George Frideric Handel (1685-1759):
Behold! A virgin shall conceive?O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
(from the oratorio Messiah) (1742)
Text: Charles Jennens, after the New Testament
Original Key/Recorded Key (aria): D Major
Teach-Track begins: m. 1 of recitative
Accompaniment Track begins: m. 1 of recitative
Pianist: Daniel Michalak
Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel, God with us.
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion,
get thee up into the high mountain.
O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem,
lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, behold your god!
Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.