Wentz's Top 20 list includes Handel's famous "Hallelujah Chorus." This piece of music exemplifies changing texture. Let's consider the various textures we hear. At the opening, the chorus sings the word "Hallelujah" in a(n) ______ texture. Handel: Messiah, No. 44, Hallelujah Chorus

Regarding the "Hallelujah Chorus," let's try to identify where the textures change. At the words, "For the Lord Omnipotent reigneth," the texture changes to: Handel: Messiah, No. 44, Hallelujah Chorus

When two ideas are combined ("Hallelujah" and "For the Lord Omnipotent"), the texture becomes: Handel: Messiah, No. 44, Hallelujah Chorus

In which musical era did Handel right Messiah, the oratorio where the "Hallelujah Chorus" is featured?