Most modern performances of George Frederic Handel's "Messiah" include very large choirs and orchestras. But when the piece was first performed in 1742, it was done with a very small group of musicians.
Join Classical IPR Friday December 14 at 5 p.m. and again on Monday December 24 at 12 p.m. for a guided tour of how "Messiah" would have sounded at its first performance.
This program features a 2006 album by the Dunedin Consort and Players, led by John Butt. Click here for more information about the recording.
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