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'''[[George Frideric Handel|Handel]]'s ''Messiah''''' is an [[oratorio]] encompassing key Bible phrases in the life of [[Jesus Christ]].  It is sung by a full chorus with orchestra and soloists.

'''[[George Frideric Handel|Handel]]'s ''Messiah''''' is an [[oratorio]] encompassing key Bible phrases in the life of [[Jesus Christ]].  It is sung by a full chorus with orchestra and soloists.

One of the key [[chorus]]es in the ''Messiah'' is the Hallelujah chorus, which occurs at the end of the second part of the oratorio.  It has become a tradition for audiences to stand during this act, originating to when [[King George II]] stood at a performance in the 1700s.

One of the key [[chorus]]es in the ''Messiah'' is the Hallelujah chorus, which occurs at the end of the second part of the oratorio.  It has become a tradition for audiences to stand during this act, originating to when King [[George II]] stood at a performance in the 1700s.

[[category:Classical Works]]

[[category:Classical Works]]