The next few solos and Choruses talk about how Jesus was mocked, how we was sorrowful, and how we took on our transgressions. Then the Soprano sings about Jesus triumph over Hell and the Chorus responds with : Lift Up youp Heads Oh Yeah Gates. Listen to how closely the strings imitate the chorus - or the chorus imitates the strings.

Then we have another favourite solo done by bass (wow if you can sing low!) Here is another example of how the strings are used to create the truth of the text within the melody. Why do the nations so furiously rage together.

And then after a tenor solo you have the most famous piece of the Messiah (you should recognize it from various movies, such as Shrek).

The Hallelujah Chorus. This song gives me goose bumps. If imperfect man can sing this - imagine heaven!! If you also ever hear this live you will stand up for this song because when it was first performed for the King in Handel's time, (I think George) he stood up. And so now, every performance of this song the audience stands.

Enjoy!