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Q: Why is handel's the messiah a well known oratorio?
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What is the tonality in handels messiah chorus?

It doesn't make sense to ask what is the tonality of THE Messiah chorus because there are lots of choruses in Messiah. If you mean the most well-known one, the Hallelujah chorus, it's in D major.


What does orantorio mean?

Oratorio is defined as a large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices, typically a narrative on a religious theme, performed without the use of costumes, scenery, or action. Well-known examples include Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Handel's Messiah, and Haydn's The Creation.


What are the similar things about and operetta and an oratorio?

An oratorio is just sung using solo voice or choral pieces. The opera uses solos and choral voices too, but involves stage acting as well. For example, Handel's Messiah is an Oratorio ... La Boheme is an Opera.


Is the well tempered clavier an oratorio?

No.


What was handel famous for?

Handel was famous for his oratorios such as the "Messiah", his most famous work. Hallelujah, from the Messiah is one of the most well known 'tunes' of today.


Why was the term christ used?

The word Christ is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word Messiah. This name, Messiah, was well known among the Jews. The Messiah was the promised one and they expected him as a Saviour and Redeemer. Both Messiah and Christ signify anointed.


What are the stories for oratorios generally drawn from?

The texts of oratorios are drawn from Biblical stories and scriptural texts. Handel wrote "Messiah", drawing on both Old and New Testament scripture, as well as "The Creation." Mendelssohn composed an oratorio telling the story of "Elijah".


What is an example of prophecy?

One of the most well-known is the prophesy in the Old Testament on the coming of the Messiah.


What is the tonality in handel's messiah?

It doesn't make sense to ask what is the tonality of THE Messiah chorus because there are lots of choruses in Messiah. If you mean the most well-known one, the Hallelujah chorus, it's in D major.


What is the difference between Catholic and Judaism?

Catholics believe that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God, as well as the fulfiller of the Jewish religion. Jews believe that Jesus was not the Messiah, and they are still waiting for the Messiah to come.


Did Ludwig van Beethoven write the original score for hallelujah?

No. The well known Hallelujah chorus is from Georg Friedrich Haendel's Messiah, written 30 years before Beethoven's birth.


What ever happened to D'Angelo?

Beverly D'Angelo was married for many years to well known actor Al Pacino.