Hallelujah - La Jolla Symphony and Chorus
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Since its premiere in Dublin in 1742 Handel's oratorio "Messiah" has become one of Western music's best-loved and most-performed choral works. Originally part of the oratorio's third section, which celebrates Christ's resurrection, the "Hallelujah" chorus has become a perennial Christmas staple, and arguably the best-known choral work in the repertoire. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 34361]
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Published 01/01/20