, This work's libretto was initially overlooked because James Harris proposed for its composer to write L'Allegro instead.
, This work's libretto was initially overlooked because James Harris proposed for its composer to write L'Allegro instead. It begins with a French Overture labeled a "Sinfony" that is dominated by dotted rhythms in E minor, which is followed by an E major recitative for a tenor asking for people to speak comfortably to Jerusalem. Later in the work is a "Pastoral" symphony, which depicts shepherd playing pipes. The libretto was compiled by Charles Jennens from all kinds of biblical quotes like "the lord God omnipotent reigneth", and it is divided into 3 parts which depict the nativity, the passion, and the victory over death of the title figure. FTP identify this oratorio by Handel with songs like "For unto us a child is born" and the "Hallelujah" Chorus.
, This work's libretto was initially overlooked because James Harris proposed for its composer to write L'Allegro instead.
{Messiah}