Messiah (HWV 56) [1][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 …

Dec 17, 2025 · Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular classical compositions played at the holidays. Filled with biblical passages and soaring vocal and orchestral Meet the unlikely …

Nov 17, 2025 · Handel’s Messiah captures the deep emotion of the story of our redemption. View the lyrics and complete list of verse references here.

Handel - Messiah - by London Philharmonic (Complete Concerto/Full) Messiah, composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the …

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 …

Sep 5, 2025 · Few masterworks of Baroque music can rival Handel’s Messiah for its eternal popularity. Here are 12 facts about the famous composer's masterpiece.

4 days ago · 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.

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Dec 22, 2024 · "Messiah" wasn't actually Handel's idea. The words came from a friend named Charles Jennens. King suggests it should really be called Handel's and Jennens' "Messiah."

Dec 18, 2025 · Few things say "Christmas" quite like George Frideric Handel’s 18th-century oratorio “Messiah” — the thrilling power of its “Hallelujah” chorus has given audiences …