| Description |
1 online resource (x, 217 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Rejoicing against Judaism in Handel's Messiah -- The Messiah libretto |
| Summary |
In this pioneering study, respected musicologist Michael Marissen examines Handel's masterwork "Hallelujah Chorus," and uncovers a disturbing message of anti-Judaism buried within its joyous celebration of the divinity of the Christ |
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Every Easter, audiences across the globe thrill to performances of Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus', but they would probably be appalled to learn the full extent of the oratorio's anti-Judaic message. In this pioneering study, respected musicologist Michael Marissen examines Handel's masterwork and uncovers a disturbing message of anti-Judaism buried within its joyous celebration of the divinity of the Christ |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 21, 2023) |
| Subject |
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Messiah.
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| SUBJECT |
Händel, Georg Friedrich 1685-1759 Messiah gnd |
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Messiah (Handel, George Frideric) fast |
| Subject |
Antisemitism in music.
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MUSIC -- Religious -- Christian.
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Antisemitism in music
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Antijudaismus
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2013034526 |
| ISBN |
9780300206999 |
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0300206992 |
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9781306562454 |
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1306562457 |
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