If you wanted to give a shortened version of Messiah, lasting under an hour, what would you include (or if you prefer, what would you leave out?) Assume usual orchestral forces, including trumpet and timps. The aim is to give a version that would appeal to 'everyman' (and 'everywoman' of course) so should include some well-loved numbers. But maybe do without one soloist, to save some cash. The idea would be to have a few carols in the 2nd half of the concert.
Having had a think about that, could you do the same for the Christmas Oratorio? More of a tall order, methinks.
Having had a think about that, could you do the same for the Christmas Oratorio? More of a tall order, methinks.
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