Originally composed for Lent and Easter 1742, Handel's most legendary work has become a staple of the Christmas season in both secular and sacred settings. In this event, composer and musicologist Joelle Wallach will present a biographical, textual, and musical analysis of the beloved oratorio using fascinating archival photos, visual memorabilia, and diverse recordings.
Dr. Joelle Wallach's music for orchestra, chamber ensembles, solo voices and choruses has been honored with commissions by the New York Philharmonic Ensembles and the New York Choral Society and a nomination for the 1997 Pulitzer Prize in Music. She holds degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University, as well as the first doctorate in composition given by the Manhattan School of Music. A frequent pre-concert lecturer for the New York Philharmonic, Dr. Wallach speaks on a broad range of musical subjects, bringing fresh insights to familiar works.
