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Discussing the "Do-It-Yourself-Messiah"

BROADCAST: Jan. 25, 1978 | DURATION: 00:34:36

Synopsis

Al Booth and Margaret Hillis discuss the "Do-It-Yourself-Messiah", a scratch messiah that has been performed in Chicago since 1976, organized by the International Music Foundation.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 25, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

Booth, Al Hillis, Margaret Do-It-Yourself-Messiah. Music--18th century Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Scratch Messiah People's Messiah Sing-it-yourself Messiah Sing along Messiah Messiah Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Messiah. HWV 56 DIY Messiah International Music Foundation International Music and Art Foundation Choirs (Music)

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