HANDEL'S MESSIAH

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Handel completed this masterpiece whilst in debt and recovering from a stroke. It was in response to a request from Charles Jennens, the compiler of the text, and was completed in 24 days, in September of 1741. The first performance of this piece in Dublin in 1742 was a great success and attracted such a crowd that women were asked to leave their hoops at home, and men their swords. Over the years it has become a highlight of the Christmas season around the world.