Good Lord. I read this as “Voices of Obama”, and nearly freaked when you raved about it. LOL
Anyone who has even a remote exposure to Classical Music should be well aware of “Handel’s Messiah” as well as other great works such as “Ode to Joy” etc. Much of the great classical work was inspired and dedicated to Christianity.
If not, then they probably should get some exposure. Without a doubt the greatest musical works of Humanity are Classical works. They are without question the summit of what man can do musically.
Oh. Never mind.
A great work. I always listen to it during the holidays. I think Handel was inspired by God to write that one.
OK all of you english teachers/Majors should ir be “Omahas’” OR “Omaha’s”?
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Back in the 60s the Summer retreat I was working at put on “Handel’s Messiah”. They went the whole 9 yards, bringing in a symphony orchestra, professional singers etc.
I know nothing about music but must admit I was enjoying it. There were microphones all around even extended from the ceiling. They were actually going to make a record of it.
It was in July and even tho the area was in the cool mountains, with all the people in the auditorium it was a little warm. All the folding side doors were open.
About half way through the performance, a dog ran in from one of the open doors. Then a red headed boy trying to keep the dog from making a mess of the performance ran across chasing him. It probably took 10 minutes for the audience to stop laughing.
One of the most beautiful pieces ever written. Stunning and elegant.
One of the endearing aspects of Houston is that Rice University puts on a “Handel’s Messiah Sing-a-long” every year. Music staff and students lead each section in the singing and it is, from all reports, astonishing.
Several churches are also doing this now and you can sing your heart out all the Christmas Season long.
Whenever I hear the chorus- “And He shall reign forever and ever.” I still get kind of goose-pimply. A true masterpiece.
Whenever I hear the Halelujia Chorus, I close my eyes and imagine what it will be like to hear it in Heaven one day, sung by untold millions, and at the throne of God.
*chills!*
Do you mean it was “WOW” compared to other performances of Messiah you have heard before from this group, or compared to other performances of Messiah you have heard anywhere by anybody? Or do you mean you never heard Messiah performed live before and were blown away?
Handel said that as he was writing Messiah that he felt as if the heavens had opened and he could almost see God. He felt profoundly inspired. I think he was right.
I love it. Advent kicks off this Sunday and it closely follows the readings so it has even more meaning this time of year since I converted to Catholicism.