The story of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”—its composition, premier and gradual rise to worldwide popularity—has been ...

“Messiah,” George Frederic Handel’s great oratorio, has become a ubiquitous part of Christmas celebrations worldwide — and yet it was written for Easter. Only the first third of “Messiah” is about the ...

Meet the unlikely characters who defined this musical classic. Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular classical compositions played at the holidays. Filled with biblical passages and soaring ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Think you know Handel’s “Messiah”? Think again. Even Bernard Labadie, who’s performed it countless times, and will perform it again this week with the Cleveland Orchestra, hasn’t ...

Classical music fans often hear a signature piece by George Frideric Handel each December. Handel’s famous oratorio “Messiah,” and its beloved “Hallelujah” chorus, is a favorite during Christmas ...

Among the pedestaled titans of Western music, George Frideric Handel was the first composer whose work not only quickly became celebrated in his own time but has been heralded ever since. Before ...

Every December, choirs from around the world come together to perform Messiah by 18th-century composer George Frideric Handel. In Australia, there is at least one performance in most capital cities.

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Messiah is conducted by Ivars Taurins. For tickets and information, visit ...

For many, Christmas wouldn’t quite be Christmas without a chance to be a part of George Frideric Handel’s moving “Messiah,” complete with its Hallelujah Chorus. In the spirit of this musical tradition ...