Premium Framed Print : Performance of The Messiah in St. Pauls Cathedral, 1861
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Performance of The Messiah in St. Pauls Cathedral, 1861
Engraving showing the audience and choir (at back) gathered in St. Pauls Cathedral, London, for a performance of Handels Messiah, 1861
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Media ID 4396125
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Audience Choir Gathered Handels Performance
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a historic moment in the annals of musical history, as it depicts the audience and choir gathered in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, for a performance of George Frideric Handel's iconic oratorio, The Messiah, in the year 1861. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era when music held the power to bring people together in celebration and reflection. The audience, dressed in their finest attire, is shown seated in the pews of the cathedral, their rapt attention focused on the choir at the back of the nave. The choir members, clad in robes and surplices, are poised to deliver their powerful vocals, their faces expressionless as they prepare to sing. The atmosphere is one of reverence and awe, as the congregation gathers to experience the transcendent beauty of Handel's masterpiece. The month of December, with its short days and long nights, was an appropriate time for such a performance, as The Messiah's themes of hope and redemption resonated deeply with the winter season. The image, dated February 7, 1861, serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Handel's work, which continues to inspire and move audiences to this day. This engraving is an invaluable historical document, providing us with a window into the past and offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of music and performance in London during the Victorian era.
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