Handel continues with this uplifting mood and tone in the first aria of Messiah, “Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted.” The words for this aria also come from Isaiah. They relate to the people the coming of the Lord. This piece announces that no mountain or valley shall stand in the way of the coming of the Messiah.
Explanation:
An oratorio uses a chorus and soloists, as well as instrumentalists. Handel composed most of his operas and oratorios in: ... How does Messiah differ from other oratorios? Messiah does not have characters acting out a story.