George Frideric Handel's Messiah oratorio receives its world premiere on April 13, 1742—in the decidedly secular context of a concert hall in Dublin, Ireland. Nowadays, the performance of Handel's Messiah oratorio at Christmas time is a tradition almost as deeply entrenched as decorating trees and hanging stockings.
Nov 16, 2009
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Handel adored Dublin. He liked the generosity of spirit, the easy openness of the people, and probably the intimacy—remember that the second city of the empire ...
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George Frideric Handel's Messiah was originally an Easter offering. It burst onto the stage of Musick Hall in Dublin on April 13, 1742. The audience swelled to ...