This evening we had tickets to Handel’s Messiah, performed at the beautiful Musikverein in downtown Vienna. The Musikverein, built in 1870, is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world. We were thrilled to be in this historic place. Music really is the heart of Vienna.
Waiting for the concert to begin:
We weren’t allowed to take photos during the concert, but here are a couple at the conclusion:
The performance was fantastic. The musicians were excellent. I loved watching the conductor, who had his own take on the interpretation and I really liked how he conducted. He was an older gentleman with good energy.
What really got to me was the end, with a 10 minute-long standing ovation that led to a second round of the Hallelujah Chorus. I kept thinking that these people think they are applauding the musicians, but what they are really cheering for is Jesus Christ. It was all about him and the Spirit in the concert hall was filled with His Spirit. These good people felt that. I sure did. Maybe they didn’t all recognize it for what it was, but I think most did. I kept thinking, “Jesus Wins!” I felt thrilled by it all.
The Vienna Opera House across the street:
What a beautiful evening!
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