Georg Friedrich Händel - Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah, HWV 56) Sheet Music Collection: 25 Files
This aria, part of Handel’s monumental oratorio "Messiah," sets a text from Isaiah 40:9. It is celebrated for its serene yet hopeful melody, reflecting the prophecy of redemption. The work premiered in 1742 and remains a cornerstone of Baroque sacred music.
The Hallelujah Chorus is one of the most celebrated pieces of Baroque music, renowned for its grandeur and widespread use in celebrations and religious services.
The "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's Messiah is one of the most famous choral works in Western music. It concludes Part II of the oratorio with triumphant trumpets and choir, celebrating Christ's resurrection. The tradition of standing during performances allegedly stems from King George II's spontaneous reaction at the London premiere.
Final chorus of Handel's iconic oratorio Messiah, composed in 1741. It concludes Part III with a majestic "Amen" fugue, contrasting with the more widely performed "Hallelujah" chorus from Part II. The work is a cornerstone of Baroque sacred music.
"And the Glory of the Lord" is the first chorus in Handel's Messiah, featuring jubilant counterpoint and text from Isaiah. Its triumphant melismas on the word "revealed" exemplify Baroque word-painting, solidifying its status as a masterpiece of sacred music.
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