Song #12
"Handel's Messiah"
in its entirety
Happy Saturday, everyone! The weekend has begun! Since we all have so much more time on the weekend (ha!), my song for today George Frideric Handel's "Messiah." The whole thing. I have just learned the official name for this type of musical composition, thanks, once again, to Wikipedia. It's called an oratorio, which is a "large, musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists." in its entirety
Most people are probably most familiar with the "Hallelujah Chorus" but you are really missing out if this is your only exposure to Handel.
Now, I have grown up listening to different snippets of this oratorio (See? I'm practicing my new word!) but couldn't tell you what orchestra performs it best. I will have to get back to you on that. My current copy is performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
But, for your listening pleasure, I once again have YouTube to thank for this unabridged (I think) performance by The Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Enjoy!
For unto us a Child is born!
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