Cornerstone Community Church, San Jose Ca

“THE TRADITIONAL CONCERT: THE JESUS OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH” A Traditional Christmas December 28, 2014 Cornerstone Community Church It is undoubtedly one of the most famous pieces of music ever written, and it has become a Christmas tradition. It’s simply called “Messiah,” composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741. Even if you’ve never had the privilege of attending a full performance of “Messiah,” you’ve surely heard the “Hallelujah Chorus” at some time in your life, which is the best-known section of the oratorio. And even if you’ve never heard “Messiah,” if you’re a Bible reader then you know the words to the piece since the words are the words of the Bible.