christianaudio,, William B. Eerdmans, and Naxos Music have partnered together to bring you the audiobook download of Handel's Messiah: Comfort for God's People (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies) ($9.86 Kindle) by Calvin R. Stapert, narrated by James Adams, for free during the month of December.Book Description
Handel's oratorio Messiah is a phenomenon with no parallel in music history. No other work of music has been so popular for so long. Yet familiarity can sometimes breed contempt — and also misunderstanding.
This book by music expert Calvin Stapert will greatly increase understanding and appreciation of Handel's majestic Messiah, whether readers are old friends of this remarkable work or have only just discovered its magnificence.
Stapert provides fascinating historical background, tracing not only Messiah's unlikely inception but also its amazing reception throughout history. The bulk of the book offers scene-by-scene musical and theological commentary on the whole work, focusing on the way Handel's music beautifully interprets and illuminates the biblical text.
For anyone seeking to appreciate Handel's Messiah more, this informed yet accessible guide is the book to have and read.
This audiobook also includes selections from Handel's Messiah courtesy of Naxos Music.
Handel’s Messiah: Comfort for God’s People is the newest volume (Oct 2010) in the flourishing Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series, edited by John D. Witvliet.
Get your free audio download HERE. They have updated the checkout process; a coupon code is no longer required, and the download process. After you finishing your order, you can download a zip file with the entire audiobook - select MP3 if you want to be able to play the book on your Kindle.
