Flute Choir,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Flute,Bass Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1164626 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Lisa Ochoco. Baroque,Christmas,Sacred. 14 pages. Lisa L Ochoco #764960. Published by Lisa L Ochoco (A0.1164626). Pastoral Symphony is the 13th movement in Handel's Messiah. Â This is the beginning of Scene 4 of the oratorio, The Annunciation to the Shepherds, after the birth of Jesus. Â The word pastorale in baroque music is a melody in thirds over a drone bass. Â Originally called Pifa, this movement was named after the shepherd bagpipers - pifferari - Â who used to play their instruments in the streets of Rome at Christmastime. Â Scored for 2 altos, bass, optional contra alto in G, and contrabass flutes. Â There is an optional cello part that doubles the contrabass.Duration: 2.5 minutes.
