Handel's Messiah and His English Oratorios: A closer look

This is Handel's massive drama of human redemption and the most popular oratorio in the history of Western music. After 250 years (1741), it has the power to move listeners spiritually and musically. Drawing from both Testaments, Handel's Messiah has spawned groups of listeners dedicated to its performance. Musically, Messiah ranges from madrigal to aria, with an unvarying transparency of expression, imbued with humility and grace.

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Acknowledgments

Introduction
1.- Haendel: A Brief Biography
2.- Handel's English Oratorios
3.- Messiah Libretto Notes
4.- Messiah Revisions
5.- Messiah Analysis: An Integral Guide for the Listener
6.- Messiah Recordings
Conclusion

Glossary of Musical Terms
Appendix: Messiah Structure
Select Bibliography