It was first performed in Dublin, Ireland, on April 13th 1742 and received its London premiere the following year. After an initially modest reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best known and most frequently performed choral work in Western music.

1. Messiah Overture (George Frideric Handel)
2. Comfort Ye Comfort Ye My People (George Frideric Handel)
3. Every Valley Shall be Exalted (George Frideric Handel)
4. And the Glory The Glory of the Lord (George Frideric Handel)
5. And He Shall Purify (George Frideric Handel)
6. Oh Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion (George Frideric Handel)
7. For Unto Us a Child Is Born (George Frideric Handel)
8. Pastoral Symphony (George Frideric Handel)
9. He Trusted in God (George Frideric Handel)
10. Rejoice Greatly Oh Daughter of Zion (George Frideric Handel)
11. Thou Art Gone Up on High (George Frideric Handel)
12. How Beautiful are the Feet of Him (George Frideric Handel)
13. Why Do the Nations so Furiously Rage Together (George Frideric Handel)
14. Let Us Break Their Bonds Assunder (George Frideric Handel)
15. Glory to God in the Highest (George Frideric Handel)
16. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (George Frideric Handel)
17. Let All the Angels of God Worship Him (George Frideric Handel)
18. Thou Shalt Break Them with a Rod of Iron (George Frideric Handel)
19. Hallelujah Chorus (George Frideric Handel)

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 5/26/2017
Andy Findon lives in Edgware England

Tagged as: Classical, Chamber Music, Baroque, Instrumental, Composer: George Frideric Handel, Flute

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10. Empty Man by Tom Paul: Roots rock meets contemporary folk
11. Colors of Spain by Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
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17. Telemann Flute Fantasies by Viviana Guzman: virtuosic flutist
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20. Cool Silence by AndrewPlusJohn: soulful electric guitar in a smooth and gentle landscape

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