Opening the treasures of the Messiah, Episode 6: He will carry the lambs

Handel uses a classic test as to the authenticity of the Messiah, taken from Isaiah 35:5,6 - the blind are made able to see, the deaf to hear, the lame to walk and the mute to speak - all witnessed in Jesus by the gospel writers. This leads into the exquisitely tender, "he shall feed his flock like a shepherd" From Isaiah 40;11.

Rejoice Greatly: Handel

Advent Chamber Orchestra. Soprano Soloist, Cristina Piccardi.

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Messiah

by Handel; Jennifer Vyvyan; Norma Procter; George Maran; Owen Brannigan; London Philharmonic Choir; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Adrian Boult London Records (XLLA-19) Contributor Internet Archive