Opinion | Handel's Messiah,' an Anthem of Hope, Was Born of a Contentious Friendship
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Charles Jennens was initially displeased with Handel's Messiah, reflecting on how the work's creation was a partnership shaped by their differing perspectives on many issues.
Despite their disagreements, the partnership between Handel and Jennens produced 'Messiah'—a testament to the idea that art can bridge divides in a polarized society.
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