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The Halle Society's Concert

on BBC Home Service Basic

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from the Paramount Theatre, Manchester
' MESSIAH '
The Second Part of the Oratorio by Handel
Isobel Baillie (soprano) ; Gladys Ripley (contralto) ; Parry Jones (tenor) ; Keith Falkner (bass) ; the Hallé Chorus (chorus master, Herman Brearlev ) ; the Halle Orchestra (leader, Alfred Barker ) ; conducted by Malcolm Sargent
Chorus: The Lord gave the word Air (bass): Why do the nations ?
Chorus: Let us break their bonds asunder
Recit. (tenor): He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn Air (tenor): Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron Chorus: Hallelujah!
Air (soprano): I know that my Redeemer liveth Quartet and Chorus: Since by man came death Recit. (bass): Behold, I tell you mystery Air (bass): The trumpet shall sound Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb Grand Chorus: Amen

Contributors

Soprano:
Isobel Baillie
Soprano:
Gladys Ripley
Contralto:
Parry Jones
Bass:
Keith Falkner
Chorus Master:
Herman Brearlev
Leader:
Halle Orchestra
Leader:
Alfred Barker
Conducted By:
Malcolm Sargent

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