How Excellent Thy Name

Handel's oratorio Saul begins with a Chorus of Israelites praising God for saving their nation through David’s miraculous slaying of Goliath. The scene later concludes with an abbreviated reprise of this regal chorus, “How Excellent Thy Name,” appended by a joyfully contrapuntal “Alleluia!” Experience Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Rolando Villazón, premiering 12/15 at 9/8C.