Month: May 2012

Posted on Posted in Handel, George F. (1685-1759)
George Frideric Handel's autograph manuscript ...
George Frideric Handel’s autograph manuscript of the title page of Messiah, 1741 (Photo via Wikipedia)

Isaiah 9:6

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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For unto us a child is born (chorus), from Messiah (1741) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

"For Unto Us a Child is Born" from Handel's Messiah - American Bach Soloists

Performed by American Bach Soloists, American Bach Choir

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Statue of Apostle Peter on the St.Isaac cathedral in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Статуя Апостола Петра на Исаакиевском соборе в Санкт-Петербурге (Россия).

Psalm 34:9,15; 1 Peter 3:12a [Latin]

9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

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Timete Dominum (year unknown) by Ascanio Trombetti (1544-1590)

Ascanio Trombetti (1544-1590): Timete Dominum [a6]

Performed by Royal Wind Music, directed by Paul Leenhouts

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George Frideric Handel's autograph manuscript ...
George Frideric Handel’s autograph manuscript of the title page of Messiah, 1741 (Photo via Wikipedia)

Isaiah 9:2

2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

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The people that walked in darkness (air), from Messiah (1741) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

"For Behold...The people that walked in darkness", Philippe Sly, Julian Wachner

Performed by Philippe Sly, Trinity Wall Street Baroque Orchestra

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George Frideric Handel’s autograph manuscript of the title page of Messiah, 1741 (Photo via Wikipedia)

Isaiah 60:2-3

2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

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For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (recitative), from Messiah (1741) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

G. F. Handel, Messiah. Acompagnato y aria, For behold darkness shall cover the earth.

Performed by Pablo Acosta Martínez

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