Historical information

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 18/11/1979 to celebrate 150 years of ministry at St John's.

Physical description

2 audio cassettes in clear plastic case and 3 copies of a printed program

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten on case: "79 Messiah - St Johns, Commercial tape"