Messiah, HWV 56 23. He was despised and rejected of men (alto)

This is the oratorio composed by Handel, and is one the most famous work of his in the meanwhile. "Hallelujah" is the most well-known section in the whole "Messiah". The meaning of "Hallelujah" is "Praise the Lord", which is the yell of the christians when worshiping God.

Composer

Handel, George Frideric

Work

Messiah, HWV 56

Performer

  • Bumbry, Grace
  • Boult, Adrian
  • London Symphony Orchestra

Messiah, HWV 56 23. He was despised and rejected of men (alto)