Arts
How many minutes long is the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah?
About 4 minutes
Background
The Hallelujah Chorus lasts about four minutes. Handel wrote his entire Messiah oratorio in just 24 days in 1741. Many people stand up during the Hallelujah. This tradition goes back to King George II, who reportedly rose from his seat.
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