Handel's musical oratorio, Messiah, is arguably the most magnificent and popular choral masterpiece performed today. Telling the story of the life of Jesus, from the dramatic prophecies of the Old Testament (And He Shall Purify) through the birth of Christ (For Unto Us a Child is Born), featuring the unforgettable Hallelujah chorus, Messiah is filled with alluring melodic solos, thrilling orchestration, and some of the most powerful choruses ever written.