Musical Meaning Blog: Module 2
Module 2: Musical Meaning Blog Lauren Petrovich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il7uhFe-vUY Title: Messiah Composer: George Frideric Handel Performer: University of Notre Dame I think this piece is related to the music and drama topic in module 2 because it is part of the baroque era as it was composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741. This piece is known to be an oratorio. Handel included ensembles as well as the use of arias and recitatives. Also, when composing this Handel used the subject of religion. He was inspired by the life of Jesus as it is told in the Bible. So, Charles Jennens, a companion of Handel, helped to gather Bible verses for Handel to use as lyrics. Additionally, this piece includes instruments such as strings, the violin, and the cello, the organ, trumpets, oboes, etc. These instruments gained popularity, especially during the late baroque era. I chose this piece because I have heard it a lot growing up. However, not until I...