Hallelujah Handel


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In eighteenth-century London, a young orphan who sings like an angel but is unable to speak is befriended by the great composer, George Frederick Handel, and finds his way home. 18,000 first printing.




Hallelujah


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The New Edition of Hallelujah is the remarkable story of one of the greatest events in musical history, the creation of of George Frederic Handel's masterpiece, Messiah. Composed in just twenty-four days, Handel's "Grand Oratorio which rendered him immortal" was birthed in the darkest and most desperate hours of his life. His health was failing. Critics ridiculed him. Creditors hounded him. Friends betrayed him. Pride had nearly destroyed him. Yet, out of Handel's night emerged the dawn of Messiah. Anyone who has thrilled at hearing the Hallelujah Chorus will feel "profound attachment" to Handel's story of hope and redemption as timeless and poignant as the music itself.




Hallelujah


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Family traditions become established, sometimes quite by accident and sometimes because "we've always done it that way." But the best family traditions are thoughtfully cultivated. With Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions With Handel's Messiah, Cindy Rollins leads the way in building a rich Advent tradition for you and your family. Inside you will find: Weekly Scripture passages, hymns, and poems, Daily Messiah listening schedule with background information from Greg Wilbur An overview of the church calendar by Thomas Banks Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany recipes, and Suggestions for celebrating the Advent feasts of St. Nicholas and St. Lucia. Cindy also invited four of her friends to share how they celebrate Advent with their own families.




Hallelujah


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The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah is one of the most popular pieces sung by choirs around the world. This sheet music arrangement is a full transcription in the same key as the original score adapted for flute choir, using alto and bass flutes. It can be used to accompany an SATB chorus using flute parts 5 & 6, alto and bass. This is a great piece to add to your holiday repertoire!Includes: Full music score Individual parts: C Flutes 1-6, alto, & bassThe complete audio file can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12SGOQoLGWNRkIzdW13ZVQzWG8/edit?usp=sharingThe first page from the score can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12SGOQoLGWNTWxSXzItNHFVVjA/edit?usp=sharing




George Frideric Handel


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Exceptionally full, detailed study of the man, his music and times. Childhood, music training, years in London; analysis of Messiah and other works; much more. Introduction. Includes 35 illustrations.




Tainted Glory in Handel's Messiah


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Every Easter, audiences across the globe thrill to performances of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” but they would probably be appalled to learn the full extent of the oratorio’s anti-Judaic message. In this pioneering study, respected musicologist Michael Marissen examines Handel’s masterwork and uncovers a disturbing message of anti-Judaism buried within its joyous celebration of the divinity of the Christ. Discovering previously unidentified historical source materials enabled the author to investigate the circumstances that led to the creation of the Messiah and expose the hateful sentiments masked by magnificent musical artistry—including the famed “Hallelujah Chorus,” which rejoices in the “dashing to pieces” of God’s enemies, among them the “people of Israel.” Marissen’s fascinating, provocative work offers musical scholars and general readers alike an unsettling new appreciation of one of the world’s best-loved and most widely performed works of religious music.







Hallelujah Chorus


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Handel's Messiah


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Handel s oratorio Messiah is a phenomenon with no parallel in music history. No other work of music has been so popular for so long. Yet familiarity can sometimes breed contempt and also misunderstanding. This book by music expert Calvin Stapert will greatly increase understanding and appreciation of Handel s majestic Messiah, whether readers are old friends of this remarkable work or have only just discovered its magnificence. Stapert provides fascinating historical background, tracing not only Messiah s unlikely inception but also its amazing reception throughout history. The bulk of the book offers scene-by-scene musical and theological commentary on the whole work, focusing on the way Handel s music beautifully interprets and illuminates the biblical text. For anyone seeking to appreciate Handel s Messiah more, this informed yet accessible guide is the book to have and read. (Handel s Messiah: Comfort for God s People is the newest volume in the flourishing Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series, edited by John D. Witvliet.)




George Frideric Handel


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