A cherished holiday tradition returns as the Eugene Symphony Chorus takes center stage in Handel’s Messiah, presented in the composer’s original orchestration. Radiant and rhythmically alive, the score allows chorus and orchestra to shine in music that has united audiences for generations. From moments of quiet reverence to the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus, this performance celebrates the grandeur and shared joy of one of the most enduring choral masterworks.

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Handel: Messiah

Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Barber’s Symphony No. 1 frame an evening of American vision and vitality. Caroline Shaw’s Music in Common Time adds contemporary rhythmic energy before Copland’s Lincoln Portrait features guest narrator Dan Carlin, host of the acclaimed Hardcore History podcast. The program culminates in Hanson’s Song of Democracy, with the Eugene Symphony Chorus, a sweeping affirmation of resilience and the enduring power of American voices.

Naomi Castro

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Dec 13, 2026

Handel: Messiah · Eugene Symphony

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