Julian Perkins described Handel's Messiah as 'a drama and there is a universality to the work,' emphasizing its continued relevance to modern audiences.
Perkins highlighted that Handel intended his music to enhance Jennens' libretto, stating that 'the introduction of music into the dramatic text will not make the text invisible.'
Speaking on Charles Jennens, Perkins expressed admiration for the librettist's dedication to Handel, noting that Jennens took no payment for his work on Messiah.
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