It’s a Christmas fixture for many classical music fans, but what’s it like to sing it every single year? Countertenor Richard Whittall explains why Handel’s masterwork appeals to even the most cynical ...

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When 18th century composer George Frideric Handel wrote his timeless "Messiah" oratorio, he not only penned a classic holiday composition, he also established a foundation for a new business approach ...

DIANA Heery was able to tick off a “bucket list” item last year after taking part in a performance of Handel’s Messiah. And it turned out to be such a memorable experience that she will be back again ...

George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” has become a Christmas tradition in the United States and is a recognizable sign that the calendar has finally rolled over to the final month of the year. Those who ...

With its signature “Hallelujah” chorus, George Friderich Handel’s “Messiah” is performed worldwide in concert halls and churches by ensembles ranging from professional choruses to community singalongs ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- It was an evening of firsts Friday at Lyric Opera of Chicago as Julius Caesar came, sang, and conquered -- and was conquered, in turn, by a most beguiling Cleopatra. It was the first ...