"For Unto Us a Child is Born" - Handel's Messiah - December 10, 2017

This selection was part of a Christmas music presentation by the Episcopal Church of the Advent choir and guests, along with a string quartet, all under the direction of Wilson Somers. Located in Kennett Square, PA.

From Jack Briggs: "From the opening phrase of the strings/organ to the opening phrases of the choir, section by section, this is an amazing performance by this ensemble. I was delighted to hear the manner that "us" was performed, the directions given each of the choral lines, and, in particular, the articulation of the sixteenth-note quadruplets by the chorus. The baroque technique of the strings and organ was noticeable quite often. It was equally pleasant to hear an ensemble reacting to one another as musicians in an ensemble. As for the conductor, I have said before that we need to hear more from Maestro Wilson Gault Somers. Bravo to all choral artists, instrumentalists, and their fine conductor."

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