Today is our first performance of Handel's Messiah!! We have one performance today at three, and two more next weekend- one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. Yay!!! I really think it has gone well this year. We didn't have a big orchestra at first, but our Director was able to find a few more. We have some big drums that really sound great when we sing Hallelujah and a couple of other songs. Gives you big goose bumps!!!
Here is a bit of history about Handel; (taken from my score)
The Messiah, Handel's most successful and best-known oratorio, was composed in the year 1741 in twenty-four days, from August the 22nd to September the 14th. It was first performed at a concert given for charitable purposes at Dublin, Ireland, on April the 13th, 1742, Handel conducting the performance in person.
I don't know about you, but I couldn't write a whole score in 24 days!!! He was definitely blessed by God. It is still used and it is pretty much the same score he wrote 269 years ago! Go you tube Handel's Messiah and enjoy listening to the great masterpieces- or better yet, go find a local group!
Love in Christ,
Rebecca
8 comments:
I could easily write a massive oratorio in 24 days... not. :)
Yes, The Messiah is most certainly one of the most magnificent pieces of music ever written!
We went to a performance of the Messiah today. It was really impressive. I've been listening to a CD of the Messiah a lot lately, but I haven't been to a live performance since last year.
I heard once that Handel locked himself in his room, and wouldn't come out. He had a servant bring him his food, but he refused to leave his room while he worked on it.
Ooo! Almost forgot... you need to listen to Handel's Dream (from the album The Forgotten Carols). I think you would like it.
Neat!
Rebecca,
Oh, how I wish I could see all of you in this! At least some of us will be able to attend. :)
We've been listening to portions of it from the download I linked to on our family blog (the 99 Christmas essentials). It always gives me goosebumps!
Love you!
I have seen Fireproof, but not the other one. I will have to keep my eyes open for it. Wonderful movies. Very thought provoking... for anyone of anyreligion.
Rebecca,
It's too bad that you couldn't show us some photos of your performance.
I haven't heard the Messiah piece in quite awhile, but it is definately quite beautiful!
Blessings,
-Lady Rose
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