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Performance of Handel's Messiah at Riverchase United Methodist Church

 

Handel's Messiah was presented yesterday at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover AL.  It was the 62nd annual performance by the Alabama Civic Chorale, and was conducted by Bebe Clark Kok.  There are nearly 100 voices in the chorus and they were accompanied by 13 players in the orchestra and organist, Walt Rogers.

 

The performance included Parts One, Two and Three ~ Prophecies and Fulfillments ~ The Passion ~ The Triumph.

 

We though we would be smart and arrive 30 minutes early.  It wasn't early enough.....the sanctuary was already filled and chairs were being set up in the narthex, which is where we sat.  Even so, we were close enough that we could see everything and enjoy the music too.  It was wonderful and a great beginning to the Christmas season (yes, I know it's not quite Thanksgiving).

 

Some history about Messiah:

George Frideric Handel composed this work at his home in only about three weeks, from August 22 to September 14, 1741.  The first performance took place in Dublin, Ireland at the New Musick-Hall on April 13, 1742 with about 50 musicians.  Westminster Abbey has seen performances with hundreds of voices.  According to tradition, King George was so moved by the Hallelujah Chorus that he stood and removed his crown.  The entire audience was required by court etiquette to do so as well.  Whether he was standing to honor the king of kings or needed to stretch his legs is a matter that some disagree about, but in any case, listeners still stand for the singing of this chorus.

 

 

 

 

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