" THE MESSIAH. "
“The Messiah” is the great oratorio with which Handel's name is always associated. It was probably written for Ireland. At any rate, Handel expressed his intention “to offer something new to that generous And polite nation.” lustration seemed tQ Have seized him the moment lie. began, to set it, for he scarcely, stopped working from August 22, 1741, when he started it, until he completed the oratoria on September 14—twenty-three days later. It! was produced at Dublin to a most appreciative audience, but the custom of standing for (he “Hallelujah Chorus” began at the first London performance iOf “Pie. Messiah.” This noble work is. being produced by the Levin Choral Society on the 11th inst., with the pest artist soloists procurable in New Zealand. Tickets are obtainable at Howard Andrew, Ltd.
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Shannon News, 2 December 1924, Page 3
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133"THE MESSIAH." Shannon News, 2 December 1924, Page 3
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