know this wonderful piece of music. I have heard quite a number of excellent performances of Händel's "Worthy is the Lamb'', but from now on I will always remember the way this great choir from Ghana sang it. The clear personal involvement of all the singers and director was the first thing that drew my attention. They were all singing ''with heart and soul'', so they proclaimed a clear, evangelical message. I was really impressed and deeply touched ! Thank you , choir from Ghana!

❤ merveilleux

Großartige Umsetzung genialer Musik. Und die Begeisterung über das großartige Erlösungswerk unseres Erlösers spiegelt sich in den Gesichtern der Vortragenden. Grosser Respekt und viel Segen aus good old germany.

Absolutely inspired & well-prepared. Tears in my eyes, a 58 year teacher of voice & strings, plus pastor. This glorifies God in the highest. May you each one b supremely blessed!

What a marvelous choir,; they sang with such passion.

Also, brought tears to my eyes. B. McDowell, Choir director at First United Methodist Church, Grants, New Mexico, USA

Dazzling! Behold the musicality and enthusiasm of the Gramophone choristers! The great master Händel would have been delighted and inspired for more great works, if he could have worked with these talented and exalted people in Ghana. (The tropical climate might have afflicted him, though; but there will be master composers from their country to continue his work, I am sure) This stunning performance is my favorite. The same applies to their Hallelujah Chorus. NON PLUS ULTRA Thank you very much.

I love their enthusiasm, conviction, and vigor!!

I used to be part of a High school choir that performed songs from Handel's Messiah each year and later part of a University Church choir that routinely did the same. We used the Church organ and missed the beauty of the violins and all the fine sounds of the more subtle instruments. I applaud the instrumentalists for capturing so much of the orchestra sounds. I have to hand it to this choir for keeping their eyes on their conductor and keeping the Music consistently slow and easier for us as their audience to follow and get the meaning of the words of these songs. It is easy to get caught up in the music and sing faster so that the conductor left working to keep up with the choir instead. Thank you also, for keeping the relevant verses on the screens for us to follow. God bless you. I pray that you personally understand the depth of the meaning behind the words of the music, and come to know the Son of God as Lord and King in your own lives. Amen.

Such a wonderful rendition -it sounds as if the whole host of heaven is backing up this choir!

Absolutely glorious! Magnificent choir!

They well deserved their standing ovation.

Really music brings us together if you didn't see this choir you won't believe that it's a black Choir from Africa, their voices are unique

This choir is fascinating. They’re so passionate.

I felt the glory!

I have never heard this sung more beautifully. Men's voices were absolutely outstanding. Women's voices were superb!

very beautiful bravissimi!!!

Absolut großartige Kunst!

Absolutely Stunning! Divine! Never heard a more better rendition.

What a stellar choir! Superior sound, full of heart. Thank you!

Well by the grace of God alone I was the soprano leader for 6 consecutive years in my local choir

I come from a family of musicians in the United States so I know musical excellence when I hear it. On a side note: One of the years I was in a touring choir, the men wore black tuxedos and the women wore gold dresses.

Bravo 👏🏽

Here the timpanist lends added authority to the performance. Perfect.

These are all angels singing! This is what heaven will sound like. I can't wait! Glory Glory Glory!

Love from Arunachal Pradesh North East India 🇮🇳

It’s heavenly like the angels singing in heaven.

Oh how love the song, thanks for the wonderful singing

It’s heavenly like the music sung in heaven by the heavenly host to celebrate the Lamb and His Mighty work for our salvation on the cross.

Wonderful. The clarity, the smiles.

Wow! that was so powerful, Glory to God. God bless this anointed choir.

Très belle exécution Bravo Gramophone vous êtes les meilleurs 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

The altos are wonderful ❤❤

Wow....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

The musicians are to be congratulated also ,how they put the music together ,well done ,the whole was absolutely superb, glorious

What an utterly *fabulous* performance! I have listened multiple times and am deeply moved with each experience. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

Absolutely glorious! I heartily endorse the statement below. To God be the Glory, and blessing throughout the world.

Good Lord!! Literally. The enthusiasm and committment to the music shown here is just beyond belief.

Just listening to this today, Good Friday, 2022. It brought tears to my eyes, as I thought about my precious Lord and Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ! I look forward to the day when we all stand before the Lamb who was slain, people of every kindred, every tribe, every tongue, every nation, all those redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb, and join together with the angels to sing this for Him! You gave me a little taste of that. May God richly bless you all; I hope to see you all there and lift my voice with yours. You did a magnificent job on this; perhaps the best version I have ever heard!

God bless you.Beautiful singing

P.S. I was feeling low this morning, and this performance gave me a real boost. Thanks!

Very high professional quality choral singing.

I have never heard any music sung as beautifully as this piece. Outstanding voices. Outstanding director. Praise unto the Lord! Glory, glory, glory to the lamb. Thank you for your beautiful voices. From Arizona USA.

I've heard this many, many times. This is by far the absolute best I've ever heard. The choral director is fantastic. The bass and soprano sections are out of this world. BRAVO❤

Beautiful and heavenly sound for all to hear!! Love you brothers and sisters !!

Absolutely stunning. Last part of Amen chorus was the ultimate in the performance. Everybody was enjoying themselves. Their outfits just as perfect. I note there is full recording of the Messiah from Ghana.

Wonderful! It gives me pleasure and hope in mankind

This was such powerful performance...Welldone guys

I'm heading out to my Christmas concert right now to sing the Messiah. I will keep your smile, blessing and honor in my heart as I sing! Thank you for your enthusiasm!!

No words...just tears of joy and admiration. Soli deo gloria. Praise be to God

🤯🤯🤯🤯whoaaaa

I LOVE this! Great job, Ghana! After being in choirs and choruses for many years, I have a big soft spot for classical and chamber music. Impressed! And you can see the JOY that they have in performing such a masterpiece. ❤

I'm crying 😭 this is so beautiful

Simply Magnificent and divinely orchestrated! Very Beautiful! Well done! Thanks. 💓🌹💖💐💕

Kudos to the one who mixed and recorded this, not to mention the performers. 'His yoke is easy' was very beautiful.

Magnificent. Beautiful

OMG, it made me feel goosebumps, so sublime, so precious....greetings and love from Chile

The sincerity of the words is contagious with this choir!

Amazing !!! Praise be to God my brothers and sisters!!! You are beautiful! Lord Jesus be with you all!!!🥰🥰😇

Powerful. Ii know the challenges the Amen presents being a chorister myself for many years past.

I love to listen n watch them everyday ...non stop 😅

Greatest composer, greatest choir. Well done, magical, magnificent.

The Choral Amen always leaves me in tears. There's just something especially powerful about it that moves the heart and spirit.

Musicalmente hay mejores versiones evidentemente, pero cantadas con esa felicidad y desde el corazón no he visto ninguna así. Enhorabuena.

Make a joyful noise all ye lands! Very much enjoyed this.

And they look like they are having so much joy.

I actually admired them. In fact they sang as if the Heaven was going to opened. I watched it so many times Congratulations Gramophone Chorus.

MY HEART IS NOW COMPLETELY FULL. TO THE BRIM !

ありがとうございます。アーメンコーラスの伸びやかな声に感動しました。遠く極東の地でも、毎年メサイアで楽しんでおります。合掌。　from japan

Beautiful Worthy is the Lamb Amen 🙏👍

Ah, the wonder!

I anticipate to hear a similarly heavenly melody to this text (Revelation 5:12)

Amen and amen.Just what I needed.😅😅😅

This is what I watch to get happy. Great job.

That was fantabulous.

Truly, an impressive performance. Have never heard anything like it.

Ur music guyz its lift up my spirit before I start my day I play Ur music keep it up with Ur good work❤ make me😢

Que c’est beau!!!Très bonne exécution. Beaucoup d’émotions.....

Amazing performance. Just like St.Pauls Cathedral's choir

I have sung the Messiah since Canterbury Cathedral....and this is the best that have heard. I would love to sung with them....unfortunately, I am white, therefore an aberration amongst these fine group of singers.

Heroes of the Republic! That's what l say after several viewings.

I have tears in my eyes. Obviously the music is beautiful as written, but this performance is very special.

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain; and has redeemed us to God by His blood; to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.🙏🏾👐🏾 Amen Amen Amen!

Just delightful. Kudos to the director and to each and every singer.

Although expressed my many others, this performance also moved me to tears. What a wonderful and moving performance. The flame of faith burns brightly in Africa.