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By then, the oratorio had grown into something far removed from the church - a hybrid that clothed texts from the Bible, classical literature, epic poetry and other sources in magnificent operative trappings, intended not for edification, but purely as entertainment.
There's cause to rejoice when Handel's Messiah returns
Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and guests. Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor.
An audience divided: A portion of the crowd stands for the "Hallelujah'' chorus at a recent Handel and Haydn Society performance.
Scheming in Scotland: Handel's 'Ariodante'
Ariodante was performed at the Cour des Hospices, the courtyard of a 15th-century hospital, now a museum, in Beaune, France.
George Frideric Handel completed Ariodante in 1735, for a premiere at a brand theater at Covent Garden, in London.
Sing-It-Yourself Messiah and Giving Fair
Maui Choral Arts Association's 9th Annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah is back for the holidays on Sunday, Dec.
Review: 'Messiah' fans should listen up
For many, the Christmastime ritual of hearing George Frideric Handel's oratorio, "Messiah," is as much for religious reasons as musical.
Worried about poor reviews, George Frideric Handel took his "Messiah" to Dublin for its premiere.
Holiday Happenings: Seasoned Performances
This season is bursting with festive, holiday-themed shows and concerts, from the classical and magical to the satirical.
Music Review: Choral Society delivers elegantly precise Messiah
Marking the 250th anniversary of the death of George Frideric Handel, the Arkansas Choral Society delivered a measured, stirring Friday evening performance of the composera s Messiah at First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock.
Area stages, large and small, rife with holiday fare
It's time to haul out the holly, the tinsel and the mistletoe --and, oh yeah, we can't forget Bob Cratchit, the Sugar Plum Fairy and George Frideric Handel.
Plain Dealer writers release "LeBron James: The Making of an MVP"
1 5:36 Josef Strauss: Sailors Polka 5:39 Maurice Ravel: A Barque Upon the Ocean Sports Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Plain Dealer writers release "LeBron James: The Making of an MVP" Terry Pluto and Brian Windhorst write an intimate look at the superstar's journey from Akron to the NBA WKSU's Amanda Rabinowitz reports "LeBron James: The Making of an ...
Handel holds court in a richly staged a Acis and Galateaa
For its second annual chamber opera production, the Boston Early Music Festival mounted a crowd-pleaser, at least by 18th-century standards.
Christmas Concert Celebrates 250 Years of George Frideric Handel at DSHA
Join the fine arts department of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School , 4257 N. 100th St., in celebrating the holiday spirit as they present a Christmas Concert on December 17th, 2009 at 7 p.m. Students will perform music from Handel's Messiah and other compositions inspired by the memory of composer George Frideric Handel, who passed away 250 ...
NTCH prepares three year-ending shows for New Year
The end of 2009 is fast approaching and people are getting ready to greet the upcoming Christmas season and following New Year, and Taiwan's primary national performing arts venue, the National Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center, is offering local music lovers three consecutive fantastic programs, that will take you on a heartwarming music tour for ...
A Los Angeles Opera presentation of a George Frideric Handel and Agostino Piovene opera in three acts.
Gerald Carpenter: UCSB Chamber Choir Offers Double Dose of Handel
We are getting quite a generous helping of George Frideric Handel oratorios this holiday season, which is fine with me.
Margo Kline: Chorale Celebrates 'Israel in Egypt'
Before there was "Messiah," there was "Israel in Egypt," George Frideric Handel's oratorio celebrating the Jewish flight from bondage, chosen for this Thanksgiving season by the Santa Barbara Master Chorale .
Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra announces upcoming concert dates
The Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra kicks off its season with a concert on November 19 at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The repertoire that will be played includes: Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No.
The Lord is a man of war" in George Frideric Handel's 'Israel in Egypt' and the conductor, the choir and the chamber orchestra rose to the occasion.
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