Classical Classroom, Episode 32: The Making of Handel's Messiah with Robert Simpson
Dec 04, 2013•35 min•Ep. 32
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Episode description
Handel's Messiah is a beloved Christmas favorite. But, as Robert Simpson, founder and artistic director of Houston Chamber Choir, tells us, it is oh-so-much more than the "Hallelujah" chorus. Like, 250 pages more. All of which we cover in this half-hour episode. Just kidding!
Audio production by Todd "Jolly Old Saint Toddolas" Hulslander with stockings hung by the mixing board by Dacia Clay.
Music used in this episode:
– George Frideric Handel, Messiah, HWV 56
For more about the Houston Chamber Choir and their upcoming performance of Messiah, go to www.houstonchamberchoir.org.
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