by Heard all over the world during Christmastime, the “Messiah” was originally an Easter oratorio. While it’s famous “Hallelujah Chorus” is the feature selection, today please enjoy “For Unto Us A Child Is Born” and feel free to attend or join in the many “Messiah Sing Alongs” in communities all over the world.
Messiah | |
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| Oratorio by George Frideric Handel | |
| Title page of Handel’s autograph score | |
| Text | Charles Jennens, from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer |
| Language | English |
| Composed | 22 August 1741 – 14 September 1741: London |
| Movements | 53 in three parts |
| Vocal | SATB choir and solo |
| Instrumental | 2 trumpetstimpani2 oboes2 violinsviolabasso continuo |
