During which part of Handel's Messiah is it traditional to stand?

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During which part of Handel's Messiah is it traditional to stand?

2006-12-08 00:04:00 · 4 answers · asked by craig807 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music

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The Hallelujah Chorus

The reason being is that when it was first played for the King at that point the King believed he saw God so He stood up... When the King Stands everyone stands.

2006-12-08 00:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by cspzgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Wow, here's hoping Tom Cat gets coal!

Traditionally you're supposed to stand during the Alleluia chorus.

2006-12-08 00:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Khael 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Handle's handle should be the one to stand! Ha! Ha!

2006-12-08 00:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by Tom Cat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

the hallelujah chorus

then at the end when its over, and you have to leave

2006-12-08 00:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by littlehey5 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋