In this highly charged and dramatic chorus, words taken from Isaiah 53, the chorus plays the part of a people who have just discovered and come to fully realize that the griefs and sorrows that were theirs to bear have just been taken away by one who took their place.  There is nothing quite like singing those emotional first words, "Surely! Surely!" Truly one of the great moments of choral literature. In the video provided I link to a performance of this great chorus recorded in one of the most iconic concert halls in the world, Royal Albert Hall, London, by one of the most iconic choirs, the Royal Choral Society. The RCS have been singing continuously since 1872, 

and their annual performances of Messiah are legendary for their beauty and grandeur.

Audio Practice Files

Soprano Prominent:

Alto Prominent:

Tenor Prominent:

Bass Prominent:

Take it to the next level!  See if you can sing your part without it played prominently! All parts played equally: