The “Hallelujah Chorus” from the oratorio “Messiah” (1742) by George Friderich(sic) Handel(1685-1759). Upon first hearing the work, the King of England, so emotionally stirred by what he was hearing,spontaneously stood from his seat, thereby establishing the tradition audiences the world over continue upon hearing the magnificent “Chorus.” [For a variety of other Happy Birthday cards, go to FREDGRAMS.COM/OCCASIONS/BIRTHDAY.]
