| Description |
1 score (x, 226 pages) ; 31 cm |
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score |
| Note |
Oratorio. |
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English words. |
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Libretto by Charles Jennens, taken from the Bible and Prayer book Psalter. |
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Reprint. Originally published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers, the State University, 1959-65 (Rutgers University documents of music ; no. 6). |
| Bibliography |
Includes critical commentary with bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Publisher Description (unedited publisher data) Authoritative full-score edition of the oratorio that is the best-known, most beloved, most performed large-scale musical work in the English-speaking world. Perhaps the finest artistic expression of the deepest aspirations of the Anglican religious spirit. Edited by Alfred Mann. |
| Language |
Staff notation. |
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English words. |
| Format |
In full score. |
| Subject |
Oratorios -- Scores.
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Oratorios -- Scores. |
| Genre/Form |
Oratorios.
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Oratorios.
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Scores.
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Scores.
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Songs.
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Songs.
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Music.
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Music.
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| Added Author |
Mann, Alfred, 1917-2006.
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Jennens, Charles, 1700-1773, librettist.
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| Other Form: |
Reprint of (manifestation): Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Messiah. English. Messiah. [New Brunswick, N.J.] Rutgers University Press [sole sales agents: J. Fischer, Glen Rock, N.J., ©1959-65: v. 1, ©1961] (DLC)m 59001239 (OCoLC)1851002 |
| ISBN |
0486260674 |
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9780486260679 |
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