Handel’s Messiah
by Brian French
November 23 & 24, 2019 Born February 23, 1685, Halle, GermanyDied April 14, 1759, LondonIn the latter part of his career, the music of George Frideric Handel had become less fashionable and his financial straits dire. Nonetheless, in 1741, he was invited to compose works…
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Handel’s Messiah
by The Symphony
Be transformed by one of history’s most treasured oratorios on the eve of Thanksgiving. Handel’s Messiah, with its soaring arias, memorable choruses, and hallmark Baroque flourish, is perhaps music’s most enduring message of hope. You won’t want to miss this season’s offering. Handel Messiah The…