MUS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: George Frideric Handel, Chorale Prelude, Baroque Instruments
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Cosmopolitical international composer, pioneer in italian opera, groundbreaking impresario, brought oratorio to its peak with a series of important works, espcially 1742 messiah. Handel"s messiah or messiah, simple direct expression, song: comfort ye. Rejoice greatly, very fast, difficult colortura singing, would have been very appropraite to an opera. Hallelujah chorus- everyone in audience stands, direct form of expression, clear strong melody no fancy business. Based on the scripture text of the day. Sung during 4 hour lutheran service, before a message that was an hour. Absorbed overture, recitative, aria, duet, and italian instrumental style from opera. The central figure is the chorale prelude form. Lutheran in origin and practice, based on scripture text of the day. By 1725 has absorbed overture, recitative, aria, duet, and italian instrumental style from opera. Central feature is the chorale prelude form. Elaborate melody highlights a simple hymn tune.
