Handel - Messiah - The Full Work 1 |
| Messiah (HWV 56) is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel based on a libretto by Charles Jennens. Composed in the summer of 1741. The work is a presentation of Jesus's life and its significance.
PART THE FIRST
Old Testament Promises of The Coming Messiah (1-12)
The Birth of Messiah (13-17)
Messiah's Invitation To The People (18-21) |
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01. Overture |
12. For unto us a child is born |
02. Comfort ye my people |
13. Pastoral symphony |
03. Every valley shall be exalted |
14. There were shepherds abiding in the field |
04. And the glory of the Lord |
15. And the angel said unto them |
05. Thus saith the Lord |
16. And suddenly there was with the angel |
06. But who may abide the day of His coming? |
17. Glory to God |
07. And He shall purify |
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion |
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive |
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind |
09. O thou that tallest good tidings to Zion |
20. He shall feed his flock/Come unto Him |
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth |
21. His yoke is easy and His burden is light |
11. The people that walked in darkness |
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