Kick off the holiday season early this year by joining the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and Festival Choir of Madison for a favorite holiday tradition. Written in just 24 days by George Frideric Handel, the Messiah is considered the most performed classical piece of music worldwide. Although based on religious texts, the message remains universal, and Handel intended it to be performed in the concert hall. For this performance, the orchestra and choir are joined by soloists: Sarah Lawrence, soprano, Sadie Cheslak, alto, Gene Stenger, tenor, and Timothy Jones, bass.

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Handel's Messiah

Bethel Lutheran Church

### Beethoven’s 9th Symphony by the Rockford Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, May 10, 2025  
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

**Location:**  
Coronado Performing Arts Center  
314 North Main Street  
Rockford, IL, 61101, United States

**Event Description:**  
Join the Rockford Symphony Orchestra for a grand finale to the season with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. This joyous and immortal classic will be brought to life under the baton of conductor Yaniv Attar, featuring the Nielsen Chorale and a lineup of world-class soloists including soprano Elena Negruta, mezzo-soprano Sadie Cheslak, tenor Rodrick Dixon, and baritone Nicolai Janitzky.

**Program:**  
- Beethoven, Symphony No. 9

**Guest Artists:**  
- **Elena Negruta, Soprano**
- **Sadie Cheslak, Mezzo-soprano**
- **Rodrick Dixon, Tenor**
- **Nicolai Janitzky, Baritone**

**Tickets:**  
- **Subscription:** Available now
- **Single Tickets:** On sale starting July 1

**Additional Information:**  
This event is part of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra's 2024/25 season, tagged under Masterworks 24-25, Grand 24-25, and Platinum 24-25 series.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the most celebrated works in classical music performed by your local symphony orchestra. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets early!

Sadie Cheslak

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