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Author Marissen, Michael, author.

Title Tainted glory in Handel's Messiah : the unsettling history of the world's most beloved choral work / Michael Marissen
Published New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014]

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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
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.
Händel, Georg Friedrich 1685-1759 Messiah
SUBJECT Messiah (Handel, George Frideric) fast
Subject Antisemitism in music.
MUSIC -- Religious -- Christian.
Antisemitism in music
Antijudaismus
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2013034526
ISBN 9780300206999
0300206992
9781306562454
1306562457