Dec 22, 2023
The Messiah oratorio (“Handel’s Messiah”) was composed by George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759). The lyrics were penned by his friend and patron Charles Jennens (1700 – 1773) and are based on the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter. Handel’s...
Oct 8, 2023
Hallelujah comes from ancient Hebrew, meaning “praise ye Yahweh.” Praise the Lord or Hallelujah is a joyful expression often heard in worship music and church services. Handel’s Messiah features one of the best known musical usages in the Hallelujah Chorus. A...