Welcome
to The
Compleat
Messiah
web site. My purpose for this
site is to celebrate the music,
message, and history of George Frideric Handel's baroque oratorio Messiah.
Since it's first performance in Dublin, Ireland, in 1742,
Handel's Messiah has grown in stature among people around the earth,
and here I hope to examine all aspects of its longevity - from its
history and composition, to recordings, writings, films and other media
which Messiah has been translated into. I will feature
Messiah in the news, with daily updates to how Handel's oratorio is
being referenced by popular media; provide streaming video and audio
media which will be
updated weekly; and maintain an updated database of upcoming products
and concerts.
 To
navigate through The
Compleat Messiah
site, use the menu bar on the left to access the main pages, and to
return to this page, simply click anywhere on the title
graphic.
Part
of Messiah
lore says that after the first performance of Messiah,
an enthusiastic member of the audience congratulated composer and
director George Frideric Handel for producing such a wonderful piece of
"entertainment."
"Entertainment!"
Handel replied, "My purpose was not to entertain, but
to teach them something."
So
is my hope for this
site.
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