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 13/11/1983 and at St David's East Doncaster 20/11/1983.

Physical description

3 audio cassettes in clear plastic case, 4 copies of a printed program and an invitation to join the singers.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten on case: "Messiah rehearsals '83" and "St John's 1983".