Excerpt: 'The Messiah'
Jun 3rd, 2008 · In this novel, French writer Marek Halter explores the life of David Reubeni, a 16th-century proto-Zionist who lobbied European kings and the Pope on behalf of a Jewish homeland in the Middle East.
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Did 'Siege of Mecca' Give Birth to Al-Qaida? ****
Sep 22nd, 2007 · In November 1979, gunmen in Mecca seized Islam's holiest shrine to proclaim the arrival of the Muslim messiah. It took Saudi forces, aided by French commandos, two weeks to flush the rebels out of Meccca. Author Yaroslav Trofimov argues that the way the rebellion was quashed helped spawn the birth of al-Qaida.
An Updated 'Messiah' from Marin Alsop
Dec 23rd, 2006 · Handel's Messiah was a part of the holiday season long before Kris Kringle. The oratorio uses Biblical passages to tell the story of Christ's birth, death and resurrection. Conductor Marin Alsop thought the imposing composition could withstand some modern experimentation.
Handel's 'Messiah' from Philadelphia ****
Dec 11th, 2006 · From the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, WHYY and NPR present Handel's holiday masterpiece performed by the "Fabulous Philadelphians" -- one of the world's greatest orchestras, joined by the nationally-renowned Philadelphia Singers Chorale. Acclaimed Richard Hickox conducts.
The Eternal Genius of Handel **
Dec 24th, 2005 · 'Tis the season for more renditions of Handel's "Messiah" than you can shake a stick at. Commentator Jan Swafford has some thoughts on the enduring beauties of Handel's work.
The Two-Minute 'Messiah' ****
Nov 27th, 2004 · Jim Nayder, host of public radio's Annoying Music Show, offers a special two-minute condensed presentation of Handel's "Messiah."
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