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Bach Society of Saint Louis to Present ‘Messiah’

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The Bach Society of Saint Louis will present Parts II and III of Händel’s “Messiah” on March 15, 2026. Music Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger leads the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra alongside guest soloists soprano Hannah De Priest, countertenor Jay Carter, tenor Dann Coakwell, and bass Elijah Blaisdell. The performance kicks off at 3 p.m. local time. Next {…}

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Pinchgut Opera 2025 Review: Messiah

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(Photo credit: Anna Kucera) In his notes on the work, Erin Helyard, conductor of Pinchgut Opera’s recent “Messiah,” states that there are “about 10 identifiably different versions of ‘Messiah’ that Händel appears to have approved, developed, or tolerated following its composition in 1741.” “Why perform the first version,” he asked, posing a question by which to judge this, Pinchgut’s final {…}

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Prismatic Arts Ensemble to Present ‘Drag Messiah’

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Prismatic Arts Ensemble will present “Drag Messiah,” an LGBTQIA+ reinterpretation of the holiday classic, on Dec. 19–20, 2025 at The Perch Music and Arts Workshop in Philadelphia. The production features Philadelphia-based Drag performers Balena Canto and Violet Caballero, winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s 2025 Best of Philly for their gender-bending, opera-infused draglesque performances. Local musicians and choirs, including the Fishtown-based Chill {…}

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Teatro Mayo Julio Mario Santo Domingo to Present ‘Messiah’

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Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 6–7, 2025. The showcases, which commence at 5 p.m. local time, will feature the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia and the Coro Nacional de Colombia under the baton of Alejandro Posada. Soloists include Colombian artists Ana María Ruge, Paola Leguizamón, César Cortés, and Venezuelan bass Álvaro {…}

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Pasadena Choral Society to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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(Image courtesy of Pasadena Chorale) The Pasadena Choral Society, the newest ensemble of the Pasadena Chorale, will present a holiday program of music from Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at San Marino Community Church. Launched to broaden the artistic scope of the Pasadena Chorale, the Choral Society creates additional performance opportunities for singers and audiences throughout the {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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The Orchestre Classique de Montréal will continue its annual holiday tradition with a performance of Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Led by Music Director Andrei Feher, the concert will take place in the Crypt of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. Soloists include soprano Jacqueline Woodley, mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco, tenor Adam Luther, and baritone Jamal Al Titi. {…}

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces Fourth-Annual ‘Sing-Along Messiah’

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present its fourth-annual “Sing-Along Messiah” on Thursday, Dec. 4, at Second Baptist Church of Elgin. The event will bring together more than 400 participants for an interactive performance of Händel’s famed work. The showcase begins with caroling at 6:30 p.m., followed by the “Messiah” at 7 p.m. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be joined by over {…}

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Tafelmusik to present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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In December, Tafelmusik will present Händel’s “Messiah” at Koerner Hall  and the exuberant Sing-Along Messiah at Massey Hall. The Messiah will be held on Dec. 18 through 20 and will feature Krisztina Szabó, Nicholas Scott, and Jonathan Woody. Ivars Taurins will conduct the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. The four soloists will repeat for the sing along on Dec. {…}