| Handel's Messiah: From Darkness to Light A concept devised for four soloists, optional nativity and narrator with Harpsichord, Piano and Organ accompaniment. "A hugely enjoyable performance of Handel's Messiah and a refreshing change to hear all the soloists sing with confidence and clear diction. I particularly liked Anderson-Hall's moving account of ‘Thy rebuke hath broken his heart’." (The Lincolnshire Echo.) This is a perfect opportunity for small venues, churches and village halls to present an abridged version of Handel’s most famous Oratorio. Devised for Advent and Easter alike, this intimate presentation includes a selection of the favourite arias for the four soloists. Of the choral numbers, two have been arranged for vocal quartet, whilst readings from the scriptures dramatically narrate the epic events surrounding the life of Christ.
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Gallery Three: Price Guidelines
Gallery
Three
Performance
details:
Performers:
Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Soloists + Narrator and Two keyboard
Accompanists
Set and Costume: Evening Dress.
Languages: English
Duration: Approx 1hr 10 minutes with interval + 10 minute
Nativity
NB: For the nativity, it is possible to incorporate children from local schools.
Programme:
PART
ONE
1. Overture
2. Narration (Malachi iii, v1)
3. Comfort ye (tenor)
4. Every valley (tenor)
5. Narration (Isaiah x1, 5)
6. But who may abide the day of his coming (mezzo-soprano)
7. Narration (Isaiah x1, v6)
8. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (mezzo-soprano and SATB)
9. Narration (Luke 1 v30)
10. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth (baritone)
11. The people that walked in darkness (baritone)
12. Pastoral symphony - narration and nativity (Luke ii v8)
13. Rejoice greatly (soprano)
14. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (mezzo soprano and soprano)
15. Narration and nativity (John 1 v29)
PART
TWO
1. Narration (Isaiah 1iii v6)
2. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (tenor)
1. Behold, and see if there be any sorrow (tenor)
2. Narration (Psalm 1xviii, v8)
3. How beautiful are the feet (soprano)
4. Narration (Romans x v18)
5. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (baritone)
6. He that dwelleth in heaven (tenor)
7. Thou shalt break them (tenor)
8. Narration (revelation): Hallelujah!
9. I know that my redeemer liveth (soprano)
10. Narration (Cor, xv52)
11. The trumpet shall sound (baritone)
12. Narration (1 Cor, xv 54)
13. O death where is thy sting (mezzo soprano and tenor)
14. But thanks be to God (SATB quartet)