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Messiah

The Greatest of Oratorios

Composer

George Frideric Handel
Messiah, HWV 56

Director’s Series

Although today Handel’s Messiah brings to mind the Christmas season, audiences at the first London performances heard it during Lent, which is when the Washington Bach Consort will perform this most popular of oratorios. Messiah has never lost its charm, and the Consort breathes life into this work in a way that proves its enduring appeal. We return to Strathmore for this glorious work.

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Director’s Series

Although today Handel’s Messiah brings to mind the Christmas season, audiences at the first London performances heard it during Lent, which is when the Washington Bach Consort will perform this most popular of oratorios. Messiah has never lost its charm, and the Consort breathes life into this work in a way that proves its enduring appeal. We return to Strathmore for this glorious work.

Vocalists

  • Sonya Headlam Sonya Headlam soprano
  • Patrick Dailey Patrick Dailey countertenor
  • Dann Coakwell Dann Coakwell tenor
  • Jonathan Woody Jonathan Woody bass

Read the Program Notes

Shannon & Jim Davis, Tamera Luzzatto, and Charles Reifel & Janie Kinney, underwriters

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