Handel - The Messiah (Violin II) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793555833 ISBN 13: 9780793555833

Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1986

Synopsis

George Frideric Handel's The Messiah Violin II is the official Violin 2 orchestral part for Handel's celebrated Baroque oratorio, created for violinists performing with choir and orchestra. This edition contains the complete Violin 2 part with standard notation and vocal cues, making it a practical resource for rehearsals, ensemble preparation, concerts, and choral performances. The original source identifies this edition as difficult.

Originally composed in 1741, Messiah remains one of Handel's most frequently performed sacred masterpieces. This edition provides the dedicated Violin 2 orchestral part with standard notation and vocal cues to help players follow important choral entrances and coordinate confidently throughout rehearsals and live performances while remaining faithful to the original score.

Whether preparing for seasonal presentations, church performances, community orchestras, university ensembles, or professional concerts, this edition offers an authentic performance part designed specifically for the Violin 2 player. Having an individual orchestral part supports focused practice, efficient rehearsal preparation, and confident ensemble participation while preserving the musical integrity of Handel's renowned work.

Song List
Overture * For Behold, Darkness * The People That Walked in Darkness * For Unto Us a Child Is Born * Pastoral Symphony * There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field * And the Angel Said Unto Them * And Suddenly There Was with the Angel * Glory to God * Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion * Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened * Comfort Ye, My People * He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd * His Yoke Is Easy * Behold the Lamb of God * He Was Despised * Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs * And With His Stripes We Are Healed * All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray * All They That See Him Laugh to Scorn * and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793555833
• ISBN 13: 9780793555833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 44