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Oratorium "Messiah", G. F. Händel

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Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 19:00
Messiah, composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel with a libretto by Charles Jennens, tells the story of Jesus Christ in three parts, from prophecies to his birth, life, death, resurrection and eternal life. Combining texts from the Old and New Testaments, the oratorio consists of moving arias and powerful choruses, offering reflection on this "greatest story ever told", especially during Advent, and serves as a festive prelude to Christmas.

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