George Frideric Handel. This is a one-record album and for it having been played so much, it's in great condition. Born in Germany, trained in Italy, he spent most of his life in England. The Brittish Bach, as my dad referred to him. On Columbia's Masterworks label, reading from the back album cover: performed by the New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein conducting, with the Westminster Choir. Handel was born Feb. 23, 1685, and passed away in 1759 - 250 years ago. Withstanding the test of time, this oratorio was first scored as Easter music - but it is and remains synonimous with live Chrirtmas performances at community churches.
HALLELUJAH!...HALLELUJAH!
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Hi Curt, I just remenbered you are a blogger. Love this piece as well. Just bought a CD of the Emerson Quartet playing a bunch of Bartok that is mind blowing.
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...don't forget a little Compfort ye, my people. "What do mean, your people?" That's a funny movie quote.
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