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Singing the Praises of Handel’s ‘Messiah’

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Singing the Praises of Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Harpsichordist and organist Marta López Fernández at Handel House in London in 2017. Sandra Vijandi/Handel & Hendrix in London
Lorraine Ferrier
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Harpsichordist and organist Marta López Fernández specializes in early keyboard instruments and is currently the harpsichord and continuo fellow at the Royal College of Music in London. She recently took time out before a performance at Handel House in London to talk with us by phone.
Marta López Fernández mainly performs Handel's "Messiah" from a historically informed practice perspective, reviving the way it would’ve been played in the 18th century. (Courtesy of Marta López Fernández)
Marta López Fernández mainly performs Handel's "Messiah" from a historically informed practice perspective, reviving the way it would’ve been played in the 18th century. Courtesy of Marta López Fernández
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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