I spend a lot of time looking around online for inspiring performances to share, and I’m often surprised and delighted to discover new performers and ensembles. Today I am happy to share a glorious performance of Beautiful Music by Gramophone Ghana, singing George Frideric Handel’s iconic oratorio MESSIAH. Gramophone Ghana is a Ghana-based choral and classical music group. It’s a lovely performance, and it is brimming with joy. There’s an anecdote that after attending a performance of MESSIAH, someone once told Handel how entertaining it was. Handel’s reply: “I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wished to make them better.” I hope this performance of MESSIAH makes you better.
(25) Handel’s Messiah (Part I) – Gramophone Chorus – YouTube