Handel's Messiah, from swords, hidden meanings, to theft!

Delve into Handel's Messiah to explore intriguing aspects like bringing swords to the premiere, hidden meanings behind key signatures, musical theft, and Handel's penchant for adapting his own music. Discover the transition from somberness to comfort in the opening of Handel's Messiah and the various versions of 'Rejoice greatly'. Explore the themes of loneliness in the crucifixion scene and the dramatic portrayal of shame and spitting. Uncover the theft between Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem. Journey through the vivid imagery and standing ovations of Handel's music and analyze the third part's themes of eternal life and judgment. Lastly, discover the impact and power of the soprano's statement in Handel's Messiah and its significance in Christian gospel music.