(2/6) Händels The Messiah/Der Messias (HWV 56) Part 2/6 (Nr. 8 - 17) - Georg Friedrich Händel

The Messiah (HWV 56) Part 2/6, which contains Nr. 8 - 17, written by Georg Friedrich Händel in 1741.
Scene 3: The Prophecy of Christ's Birth
8. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (alto)
9. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (alto and chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (chorus)
Scene 4: The Annunciation to the Shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (chorus)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Chorus: London Philharmonic Choir
Conductor: Hermann Scherchen
Chorus Master: Frederick Jackson
Soprano: Margaret Ritchie
Alto: Constance Schacklock
Tenor: William Herbert
Bass: Richard Standen
Violin: Thomas Matthews
Trumpet: George Eskdale