George Frideric Handel (1685-1759):
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion
(from the oratorio Messiah)
(1742; 4/4 version of aria revised in 1745)
Text: Charles Jennens, after the New Testament
Original Key/Recorded Key: B-flat Major
Teach-Track begins: m. 1
Accompaniment Track begins: m. 1
Pianist: Daniel Michalak
Rejoice greatly,
O daughter of Zion Shout,
O daughter of Jerusalem!
behold, thy King cometh unto thee!
He is the righteous Saviour,
and He shall speak peace unto the heathen.