Let's explore ideas of polyphonic and homophonic textures in Handels epic oratorio
The Messiah
. First, listen to
For unto Us a Child Is Born
. Notice how the first lines are sung in polyphony. Then, there's a moment where the polyphonic texture stops and the choirs sings (loudly) in unison. What line is it they sing? Why is this line emphasized?
Now, listen to the famed
Hallelujah Chorus
. This movement works different from the last. Most of the time a line of text will be introduced in unison by the choir, then developed through polyphony. Can you come up with any reasons as to why you think Handel wrote in this style, and if it is effective?
Please do it carefully and use some professional knowledge if you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAW7kcEb6LE (For unto Us a Child is Born)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usfiAsWR4qU (Hallelujah)
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1. Let's explore ideas of polyphonic and homophonic textures in
Handels epic oratorio
The Messiah
. First, listen to
For unto Us a Child Is Born
. Notice how the first lines are sung in polyphony. Then,
there's a moment where the polyphonic texture stops and the
choirs sings (loudly) in unison. What line is it they sing? Why
is this line emphasized?
Now, listen to the famed
Hallelujah Chorus
. This movement works different from the last. Most of the
time a line of text will be introduced in unison by the choir,
then developed through polyphony. Can you come up with any
reasons as to why you think Handel wrote in this style, and if it
is effective?
Please do it carefully and use some professional knowledge if
you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAW7kcEb6LE (For unto Us
a Child is Born)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usfiAsWR4qU (Hallelujah)
