ZADOK THE PRIEST (CORONATION ANTHEM) BY G. F. HANDEL. CONDUCTED BY JAMES VARRICK ARMAAH.

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2023
  • Special dedication to King Charles III
    We journey to the past, with one Mission. Call it Vintage and you will be right.
    Bringing you your favorite choral and classical hits from back in the day.
    Reminiscing the tunes you loved most.
    It’s RECORDS NIGHT
    Presented By the Harmonious Chorale Ghana
    Brought to you by The Salt and Light Music Ministry
    Performed live on RUclips.
    Sunday 24th October 2021 at 18:00GMT
    #Coronation #KingCharlesIII #RecordsNight #HarmoniousChorale #SALMM
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  • @metrx330
    @metrx330 29 дней назад +33

    God Bless the people of Ghana. Much love from the UK.

  • @peteroreilly8060
    @peteroreilly8060 16 дней назад +9

    Wow, Greetings from Canada. Thank you for a wonderful performance of this great work by Handel. Very well sung and played, Keep up the good work.

  • @sarawoods1450
    @sarawoods1450 14 дней назад +8

    This was amazing! You brought together the best of two cultures and nailed it! Amen and God bless!

  • @ararmour
    @ararmour 17 дней назад +8

    Simply brilliant. A wonderful discovery on You tube.

  • @zibambense4008
    @zibambense4008 19 дней назад +12

    Handel will be proud, how you mastered his masterpiece song.

  • @fritula6200
    @fritula6200 10 месяцев назад +23

    To the People of Ghana, my deepest respect to yr Country and yr People on the magnificence of this display of singing and music, the Performance is superb:
    All my respect !! This is too beautiful!!

  • @davidhynd4435
    @davidhynd4435 13 дней назад +6

    Handel could never have dreamed that his music would be so beautifully performed in Ghana. Gorgeous, thank you for such a rousing performance.

  • @DanielMasmanian
    @DanielMasmanian Год назад +49

    and, by the way, I don't think there ever was less need for subtitles. Your diction is second to none.

  • @jtrevm
    @jtrevm Год назад +18

    I do hope you have sent a copy to the King. I expect his office will get it to his desk... this is special.

  • @qwame_o
    @qwame_o Год назад +63

    Another proud Ghana moment. Seeing all the comments about this being the best version of Zadok the priest” they’ve heard is just beyond amazing!

    • @CommanderMalcopop
      @CommanderMalcopop 8 месяцев назад +4

      Kukuroko! Ho twa! Ɔsoro de! Thank you from New Zealand.

  • @neokeswa7349
    @neokeswa7349 8 месяцев назад +14

    THIS IS OUTSTANDING 🥵🔥!!!! Absolutely brilliant, from beginning to end, well executed 👏🏽🔥🔥

  • @hythekent
    @hythekent 11 дней назад +3

    Oh my goodness. How wonderful. God bless you all. Such strength. Such intensity! 🙋🇬🇧

  • @Nienpet
    @Nienpet Год назад +80

    The keyboard players do a solid job. And then that choir comes in and just blows your mind! I’ve been singing in choirs my whole life (in South Africa) and there’s nothing like an African soprano to bring the goods when needed. And of course Ghanaians are just fantastic so this is the perfect video 😄👍🥂 I was smiling from beginning to end!

    • @qwame_o
      @qwame_o 7 месяцев назад

      @@hoolydooly5072Why is it a problem?

  • @kylesanders3502
    @kylesanders3502 17 дней назад +4

    I loved it! It’s early in the morning but well I’m awake anyhow.

  • @julesmarwell8023
    @julesmarwell8023 12 дней назад +5

    Australia says God bless Ghana. and kindest regards to our friends in Africa

  • @philipplace9990
    @philipplace9990 Год назад +118

    Well! THAT'S how you get a thousand voices in such a small space!!! I thought the best version I'd ever heard was the coronation... until I heard this!!! Please get over to Britain soon, doesn't matter where I'll buy a ticket and come see you!!! I have no words...!!! Thank you

  • @annwilliams6438
    @annwilliams6438 Год назад +11

    I wonder if Handel ever imagined that his music would be performed in the middle of Africa without an organ is sight! So powerful. Beautifully done. Congratulations. Thank you from South Africa.

  • @BeXEllenttoeachother
    @BeXEllenttoeachother 16 дней назад +7

    I'm so proud of my African family. Wow when the choir comes in the heavens open.

    • @triplem9805
      @triplem9805 8 дней назад

      That was a real Sharp Intake of Breath moment!

  • @MS-xh7cw
    @MS-xh7cw 3 месяца назад +23

    Absolutely exquisite! The best version I’ve ever heard. It’s as if the Holy Spirit endowed them with angelic voices and they were singing to God Hinself!

  • @TheCwmbear
    @TheCwmbear 24 дня назад +2

    Breathtaking. Reduced me to tears.
    It's the first time I've listened to this piece and understood every word.
    Thank you so much.
    And I love those shirts🙂

  • @simonlazarus5681
    @simonlazarus5681 Год назад +41

    May the King of Kings who is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, reign in our lives, through our thoughts, words and by our actions❤🙏🏾. This choir along with the musicians were amazing🙏🏾

  • @Vurbanowicz
    @Vurbanowicz 11 месяцев назад +17

    All praise for the talent and discipline it took to achieve this performance. It takes nothing away from that to add that they have a cultural advantage: the vigorously and clearly articulated English that comes out of West African speakers. Had he been alive to hear this, Handel would have been over the moon.

  • @SpideyVids
    @SpideyVids 15 дней назад +2

    Outstanding performance. 👏👏👏

  • @iamberto4616
    @iamberto4616 Год назад +58

    You should have been invited to the King Charles' coronation. Beautiful rendition. Thumbs up 👍 👌

  • @Spankbucket
    @Spankbucket Год назад +16

    What a fantastic rendition...brought tears to my eyes!

  • @petergeorgedirector4
    @petergeorgedirector4 Год назад +49

    Bravo HCG!
    Fabulous achievement!
    It would be bad of me to single out specifics but that won't stop me...
    1. The radiant joy on the faces of the Sopranos and Altos
    2. The precision and articulation of the Tenors and Basses particularly in the semi-quaver runs.
    3. The super tone and accuracy of the trumpeters.
    4. The overall sense of drama and engagement
    5. The strong enthusiasm and clarity transmitted to the entire ensemble by the conductor.
    Lots more I could say but I've already said too much so I'll stop.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH &
    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS
    GOD BLESS GHANA🇬🇭
    GOD BLESS THE COMMONWEALTH
    GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧

  • @susanrobertson4389
    @susanrobertson4389 Год назад +340

    Wow! You guys should have been invited to perform at the coronation ❤

    • @timbredan3476
      @timbredan3476 Год назад +19

      INDEED! An opportunity missed!! I'm calling the palace now!!

    • @1066pastor
      @1066pastor Год назад +16

      Agreed. More Commonwealth input would have added that something extra special

    • @jemandjemand2362
      @jemandjemand2362 Год назад +14

      no

    • @jemandjemand2362
      @jemandjemand2362 Год назад

      @@1066pastor it was about tradition, not about race baited BS to calm down the SJW. neither about being extra or special. get a grip

    • @josephkaliati9100
      @josephkaliati9100 Год назад +15

      No they too good for that palace mess

  • @adamgfleming5397
    @adamgfleming5397 22 часа назад

    Awesome, well done 🇬🇭 brothers and sisters!

  • @philipfloydchandler8612
    @philipfloydchandler8612 Год назад +181

    An outstanding interpretation of Zadok! Those 'runs' were flawless!! Simply breathtaking.

  • @georgettewolf6743
    @georgettewolf6743 2 месяца назад +3

    This is such a magnificent performance that I can’t help but weep in joy whenever I hear it.

  • @silvertbird1
    @silvertbird1 Год назад +89

    I think Handel would be absolutely delighted by this exemplary performance of his work. Well done! As an American, the coronation isn't of particular importance to me, but this is glorious music and should be performed frequently.

    • @brucekuehn4031
      @brucekuehn4031 Год назад +14

      1727 was a long, long time ago. I’m sure that GF Handel would have marveled at these musicians of Ghana nearly 300 years later!

    • @debramoss2267
      @debramoss2267 Год назад +4

      I wholeheartedly agree.

    • @jimboll6982
      @jimboll6982 Год назад

      As you are an American, no one else gives a poop what you think.
      Go boil s burger

    • @NjonjoNdehi
      @NjonjoNdehi 11 месяцев назад +3

      They should perform it for their king, the Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom.

  • @dennisblake3204
    @dennisblake3204 Год назад +51

    Thank you so much for your wonderful rendition of a world masterpiece, love from the UK 🇬🇧 🙏 ❤️

  • @margidaly6874
    @margidaly6874 Год назад +38

    WHAT A PERFECT PERFORMANCE the tenors run is so difficult but was rendered with such aplomb all voices in the runs were outstanding this is the first time I have heard the choir and what a wonderful introduction the trumpets all instruments were just beautiful to listen to. Thank you angel voices ❤

  • @norriswilliams2558
    @norriswilliams2558 12 дней назад +3

    Africa is saving the Church.

  • @19gregske55
    @19gregske55 Год назад +3

    The diction present is uncommonly good. The runs were superb.

  • @alaskafan21
    @alaskafan21 Год назад +73

    I agree with Sylvester Oboira in that this has to be a standout rendition of this magnificent work. I am particularly awed by how clean the melismas were. To do that was not an easy task. Kudos to everyone involved !

  • @beachbum4691
    @beachbum4691 Год назад +36

    I haven't heard powerful crisp precise choral work like that in decades,. The crispness and precision first caught my attention with the coral opening at 1;43, again at 3:30s and at each Amen chorus that followed, this is an extraordinarily high standard. well done everybody,. greetings from Australia / John

  • @juanramonsilva1067
    @juanramonsilva1067 9 месяцев назад +19

    This was simply fantastic! It goes to show that God’s music goes beyond race. Whoever is with God will be blessed with the joy and beauty of real music.

  • @dulcamarabuffo
    @dulcamarabuffo Год назад +20

    Very beautiful and inspiring. I am a professional opera singer and I know the amazing effort you all have put into this performance to make it a musical delight.

  • @JHaupt6314
    @JHaupt6314 Год назад +11

    A wonderful performance. Through YT, we have a great opportunity to watch and listen to great performances such as this one.

  • @buuiikem
    @buuiikem Год назад +112

    Amazing voices, Matured accompanists on the piano, by ear only one would think it is a full orchestra performing, All details of the song well captured from beginning till end. Excellent rendition Brothers and sisters ... Love from Nigeria ❤❤

    • @Austin-if4ht
      @Austin-if4ht Год назад +4

      ❤🇮🇹🙏🏻

    • @Despotic_Waffle
      @Despotic_Waffle Год назад +14

      usually electronic keyboards sound horrible when playing organ and violin sounds, but they sounded very good here

    • @ministereno-soul6814
      @ministereno-soul6814 Год назад +3

      Vocals are flawless..
      The musicians are truly pros.
      Great rendition

  • @mattwoor4610
    @mattwoor4610 Год назад +41

    A fantastic rendition of this classic piece (props to the tenors, beautiful warm tone throughout) - much love from UK ❤❤

  • @vicentiaamanor8751
    @vicentiaamanor8751 2 дня назад

    Isn't there a way to like something twice? 🥰🥰🥰. So beautiful

  • @micheleaby2210
    @micheleaby2210 15 дней назад +1

    Puissant et majestueux, ce choeur est magnifique !!!!

  • @edmundaffum8493
    @edmundaffum8493 Год назад +25

    Whaaaaattttt❗❗❗HC you guys are the best.. God bless you all abundantly 🙏🙏

  • @tenagurski8921
    @tenagurski8921 Год назад +10

    Brilliant, just brilliant. Well done. Thank you! Cheers from Canada

  • @phyllisansah3878
    @phyllisansah3878 Год назад +83

    Wow!!!. I have heard Zadok the Priest sang by other Choir's but Harmonious Chorale this is superb. Excellent. You never disappoint.

    • @phyllisansah3878
      @phyllisansah3878 Год назад +7

      I heard Zadok The Priest sang at today's Coronation and I said why wasn't Harmonious Chorale invited to sing it. God bless you for blessing us with your beautiful singing.

    • @user-vk7ho5yg9w
      @user-vk7ho5yg9w Год назад

      FR

  • @HopefulBrit
    @HopefulBrit 8 месяцев назад +29

    What makes this rendition particularly powerful is that you can really hear the words being sung. A credit to your country and to this song! Thank you. 🙏

  • @TheLuxCrafter
    @TheLuxCrafter Год назад +4

    Black excellence.... Utmost.

  • @ABC1701A
    @ABC1701A Год назад +14

    I saw/heard this choir at a concert last year [broadcast on RUclips] and they were fabulous. So glad I have been able to listen to them again, truly a great choir and proof that numbers aren't everything. The keyboard players are possibly even more talented than the singers in that they have the hardest job of all managing to sound like a full orchestra. So glad I found this recording.

  • @philiphoel4290
    @philiphoel4290 Год назад +36

    Im absolutely amazed at how they make so few people sound like many, many, more.
    If you close your eyes it sounds like there's a an entire orchestra, and a full choir behind them.

  • @olusegunolayinka393
    @olusegunolayinka393 Год назад +14

    Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Accompaniments, Diction, Articulation, Harmony. I accompanied singing of Zadok the Priest on the Organ for the first time in November 1997. This one blows me away. ❤❤❤

  • @tonyt7948
    @tonyt7948 12 дней назад +3

    I love it one off the best version I've ever heard and I'm a Brit respect

    • @programming_tech_zone9613
      @programming_tech_zone9613 11 дней назад +1

      True. The performance is exquisite and the trumpeter is just wow🌠✨✨✨

  • @sylvesterobiora8051
    @sylvesterobiora8051 Год назад +287

    Seriously, I wonder if there would ever be a stronger version. This chorale is ordained in heaven and instituted on earth

    • @Dlt814
      @Dlt814 Год назад +7

      I know right? Utterly blown away by the quality of the voices. I’ve sang this piece before with a choir I considered to be top quality and we had nothing on these performers. That first note was soooo worth the wait of the long introduction.

    • @amiciopera
      @amiciopera Год назад +6

      I totally agree with you. That dark deep sound of the men was most amazing.

    • @kevinbush4300
      @kevinbush4300 Год назад +2

      Jesus... youre not joking

    • @amiciopera
      @amiciopera Год назад +6

      @@kevinbush4300 I have being singing in choirs be it in North America.the caribbean.europe and Australia. And this is by far the best I have witnessed. This is the standard.then everything comes after. . Truly African and suburb

    • @Iceland874
      @Iceland874 Год назад +2

      Seriously?

  • @georgeoppong2092
    @georgeoppong2092 Год назад +15

    Nice performance.
    First time l heard a Choir in Ghana singing this song was St.Peters Cathedral Choir in Kumasi (35 years ago) Hurry Hurry Harmonious.

  • @otseikubaawah9622
    @otseikubaawah9622 Год назад +131

    I waited a decade for this song to be performed by the Choir!😅 Finally😍 Exquisite is an understatement!! Whew...love love love it!!!

  • @bridgetopoku2716
    @bridgetopoku2716 Год назад +76

    Goosebumps all over my body. What a performance!!! God bless you all

  • @Claudia-up6hr
    @Claudia-up6hr Год назад +58

    😳Wow, just exquisite! So much musical talent must exist around the world but we don't hear about it until an event like the Coronation brings it to our attention. Thank you from 🇨🇦!

  • @sylviaamoah5153
    @sylviaamoah5153 7 дней назад

    1:42 is where the magic starts . The piano was so soothing and amazing keep it up

  • @pauleypavillion6088
    @pauleypavillion6088 Год назад +6

    I"m so delighted about all of these talented singers from this small African country to sing one of my favorite classic song. Wonderful singers with their instruments/trumpets, etc and the way they did it; bravo to all of them.

  • @gregorymiller2977
    @gregorymiller2977 Год назад +7

    Superb! Vivat Rex Carolus! Vivat Regina Camilla!

  • @papaqwesi9263
    @papaqwesi9263 Год назад +8

    That's Ghana for you! 😊

  • @zargonfuture4046
    @zargonfuture4046 19 часов назад

    African people always do good at this kind of thing.

  • @patricianunes3521
    @patricianunes3521 3 дня назад

    Was that amazing and fantastic or what! So beautiful

  • @SarumChoirmaster
    @SarumChoirmaster Год назад +4

    WOW!!!! And I am a retired former cathedral choirmaster and organist and professional string performer and teacher. YOU GUYS ARE GREAT! FIRST RATE AND AWESOME!!!!!!

  • @aly_ineza412
    @aly_ineza412 10 месяцев назад +4

    Ooooh I'm a Rwandan and I like catholic music very much so you guys make me feel good by hearing your beautiful voice. Long live and prosper

  • @elzie1100
    @elzie1100 2 дня назад

    Chills! Just chills and more chills!!

  • @johannawilliams2410
    @johannawilliams2410 19 дней назад +1

    Good job! Beautiful voices!❤

  • @cosmosgyimahbrempong6642
    @cosmosgyimahbrempong6642 Год назад +26

    Harmonious chorale! Harmonious chorale! Harmonious chorale! How many times did i call you ❤️.. I mean what should we do you ? Whaaaat... the best version ever on RUclips 😍 👌

  • @rodrigkem2082
    @rodrigkem2082 Год назад +18

    You could really be proud of you... It's impressive !!!
    It's for sure a new era of classical music in Africa.. Let's keep working fellow musicians 🤛

  • @southernbiscuits1275
    @southernbiscuits1275 11 дней назад +1

    Great performance! I could even understand the words!

  • @rholbrook0587
    @rholbrook0587 Год назад +2

    Rejoicing in Christian love with you from Tennessee, United States!

  • @hoorooblu
    @hoorooblu Год назад +37

    Such a joy! Such excellence in singing, playing, trumpeting, conducting. Such perfect diction. Such choral discipline. God, Handel, King Charles III will all join in celebratory cheers. ❤

  • @epieguillaum7250
    @epieguillaum7250 Год назад +8

    This what we call heavenly. Glorious and outstanding performance

  • @bronwynsteck
    @bronwynsteck 21 день назад +1

    Incredible performance!!!

  • @gabrielkopare
    @gabrielkopare Год назад +16

    O boy! Is there any better rendition of this classic than this? Surreally beautiful.

  • @williamsackelariou1860
    @williamsackelariou1860 Год назад +13

    I must say l love these performances of Handels masterpieces by this group of muscians and singers from Ghana The choirs sound was MAGNIFICENT many thanks

  • @lukejreid
    @lukejreid Год назад +18

    Beautiful! One of the nicest renditions I’ve heard. The choir was so clear and the words spoken with such beautiful annunciation.

  • @sarahsilas9239
    @sarahsilas9239 Год назад +9

    Wow!! Hallelujah! Amen ! Brilliant singing, angelic voices, good sound perfect music director, you are all smart and blessed. God Save the King! Long Live the King! Praying that the King Charles 111 will be kind, loving, generous, faithful, a man of integrity and self control. May he continue to live and follow his mum’s footsteps. Thank you choir. I’m blessed by your act. Stay blessed too and keep on singing. God is with you.❤❤❤

  • @hsppygrandpa
    @hsppygrandpa Год назад +12

    Amazing A Powerful performance of a much loved anthem. HCG are my favourite choir on RUclips. I hope King Charles III gets the opportunity to watch and listen.

  • @andrewnewbury4689
    @andrewnewbury4689 Год назад +7

    WOW.....................How can people sing so beautifully it amazes me

  • @Tocsin-Bang
    @Tocsin-Bang Год назад +11

    I love great choral music, this is among the best I have ever heard!

  • @honeyqueen4619
    @honeyqueen4619 21 день назад +1

    So nice to be exposed to the positive parts of Ghana. Often we have stereotypes that are false. Absolutely wonderful. Some states in Africa Ghana Nigeria very conservative. Love to see and hear more. Thank you for a wonderful performance. ❤🇺🇸

  • @keeeefy
    @keeeefy Год назад +8

    This is one of my favourite Chorale pieces.
    It was strong and the diction was so clear.
    The synthesis orchestra was fantastic.
    Loved it ❤️

  • @carole3680
    @carole3680 Год назад +8

    Sometimes the tools used to select videos just get it right! When I saw the title, my heart skipped a beat. With the first notes from the accompanists tears of joy welled up in my eyes and the joy built higher with the choirs perfection! Mr. Armaah, I will be looking for your choir’s name frequently.

  • @karatty79
    @karatty79 Год назад +8

    always good at what you do, I doff my hat to you HC, splendid.

  • @Ronald-ks2iy
    @Ronald-ks2iy Год назад +1

    Wow they sounded beautiful and majestic! And all the women have such beautiful skin!!!!

  • @allenpinnix5241
    @allenpinnix5241 25 дней назад +1

    things of true beauty are indeed transcendent...... magnificent performance!

  • @hutchisonfamily4929
    @hutchisonfamily4929 Год назад +15

    Beautiful singing and playing ladies and gents!! You all sound fantastic. 👏🏻🤩👍🏻💖

  • @hannahmarfo1949
    @hannahmarfo1949 Год назад +7

    HC🔥💯🥳🥳🥳🥳mind blowing performance ❤

  • @Mezzotenor
    @Mezzotenor Год назад +6

    This is a delight in so many respects - the musicianship, the colors, the beautiful faces of the performers, and yes, Mr. Handel's genius. God bless you all, and best wishes from Washington DC USA. 💛💛💛

  • @kofib3
    @kofib3 Год назад +26

    Tears of joy hearing this. Always loved the intro before the voices sing. God bless you Harmonious Chorale.

    • @I.AM.JUPITER
      @I.AM.JUPITER Год назад +3

      I cry also when I hear this!

    • @kofib3
      @kofib3 Год назад +3

      @@I.AM.JUPITER beautiful isn't it?

    • @I.AM.JUPITER
      @I.AM.JUPITER Год назад +3

      @@kofib3 it touches and and makes me feel

  • @boris8787
    @boris8787 Год назад +3

    Imagine that music being performed in the traditional town of Chillingbourne.

  • @olohialli9289
    @olohialli9289 Год назад +10

    I always knew that any song HC touches turns to gold. What a rendition

  • @thanhhanguyen9354
    @thanhhanguyen9354 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so very much. You should all be proud of yourselves, such talent dedication and hardwork produced a gemstone.

  • @chrisrdgymnasticsmusicsports
    @chrisrdgymnasticsmusicsports Год назад +2

    wow!!! I am amazed of they had used the Yamaha Keyboard in Orchestra..they had maximized it..knowing that the model of Yamahas that they have are not on primiere model..Yamaha really have a great strings...and this is amazing..Block People and Afraican people have a really strong diaphragm and when they are trained for choir and or voice culture, it will really sounds amazing..you are a heaven sent Ghana Chorale!!!more songs please...big love from Oman

  • @AUGUSTALLEN28
    @AUGUSTALLEN28 Год назад +12

    The choirs' voices were splendid. I've never seen the words before, thanks for adding.

    • @The_Amazing_King_Orion_YT
      @The_Amazing_King_Orion_YT Год назад +1

      The lyrics are:
      ZADOKKK THE PRIEST!
      and Nathan the prophet,
      Anointed Solomon King,
      And all the people rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      And all the people rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      And all the people Rejoiced
      Rejoiced
      Rejoiced and said.....
      GOD SAVE THE KING
      LONG LIVE THE KING
      GOD SAVE THE KING
      May he live forever
      Aleuya
      Aleuya
      Amen........

  • @jackanderson6676
    @jackanderson6676 Год назад +7

    All memorized! Great performance.

  • @salomesparkle1138
    @salomesparkle1138 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow... I don't even have the words to describe this splendid performance. I've listened to many versions of this on youtube and they sounded so alike. Well done 😊

  • @Baffour-AdjeiEugene-jm8gk
    @Baffour-AdjeiEugene-jm8gk Год назад +15

    God really bless you all for speaking the gospel through music