When 18th century composer George Frideric Handel wrote his timeless "Messiah" oratorio, he not only penned a classic holiday composition, he also established a foundation for a new business approach ...

With Easter come some staples: Peeps, egg hunts and, for churchgoers, George Frideric Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. It's the five-minute piece often sung at the end of the service on Easter. The music ...

Having not found any large venues in the corridor region of Eastern Iowa hosting performances of Handel’s oratorio, Messiah, this holiday season, I thought, instead, I could present a history of the ...

Classical music fans often hear a signature piece by George Frideric Handel each December. Handel’s famous oratorio “Messiah,” and its beloved “Hallelujah” chorus, is a favorite during Christmas ...

Feeling a little grumpy or overwhelmed at the holidays? David Gelatt prescribes a little "Hallelujah Chorus" for you. The 1741 work by George Frideric Handel, with its soaring melodies and thundering ...

The centuries-old tradition has returned to community theaters after a pandemic hiatus. If you attend this year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah by the Des Moines Community Orchestra, you’ll walk ...

Handel was the composer Bruce had in mind for this week's Puzzler. And, as is sometimes the case, he wasn't just thinking of the composer. He was thinking of a specific piece of music. In this case, ...