San Antonio Symphony: Handel's Messiah December 8, 2006

'Messiah' is far and away Handel's most popular work and one of the most renowned pieces of sacred music in English. It was also a favorite of the composer, who wrote it in 1741 in only 24 days. This beloved choral work returns under the direction of a early music specialist, who brings new insights to one of the most familiar of Western musical icons.