AGE Fotostock George Frideric Handel's Messiah was originally an Easter offering ... the piece around the holiday, when, as well, CD sales and Web downloads of the oratorio soar.

A humiliated singer redeemed her reputation in the debut of ‘Messiah,’ which Handel originally keyed to Easter.

Handel wanted him to know “how well Your Messiah was received in that Country ... Lebrecht Music & Arts / Alamy; CBW / Alamy; ...

Amarillo in the heart of the Texas panhandle enjoyed the full presentation.

A worldwide audience now has access to Bethany College’s Messiah performances, including both Handel’s “Messiah” and Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion”.

It is also deprived of one of the most beloved works of sacred music: George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” To many Westerners, Handel’s “Messiah” is as embedded in Christmas pageantry ...