Books
Messiah - the wordbook for the Oratorio
- Item Number
- 109
- Estimated Value
- 15 USD
- Opening Bid
- 5 USD
Item Description
Handel's masterwork Messiah has a long, deep history with the Cambridge Community Chorus.
This wordbook to accompany Handel's famous, beloved oratorio, with striking watercolors, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the work's premiere performance.
The Kirkus Review said: "Young people will not be the primary audience for this elegant volume, but it'll greatly appeal to a limited number of all ages. As explained in Christopher Hogwood's interesting scholarly introduction--which also discusses the oratorio's history--the scriptural words were selected and edited by Charles Jennens on Handel's behalf. They're reprinted here with marginal biblical citations printed in red, as are titles and other headings. Moser adds 16 stunning watercolors--some quite realistic (notably the suffering Christ); some almost purely symbolic; all with a powerful simplicity of color and image. An outstandingly handsome book, focusing on the splendid words Handel set to music."
Item Special Note
The winning bidder can have this item shipped anywhere in the US for $7 (USPS Priority Mail).
Donated By:
Tracy Kukkonen
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