A Joyful Noise: Handel's Messiah Rocks

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A Joyful Noise: Handel's Messiah Rocks

Series: Holiday Programming Extravaganzas
From: Joyride Media
Length: 00:59:00

Mix one part Handel with one part rock band, orchestra and choir. Read the full description.

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Piece Description

John Schaefer from WNYC-FM (New York) hosts this hour of music and conversation about HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS – a new treatment of one of our most revered holiday choral works with rock vocals, guitars and drums backed by a full orchestra. This is a great companion piece to the public TV concert special that premiered this past summer with rebroadcasts coming this December. Check local listings. This program will be great for any format to air over the holidays.