The Overture and Songs in the Messiah, an Oratorio for the Voice, Harpsichord and Violin - Handel, George Frideric 1685-1759; Jennens, Charles 1700-1773 (London Harrison, 1786)
The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter by Charles Jennens. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later.
Original version composed in 1741
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); Oratorio; Overture; Song; Harpsichord; Violin; London (United Kingdom)