Fairfield County Chorale to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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Fairfield County Chorale is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” on May 14, 2022. The showcase, which will be conducted by David Rosenmeyer, will star soprano Kendra Berentsen, mezzo Karolina Pilou, tenor Brian Giebler, and bass-baritone Michael Pitocchi. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and is set to take place at the Norwalk Concert Hall in Norwalk, CT. Norwalk Concert {…}

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St. George’s Bristol 2021-22 Review: Messiah

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Hoping to reinvigorate waning public interest in Italian opera’s extravagance and pretentious filigree, Händel was of no mind to delay conceiving a new orientation for his musical talents. Thus, despite staying firmly committed to his Italian proclivity, he began creating English oratorios on the side to supplement lost income, and after a series of tries with both English and Italian, {…}

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Tom Guthrie, Sarah Latto & Paragon Singers Partner for ‘Messiah 250’

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Paragon Singers, director Tom Guthrie, and music director Sarah Latto have partnered together for “Messiah 250,” a reinterpretation that brings the work beyond the concert hall. Originally conceived in 2019, “Messiah 250” will include a series of workshops, a Taster day for beginners, a “Come and Sing ‘Messiah’” day, a day for young singers at Bath Spa University, and a {…}

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Théâtre du Châtelet Cancels ‘Messiah’ Due to COVID-19 Epidemiological Risk

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(Credit: Dimitri Bourriau) The Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris has announced the cancellation of the production of Händel’s “Messiah” that was on the repertoire between Jan 19 – 29, 2022. “Sanitary constraints lead us to cancel the performances of the ‘Messiah’,” said the opera house in an official statement. “More than 200 people, artists and staff, are directly involved every {…}

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Oratorio Society of New York 2021-22 Review: Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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On December 20, 2021, the Oratorio Society of New York returned to Carnegie Hall for its annual performance of Händel’s “Messiah,” a tradition which the organization has kept since 1847. The evening’s concert, dedicated to the memory of company artist and board member Marie Gangemi, was comprised of the first part of the oratorio, with selections from Parts II and {…}

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Los Angeles Master Chorale Cancels ‘Messiah,’ Announces ‘Carols on the Plaza’

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The Los Angeles Master Chorale canceled its 40th annual “Messiah” Sing-Along presentation. The showcase, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 20, 2021, was annulled due to health precautions after receiving an orientation from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Instead, the company will present a free outdoor concert, “Carols on the Plaza” on Dec. 20, 2021 starting at {…}

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Boulder Bach Festival to Present Zachary Carrettín’s Handel’s ‘Messiah’ & Corelli’s ‘Concerto Noel’

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Boulder Bach Festival is set to present a double bill of Zachary’s Carrettín’s arrangement of Handel’s “Messiah” and Arcangel Corelli’s “Concerto Noel” at the Broomfield Auditorium in Broomfield, CO on Dec. 17 and 19. This unique arrangement of “Messiah” will be performed with one-per-part by instrumental and vocal soloists. Carrenttín will lead the COmpass REsonance (CORE Ensemble) featuring soloists soprano Mara {…}

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Stockton Symphony to Present ‘Messiah’

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The Stockton Symphony Orchestra is set to celebrate the holiday season with Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 4, 2021. The orchestra, based in California, will be conducted by Peter Jaffe and will feature soloists soprano Liisa Dávila, mezzo-soprano Monica Danilov, tenor Daniel Ebbers, and baritone Ralph Cato. The Stockton Chorale will be directed by Bruce Southard. The concert will feature Händel’s “Messiah” as {…}

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Oratorio Society of New York Continues Holiday Tradition with Handel’s ‘Messiah’

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On December 20, 2021, the Oratorio Society of New York will continue its longstanding holiday tradition with a performance of Händel’s “Messiah” at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Led by conductor Kent Tritle, the performance will feature soloists soprano Leslie Fagan, contralto Heather Petrie, tenor Joshua Blue, and baritone Sidney Outlaw. The program will be comprised of Part {…}

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Fairfield County Chorale to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

St. George’s Bristol 2021-22 Review: Messiah

Tom Guthrie, Sarah Latto & Paragon Singers Partner for ‘Messiah 250’

Théâtre du Châtelet Cancels ‘Messiah’ Due to COVID-19 Epidemiological Risk

Oratorio Society of New York 2021-22 Review: Händel’s ‘Messiah’

Los Angeles Master Chorale Cancels ‘Messiah,’ Announces ‘Carols on the Plaza’

Boulder Bach Festival to Present Zachary Carrettín’s Handel’s ‘Messiah’ & Corelli’s ‘Concerto Noel’

Stockton Symphony to Present ‘Messiah’

Oratorio Society of New York Continues Holiday Tradition with Handel’s ‘Messiah’