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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September 2, 2026

The Vatican's Sacred Voices Choir Visits San Francisco San Francisco Classical Voice If you heard Handel's Messiah at Grace Cathedral last December, you may be interested in the arrival of the New College Choir from Oxford, which sings ... Barbican classical season overview (September 2026 – January 2027). | Colin's Column Colin's Column ... Handel's Messiah. Using instruments and techniques that, as close as possible, reflect those Handel himself would have known, this performance of ... Sep 8 | Choral Auditions - Charis Chamber Voices | Stamford, CT Patch Patch This season we'll sing Handel's Messiah as well as other classic works. Are you someone who loves to sing and is interested in performing famous ... BSO Christmas concerts coming to Poole Lighthouse - Bournemouth Echo Bournemouth Echo The programme opens with Handel's Messiah on December 16, featuring well-known arias and the iconic Hallelujah Chorus. On Saturday, December 19 ...

September 1, 2026

Cantorion Llandrindod invites music lovers to open rehearsal | County Times County Times On Saturday, September 12, the choir will hold a choral workshop, 'Handel's Messiah Christmas Choruses', at the Festival Church. Anyone with some ...

August 31, 2026

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Hallelujah From The Messiah (Haendel) - Sadler's Wells Choir & Orch., London 1939 ... - Mshale Mshale Sadler's Wells Chorus and Orchestra dir. by Warwick Braithwaite – Hallelujah Chorus from „The Messiah” (Handel), Victor 1939 (Recorded by HMV ... Range of Voices Rehearsals - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories Hometown Focus The special event will be a performance of George Frideric Handel's “Messiah” in conjunction with the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, December 13 Labor Day signals surge of events through rest of year | News - MountainEagle.com MountainEagle.com Rehearsals will begin for the Walker County Christian Chorus' annual production of Handel's Messiah on Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist ... Choral groups perform 'Messiah on the Street', in Dublin - Reuters Connect Reuters Connect A violinist plays in the annual 'Messiah on the Street' performance of George Frideric Handel's oratorio 'Messiah', at the exact place on ... Choral groups perform 'Messiah on the Street', in Dublin | Reuters Connect Reuters Connect Members of choral groups sing during the annual 'Messiah on the Street' performance of George Frideric Handel's oratorio 'Messiah', ... George A. Kunz Obituary (2026) - Niles, IL - Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home Legacy ... Handel's Messiah (played at high volume), poring over the Sun-Times every morning, and enjoying a gourmet meal nearly every weekend prepared by ... National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah - Washington DC Washington DC This December, early-music master Richard Egarr makes his NSO debut conducting Handel's Messiah, the iconic holiday favorite that can be hushed, ... Iestyn Davies opening the Violons du Roy season linitiative.ca ... Handel. The program This concert explores the dramatic and emotional ... Handel's Messiah at the Palais Montcalm and at the Maison symphonique. Oz Clarke's singing cyclists to pass through Lyme Regis - Bridport News Bridport News ... Handel's Messiah and the famous coronation anthem Zadok the Priest. The challenge combines music, cycling and community outreach, with ... Oz Clarke to lead singing cyclists in charity bike challenge | Bournemouth Echo Bournemouth Echo ... Handel's Messiah and Zadok the Priest. Read more. Swanage Sea Rowing Club celebrates 25 years of success and community spirit · Rare Second World War ...

August 28, 2026

Toronto Christmas Concerts 2026: Massey Hall, Roy Thomson, Koerner Hall - Torontonicity Torontonicity Sing-Along Messiah at Massey Hall 2026. Sing along with a cast of soloists and the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir to Handel's Messiah ... Marsha Dorine Catmull Redd obituary and life story | The Memories Obituaries For many years, she sang with the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir and performed in musical productions including Porgy and Bess and Handel's Messiah. Quincy Symphony announces 79th season, 'World of Wonder' | whig whig The program will include selections from Handel's “Messiah” and the Harry Potter film scores, along with a community sing-along. The winner of ... What's on near Teddington this weekend: Bank Holiday weekend beer fest, Teddington ... Teddington Nub News From a a preaching of Handel's Messiah to a weekend of beer, there is lots to do in and around Teddington this weekend. Put a Little Music Under the Tree with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Toronto Symphony Orchestra Audiences can celebrate at Roy Thomson Hall with Elf in Concert, TSO Holiday Pops: A Celtic Celebration, and Handel's Messiah—or put future nights of ... Handel's Messiah Irish Baroque Orchestra and Choir | The Journal of Music in Ireland The Journal of Music The Irish Baroque Orchestra's annual production of Handel's Messiah is an established highlight of the December calendar. Knutsford u3a showcases 60 different activities Knutsford Guardian Members have enjoyed performances of King Lear and Handel's Messiah at Bridgewater Hall. Biddulph Grange and gardens, Moseley Old Hall and ... Chorale seeks voices for upcoming season - Discover Our Coast Discover Our Coast The schedule features a Handel's “Messiah” singalong Nov. 29. The event is a fundraiser for the food bank. Three dates have been set in 2027. The ...

August 27, 2026

UPDATE: This week's featured album: Pucklitz: Opera Omnia, Vol. 1 | Goldberg Baroque Ensemble

A new season for Ilkley Choral Society Ilkley Gazette ... Handel's Messiah on December 12th at St Margaret's Church, Ilkley. Prior to that, the choirs will be presenting the Haydn Nelson Mass in Otley ... Sky Arts Announces New Classical Music Documentaries - Film Industry Network Film Industry Network The Handel Scandal, produced by Brighton-based Factory Films, explores the creation of George Frideric Handel's sacred oratorio, Messiah. The ... 100 guests for Norma's 100th - The Warragul & Drouin Gazette The Warragul & Drouin Gazette Two days after arriving, Norma heard the church was performing Handel's Messiah. "I used to sing the Messiah every year, and I said, 'I'm going'," she ...

August 26, 2026

A new season for Ilkley Choral Society Ilkley Gazette ... Handel's Messiah on December 12th at St Margaret's Church, Ilkley. Prior to that, the choirs will be presenting the Haydn Nelson Mass in Otley ... 100 guests for Norma's 100th - The Warragul & Drouin Gazette The Warragul & Drouin Gazette Two days after arriving, Norma heard the church was performing Handel's Messiah. "I used to sing the Messiah every year, and I said, 'I'm going'," she ...