Messiah Series – Hymnpartial

Part 2: Getting a Handel on ‘Messiah’ with DJ Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice | Episode 80

by hymnpartialEpisodes, Interviews April 4, 2022April 2, 2022No Comments

Today we’re finishing our short series on Handel’s Messiah with special guests DJ Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice. We find out the history behind Messiah and how Handel plagiarised his own work to create it. We will also talk about the controversy of the Oratorio and where this piece really ends.

Part 1: The Man Behind ‘Messiah’ with D. J. Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice | Episode 79

by hymnpartialEpisodes, Interviews, Music Styles March 28, 2022April 2, 2022No Comments

Today, we’re kicking off a short series on Handel’s ‘Messiah’ with special guests D. J. Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice. We’re looking the man behind this epic piece, discussing how Handel was instrumental in forming the music of an era, and analysing why his music has stood the test of time. All that and more!