Since its introduction to Dublin audiences in 1742, George Frideric Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah has been heard annually across the world. While no other musical composition can boast its auspicious record, an oratorio of comparable...
Ryan Smith
Dr. Ryan F. Smith is a professional musician and educator who is currently leading a team to found New Aberdeen College near Charlotte, North Carolina. He was previously a Fellow of Music and Director of Student Affairs at New Saint Andrews College. He has produced scholarship on many topics including Wagner, Porgy and Bess, and blog articles for various organizations.