The Messiah

Japanese: メサイア - めさいあ(英語表記)(The) Messiah
The Messiah

An oratorio composed by Handel in 1741. With a libretto created by Jennens based on both the Old and New Testaments, it depicts the prophecy of Christ's birth and resurrection. It is composed of three parts: the first part deals with prophecy and the birth, the second with the Passion and Atonement, and the third with the Resurrection and eternal life. "Messiah" is the English pronunciation of the Hebrew "Messiah" and is usually translated as "Savior". The dramatic effect and deep religious emotion of this work have touched the hearts of many people since its premiere, and it is still counted as one of the most popular religious music pieces today. The "Hallelujah Chorus" that closes the second part is especially beloved, and there is a famous story that King George II was so moved that he stood up at this part during the London premiere. The piece is composed of four soloists, a mixed chorus, and an orchestra. It was premiered in Dublin, Ireland in 1942, the year after it was composed, and was subsequently extensively altered by the composer.

[Yukio Miyake]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

ヘンデルが1741年に作曲したオラトリオ。ジェネンズが『旧約』『新約』両聖書をもとに作成した台本により、キリスト降誕の預言からその復活までを描いている。全体は三部からなり、第一部では預言と降誕が、第二部では受難と贖罪(しょくざい)が、第三部では復活と永遠の生命が扱われる。なお「メサイア」とはヘブライ語の「メシア」を英語読みしたもので、通常「救世主」と訳されている。この作品の劇的な効果と深い宗教的感動は初演時から多くの人の心をとらえ、今日においても、もっとも人気の高い宗教音楽作品の一つに数えられている。第二部の最後を飾る「ハレルヤ・コーラス」はとくに愛好されており、ロンドン初演の際、この部分で国王ジョージ2世が感動のあまり起立したというエピソードは名高い。編成は4人の独唱者と混声合唱および管弦楽。作曲の翌年の42年にアイルランドのダブリンで初演され、その後作曲者によって大掛りな改変が施された。

[三宅幸夫]

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