ORIGINAL SONG: The Hallelujah Chorus from "Messiah", composed by George Frideric Handel, with scriptural text by Charles Jennens. The oratorio was first performed as a benefit concert in Dublin in 1742. Under the more cautious title "New Sacred Oratorio" it was performed in London a year later, but with only marginal critical acceptance. Its revival at the Covent Garden Theatre in 1749 under its now-familiar title initiated its iconic role as an inspiring religious work. You can listen to the Royal Choral Society perform the chorus at Albert Hall, a yearly treat, HERE.
PARODY COMPOSED: Giorgio Coniglio, August 2017.
INFO-LINKS: This site shows the monthly rainfall pattern in Alajuela, and in other locales in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a fascinating place to visit due to its variety of microclimates and preserved natural environments.
The name "Alajuela" epitomizes the wonderful musical quality of the Spanish and aboriginal place-names in this great tourist destination.
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(Click on any chord-chart slide to move to 'song-presentation mode'; then navigate through thumbnails at bottom of page.)
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION'S LYRICS

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