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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October 7, 2025

Opera Brings Classic and Innovative Productions to Laguna Beach This Season Travel And Tour World Handel's Messiah Reimagined Opera Laguna's holiday offering will be a reimagined version of Handel's Messiah. This production will breathe new ... Handel's Messiah Irish Baroque Orchestra & Choir | The Journal of Music The Journal of Music The Irish Baroque Orchestra's annual production of Handel's Messiah is an established highlight of the December calendar. It is performed on period ...

October 6, 2025

UPDATE: This week's video : Anna Tonna sings “But who shall abide” from Handel’s Messiah. Christopher Cooley, piano.

Organ, strings and brass to open IHM concert series in Monroe Monroe Evening News Upcoming events include a community performance of Handel's Messiah, the John Tyner Chorale's Lessons and Carols: A Festival of Church Choirs ... Glacier Symphony Nears Start of 43rd Season - Flathead Beacon Flathead Beacon In December, the symphony orchestra and chorale will continue their annual Christmas season tradition with two performances of Handel's “Messiah” on ... Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard Events - Chasing Mumford Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard Recommended Events · Jam's Jam · Handel - Messiah - Gloucester Cathedral · Cafely's Dive into Coffee Market Dynamics · ABBA Tribute Band Sensation. Club news: Experience 'Sacred Music in the Classics,' learn wood finishing techniques Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Handel's “Messiah” oratorio composed in 1741. Chris King, tenor, will sing “Comfort ye” and” Ev'ry valley shall be exalted.” King serves as ... Ear Taxi Festival opens with a fractured choral meditation on loss - Chicago Classical Review Chicago Classical Review Bella Voce performs Handel's Messiah November 22 & 23. bellavoce.org. Posted in Performances. Leave a Comment. Name (required): Email (will not be ... Hallelujah: Carlisle resurrects 'Messiah' community concert after 13 years - The Sentinel The Sentinel Perhaps one of Handel's most famous pieces, Messiah tells of the coming of Christ, as well as Jesus' death, resurrection and influence, Houser said. Orrville Community Chorus sets rehearsals for 80th 'Messiah' on Dec. 7 The Bargain Hunter The Orrville Community Chorus announced the rehearsal schedule for the chorus' 80th annual performance of "Messiah" by G.F. Handel to be presented ... Worcester following in Handel's fundraising legacy The Worcester Observer Worcester Festival Choral Society is putting on its annual performance of Handel's Messiah in a bid to help change young lives across the county. Sauce City Jazz at St George's - Evesham Journal Events Evesham Journal CONCERT - Handel: Messiah, Saturday 6 December at Worcester Cathedral, 7.30pm. Worcester Cathedral ; Borders Ensemble - Tales and Reveries. Hellens ; N- ... Carl Stamitz: Music, Failure and Alchemy - Houston Press Houston Press He pulled all the right moves, traveled the world, played when Handel's Messiah was brought to Berlin by Johann Hiller, was the guest of courts ... Music conservatory announces 'Messiah' soloists - Coeur d'Alene Press Coeur d'Alene Press The Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has announced the soloists for its marquee concert of the year, Handel's "Messiah." Conducted by the music ... Symphony Choir of Johannesburg to perform Mendelssohn's Elijah: Cock, Makana & Dladla YouTube ... Handel's Messiah, and Verdi's Requiem. Comprised of passionate musicians who undergo rigorous auditions, the choir promises an unforgettable ... Win tickets to Handel's Messiah in Bradford: 2025 concert dates unveiled - Yorkshire Post Yorkshire Post When Bradford Festival Choral Society (BFCS) first performed Handel's Messiah in December 1856, the Bradford Observer promised “moderate prices” so ... Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra embarks on a new era with Cristian Măcelaru's inaugural season The Business Journals (Măcelaru will conduct Handel's “Messiah” Dec. 5-6.) As someone who has worked with orchestras around the world, what distinguished the Cincinnati ... Jake on the Lake at Marina 84 (Fort Lauderdale) — Saturday Night Live Music - Florida Today Events Florida Today ... Handel's Messiah with Orchestra and Soloists, a Holiday Concert. Benjamin High ... English Symphony Orchestra - Mischief in Music: Haydn, Weill, Schulhoff and Milhaud Evesham Journal Recommended Events · CONCERT - Handel: Messiah, Saturday 6 December at Worcester Cathedral, 7.30pm · Live jazz at 'The Fox & Hounds', Bredon · Jody and ...

October 2, 2025

Newport Classical announces December holiday concert series - What's Up Newp What's Up Newp Frisson and Handel's Messiah performances set for Emmanuel Church and Rosecliff; tickets on sale Oct. 7. by Ryan Belmore 7 minutes ago October 1, ... Oldham Choral Society to deliver 'Messiah' masterpiece - Saddleworth Independent Saddleworth Independent A TALENTED choir and soloists will come together to deliver Handel's masterpiece 'Messiah' in Oldham. Steve Edwards live at The Boathouse - Border Counties Advertizer Events Border Counties Advertizer HANDEL'S MESSIAH – Shrewsbury Cantata Choir. Saint Chad's Church. 7:30PM. Oct 18 · Pop. PALE ...

October 1, 2025

UPDATE: This week's featured album:  A selection of sonatas for Autumn.

Buckethead - Florida Courier Events Florida Courier Buckethead ; Handel's Messiah with Orchestra and Soloists, a Holiday Concert. Benjamin High School. 3:00PM ; Dead Rockstar Seance Extravaganza : ... The Foundling Museum celebrates Handel's iconic Hallelujah Chorus | Gramophone Gramophone Originally composed as part of Handel's oratorio Messiah, he later incorporated it into an anthem specifically created for the Foundling Hospital. Muscle Tough at The One Stop - The Citizen-Times Events The Asheville Citizen Times ... Handel's Messiah. Parker Concert Hall. 7:30PM. Sep 27 · Live Music. The Faint. Asheville Yards. 8:00PM. San Antonio Choral Society presents 11th Annual Charity Messiah: Audience Sing-Along CultureMap San Antonio Hundreds of voices from throughout San Antonio can join to sing the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah" with the San Antonio Choral Society, ... Rehearsals begin Monday for 'Messiah'; singers are needed - appeal-democrat.com appeal-democrat.com “Messiah” is an oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frederic Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter. Choral ... In Harmony: NAD Musicians Contribute to a Soundtrack of Unity at the 2025 GC Session North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists ... Handel's Messiah. As voices and instruments joined in harmony, more than 40,000 Seventh-day Adventists from all corners of the globe stood ... 'Messiah' team seeking singers, rehearsals begin - Enterprise Media - Spencer Reporter Spencer Reporter The Spencer Messiah Board invites area singers of all ages to join rehearsals for this year's presentation of “Selections from Handel's Messiah. Dreadnought: Metathetic Music presents - Border Counties Advertizer Events Border Counties Advertizer HANDEL'S MESSIAH – Shrewsbury Cantata Choir. Saint Chad's Church. 7:30PM. Oct 12 · Country Music ...