Pastoral Symphony (Pifa), from The Messiah (viola/cello duo)

Title: Pastoral Symphony (Pifa), from the oratorio The Messiah

Composer: G. F. Handel, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Viola and Cello

Printout: 2 pages

Note: The rich, warm tones of viola and cello are well suited to this idyllic music from Handel’s masterpiece, The Messiah. The Pastoral Symphony creates the perfect mood for Christmas Eve.