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Xian Zhang to Lead New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 16 and 18, 2022. Xian Zhang will conduct a cast featuring Ellie Dehn, Maya Lahyani, Miles Mykkanen, and Nicholas Newton. They will be joined by the Montclair State University Singers. The performance on the 16th will take place at the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton while the latter {…}

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National Philharmonic to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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The National Philharmonic is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” for the holiday season. The performances will be held on Dec. 17, 18, and 23 at Strathmore and Capital One Hall. Conducted by Stan Engebretson, the program features a cast of African American singers alongside the National Philharmonic Chorale. The cast will include soprano Kearstin Piper Brown, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, tenor {…}

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Hélène Brunet, Rose Naggar-Tremblay, Zachary Rioux, Phillip Addis Headline Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s ‘Messiah’

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The Orchestre Classique de Montréal will present Händel’s “Messiah” at Saint Joseph’s Oratory on Dec. 13, 2022. Simon Rivard will conduct the performance with such soloists as soprano Hélène Brunet, contralto Rose Naggar-Tremblay, tenor Zachary Rioux, and baritone Phillip Addis. Also performing will be the Montréal choirs Filles de l’île and the Chantres musiciens. The performance will be presented in {…}

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Against the Grain Theatre’s ‘MESSIAH/COMPLEX’ Receives OPERA America Digital Excellence Award

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OPERA America announced Against the Grain Theatre’s “MESSIAH/COMPLEX” as the Noteworthy Projects winner in the first-ever Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera. The new award recognizes the “best work created for digital platforms by individual producers and organizations across the U.S. and Canada.” There are four categories which include Artistic Creation, Education/Enrichment Material, University/Conservatory Projects, and Noteworthy Projects. The 2022 {…}

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Hana Blažíková, Alexander Chance, Jun Suzuki, Takaoki Onishi to Headline Bach Collegium Japan’s ‘Messiah’

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The Bach Collegium Japan is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” at Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Masaaki Suzuki will conduct the performance, which is set for Dec. 24, 2022, with such soloists as soprano Hana Blažíková, countertenor Alexander Chance, tenor Jun Suzuki, and baritone Takaoki Onishi. Blažíková has appeared regularly with the Bach Collegium Japan and has also performed with such {…}

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Maria Brea & Joshua Blue Lead Oratorio Society of New York’s Messiah

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The Oratorio Society of New York will perform its 148th performance of Handel’s Messiah in time for the holiday season. The performance, which is set for Dec. 19, 2022, will be performed at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. This year’s performance includes soloists soprano Maria Brea, contralto Heather Petrie, tenor Joshua Blue, and baritone Jesse Blumberg, {…}

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Washington National Cathedral to Showcase Händel’s ‘Messiah’ This December

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The Washington National Cathedral is set to present a series of performances of Händel’s “Messiah” starting on Dec. 2, 2022. The showcase will feature soprano Laura Choi Stuart, mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, tenor Rufus Müller, and bass-baritone Kevin Deas as the soloists. Choi Stuart has appeared with such companies as Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Boston, Annapolis Opera, Lake George Opera, the {…}

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Orchestra of The Bronx to Present ‘Messiah’

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Orchestra of The Bronx is set to perform Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 11, 2022. The showcase is set to take place at Bronx Community College’s Hall of Fame Playhouse. Michael Spierman conducts the performance which will star soprano Halley Gilbert, mezzo-soprano Caroline Tye, tenor Gabriel Hernandez, and bass Philip Bullock. Also appearing will be the Bronx Opera Chorus. There will {…}

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Classical Everywhere to Present Unique Rendition of ‘Messiah’

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) Classical Everywhere will present a unique interpretation of Händel’s “Messiah,” on December 6, 2022 at the Theater Royal Drury Lane. The event will immerse audiences in a powerful and theatrical new stage, featuring world-class musicians and innovative and imaginative lighting design, visual effects, choreography and staging, under director Neil Connolly. Händel’s timeless oratorio will feature an internationally acclaimed {…}