The Messiah

A Virtual Concert Performed by

The Lower Columbia Clarinet Guild

The Christmas season just isn’t complete without a performance of Messiah

Messiah is one of the best known, most beloved, and most frequently performed works in all of Western music. The oratorio, composed by George Frideric Handel in 1742 recounts the story of Christ’s life in three sections from His birth to His death and eventual Resurrection.

Performers:

  • Dick Uthmann, Eb and Bb Soprano Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet

  • Robert Mayclin, Bb Soprano Clarinet

  • Kris McElroy Weber, Bb Soprano Clarinet

  • David Taylor, Bb Soprano Clarinet

  • Harvey Redmond, Bb Soprano Clarinet

  • Jessica VanSon, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Soprano Clarinet

  • Rich Kirkpatrick, Bb Bass Clarinet

Our Messiah Program includes:

  • Overture

  • Comfort Ye My People

  • Every Valley Shall Be Exalted

  • And The Glory Of The Lord

  • But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming

  • And He Shall Purify

  • For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover The Earth

  • The People That Walked In Darkness

  • For Unto Us A Child Is Born

  • Pastoral Symphony

  • Glory To God In The Highest

  • And with His Stripes We are Healed

  • He Shall Feed His Flock

  • His Yoke Is Easy

  • Hallelujah Chorus

  • The Trumpet Shall Sound

  • Amen

  • I Know That My Redeemer Liveth