#6 Handel's Messiah

Handel's Messiah - advent calendar by Katrine Nyland Sorensen

Dec 6, 20184:58Society & Culture

Due to bad weather conditions Handel’s trip from Parkgate to Dublin by boat is delayed for several days. He spends his time gathering a choir to practise Messiah. The choir consists of the best choir singers from the cat...

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