The next part of The Messiah by Handel is an orchestral interlude which sets the stage for the angel's announcement to the shepherds who are out in the fields watching their sheep.
Unfortunately, since it is the only selection without words, it is often used at an intermission break, or as a background to taking an offering (if it is part of a church service).
Since the Pastoral Symphony does not have words, I am going to insert our September Carol of the month here. It will also set the mood for the angel's announcement to the shepherds: the first verse showing the newborn baby, the second telling of the shepherds surprise, and the third proclaiming who this baby is.
"Silent Night" by Franz Gruber
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Merry Christmas,
Paulita
P.S. Last night, our choir director introduced the cantata for this Christmas season. Did yours?
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