For unto us a child is born

Horst Hinze’s setting of For unto us a child is born opens with a jubilant and rhythmically vital texture that immediately conveys the prophecy’s joyous anticipation. The SATB choir moves with energy, passing melodic fragments and building in intensity to reflect the exultant pronouncements concerning the Messiah. The composer masterfully captures the grandeur of the text, from the initial announcement of the child’s birth to the powerful enumeration of His divine titles: Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. This spiritual arrangement offers a compelling and uplifting rendition of a cornerstone passage from Handel’s Messiah, suitable for any celebratory sacred occasion.