Episode 601, Messiah Selections

What 18th-century oratorio has become a Christmas tradition? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we listen to a special wind band presentation of Handel’s Messiah, complete with chorus and soloists. Join us, right here at the gathering place for people who love band music.

Messiah
  George Frideric Handel
  The Norwegian Wind Ensemble & BBC Singers, David Hill

Part 1:
I. Sinfonia
III. Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
IV. And the Glory of the Lord
VIII. Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive
IX. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
XII. For Unto Us a Child Is Born
XIII. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
XIV. There Were Shepherds - And Lo! -
  And the Angel Said Unto Them - And Suddenly    
XV. Glory to God

Part 2:
I. Behold the Lamb of God
XIV. Let All the Angels of God
XVI. The Lord Gave the Word
XXIII. Hallelujah

Part 3:
III. Behold, I Tell You a Mystery
IV. The Trumpet Shall Sound
VII. But Thanks Be to God
IX. Worthy Is the Lamb
X. Amen