Withdrawn strings eventually liven up into a polyphony of sounds by the end of the overture.
Feeling:
Epic, Cinematic, Regal/Proud | Style:
Orchestral
Instrument: Orchestra | Tempo: Slow-Med
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
Comfort Ye My People is a relaxed, tranquil piece that eventually moves into the highly melismatic Every Valley Shall Be Exalted. Both pieces are sung by a tenor.
Feeling:
Sweet/Lyrical, Gentle/Calm, Spiritual/Uplifting | Style:
Orchestral/Operatic
Instrument: Orchestra, Tenor | Tempo: Medium
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
An alto and baritone solo, as well as choral sections, are present in this lengthy piece that sings of the angel's visit to Mary.
Feeling:
Sweet/Lyrical, Graceful/Luxurious, Regal/Proud | Style:
Orchestral/Operatic
Instrument: Orchestra, Choir, Alto, Baritone | Tempo: Slow-Med
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
Choral glory returns in this regal movement speaking of the birth of Christ.
Feeling:
Regal/Proud, Triumphant, Graceful/Luxurious | Style:
Orchestral/Choral
Instrument: Orchestra, Choir | Tempo: Med-Fast
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
The Pastoral Symphony section of this passage is entirely orchestral, with light strings playing elongated melodies. The choir returns for There Were Shepherds in a triumphant manner.
Feeling:
Sweet/Lyrical, Triumphant, Spiritual/Uplifting | Style:
Orchestral/Operatic
Instrument: Orchestra, Choir, Soprano | Tempo: Slow-Med
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
Themes from And There Were Shepherds return in this lightly jubilant, choral-driven passage.
Feeling:
Triumphant, Spiritual/Uplifting, Triumphant | Style:
Orchestral/Choral
Instrument: Orchestra, Choir | Tempo: Medium
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
The miracles of Jesus are sung about by an alto and soprano in this moving passage.
Feeling:
Sweet/Lyrical, Gentle/Calm, Poignant | Style:
Orchestral/Operatic
Instrument: Orchestra, Alto, Soprano | Tempo: Slow-Med
Composed by:Arranged by:Leonard Handler, BMI Published by: Pleasantville Music Publishing, BMI (50%) and Freeplay Music, BMI (50%)
