Composition of Messiah22 August 1741
Handel began composing Messiah in London and completed the score within approximately twenty-four days.
Historical person
George Frideric Handel Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Frideric Handel, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Germany.
1 records1741–17411 events1 places
Chronological biography
1741
Titles and roles
Composer
Record provenance
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