Messiah

George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece was first performed in Dublin in 1742. Looking for ways in which to create novel and compelling music, he composed Messiah to be enjoyed by everyone, whether they were nobility, landed gentry or commoner.

There was such demand for tickets, gentlemen had to leave their swords at home, and ladies had to refrain from wearing their hooped skirts just so they could squeeze an extra 100 people into the hall!

Today it is one of the most performed and best-loved musical works of all time.