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  "And he shall reign for ever and ever": Rare 18th century printing of the Handel's Messiah as it was performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market

  HANDEL, George Frideric and Charles Jennens.

  Messiah. An Oratorio. As it is Performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market. Set to Music by Mr. Handel.

  [London]: Sold at the Theatre only, [1769].

  Rare 18th century printing of the Handel's Messiah as it was performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market. Ocravo, bound in contemporary wrappers. Handel composed Messiah in 1741. It was first performed in Dublin in 1742 and received its London premiere a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. Housed in a custom half morocco and folding chemise slipcase.

  Price: $7,800.00     Item Number: 149233

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