Things we like: Handel

In 2009, Daddy and I went to no less than three performances of  "Messiah" in the run up to Christmas.  You just can't beat a good bit of Handel.

The down side to it is that Daddy learned a good deal of the score to Messiah whilst he was young enough to still be singing alto.  These days, he still insists occasionally on singing along the alto line in the car, even though his voice is definitely NOT alto any more. 

In good news, we are singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" at Songsters at the minute, and they are not going to let him get away with singing alto, so our ears might get some respite!

I asked Daddy to tell me his favourite piece of Handel.  I got a list a paragraph long as a reply, so, here are some highlights for you to listen to with us, the next time we get to spend a car journey with you:

"The King Shall Rejoice" from Handel's music from George II's Coronation
The "Amen" from Handel's "Messiah"
The first part of the music for the Royal Fireworks
The quirky recorder movement in Part III of the Water Music.

At two you display signs of a natural musicality.  Probably not surprising given your Grandad, your Daddy, and your uncles are all musical.  We hope those around you nurture and encourage that musicality and enjoyment of music.  We miss seeing you bouncing around to Farnon's "jumping bean", demanding for the band to play louder whilst marching with us and beating impeccable time for the YP Band with your pencil while they rehearse.