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Loading... Handel's Messiah and His English Oratoriosby Ben Finane
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Messiah, Handel's massive drama of human redemption, was his most famous work, and indeed the most popular oratorio in the history of Western music. After more than 250 years, it has the power to move listeners spiritually and musically. Drawing from both Testaments of the Bible, including the prophecy of Isaiah, the Christmas story, the crucifixion, and the revelation, (which contains the famous Hallelujah chorus), Handel's Messiah has spawned groups of listeners dedicated to its performance. Musically, Messiah ranges from madrigal to aria, with an unvarying transparency of expression, imbued with humility and grace. Ben Finane's treatment of this choral work casts new light on the Messiah, for experts and neophytes alike. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)782.23092The arts Music Vocal music Nondramatic vocal forms OratoriosLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |