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Rejoice! Handel's treasured sacred work, which has long been a beloved holiday staple, returns to the Winspear stage. This classic Christmas tradition, composed in 1741, will put you in the holiday mood with its splendid arias, powerful recitatives, and glorious choral sections, including the famous "Hallelujah" chorus. Conducted by Timothy Shantz, featuring the Richard Eaton Singers with your ESO.

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Handel's Messiah

Winspear Centre

Experience the grandeur of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec in a captivating concert set to take place on April 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. This event, part of the Les Mercredis classiques Hydro-Québec and Festival Beethoven, promises an evening of profound musical exploration and celebration.

Under the baton of Clemens Schuldt, the concert will feature the esteemed Les Violons du Roy and the powerful voices of Eya-Hey Nakoda, a group of pow wow singers and drummers, bringing a unique blend of cultural sounds to the stage. The musical direction will be led by Anders Hunter, with solo performances by soprano Kirsten MacKinnon, mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne, tenor Lawrence Wiliford, and baritone-bass Robert Gleadow, alongside the Chœur de l’Orchestre symphonique de Québec under the guidance of David Rompré.

The evening will commence with a prelude at 7:00 PM, hosted by Clemens Schuldt, offering insights into the creative process and historical context of the pieces to be performed. This will be followed by pre-concert performances featuring emerging musicians from the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and the Faculté de musique de l’Université Laval.

The concert's repertoire includes the Ouverture de La Reine des îles noires by Anton Eberl, a contemporary of Beethoven, showcasing the composer's pre-romantic fervor. This will be followed by a commissioned piece by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec from composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, and culminating in Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony. This symphony, known for its powerful "Ode to Joy," represents a musical testament to the universal values of unity and inclusivity, themes that resonate with the evening's performances.

Tickets start at $67, and can be purchased online or by phone at 1 877 643 8131. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a world-class ensemble perform one of the greatest works in the classical music repertoire, promising an unforgettable evening of cultural and musical enrichment.

Lawrence Wiliford

Tenor

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Handel's Messiah · Winspear Centre

Apr 9, 2025

Beethoven's Ninth · Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

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