Product: The Great Mr. Handel [VHS] (1942)
Rating: 5.0
The Story of the Man and His Famous Work
Handel's Messiah has been a favorite of millions of people for centuries. It has been sung and performed all over the globe, especially during the Christmas and Easter seasons.This movie tells the story behind the writing of that masterpiece. The first two thirds sets the context of the man and his struggles. Then most of last third is spent showing what it may have been like to compose that immortal work of art.At the end there was a short segment of the grand performance of the Hallelujah Chorus.Out of personal hardships and illness came this amazing work that has endured. A few other people played a huge role in bringing this to past.There is an indication of how his personal fellowship with God influenced him during this creative process.Plus the period costumes and antique like sets give a beautiful visual history lesson.