Documentary: Handel – He Was Despised

Who was Susannah Cibber, the contralto who first sang “He Was Despisèd” in The Messiah? A documentary performance for KUER, with Dr. Kirsten Chavez, University of Utah School of Music. https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js Messiah “He Was Despised” with Kirstin Chavez from RadioWest on Vimeo. University of Utah playwright Tim Slover explains the intrigues and dramas behind the premiere … Continue reading Documentary: Handel – He Was Despised