Andrew Johnston - Agnus Dei

'Agnus Dei', Samuel Barber. Arranged by Nigel Wright. Choirs: London Oratory School Schola(Lee Ward, cond.), London Lads(Annie Skates, cond.)

Andrew, head chorister at the Cathedral in his hometown of Carlisle has gone from ordinary schoolboy bullied for his talent, to an absolute singing sensation almost overnight. The 13-year-old has not only performed in front of millions of people on ITV1's Britain's Got Talent, but has also landed an enviable record deal with one of the most influential music figures in the business, Simon Cowell a deal that Andrew could only have dreamt about previously. Andrew's debut album 'One Voice' was released on 15th September 2008.

Andrew Johnston stormed into the public consciousness when he auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in Manchester. He stunned audiences and judges alike, moving many to tears with his unforgettable rendition of Pie Jesu. Unbelievably, the audition for the TV show was the first time that Andrew had ever held a microphone and sung on stage. This audition has now been watched by more than five million people on YouTube.

His talent catapulted him to the finals of the TV show where 14 million people witnessed Andrew coming third, giving the performance of a lifetime. Subsequently, he has joined his fellow finalists on the Britain's Got Talent UK Tour, a 23 date live show that has seen him perform to audiences across the country.

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Entertainment

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• boys
• choir
• andrew
• johnston
• treble
• agnus
• dei
• barber

[simply1tom]

good job treblechoir, I listen to your playlist all the time; gives me inner peace

[treblechoir99]

@simply1tom Oh, Thank you, very appreciat.

[clemency111]

Help anyone!!! Who is the artist of this painting of Christ and what's the title? It's stunning!

[treblechoir99]

Thomas Blackshear.

[fiona1933]

What is that weird picture with a hooded Jesus and a muscular Simon Cowell look-alike? Gay porn?

[treblechoir99]

What? Simon Cowell is a presenter for America's Got Talent, Britain's Got Talent and Pop Idol. Anyway, I take this picture in Google and I don't know for his sexual identity, right now It's not important for this piece from Barber.

[MsNightwriter]

Absolutely the most stunningly exquisitely beautiful rendition I have ever heard. I have so many recordings of Agnus Dei, but for me this track featuring Andrew as soloist outshines them all. His voice has everything - quality, purity, power... truly inspirational stuff.

[siokhian]

I love his renditions of religious pieces!

[thuggie1]

i am so buying this album

[MrPptborichard]

Cool.....

[OStark]

This is freekin amazing. This isnt even music I usually like and I have goosebumps on every inch of my body. Pure and rare talent.

[SuperAlexrios]

this music trancends any religion

[bryanbeus]

@mariesadler I do too. You might note that the weary man has something more about him: he is holding a large nail and a hammer meant for pounding it into wood.

[chibbi2580484]

Andrew is an angel child.... Your a friend to my ears and to my heart along with everything i feel. About the bullying part if your life. Boy if only i was your friend, i wouldve put a beat down on those who made you feel down. Your an awesome soul. Never let anyone tell you otherwise :)

[SuperTonyscott]

It's the only time i can say i liked choir practice! especially at Christmas! :-)

[SuperTonyscott]

It's he only time i can say i liked choir practice! especially at Christmas! :-)

[DruidTwilight]

I just discovered this....Gosh...It's truly beautiful..thank you for posting

[mitchelroad]

Just put your speaker loud.

And shut up you just need to listen.

You hear the ANGELS sing out of a humans mouth......................... GOBSMACKED