Recitative and Aria from 'The Messiah' ("Comfort Ye, My People" and "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted") by George Frideric Handel, arranged for Flute Quintet by Gudrun Hinze. From the arranger: "I have chosen the first vocal number from the work because I am so captivated by the contrast between the contemplative mood of the recitative and the explosive joy and confidence in the following aria."

Instrumentation:

• Flute 1
• Flute 2/Piccolo
• Flute 3
• Alto Flute
• Bass Flute