Handel, George Frideric 1685 - 1759

O be Joyful in the Lord, HWV 246

Chandos Anthem No.1 ; Jubilate in D major

HWV 246 Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra D major Baroque Composed 1717 · published 1871 · 20 min · 8 movements

Movements

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8 movements

1. I Sinfonia 51 bars
2. II Solo (tenor) and Chorus: Oh be joyful in the Lord 46 bars
3. III Chorus: Serve the Lord with Gladness 58 bars
4. IV Duet (soprano, bass): Be sure that the Lord, he is God (A minor, ) 39 bars
5. V Chorus: O go your ways into His gates with thanksgiving (F major, ) 162 bars
6. VI Trio (soprano, tenor, bass): For the Lord is gracious (G minor, ) 31 bars
7. VII Chorus: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost (D major, ) 48 bars
8. VIII Chorus: As it was in the beginning (D major, ) 92 bars

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