Hallelujah

By J.S. Featherstone and J. Scott Featherstone

Book Overview

Hallelujah is the remarkable story of one of the greatest events in musical history, the creation of George Frederic Handel's masterpiece, Messiah. Composed in just twenty-four days, Handel's "Grand Oratorio which rendered him immortal" was birthed in the darkest and most desperate hours of his life. His health was failing. Critics ridiculed him. Creditors hounded him. Enemies perscuted him. Pride had nearly destroyed him. Yet, out of Handel's night emerged the dawn of Messiah.

Anyone who has thrilled at hearing the Hallelujah Chorus will feel "profound attachment" to Handel's story of hope and redemption as timeless ans poignant as the music itself.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 189252564X
• ISBN13: 9781892525642
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: ACW Press
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.7" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book!

This was delightful from beginning to end. I think it will become a classic as I will want to read it again and again— I’m sure I’ll get something more out of it each time I read it. I didn’t want it to end. It is uplifting and makes you want to be a better person and makes that desire possible through the tremendous hope it offers.

Couldn't put it down!

I enjoyed this book immensly. I looked forward to reading it everynight and didn't want to stop reading. I felt inspired by the story of Handel and loved the way Mr. Featherstone was able to put the music into the words of each chapter.

Absolutely Captivating!

This book is a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the Baroque period or Handel. It is a blast to read and there is never a boring moment. I strongly recomend it.