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George Frideric Handel [Georg Friedrich Händel] Messiah Oratorio composed in 1741, some individual movements revised and recomposed between 1742 and 1754. Première charity concert Dublin April 14th 1742 , from 1750 was established the annual charity performances of Messiah at London's Foundling Hospital, which continued until Handel's death and beyond. Fabio Biondi conducts Europa Galante Singers: Roberta Invernizzi, Xavier Sabata, Ferdinand von Bothmer, Johannes Weisser ******************************Part I****************************** ----Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation---- Sinfony 0:00 0:02:50 Air: Comfort ye, My people, Isaiah 40,1-3 0:05:10 Air: Ev'ry Valley shall be exalted, Isaiah 40,4 0:08:25 Chorus: And the glory of the Lord, Isaiah 40,5 ----Scene 2: The coming judgment---- 0:12:32 Air: But who may abide 0:16:51 Chorus: And He shall purify the sons of Levi ----Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth---- 0:19:54 Air:
