Who started, when and why, the tradition of standing during the Hallelujah Chorus ( Handel's Messiah )?

Answer 1

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king george II of england, (jeez i hope it him) he was so impressed by the performance he stood up and then everyone followed his lead by standing.

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Answer 2

Well, it was already answered, but the King stood up during the first performance being so moved by it. When the king stands up, you had better not be found sitting down.

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Answer 3

Good job, zaza.

Yes, King George II began this tradition --it is thought that he believed the oratorio was over at this point and stood up, and then everyone stood up because he did.

Now it is just a tradition that everyone stands during the Hallelujah chorus.

I don't give a hoot about King G., personally I stand because the words are so profound.

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