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12/22/2021 – “Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive” and “O Thou Tellest Good Tidings to Zion”// Handel’s Messiah, soloist: Samuel Yawson, countertenor.

Soli Deo Gloria!

12/21/2021 – “And He Shall Purify” from “Handel’s Messiah performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. And a little more – Handel’s growing up years…

Soli Deo Gloria!

“From the Lives & Times of the Great Composers” by Michael Steen:

“Early Days in Germany and Italy

We must start with Handel’s early career in Germany and Italy. …

12/20/2021- “Thus Saith the Lord” / “But Who May Abide..” – Handel’s Messiah performed by the London Symphony Orchestra

A little twist here showing the score:

Soli Deo Gloria!

12/19/2021 – “And the glory of the Lord” – Handel’s Messiah – Gramaphone Chorus – Ghana.

Soli Deo Gloria!

12/18/2021 – “Comfort ye, Every Valley” (Handel’s Messiah) sung by Ebenezer Antwi

Actually, this selection includes “Comfort, ye my people”, a repeat from yesterday, before we get to today’s section: “Every valley shall be exalted.” I would be more than …

12/17/2021 – “Comfort Ye My People” from Handel’s Messiah – sung by Kyle Stegall, tenor – American Bach Society soloist / 6 min.

While at the library yesterday, I also picked up: “The Lives and Times of the Great Composers” by Michael Steen (ISBN # 978-0-19-5222218-0. I will most likely only …

12/13/2021 – Handel’s Messiah: “Overture” opening last night here at First Baptist.

Comments – under the link (bottom of post)

What a praise report! I will share an excerpt from the program:

“In July 1741, Handel’s librettist Charles Jennens wrote to a friend: …

12/12/2021 – Handel -〈Messiah〉oratorio, HWV 56 / “For unto us a Child is born” (Stephen Cleobury)

One of our favorite Christmas traditions: Going to Handel’s “Messiah” tonight at our church.

Soli Deo Gloria!