MESSIAH: An ORATORIO / G.F.Handel 1685-1759-MCMXLVII (1947) Hard Cover

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Item Identification Title: Messiah: An Oratorio Composer: George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) Editor: J. M. Coopersmith Publisher: Carl Fischer, Inc., New York Copyright Date: MCMXLVII (1947) Format: Vocal score (paperback / softcover sheet music edition) Country of Printing: Printed in U.S.A. Key Details & Features 1. Historical Context: J. M. Coopersmith was a prominent Handel scholar and musicologist. His 1947 Carl Fischer edition of Messiah was considered a major scholarly achievement for its era because it was edited directly from original sources and manuscripts rather than relying on heavily altered 19th-century revisions. 2. Usage: This specific publication remains a standard reference and performance score for choral performers, organists, and music students. 3. Condition: The pages show minimal tanning/age toning, and the title page is clean with no visible markings or heavy tearing.

• Year: 1685
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780853603542
• Condition: Good

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