Composed originally for Easter and premiered in April 1741, Handel's Messiah has since become a mainstay of Christmas celebrations as well. A Wikipedia article summarizes the oratorio: "Handel's ...

Christ Church in Short Hills will present a Special Holiday Concert featuring George Frideric Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The performance, conducted by guest ...

Therefore, instead of reinventing the wheel, I suggest reviewing Vol. 194 and Vol. 246. Then I decided to turn this study into a celebration of shared love for the Messiah by reposting some inspiring ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Think you know Handel’s “Messiah”? Think again. Even Bernard Labadie, who’s performed it countless times, and will perform it again this week with the Cleveland Orchestra, hasn’t ...

The Arkansas Choral Society is gearing up for its 95th annual performance of George Frideric Handel's "Messiah," 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock. The ...

Conductor Lisa Jablow, like many Vermonters, doesn’t consider herself religious. And yet, “Messiah,” Handel’s musical telling of the story of Jesus Christ, remains an irreplaceable part of her life.

Don Densmore of Perry Village has been part of the Messiah Chorus of Lake County for 67 years. He’s now the oldest of the singers in the 150-member group. Its 75th presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” ...

WAYNE, PA — The Wayne Oratorio Society will once again fill the sanctuary of Wayne Presbyterian Church with the glorious sounds of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, ...

There’s nothing like your 200th (or so) Messiah. That’s about how many times Nicholas McGegan figures he’s conducted the iconic 1742 orchestral work by George Frederic Handel, known for its ecstatic ...

It’s a little early in the season, but the Akron Symphony is rolling out one of those holiday staples: yes, it’s British composer George Frideric Handel’s 1741 oratorio Messiah. Hallelujah! The ...