Original score with variations and alternative versions: Handel's most famous work and one of the most popular pieces of western choral music
Messiah HWV 56 by George Frederick Händel
1742

Messiah HWV 56 by George Frederick Händel
— 1742
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) premiered his magnum opus in 1742 as part of a series of philanthropic concerts
Handel came to Dublin at the invitation of William Cavendish (1698–1755), Duke of Devonshire and Governor of Ireland
The original score includes variations and alternate versions, as well as an English translation
Messiah HWV 56 by George Frederick Händel
- Messiah HWV 56 von Georg Frederick Händel
Short Description
George Frideric Handel was one of the most beloved composers of the 18th century and was active across Europe. His most famous work, the Messiah, is one of the most popular and iconic pieces of Christian music. It was an instant hit that was performed regularly throughout the rest of Handel’s life and is still a crowd-pleaser today.
Messiah HWV 56 by George Frederick Händel
One of the most popular and frequently performed works of Western choral music premiered on April 13th, 1742 in Dublin: the Messiah oratorio by George Frideric Handel (1685–1759). A newspaper wrote a few days later that it united "the Sublime, the Grand, and the Tender", the sublime, the grand and the tender. This is Handel’s most famous work, distinguished by its monumental tonality, universal character, concreteness of its statement, and universally captivating nature. Handel availed himself of various musical devices ranging from cantatas and anthems to opera and instrumental music in creating his magnum opus. Handel came to Ireland at the invitation of William Cavendish (1698–1755), Duke of Devonshire and Governor of Ireland, to put on philanthropic concerts to raise funds for local hospitals. The Messiah debuted in London in 1743, where it would be performed 56 times before his death nearly 16 years later. Here we have the original score from the famous composer’s hand, which includes variations and alternate versions, as well as an English translation.
Codicology
- Alternative Titles
- Messiah HWV 56 von Georg Frederick Händel
- Type
- Manuscript on paper
- Date
- 1742
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- Artist / School
- Georg Friedrich Händel
1 available facsimile edition(s) of „Messiah HWV 56 by George Frederick Händel “
Messiah (Messias) HWV 56
- Publisher
- Bärenreiter-Verlag – Kassel, 2009
- Commentary
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1 volume by Donald Burrows
- More Information
- Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.
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