It is believed that this composer used the premier of his Israel in Egypt to also premier his 13th organ concerto, which, due to some high-pitched sections that sound like bird calls, is now nicknamed "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale."
It is believed that this composer used the premier of his Israel in Egypt to also premier his 13th organ concerto, which, due to some high-pitched sections that sound like bird calls, is now nicknamed "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale." Another work by this composer is now nicknamed "The Harmonious Blacksmith." English coronation ceremonies use this composer's Zadok the Priest. Name this composer who repeats the words "forever and ever" near the end of his Messiah oratorio in the Hallelujah chorus.
It is believed that this composer used the premier of his Israel in Egypt to also premier his 13th organ concerto, which, due to some high-pitched sections that sound like bird calls, is now nicknamed "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale."
George Frideric Handel