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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.

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Sapphire Messiah

Idaho Falls High School

In an emotionally charged tale of courage in the face of tyranny, internationally acclaimed tenor David Portillo portrays the brave and tragic Turkish Emperor Bajazet, imprisoned by the Tartar Emperor Tamerlano sung by “exquisite” (Opera News) countertenor Ryan Belongie. Following her triumphant 2023 Haymarket debut in La Giuditta, luminescent soprano Emily Birsan sings the role of Asteria, Bajazet’s daughter, desired as wife by both Tamerlano and his Greek ally Andronico, sung by rising star mezzo-soprano Kathleen Felty. Mezzo Emily Fons makes her much-anticipated return to Haymarket as the Princess Irene, Tamerlano’s jilted bride-to-be. Bass-baritone David Govertsen brings his “thrilling bass” (Chicago Stage Style) to the role of Leone, confidant of Andronico.

Tamerlano

DePaul University Welcome Center

Enjoy a fabulous performance of Handel’s Messiah (Christmas) - the family-friendly Christmas portion with sing-along Hallelujah Chorus.

Kathleen Felty

Mezzo-soprano

Events

Past events

Dec 21, 2024

Sapphire Messiah · Idaho Falls Symphony

19 - 22 Sep, 2024

Tamerlano · Haymarket Opera Company

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