G.F. Handel: Messiah: Worthy Is The Lamb.... Amen

[2Dawgz]

Yet not even Shaw could keep the choir from singing "Worthy izza lamb..."

[waterheartsong]

The Amen Chorus is surely one of the wonders of all of music. Love the opening fugal section of this version. I have heard the final statement split into two with a complete break. I think that is the most effective presentation.

[arthurkgatos]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! God Bless!

[iczerman]

LOVE the tempo of the amen!

[BONNIE075]

Beautifully an magnificently done!

[soulcornflake1]

I know people who were members of the ASO chorus during this time who've told me Maestro Shaw went through a couple of years where he'd allow his orchestra/chorus to cut loose in performance but wanted restraint in recordings. I believe they've said this is the recording where he decided he'd let them be themselves on record again, too. Excellent CD.

[billyguns2]

I have never heard a rendition of the final AMEN as celebratory and fast as this! Even though I prefer a more stately, spiritual approach (Schechen/London being my absolute favorite) I must say Shaw has completely won me over here. As usual, the chorus is magnificent under his awe-inspiring preparation.

[iczerman]

@billyguns2

You think this version is fast? You should check out Robert Shaw's earlier recording on RCA! It goes even faster than this..and it worked for me!

[csheff1014]

I love these last 2 choruses of this "Oratorio" !!!

[bigtube1975]

Maestro SHAW was truely a Master! What a wonderfully light and lively yet majestic and stoic version! God bless and thanks for posting! Merry Christmas Everbody!  :)

[csheff1014]

I agree with you! Thnx 4 ur comment!

[vizini1]

Beautiful rendition