Composed in between Israel in Egypt and Judas Maccabaeus, it includes the recitative "Comfort ye, my people" and the aria "Ev'ry valley shall be exalted."
The orchestra was conducted by Matthew Dubourg in the premiere performance of this work, and it features a libretto by Charles Jennens. Composed in between Israel in Egypt and Judas Maccabaeus, it includes the recitative "Comfort ye, my people" and the aria "Ev'ry valley shall be exalted." Composed in three weeks, this work contains one section that prompted King George II to stand up. For 10 points, name this oratorio that contains the "Hallelujah" chorus and was composed by George Frederic Handel.
The orchestra was conducted by Matthew Dubourg in the premiere performance of this work, and it features a libretto by Charles Jennens.
Messiah