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The numbers in the piped titles are those of the New Novello Choral Edition (ed. Watkins Shaw); those of the Halle Handel Edition (Max Schneider) are added in bold where they differ.

Part I

No. 1 Sinfonia

  • (Posted 2015-09-08)  CPDL #36719:  Network.png (MuseScore)
Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-08).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 1 MB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format and PDF
Editor: Anders Lundstrom (submitted 2011-12-27).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 135 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Full score including basso continuo. Zipped xml file.
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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 120 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
  • CPDL #04089:  Icon_pdf.gif 
Editor: Alan Dergal Rautenberg (submitted 2002-10-15).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 238 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, figured bass.

No. 2 Comfort ye My people

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-08).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 340 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format and PDF
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Contributor: David Newman (submitted 2008-07-23).  Score information: Letter, 9 pages, 465 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Also includes Every valley shall be exalted. Scanned score. Edition in E Major.
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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 86 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 3 Every valley shall be exalted

  • (Posted 2015-09-08)  CPDL #36721:  Network.png (MuseScore)
Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-08).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 528 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format and PDF
  • CPDL #06306:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 164 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 4 And the glory of the Lord

  • (Posted 2015-08-17)  CPDL #36489:  Network.png (MuseScore)
Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-08-17).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 2 MB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format for choir rehearsal. PDF format available
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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 216 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Editor: Kelvin Smith (submitted 2003-05-07).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 585 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Choral parts only.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-08).  Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 492 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy. Includes a keyboard version of the orchestral score.

No. 5 Thus saith the Lord

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-08).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 337 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format and PDF
  • CPDL #06308:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 132 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: 2 different versions, full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 6 But who may abide the day of his coming

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 801 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format intended for choir rehearsal
  • CPDL #06309:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 13 pages, 484 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: 4 different versions, full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 7 And He shall purify

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-08-17).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 1.95 MB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format for choir rehearsal. PDF file also available
  • CPDL #06310:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 208 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download
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Editor: Kelvin Smith (submitted 2003-05-07).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 595 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Choral parts only.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 520 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy. Includes a keyboard version of the orchestral score.
Editors: Paco Marmol and Manolo Casaus (submitted 1999-09-07).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 64 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Encore file is zipped.

No. 8 Behold a virgin shall conceive

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 123 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format intended for choir rehearsal
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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 132 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Also includes aria from O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 9 O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion

See above for edition of aria only.
  • (Posted 2015-08-17)  CPDL #36491:  Network.png (MuseScore)
Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-08-17).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 1024 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format for choir rehearsal.
  • CPDL #06312:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 148 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Chorus section only. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download

No. 10 For behold, darkness shall cover the earth

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 233 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format for choir rehearsal
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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 68 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 11 The people that walked in darkness

  • (Posted 2015-09-21)  CPDL #36858:  Network.png (MuseScore)
Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 567 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format intended for choir rehearsal
  • CPDL #06314:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 104 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 12 For unto us a child is born

See separate page for editions

No. 13 Pastoral Symphony

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 470 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format
  • CPDL #06316:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 60 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
Editors: Paco Marmol and Manolo Casaus (submitted 1999-12-01).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 108 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Encore file is zipped.

No. 14 There were shepherds abiding in the fields

There were shepherds abiding in the fieldsAnd lo the angel of the LordAnd the angel said unto themAnd suddenly there was with the angel
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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 184 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format intended for choir rehearsal
  • CPDL #06317:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 108 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Two different versions of And lo the angel of the Lord. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 15 Glory to God

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Editor: Jes Wagner (submitted 2015-09-21).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 865 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: MuseScore format intended for choir rehearsal
  • CPDL #06318:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 160 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Editor: Kelvin Smith (submitted 2003-05-07).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 268 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Choral parts only.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 290 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy. Includes a keyboard version of the orchestral score.

No. 16 Rejoice greatly

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 10 pages, 344 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Two different versions. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 17 Then shall the eyes of the blind

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 384 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Also includes He shall feed his flock. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 18 He shall feed his flock

See above

No. 19 His yoke is easy

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 192 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 390 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy. Includes a keyboard version of the orchestral score.

Part II

No. 20 Behold the Lamb of God

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 132 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 263 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy.

No. 21 He was despised

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 280 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 22 Surely He hath borne our griefs

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 228 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 235 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy.

No. 23 And with His stripes we are healed

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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 304 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy.

No. 24 All we like sheep

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 9 pages, 264 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 9 pages, 571 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy.

No. 25 All they that see Him

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 1 page, 44 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 26 He trusted in God

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 228 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Contributor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).  Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 459 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy.

No. 27 Thy rebuke hath broken His heart

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 1 page, 36 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 28 Behold and see

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 1 page, 36 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 29 He was cut off

  • CPDL #06330:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Editor: CCARH (submitted 2004-01-02).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 20 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 30 But Thou didst not leave his soul in hell

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 60 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 31 Lift up your heads

Editor: Anders Lundstrom (submitted 2011-12-22).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 1.12 MB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Choral parts only. Zipped xml file
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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 9 pages, 320 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Also includes Unto which of the angels. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.
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Editor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).   Score information: Letter, 9 pages, 572 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Scanned score, PDF is a little grainy.

No. 32 Let all the angels of God

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Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 120 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download
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Editor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 461 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: scanned image, PDF is a little grainy

No. 33 Thou art gone up on high

  • CPDL #06334:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 324 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: 4 different versions, full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download

No. 34 The Lord gave the word

  • CPDL #06335:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 132 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download
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Editor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 263 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: scanned image, PDF is a little grainy

No. 35 How beautiful are the feet

  • CPDL #06336:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 21 pages, 624 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Also includes Their sound is gone out. 5 different version, full score, 2 pieces, 5 different versions, complete score and continuo parts also available for download

No. 36 Their sound is gone out

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Editor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 302 kB   ;Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: scanned image, PDF is a little grainy

No. 37 Why do the nations

  • CPDL #06337:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 9 pages, 300 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Two versions. Full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 38 Let us break their bonds

  • CPDL #06338:  Icon_pdf.gif  Network.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 224 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: full score, complete score and continuo parts also available for download
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Editor: Jim Taylor (submitted 2002-02-13).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 444 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: scanned image, PDF is a little grainy

No. 39 He that dwelleth in heaven

  • CPDL #06339:  Icon_pdf.gif   Network.pngNetwork.png (MuseData)
Contributor: CCARH (Stanford University) (submitted 2004-01-02).  Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 84 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Also includes Thou shalt break them. Full score, including Dublin recit. secco version of "Thou shalt break". Complete score and continuo parts also available for download.

No. 40 Thou shalt break them

See above

No. 41 Hallelujah

See separate page for editions

Part III

Complete score

Parts

Figured continuo part (vocal cues included)

Unrealized continuo plus First violin

General Information

Title: Messiah, HWV 56
Composer: George Frideric Handel

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: SacredOratorio

Language: English
Instruments: Orchestra

Published:

Description:

External websites:

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Messiah.