Julian Perkins' interpretation of Handel's Messiah illustrates that music serves a pivotal role in enhancing the dramatic narrative established by Jennens' text.
Perkins believes the Messiah is not merely an oratorio; rather, it is a dramatic piece where the music intensifies the emotional storytelling embedded in the libretto.
The audience was transported from the mundane to the extraordinary as Perkins emphasized the importance of dramatic thrust, evident from the overture to the final chord.
Perkins made it clear that the tenor soloist's role was to narrate the story of Christ's life, creating an engaging and hopeful atmosphere.
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