King's new book, "Every Valley" (Doubleday), gives us the backstory of "Messiah" and its "Hallelujah Chorus," which comes about two-thirds of the way through Handel's oratorio. "It's not the finale!" ...

Though in popular culture the “Hallelujah” chorus has come to signify any kind of jubilant celebration. In Handel’s Messiah it is specifically a celebration of Christ’s ultimate ...

The researchers believe that these ‘whispering beams’ could be used to transmit personalized messages in public spaces, such ...

A baroque-style performance of Frideric Handel's "Messiah" will be presented ... can expect the youth chorale to join the adult chorus for a "Hallelujah" finale. The chorus' season is expected ...

A full performance of MESSIAH (the text of which comes ... the alto/mezzo soprano ending with the famous “Hallelujah” anthem and fugue for chorus; and then Part III tells of the promise ...

Most music lovers have encountered George Frideric Handel through holiday-time renditions of the Messiah's 'Hallelujah' chorus or his Music for the Royal Fireworks. Life and Music Handel was born in ...

The incongruous beauty of the choir’s performance – and the rich history of the Messiah in South Africa – is brought to life by former political prisoners, by musicians and academics who ...

Richard Farmbrough said: “Messiah is often described as the ... With tunes as breathtaking as the Hallelujah Chorus this oratorio is part of our cultural shorthand. We are delighted to be ...