The Church of the Nativity, seen here in 2012, purportedly marks the spot where Jesus Christ was born in a Bethlehem cave, though debate over the Messiah’s exact birthplace continues.

Unsettled by the future? This is the moment for the ‘Messiah.’ Handel’s beloved oratorio was born out of turmoil and uncertainty. It’s fitting for today.

How a contentious friendship between political rivals led to the creation of a classic Christmas anthem of hope.

Lyrics For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: And the government shall be upon His shoulder; And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, the Everlasting ...

King said, "'Messiah' was born in the kind of dark shadows of the Enlightenment. Britain was at war. The infant mortality rate in London at the time was 75%.

For the final chapter of Paul Atreide's saga, Denis Villeneuve has decided to deviate from Frank Herbert’s official story title.

The vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University Irvine and friends invite you to join us for a festive collection of music that celebrates, rejoices, and finds hope in the ...

“Messiah” also failed to win over audiences during its first run of performances in London, where the Germany-born Handel lived and worked for most of his life.

The story of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”—its composition, premier and gradual rise to worldwide popularity—has been told many times. Charles King’s innovation in “Every Valley ...

The oratorio is a feat of sustained inspiration arguably unsurpassed in the canon of Western classical music.