So far I have analyzed the background of the times and composition, and musical features of the oratorio to perform the work in accordance with the composer's intention. As I discussed in the chapter II, Messiah comprises three parts and fifty-six pieces, the first part of which is about birth and ...
So far I have analyzed the background of the times and composition, and musical features of the oratorio to perform the work in accordance with the composer's intention. As I discussed in the chapter II, Messiah comprises three parts and fifty-six pieces, the first part of which is about birth and prophecy; the second, passion and redemption; and the third, resurrection and eternal life. When it comes to the musical forms, the work employs various transitions according to the structure, the mixed texture using both homophony and polyphony simultaneously, unison and melisma, fuga, antiphonal singing, basso ostinato, canon, and concertato style, all of which maximize the effect of the chorus music. When Handel was entrust with Messiah, he himself and his country England alike had been suffering many difficulties economical, psychological and social. Despite his age of fifty-six years, he devoted his piety and spirit to this work, accomplishing the eternal masterpiece within just twenty-four days. The reason Messiah was applauded at the premire is not only its artistic value, but also its educational value of the text. At the last part of the work, where mentioned the Last Judgement, the English became convinced of the existence of God, who is always concerned with human affairs, and the choice of his people, all of which are written in the Bible. These aspects took an important part in relieving the then social anxiety. That's why Messiah soon became popular among all the people from the kings down to lower class people, and it was often performed in churches and concert halls. The musical originality of Messiah consists in its international sense. German seriousness, French delicacy, Italian beauty and English magnificence are all melted in the rhythm and melody of Messiah, which makes us feel its universality beyond nations. The structural originality of Messiah can be seen in its proportionate opera-style of three part scripts, "prophecy and testamentum", "Holy Cross and salvation", and "resurrection and life". Each part has its own completed structure and effectively illustrates the primary roles of God the Father, the Holy Son and the Holy Spirit, which are the essence of the Christian theology. The originality of the words results from the fact that Handel excerpted the most important texts from the Bible, which in themselves have a great appealing sense. The words in oratorio can be differently delivered to the audience depending on the melody, rhythm, and musical interval. Handel succeeded in realizing the universal theme and text, "Christ(Messiah) and resurrection" by the chorus with his original melody, rhythm, and interval. It is the reason why Messiah has both universality and originality.
So far I have analyzed the background of the times and composition, and musical features of the oratorio to perform the work in accordance with the composer's intention. As I discussed in the chapter II, Messiah comprises three parts and fifty-six pieces, the first part of which is about birth and prophecy; the second, passion and redemption; and the third, resurrection and eternal life. When it comes to the musical forms, the work employs various transitions according to the structure, the mixed texture using both homophony and polyphony simultaneously, unison and melisma, fuga, antiphonal singing, basso ostinato, canon, and concertato style, all of which maximize the effect of the chorus music. When Handel was entrust with Messiah, he himself and his country England alike had been suffering many difficulties economical, psychological and social. Despite his age of fifty-six years, he devoted his piety and spirit to this work, accomplishing the eternal masterpiece within just twenty-four days. The reason Messiah was applauded at the premire is not only its artistic value, but also its educational value of the text. At the last part of the work, where mentioned the Last Judgement, the English became convinced of the existence of God, who is always concerned with human affairs, and the choice of his people, all of which are written in the Bible. These aspects took an important part in relieving the then social anxiety. That's why Messiah soon became popular among all the people from the kings down to lower class people, and it was often performed in churches and concert halls. The musical originality of Messiah consists in its international sense. German seriousness, French delicacy, Italian beauty and English magnificence are all melted in the rhythm and melody of Messiah, which makes us feel its universality beyond nations. The structural originality of Messiah can be seen in its proportionate opera-style of three part scripts, "prophecy and testamentum", "Holy Cross and salvation", and "resurrection and life". Each part has its own completed structure and effectively illustrates the primary roles of God the Father, the Holy Son and the Holy Spirit, which are the essence of the Christian theology. The originality of the words results from the fact that Handel excerpted the most important texts from the Bible, which in themselves have a great appealing sense. The words in oratorio can be differently delivered to the audience depending on the melody, rhythm, and musical interval. Handel succeeded in realizing the universal theme and text, "Christ(Messiah) and resurrection" by the chorus with his original melody, rhythm, and interval. It is the reason why Messiah has both universality and originality.
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