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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Suntory Hall to Celebrate Holidays with ‘Messiah’

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Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 24, 2021. The showcase, which will feature the Bach Collegium Japan, will be directed by Masaaki Suzuki. Soloists in the performance will include soprano Rachel Nicholls, bass Benjamin Bevan, mezzo-soprano Ayako Yukawa, and tenor Satoshi Nishimura. The performance will be available exclusively via streaming. Audiences can either {…}

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L’Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present ‘Messiah’

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L’Orchestre Classique de Montréal is set to present Händel’ “Messiah” on Dec. 7, 2021. The showcase, which will take place at the basilica of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, will star soprano Jacqueline Woodley, mezzo-soprano Marie-Andrée Mathieu, tenor Antoine Bélanger, and baritone Neil Craighead. Conductors Boris Brott and Xavier Brossard-Ménard will lead the evening, which will also include the {…}

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Heartbeat Opera to Present ‘Messy Messiah’ This Holiday Season

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Heartbeat Opera is set to present “Messy Messiah” in time for the holiday season. The showcase, which will feature an original script by Ethan Heard and Jacob Ashworth, will feature music from Händel’s “Messiah,” “Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” Barber’s “Vanessa,” Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” Purcell’s “King Arthur,” Vivaldi’s “Winter,” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” among others. All music will be arranged by Daniel {…}

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Handel & Haydn Society to present Handel’s Messiah

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The Handel and Haydn Society is set to perform Händel’s Messiah for the holiday season. The concert is a hallmark of the H+H season that dates to its first concert in 1815 which featured the famed “Hallelujah” chorus. This year’s performance will be special as Harry Christophers returns to Symphony Hall for his 13th and final season as Artistic Director {…}

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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’

Suntory Hall to Celebrate Holidays with ‘Messiah’

L’Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present ‘Messiah’

Heartbeat Opera to Present ‘Messy Messiah’ This Holiday Season

Handel & Haydn Society to present Handel’s Messiah