A masterpiece of sacred music, this oratorio tells the story of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. With its stirring chorus and beautiful arias, it is a classic example of Handel's genius as a composer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public...