Messiah is the most famous oratorio composed by the Baroque composer, Handel. It does not feature a single set of lyrics or a firm beat (riff) as in popular music. It is composed for the Baroque orchestra, choir and vocal soloists. It is based on biblical text.
Some examples of classical music pieces that feature singing include Handel's "Messiah," Mozart's "Requiem," and Verdi's "La Traviata."
The Handel Messiah is a 1741 oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel. The Handel Messiah became the best-known and most performed choral works in Western music.
Handel is said to have invented the English oratorio genre with his work "Messiah." Oratorios are large-scale musical works typically based on religious texts and performed without costumes or staging. Handel's "Messiah" remains one of the most popular and enduring oratorios in the classical music canon.
the messiah was handels most famous peice of music.
Its a great piece of music .
It is about as 'program' as you can get.
In the 18th century, Catholic and Protestant composers wrote music for the Church. Examples of these pieces include Handel's 'Messiah' and Mozart's Requiem Mass.
Classical music
Messiah
Handel's Messiah, for one.
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Messiah
There are many famous pieces that were composed by Handel, "The Messiah", "Music For The Royal Fireworks!, "Zadok the Priest", and "Xerxes" are some that spring to mind.