Composer

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Butler School of Music - University of Texas at Austin

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor. 

Garrett Wilmoth, voice - Senior Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

One of Handel's most experimental and unusual operas, Orlando explores the age-old theme of how love makes us miserable. The warrior Orlando loves Angelica, who doesn’t return his love, leading him into madness in some of Handel’s most stunning music. This production is presented by the SFCM Historical Performance program, and features students from both the Voice program and Baroque Ensemble.

Historical Performance Presents: Orlando by Handel

Dr. Andrew Last is the Weston Noble Endowed Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Luther College in Decorah, IA where he conducts the Nordic Choir, teaches conducting, and serves as the Artistic Director for Christmas at Luther.  Last is part of an exciting choral program at Luther College that includes three choral faculty, nearly 400 singers, five choral ensembles, numerous regional and national ACDA convention performances, and regularly presents choral/orchestra works.  

Octavo Series (SATB) Andrew Last, Guest Conductor

Lincoln Center

Enjoy the scintillating textures and diverse instrumental sounds of three lively concertos by Handel and J.S. Bach, featuring notable Canadian violinist and early music specialist Aisslinn Nosky with musicians of the HPO. She also leads the Orchestra in Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94— aptly nicknamed for its many musical twists and turns, it’s as much a sensation today as when the HPO first performed the piece in 1884!

Nosky Performs Handel, Haydn & Bach

Ellen Fairclough Building

Join us for a night of Baroque dance classics! After Jean-Féry Rebel’s “characters of the dance” teaches us the full emotional range of Baroque dance, the concert dives into some of the era’s most unforgettable music by Bach (including his ‘Air on a G String’), and Handel. Then, we’re back to the theater with more rousing dance and dramatic music by Rameau, full of rhythm and verve.

Tout de Suite

First United Methodist Church-Palo

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Mozart’s 40th Symphony with Dmitry Sinkovsky

Temple Israel

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Handel’s Messiah returns to the RCO after over two decades in a Spanish translation as we highlight Easter selections from El Mesías: Messiah for a New World. A chamber orchestration of Gershwin’s infectious Havana-inspired Cuban Overture and Piazzolla’s fresh tango-jazz-classical Sinfonietta fill out this program influenced by Latin connections.

Latin Bridges

University of Nevada

Aaliyah Capili, voice - Senior Recital

Handel’s final masterpiece tells the story of Theodora, an early Christian martyr, who is persecuted by a corrupt and wicked Roman president. Bacchanal and piety compete in this deeply moving oratorio, which features five soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Its central message, that faith triumphs over death, is common across religious traditions.

Handel’s Theodora

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Reality or magic? The familiar or the strange? Control or love? The sorceress Alcina goes quite far for love: on her island she uses her magical powers to seduce the chosen one of the hour, while those who are rejected are transformed into plants, animals or rocks and thus decorate the island. But then the fiancée of her current lover Ruggiero lands on the island to find the missing groom. And Alcina increasingly loses control, because for the first time she really loves, and her magical powers are visibly fading... With "Alcina", Georg Friedrich Handel created one of his most successful operas. The bewitchingly beautiful, moving baroque arias illuminate the entire spectrum of human emotions: hope, tenderness, anger, joy - and the insatiable longing for love.

Alcina

Staatstheater Darmstadt

Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations one hour before the concert starts.

Bach/Mozart

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts

Happy Birthday Händel

Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle

Maurice Steger will be performing in a dual role as conductor and soloist. The symphony concert with the German State Philharmonic Orchestra of Rhineland-Palatinate will be "very British". The "Meeting Point London Haymarket" program combines music by local composers such as Henry Purcell with works that were either written in England or have a...

Guest Concert

Fruchthalle

BASF-Feierabendhaus

Andrea Marcon · BRSO hip

Prinzregententheater

Our 40th anniversary concludes with a splash! The theme of water unifies favorite classics with orchestral virtuosic masterpieces and a rhythmic American premiere. Handel’s famous “Water Music” and Smetana’s “The Moldau” bring familiar melodies and grand orchestral statements, while Britten’s “Sea Interludes” explores the peace and tempestuous atmosphere of water with compositional genius. Mexican - Japanese flautist Rayó Furuta joins SoR in the American Premiere of Alexis Aranda’s “Acqua.” which explores the water signs of the zodiac with soaring melodies and driving Latin rhythms. It’s a 40th anniversary celebration not to be missed!

Acqua Spring Concert

Fort Bragg Middle School

Immerse yourself in an evening of classical elegance with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's "BOURGEOISIE: MOZART HAYDN HANDEL" concert. This orchestral series event is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the historic Alex Theatre. 

The night promises a rich program featuring the works of three legendary composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Fredric Handel, and Joseph Haydn. Audiences will be treated to Mozart's "Overture from Don Giovanni" and "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major," Handel's "Selections from Water Music," and Haydn's "Symphony No. 8 in G major, Le soir." 

Leading the orchestra for this special event will be conductor Jeannette Sorrell, known for her dynamic and engaging conducting style. Joining her will be the talented Awadagin Pratt on piano, making his debut with the orchestra. Together, they will bring to life the beauty and brilliance of these classical masterpieces.

The Alex Theatre, located at 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, offers the perfect setting for this musical journey. For those interested in attending, tickets can be purchased directly for this event or as part of a 2024/25 subscription, offering a chance to explore the entire season's offerings.

For any questions regarding tickets or subscriptions, the box office is available Monday through Friday, 12-5pm at 213-221-3920 or via email at boxofficelaco.org. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the timeless beauty of Mozart, Haydn, and Handel performed by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in the heart of Glendale.

Bourgeoisie: Mozart + Haydn + Handel

Alex Theatre

Once referred to as the “King of Instruments” by Mozart himself, this concert features the organ. Organist Andrew Galuska is featured in Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3. We’ll also hear works by Handel and Albinoni, along with the World Premiere of Royal Coronation Overture by Patrick Brill.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Signature Series: Organ Spectacular!

King Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the evocative sounds of "The Hunting Horn: Handel, Couperin & Bach," a captivating concert by the Portland Baroque Orchestra. This performance features a rich blend of horn, oboe, violin, and harpsichord, taking the audience on a musical journey through the European countryside. The program opens with Stölzel’s Sonata, whose simplicity beautifully captures the essence of the outdoors. As the concert progresses, the complexity of the music intensifies with compositions by Telemann and Fasch, reflecting the excitement and intensity of the hunt. These pieces pay homage to the horn’s crucial role in signaling and guiding the pursuit. The concert also includes Handel’s Suite in D Major, arranged by Andrew Clark, Couperin’s Suite from the Concerts royaux, and Bach’s Sonata for violin and harpsichord in E Minor. Under the artistic direction of Julian Perkins and featuring Andrew Clark on the horn, this performance promises a vivid and dynamic exploration of baroque music, celebrating the spirited chase and the majestic sounds of the hunt.

The Hunting Horn: Handel, Couperin & Bach

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational UCC

Handel's mastery in blending celebratory and contemplative elements into his music has stood the test of time like few others. The transitioning between moments of majesty and reflective serenity is beautifully evident in the instrumental selections from Handel’s Occasional Oratorio and his Opera Alcina.

Timeless Beauty

Carterton Events Centre

Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber

Napier Municipal Theatre

The Regent on Broadway

Kapiti College

Sir Howard Morrison Centre

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

Michael Fowler Centre

Join us for this unique chamber music series curated and performed by SLSO musicians. Experience new and treasured repertoire masterfully brought to life on The Sheldon stage in a dynamic lineup of instruments and players.
Curated by Celeste Golden Andrews, Second Associate Concertmaster, and Melissa Brooks, Associate Principal Cello.

SLSO: Live at The Sheldon: Echoes of Home

The Sheldon

Originally conceived as a grand multimedia extravaganza—more theatrical spectacle than solely an opera—Handel’s Alceste is as lavish musically as it was meant to be visually. Sensual, alluring, and dramatic, it’s a hedonistic delight from start to finish and is accompanied here by one of the composer’s most popular orchestral works.

Handel's Alceste

Stanford University

Join us for a monumental celebration of Handel's "Theodora" presented by Music of the Baroque. This event marks a special occasion in honor of Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer's 80th birthday. Experience the dramatic masterpiece that Handel himself regarded as his personal favorite, telling the poignant story of the virtuous martyr Theodora and her Roman protector Didymus.

Under the baton of Nicholas Kraemer, a world-renowned cast of soloists including Sherezade Panthaki (soprano), Iestyn Davies (tenor), Allyson McHardy (mezzo-soprano), David Portillo (tenor), and Jonathan Woody (bass-baritone), alongside the Music of the Baroque Chorus & Orchestra, will bring this epic work to life. The performances promise an unforgettable experience, showcasing the depth of Handel's musical genius.

Event Details:
- **Dates and Times**:
  - Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM at North Shore Center, Skokie
  - Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Harris Theater, Chicago
  - Friday, March 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM available On Demand

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Handel's Theodora

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

### Event Description: Baroque Resonance with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:**  
7:30 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025

**Location:**  
St John’s Cathedral  
816 Spadina Crescent E  
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3H4  
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**Event Overview:**  
Join the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of Baroque music at the historic St John’s Cathedral. Under the masterful direction of Maestra Cosette Justo Valdés, the orchestra and the SSO Chorus, led by Duff Warkentin, will bring to life some of the most magnificent works of the Baroque era. The highlight of the evening will be George Frideric Handel’s stunning "Dixit Dominus, HWV 232," a piece renowned for its intricate choral and orchestral interplay.

**Featured Artists:**  
- **Conductor:** Cosette Justo Valdés
- **SSO Chorus Director:** Duff Warkentin

**Program:**  
- **Dixit Dominus, HWV 232** by George Frideric Handel

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Experience the magic of Baroque music with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and immerse yourself in an evening of timeless elegance and musical brilliance.

Baroque Resonance

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Camerata Pacifica artists are representative of the world’s finest, bringing to our stage their highly individual personalities for dynamic performances of music that span the huge, eclectic range of the chamber music repertoire.

Camerata Pacifica Presents: Sancho and Handel

Colburn School

“We bring the music to life, as if it was composed yesterday and played for the first time today.” Baroque ensemble Concerto Copenhagen makes its Carnegie Hall debut under the leadership of Lars Ulrik Mortensen. They perform their lively reading of J. S. Bach’s First Orchestral Suite, which Gramophone has praised for its “startling clarity” and “freshness ... a sense of swing fueled on joy,” as well as an enduring trio sonata by Handel. In what will be an exceedingly rare opportunity to hear the works performed live, the ensemble also presents selections from Muffat’s eclectic, woefully overlooked Armonico tributo chamber sonatas, which they recorded to great acclaim in 2022, winning the coveted Diapasond’Or.

Concerto Copenhagen

Carnegie Hall

 Handel’s Baroque blockbuster is viewed through the lens of a child’s fantasy in a contemporary pediatric ward. The young patients venture on a heroic journey, where knights, sorcerers, monsters, and magic are used as a salve for unimaginable challenges.

Rinaldo

Detroit Opera House

In his collection of essays, Stefan Zweig describes the effects of fateful decisions that influence the whole of history. One of these great moments for him is the creation of Georg Friedrich Handel's "Messiah". Not only because the premiere in Dublin in April 1742 was a tremendous success, but because Handel experienced "his own resurrection" through working on this work. Illness and failure determined his life, but then he found his way back to music by adapting the Bible words of Charles Jennens. He composed "Messiah" in just three weeks - it was to be Handel's greatest success and is still one of the most frequently performed works at Christmas time, even though it was intended for Holy Week. But in "Messiah", all Christian festivals coincide due to the selection of texts from the Old and New Testaments, and so a performance in February is a welcome opportunity to hear this "great moment" of music.

Skyscrapers

Museum Ludwig

A sound like no other! Calefax is a pioneering wind group from Amsterdam, famed throughout Europe.  These free-spirited virtuosos have not only invented their own ensemble but transcribe their own wide-ranging repertoire, commission new works, and always thrill their audiences.

Calefax

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life

Lesher Center for the Arts

Handel's charming and most performed opera since its creation, Acis & Galatea, tells a tale of love, jealousy, and mythological mischief. Director Meeker describes this production as “visual poetry”.  Imagine a shepherd falling for a sea nymph, only for a mythical cyclops to crash their love story. Fountains sprout from a lover’s tragic murder, adding a splash of resolution to heartbreak.

Acis & Galatea

Marcus Performing Arts Center

As is well known, Beethoven never visited Italy. But his relationship with the land of lemons and music was manifold. He dedicated his 3rd Symphony to Napoleon, the general who was exiled to the island of Elba. The Italophile program ends with Beethoven's "Eroica" - with the Roman-born Riccardo Minasi conducting the Ensemble Resonanz.

»heroic«

Hong Kong Wu | Resonant Ensemble | Richard Minasi

February concert 2025

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Music Academy of the West

City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Solomon Shumate, voice - Junior Recital

Guest conductor Emily Senturia leads a program in Hall Recital Hall juxtaposing arrangements of popular music by the Beatles with beloved works from the Baroque canon of Western classical music by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel. Mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala and RCO’s own principal bassoon, Dylan Neff, are the featured soloists.

Baroque to Beatles

Carnegie Mellon Opera: Alcina

Carnegie Mellon University

»The Chamber Orchestra of Europe is all about the music. In concert, this magical group unleashes an unbridled, emotional fervour, underpinned by profound wisdom. It is a privilege to work with this orchestra,« conductor Robin Ticciati raves about the democratically organised orchestra, with which he has been a regular guest at the Elbphilharmonie for almost ten years now.

Chamber Orchestra Of Europe / Iestyn Davies / Robin Ticciati

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Anyone who delves into George Frideric Handel’s vocal and instrumental music will find a wealth of treasures. Elegance, virtuosity, delicacy – all this can be discovered in an endlessly inventive world of musical expression. In a programme with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and conductor Robin Ticciati, you can experience some of Handel’s most beautiful arias and orchestral pieces from operas and other works. Iestyn Davies, one of the leading countertenors of our time, is the soloist. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a great admirer of Handel. His festive and exuberant “Haffner Symphony” concludes the programme.

Iestyn Davies, Robin Ticciati and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Berliner Philharmonie

Le Foyer des Artistes open Season Three in celebration of Bach's 340th anniversary with three of his most celebrated Brandenburg Concertos

Internationally-acclaimed Irish Soprano Anna Devin and harpsichordist Malcolm Proud join Le Foyer des Artistes for the opening of Season Three.

Midwinter Gala

St Columb's Hall

Acis & Galatea, Handel's charming and most performed opera since its creation, tells a tale of love, jealousy, and mythological mischief. Join us for an opportunity to hear from our stage director, conductor, and lead tenor about this production described as this production as “visual poetry”.

Versed: Acis & Galatea

Wayne and Kristine Lueders Opera Center

Renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his Music of the Baroque debut with music by three orchestral gods—Handel, Rameau, and Mozart. Handel’s concerto grosso was originally the overture to a lost “magic opera.” The Greek god Apollo saves the day in Rameau’s Suite from Les Boréades. And the sheer power of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41—his final orchestral work—prompted the connection to Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky.

Music of the Baroque: Minkowski Conducts

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Join the Music of the Baroque for an unforgettable evening as renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his debut with the orchestra, presenting "Minkowski Conducts - Music of the Baroque." This concert series promises an extraordinary journey through the works of three orchestral giants: Handel, Rameau, and Mozart.

The program includes Handel's Concerto Grosso in F Major, op. 3, no. 4, HWV 315, originally the overture to a lost magic opera, showcasing Handel's masterful orchestration and thematic brilliance. Following this, the audience will be treated to Rameau's Suite from Les Boréades, a piece that brings to life the mythological story of Apollo with its rich harmonies and vibrant textures. The concert concludes with Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551, also known as "Jupiter." This symphony, Mozart's final orchestral work, is celebrated for its complexity, beauty, and the powerful connection it draws to Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky.

Event Dates and Venues:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Harris Theater, Chicago
- Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM at North Shore Center, Skokie
- Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM, available On Demand

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Baroque music under the baton of Marc Minkowski, a conductor celebrated for his insightful interpretations and dynamic conducting style. Subscribe & Save to ensure your seat at this must-see event in the classical music calendar.

Minkowski Conducts

Renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his Music of the Baroque debut with music by three orchestral gods—Handel, Rameau, and Mozart. Handel’s concerto grosso originally belonged to a lost “magic opera,” while the Greek god Apollo is the hero in Rameau’s Suite from Les Boréades. And the sheer power of Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony—his final orchestral work—prompted the connection to the Roman god of the sky.

Comfortable armchairs and sofas, an atmospherically lit hall and a free drink of your choice that you can enjoy at the get-together with the artists of the evening: these are the ingredients of our popular lounge concerts. This time, Berlin music journalist Bernhard Schrammek investigates a thwarted friendship between two world stars:

2. ThroughOneAnother.

New Theater Halle

Theater Eisleben

Gareth Malone will be conducting a unique performance of Handel’s Messiah at the world-famous Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff. Performing this will be the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales alongside some of Britain’s best professional soloists. Alongside the National Chorus will be eight complete newcomers to the world of classical choral singing: cast from the area in and around Cardiff, Gareth will be training these talented new recruits to sing Messiah in the two months prior to the performance.

Handel’s Messiah with Gareth Malone

Llandaff Cathedral

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of Baroque music as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, featuring the radiant soprano Julia Bullock, graces the stage of Zellerbach Hall on January 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm. This performance marks Bullock's second appearance of the season and the much-anticipated return of the period-instrument ensemble to Berkeley.

Under the theme of "Illuminations: Fractured History," the ensemble, celebrated for its fresh approach to Baroque music, will perform alongside Bullock, showcasing her gleaming soprano voice through a selection of arias from operas by Handel, Lully, Rameau, and Purcell. The program will be sung in Italian, French, and English, offering a rich tapestry of Baroque vocal music complemented by instrumental showpieces by Vivaldi, Bach, Pachelbel, and Handel.

Highlights of the program include Handel's "Overture from Music for the Royal Fireworks," Vivaldi's "Concerto in E major, Op. 8, No. 1, Spring from The Four Seasons," and Bach's "Schafe können sicher weiden from BWV 208," among others. This performance not only promises to be a celebration of Baroque music's enduring beauty but also a testament to the timeless appeal of historic instruments and the repertoire composed for them.

Tickets for this enchanting afternoon start at $56, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale on August 6 at noon. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the sublime artistry of Julia Bullock and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in a program that bridges the past and present through the universal language of music.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Julia Bullock

Cal Performances

Philadelphia Sinfonia Concert #1

Temple University

Immerse yourself in the transcendent harmonies of the Baroque era with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's captivating concert series, "CELESTIALS: MOBLEY VIVALDI." This exquisite musical journey is set to enchant audiences on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:30 pm at The Wallis, and on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 4 pm at The Huntington, Rothenberg Hall.

Under the direction of Margaret Batjer, the Chamber Music Director, and featuring the unparalleled talents of countertenor Reginald Mobley, alongside trumpeters Paul Merkelo and David Washburn, this series promises an evening of emotional depth and divine beauty. The program includes a selection of Baroque masterpieces, such as Handel's "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" and "Eternal Source of Light Divine," Tartini's "Trumpet Concerto in D major," and Vivaldi's profoundly moving "Stabat Mater."

The concert will meditate on themes of sorrow, forgiveness, and the divine feminine, with Mobley's interpretation of Vivaldi's "Stabat Mater" as a highlight. Attendees will also enjoy a commissioned concerto for two trumpets by Jeff Beal, adding a contemporary touch to the evening's Baroque repertoire.

This event is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those looking to experience the timeless beauty of Baroque compositions in the hands of modern masters. Tickets are available for purchase for both The Wallis and The Huntington performances. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's tribute to the celestial harmonies of Mobley and Vivaldi.

Celestials: Mobley + Vivaldi

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

The Huntington

If you’ve never heard a performance like this, you’re in for a treat! Mercury audiences look forward to this every year – join us and get closer to the genius of baroque masters like Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel as we perform their music on historical instruments – instruments that more authentically capture the kinds of sounds the composers had in their heads when they wrote this music (rather than the quite different-sounding modern instruments they’re usually performed on).

Vivaldi, Handel, & Bach

Wortham Theater Center

Handel’s Messiah isn’t just the greatest story ever told, set to some of the most thrilling – and tuneful – music you’ll ever hear. It’s a celebration of the human voice, and the human spirit, in all their glory. Ev’ry Valley, For Unto Us a Child is Born, The Trumpet Shall Sound… you already know the melodies. But with the brilliant Benjamin Appl – a singer himself – conducting, there’s no more inspiring way to welcome the New Year. Hallelujah!

Messiah

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Julia Bullock brings the vocal fireworks to a night with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment celebrating the greatest hits of the 18th century.

Baroquebusters

Southbank Centre

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of Baroque works by Bach and Handel performed by the New York Festival Singers and Litha Symphony at Trinity Lutheran Church in the UWS.

Celebrate the season with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 and selections from the Christmas Oratorio. Delight in a selection of arias from Handel's most cherished works, and then sing along to the Hallelujah Chorus and the traditional Auld Lang Syne.

New Year's Eve 2024

Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan

The verve and virtuosity of the 18th century is brought to life in this enchanting concert staged in a candle-lit style setting with an evocative programme crowned by Vivaldi’s sublime masterpiece.

Four Seasons by Candlelight

Barbican Centre

Stephen Layton conducts Polyphony and the OAE in a very special festive performance of Handel’s Messiah. The soloists are Anna Dennis (soprano), Iestyn Davies (countertenor), James Gilchrist (tenor) and Neal Davies (bass).

Handel’s Messiah

Smith Square Hall

Oratorio Society of New York

A highlight of the New York holiday season for a century-and-a-half, OSNY presents its milestone 150th consecutive holiday Messiah.

Proclaiming (notably with the popular “Hallelujah” chorus) the coming and resurrection of the Saviour, Messiah remains to this day one of the most popular of Handel’s works. A little under half a century after its 1742 world premiere in Dublin, it was performed for the first time in the revised and rescored German-language version Der Messias created by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The “German Messiah” thus is the fruit of an extraordinary “collaboration” between two geniuses: the scintillating brilliance of Händel as interpreted by Mozart.

DER MESSIAS (MESSIAH) – concert

Hungarian State Opera

December is the time for the best holiday traditions! Join us for the ultimate holiday classic, Handel’s Messiah, as guided by guest conductor Anthony Blake Clark. The dynamic and passionate maestro is known as a leading voice among his generation of choral conductors.

Strathmore

Capital One Hall

Experience the Des Moines Symphony brass section like never before in our inaugural Holiday Brass Concert! Celebrate the sounds of the season with favorites like Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and more. Westminster Presbyterian's beautiful Dobson Pipe Organ will be prominently featured alongside timpani, percussion, and our powerful brass section. Don't miss your chance to experience this intimate, family-friendly holiday concert!

Holiday Brass

Westminster Presbyterian Church of Des Moines

Catalina Foothills High School

Handel’s transcendent choral masterwork is a highlight of the holiday season, gathering friends and family in what, for many, is an unmissable annual tradition. Renowned for his interpretations of this classic, Yannick unites Orchestra, soloists, and chorus in a sound that is at once as “intimate as it is grand … notably warm and … remarkably tender,” leaving “listeners ready to sing a glorious ‘Hallelujah!’” (Philadelphia). 

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Gather family and friends for TWO special presentations of Handel’s festive Messiah. For Messiah in ALL its glorious splendour, attend our evening complete performance of Handel’s supreme masterpiece and ‘rejoice greatly’ in what makes this one of the most enduring choral works of all time.

Handel Messiah

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

A sublime concert of carols and seasonal classics, staged in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

Candlelit Carols

Children’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah was the first concert ever presented by the Idaho Falls Symphony in December of 1949. Now, almost 75 years to the day, we bring back Handel’s magnificent music. An enthusiastic Festival Chorus of local singers will be featured alongside an intimate Baroque-sized orchestra, plus the voices of four incredible Guest Artists of international renown.

Sapphire Messiah

Idaho Falls High School

Handel’s Oratorio Messiah is probably the most celebrated choral work and the Hallelujah Chorus is instantly recognisable. The Huddersfield Choral Society annual Christmas Messiah performance is a Huddersfield tradition, broken only once since 1864. It is also the Choral’s signature piece, with a number of notable recordings beginning with Sir Malcolm Sargent in the 1950s and most recently with Jane Glover (now Dame Jane Glover) in 2010.

Handel's Messiah with Huddersfield Choral Society

Huddersfield Town Hall

Spirits will soar at “Lift Up Your Heads” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” as well as the treasured arias that make Handel’s Messiah the must-hear classic of the holidays. Jeannette Sorrell, who “brings revelations” (Philadelphia Inquirer) to everything she conducts, leads the New Jersey Symphony and the phenomenal Montclair State University Singers.

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark

Princeton University

Join us for a transcendent evening with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra as we present Handel's Messiah on December 20, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This performance, under the baton of the acclaimed conductor Anthony Parnther, promises to be a highlight of Southeastern Virginia's holiday season. The concert will take place at the First Baptist Church of Newport News, offering a splendid setting for Handel's masterpiece.

This year's rendition of Handel's Messiah will feature the full Christmas portion, along with selections from the second and third parts of this sacred work. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus will lend their voices to the iconic music, including the beloved Hallelujah chorus, portraying one of the greatest stories ever told.

Norfolk native Anthony Parnther, who delighted audiences with his appearance with the VSO in 2023, returns to lead this performance. Parnther, the Music Director of California’s San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, is celebrated for his versatility across multiple genres. His rich experience includes engagements with top orchestras and scoring sessions for major film projects, making him the perfect conductor to bring Handel's Messiah to life.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the grandeur and spiritual uplift of Handel's Messiah, performed by the talented musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Tickets are available now for this unforgettable evening of music that continues to inspire audiences centuries after its creation.

First Baptist Church Newport News

A highlight of the holiday season, Handel’s Messiah is the consummate masterpiece, eliciting joy, triumph, and majesty. Together with four outstanding vocal soloists and the 80-voice Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, the Symphony presents this glorious oratorio, a beloved annual tradition and highlight of the Christmas season for millions around the world each year.

Dalhousie University

Holiday in Harmony

A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s greatest work.

Benaroya Hall

Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music’s most beloved traditions and join the SPCO for our extremely popular annual performances of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. The SPCO will be joined by an all-star roster of vocal soloists and renowned vocal ensemble The Singers in what is sure to be a wonderful musical experience for the whole family this holiday season.

George Frideric Handel

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 15, 2024 - Apr 27, 2025

Semele · Theater Lübeck

Mar 22 - May 23, 2025

Alcina · Staatstheater Darmstadt

22 - 23 Apr, 2025

MSM Opera Theatre: Rinaldo · Manhattan School of Music

26 - 27 Apr, 2025

Handel’s MESSIAH · Mobile Symphony Orchestra

May 1, 2025

Giulio Cesare · Opera Omaha

Past events

Apr 21, 2025

Austinato · Butler School of Music

Apr 19, 2025

Garrett Wilmoth, voice - Senior Recital · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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