Handel's Messiah

Overview

A Worcester holiday tradition going into its 111th performance this year, as well as an enduring masterwork of choral art, Handel's Messiah remains as one of the greatest of musical compositions.  Dramatic and timeless, this concert is eagerly anticipated each year by those who have attended in the past, some for several generations, creating a family and friend tradition.  This is the true music of the season and Mechanics Hall offers a wonderful holiday atmosphere in which to start a traditon of your own.  Music Worcester proudly presents the 100+ voices of The Worcester Chorus in their 151st season, with Artistic Director Christopher Shepard and The Festival Orchestra. 

This performance will feature special guest soloists Gina Beck, Soprano, Krista River, Alto, Charles Blandy, Tenor, and Robert Honeysucker, Bass

Tickets:  $37, $34, students $20 - $15 at door

Related Sites

• The Worcester Chorus Web Site

About the Artists

The Worcester Chorus, under the sponsorship of Music Worcester Inc., has the unique distinction of being one of the most outstanding ongoing choral groups in the United States having been founded in 1858 for the purpose of performing in the first annual Worcester Music Festival held in the newly built Mechanics Hall. During its rich history, the Chorus has performed with a variety symphony orchestras, including appearances with the Prague Symphony in Carnegie Hall (1985), the Hartford Symphony (1994) and, most recently (2006), a performance of the Verdi Requiem with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.

 The Chorus has toured internationally as well, including:Mexico and the Oaxaca Spring Festival (1983), The British Isles and the Strathclyde Festival (1986), Switzerland, Italy and Yugoslavia (1990), Austria for the Salzburg Music Festival (1994), St. Petersburg and Pushkin, and Scandinavia (1998).

 The Chorus traditionally performs four concerts each year as part of the Worcester Music Festival, including Messiah in December. Repertoire includes the greatest choral masterpieces, as well as works by contemporary composers and arrangements of American folk songs and classics from the musical theater.

The Worcester Chorus includes both amateur and professional musicians with the primary mission to foster the choral arts and enhance the cultural life of Worcester and the surrounding area. We endeavor to provide the highest level of musicianship and artistry, resulting in an enriching and emotional experience for both the audience and singers.