Charles King

professor of international affairs and government at Georgetown University, author of Every Valley

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George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.

Encore: Handel’s ‘Messiah’ raises foundational questions of being human

George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ raises foundational questions of being human

George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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