Article on the lack of a Messiah performance for Christmas 1873

Event Information

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Performance Forces:
Vocal

Record Information

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Published

Last Updated:
14 April 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

17 Dec 1873

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Messiah
Composer(s): Handel

Citations

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Article: New York Post, 17 December 1873, 1.

“The Christmas performance of ‘The Messiah’ will not take place in this city this year. At least no musical society has yet announced its willingness to undertake the oratorio.”