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     Handel's Messiah Live from the Sydney Opera House

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     Handel: Messiah | Voces8 and Academy of Ancient Music [Full Concert]

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     Handel - Messiah - by London Philharmonic (Complete Concerto/Full)

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Messiah_(Handel)Messiah (Handel) - Wikipedia

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   Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter [n 2] by Charles Jennens . It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere a year later.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Messiah-oratorio-by-HandelMessiah | Handel’s Oratorio Masterpiece | Britannica

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   May 2, 2024 · Messiah, oratorio by German-born English composer George Frideric Handel, premiered in Dublin on April 13, 1742, at Easter rather than at Christmastime, when it is popularly played in the present day.

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4. www.udiscovermusic.com › handel-messiah'Messiah': The Story Behind Handel's Masterpiece - uDiscoverMusic

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Learn about the origin, structure and significance of Handel's Messiah, an English oratorio that traces the life of Jesus Christ. Find out how to listen to the famous 'Hallelujah' chorus and other highlights of this masterpiece with Trevor Pinnock's recommended recording.

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5. messiah-guide.comHandel's Messiah: The Complete Guide

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   Learn about the music, message, and history of George Frideric Handel's baroque oratorio Messiah, performed for the first time in 1742. Explore news, recordings, books, videos, and more related to Messiah.

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   Watch a 600-strong Sydney Philharmonia Choirs sing Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, live from the Sydney Opera House. Watch ad-free on our website: https://ab....

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › arts-culture › the-gloriousThe Glorious History of Handel's Messiah | Smithsonian

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   Learn how Handel's Messiah, a Baroque-era oratorio, became a musical rite of the holiday season and a tribute to the composer's genius. Explore the origins, influences and legacy of this masterpiece that dazzled audiences and critics for more than 250 years.

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   When did Handel write Messiah?

   • It will always lift your spirits if you are feeling down." Handel composed Messiah in an astounding interlude, somewhere between three and four weeks in August and September 1741. "He would literally write from morning to night," says Sarah Bardwell of the Handel House Museum in London.

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   What is the story behind Handel's 'Messiah'?

   • Discover the story behind Handel’s ‘Messiah’ which traces the life of Jesus Christ and is one of the greatest choral works of all time. Handel composed Messiah, an English language oratorio that traces the story of Jesus Christ, in 1741. Messiah was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later.

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   What did Handel say after the first performance of Messiah?

   • Part of Messiah lore says that after the first performance of Messiah, an enthusiastic member of the audience congratulated composer and director George Frideric Handel for producing such a wonderful piece of "entertainment." "Entertainment!" Handel replied, "My purpose was not to entertain, but to teach them something."

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   When was Messiah written?

   • Messiah ( HWV 56) [n 1] is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter [n 2] by Charles Jennens. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere a year later.

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9. imslp.org › wiki › Messiah,_HWV_56_(Handel,_GeorgeMessiah, HWV 56 (Handel, George Frideric) - IMSLP

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   Messiah, HWV 56 (Handel, George Frideric) Movements/Sections. 3 parts. Composition Year. 1741-09-14 (end date)