NOTE:  Certainly George Frideric Handel has no idea when he was composing his unusual oratorio Messiah how far-reaching and universal its appeal would be.  Messiah has permeated almost every corner of the globe, and both he and his now-famous work receives almost daily mention in news outlets around the world.  Here I will post collected news articles about Handel and Messiah, as well as post any updates to this site.  Check back often!

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August 22, 2025

Gettysburg Choral Society's Christmas Concert is set Gettysburg Connection Featuring soprano Amanda Peters, the program will also include several recitatives, as well as choruses from Handel's “Messiah.” Joining the ... Lizzie Howard taking on musical director role with Herts and Soul Community Choir Bishop's Stortford Independent As a soloist she has performed alongside many choirs, most recently performing Handel's Messiah with Lee Choral Society and Bach's Magnificat with ... Clearlakes Chorale plans 'Messiah' for winter show | Lake Style | laconiadailysun.com The Laconia Daily Sun The group will present Handel's “Messiah” at its December performances, and invites anyone with a joy and talent for singing to join them this season. Ashland Area Chorus welcomes new members for 2025-26 season Ashland Times-Gazette The chorus will perform Handel's “Messiah” Nov. 9 and participate in the annual Festival of Lights on Dec. 7. The Ashland Area Chorus performs at ... Ashland Area Chorus welcomes new members for 2025-26 season Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum Previous choral experience is helpful but not required. Singers under 18 must be approved by the director. The chorus will perform Handel's “Messiah” ... BITS & BYTES: Thomas Meglioranza at Darrow; 'Stop Making Sense' at PS21; 'The End' at The Clark The Berkshire Edge Recent highlights include an all-Hugo Wolf recital at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival, Handel's “Messiah” at Saint Thomas Church in New ... Cast and Creative Team Set for WALDEN at Premiere Stages - Broadway World Broadway World Handel's Messiah in New Jersey · Handel's Messiah Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (12/21-12/21). Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's in New Jersey ...

August 21, 2025

UPDATE: This week's featured album:  Claudio Scimone - Italian Wonders

Otley Choral Society excited for their coming season - Ilkley Gazette Ilkley Gazette This will be followed on Saturday, December 20th with their annual performance or Handel's Messiah at Otley Parish Church (always a sell out!!) Messiah at Knock Basilica | The Journal of Music The Journal of Music Handel's Messiah returns with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, renowned soloists and Resurgam vocal ensemble. Joy, power, and musical glory! Following ... Handel's Messiah – Live in Concert with Sheffield Cathedral Choir and the West Riding Ensemble Sheffield Cathedral Begin your festive season with the majesty of Handel's Messiah in the stunning surroundings of Sheffield Cathedral. Handel's Messiah – Come and Sing with Sheffield Cathedral Choir and the West Riding Ensemble Sheffield Cathedral Step into the festive season with a unique opportunity to sing Handel's Messiah alongside Sheffield Cathedral Choir and the West Riding Ensemble. The Sieminski Theater Opens Act 2 Of Its 2025 Season In September - Broadway World Broadway World Handel's Messiah in New Jersey. Handel's Messiah Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (12/21-12/21).

August 20, 2025

Staunton Music Festival hits all the right notes as performers gather for 2025 season Augusta Free Press In a bold and thought-provoking move, the 2025 festival features a staged production of Handel's Messiah. While Messiah is traditionally performed ... Toronto Christmas Concerts in 2025: Massey Hall, Roy Thomson, Koerner Hall Torontonicity Tafelmusik performs Handel's Messiah at Koerner Hall on December 18, 19 and 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Presented at Koerner Hall in the style and spirit of ...

August 19, 2025

Alexander Cann takes the baton with Stratford Concert Choir - StratfordToday.ca StratfordToday.ca Then, SCC will join forces with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra for two performances of Handel's masterpiece Messiah on December 13-14 at Avondale ... The Makings Official: Keynsham Music Festival 2025 - Stroud News & Journal Events Stroud News and Journal Handel - Messiah - Gloucester Cathedral. Gloucester Cathedral. 7:00PM. Nov 7 · Gig ... Gwinnett Symphony announces 2025-26 concert schedule - PressReader PressReader 23 concert will feature Handel's “Messiah” Part 1 and Handel's “Hallelujah Chorus.” The concert features the Gwinnett Symphony Chorus and will be ... Worcester Festival Choral Society on hunt for new singers - The Droitwich Standard The Droitwich Standard This season, Worcester Festival Choral Society is performing Duruflé's Requiem on Saturday November 22, Handel's Messiah by candlelight on December 6, ...

August 18, 2025

UPDATE: This week's video : Performance of selected extracts from Handel’s ‘Messiah’ by the TU Dublin Conservatoire

Gwinnett Symphony announces 2025-26 concert schedule - PressReader PressReader 23 concert will feature Handel's “Messiah” Part 1 and Handel's “Hallelujah Chorus.” The concert features the Gwinnett Symphony Chorus and will be ... Worcester Festival Choral Society on hunt for new singers - The Droitwich Standard The Droitwich Standard This season, Worcester Festival Choral Society is performing Duruflé's Requiem on Saturday November 22, Handel's Messiah by candlelight on December 6, ... Worcester Festival Choral Society concert dates confirmed The Worcester News Worcester Festival Choral Society confirms 2025–2026 concert dates after correction. Includes Duruflé's Requiem, Handel's Messiah. CPO set to kick off jam-packed season for 70th anniversary - PressReader PressReader And it wouldn't be Christmas without the annual musical tradition of Handel's Messiah. ?? CHRIS LEE ?? Grammy-winning violist Gil Shaham will play ... Clearlakes Chorale plans 'Messiah' for 43rd season, welcomes singers | Music News The Conway Daily Sun WOLFEBORO — Rehearsals begin Sept. 4 for Clearlakes Chorale, Wolfeboro's community chorus now in its 43rd season. The group will present Handel's ... Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pets of the Week, Donald and Rick | Island Free Press Island Free Press Community performance of Handel's Messiah returns to Outer Banks in November. A long-running Outer Banks holiday tradition will return this year ... Community performance of Handel's Messiah returns to Outer Banks in November Island Free Press A long-running Outer Banks holiday tradition will return this year, as a community performance of George Frideric Handel's Messiah is scheduled for ... Yiddish poetry is coming to Yeshivat Hadar - MSN MSN The Genius of Handel's Messiah. The Atlantic. The Genius of Handel's Messiah. 62. Can an RMD Be Transferred into a Roth IRA? SmartAsset. Can an RMD Be ... MATINEE MASTERPIECES to Headline Kelsey Theatre Offerings For 2025-26 Season Broadway World Handel's Messiah in New Jersey · Handel's Messiah Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (12/21-12/21). Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert in New ...