2-3. Comfort Ye My People/every Valley Shall Be Exalted Вђ” Handel Вђ” Messiah Вђ” Score-video Apr 2026

Handel's Messiah (1741) opens with the tenor recitative "Comfort ye my people" and the aria "Ev'ry valley shall be exalted," which serve as a foundational prophecy of salvation. These pieces, featuring text from Isaiah, are characterized by lyrical declamation and vivid word painting, where the melody reflects the meaning of the lyrics.