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Kick off your holiday season with the sheer grandeur and transcendent power of Handel's 'Messiah,' a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. From the triumphant 'Hallelujah' chorus to the tender arias and majestic orchestral passages, every note of Handel's magnum opus resonates with deep emotion and spiritual delight. The exceptional Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will bring this timeless oratorio to life, stirring your soul and filling it with awe and reverence. Come, be part of a tradition that spans centuries, and let the music of Handel's 'Messiah' inspire and uplift your spirit.

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Handel's Messiah

First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster

Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to the Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden. The free, 90-minute concert begins with some of opera’s most beloved and popular songs and concludes with a full performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s magical holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors, about a little shepherd boy who encounters the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem.

Dubbed Opera Philadelphia's Christmas in July, the concert is part of a special 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cooper River Park. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs. There is free parking on site.

Amahl and the Night Visitors is a family-friendly opera and has been enduringly popular since its premiere in 1951. It tells the story of Amahl, a shepherd boy who has a propensity to tell tall tales, and his mother. Amahl’s most recent story is about a star with a tail that moves across the sky like a chariot on fire. When three splendid strangers knock on the door and ask to rest in their tiny home, Amahl is thrilled and fascinated. When the visitors describe the miraculous child they are seeking, both Amahl and his mother are moved to give reverence to the child as well. Their humble faith conjures a miracle.

Maren Montalbano

Mezzo-soprano

Events

Past events

1 - 2 Dec, 2023

Handel's Messiah · Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

Jul 13, 2023

Opera Philadelphia’s Christmas in July · Opera Philadelphia

Future and recently performed repertoire

Amahl Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors by Menotti

Opera Philadelphia

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