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Hallelujah
Posted: 28 Dec 2009, 21:25
by Briar
Every year I sing in our towns annual Messiah concert. It's been performed for at least 69 years (impressive for a small town). Someone recommended Hallelujah, by J. Scott Featherstone. I've always been in awe of the Messiah and that a mortal man composed that really hard to sing music in 24 days. Anyone else read it?
Posted: 29 Dec 2009, 01:16
by Bowlie
I like the Spring performance of Handel's Messiah. Rejoice Greatly is one of my favorite choral performances (is that what they are called?).
Sorry, I haven't read it though.
Posted: 29 Dec 2009, 11:56
by Briar
I'm not sure I've ever heard
Rejoice Greatly as anything other than a Soprano solo. I sing alto in the choir (where I'm safely unheard
), but our choir, our orchestra, and our soloists are all wonderful.
Handel first performed his Messiah for Lent. There would never be a time it wasn't pertinent.
Posted: 29 Dec 2009, 15:59
by Bowlie
You're right. It's a solo. I am not very knowledgeable about music!
I still love it though!
Posted: 29 Dec 2009, 16:10
by Briar
I'm not either, but the music is dear to my heart.
