When was the language Handel Messiah composed?

While Handel's "Messiah" was first performed in 1742, the composition process actually spanned several years. Here's a breakdown:

* 1741: Handel started composing "Messiah" in Dublin, Ireland.

* August 1741: He finished the first part of the oratorio.

* September 1741: The second part was completed.

* October 1741: Handel worked on the third part.

* April 13, 1742: The first performance of "Messiah" took place in Dublin.

So, technically, the composition process of "Messiah" began in 1741 and continued into 1742.