Topic: Handel

[Nichi]

I was watching "Charlie Wilson's War" the other night, and noticed this song, "And he shall purify the sons of Levi," very quietly running in the background.

Everyone has heard Handel's Messiah, oui? (Some say he was the reason "Christmas" became the major holiday it did in Western society, though he technically wrote the piece for Easter.)

And he shall purify
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[Nichi]

For unto us a son is born
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One of the more illustrious pieces. One would really have to have some pipes to sing it!