In 1746 George Frideric Handel was commissioned to compose an oratorio for a victory celebration. He based the work on the heroic story of Judah Maccabee – the Jewish leader who defended his country ...

The composer of "Messiah" presents a powerful and evocative oratorio retelling the story of Hanukkah, and its central hero, Judas Maccabeus, and how he fought off the invaders trying to prevent his ...

The American Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1962 by Leopold Stokowski with the mission of providing music within the means of everyone. Music Director Leon Botstein expanded that mission when he ...

Great Day Live Derby City Chamber Music Festival Performs 'Judas Maccabeus' The performance of Handel's "Judas Maccabeus" is tomorrow at The Temple.

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She's a dame and an Oscar winner. Golden Eve reminded everyone Helen Mirren's also a 'badass' who 'looks damn good in a bikini.' Amon-Ra St. Brown would like to know why the NFL doesn't like his ...

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