Handel’s ‘Messiah’ wasn’t meant to be Christmas music, but it still became a Chicago holiday staple

Some Chicagoans came to appreciate “Messiah” as a piece of music with appeal that extended beyond its Christian themes.

‘Messiah’ Inspires Hope. It’s Being Performed Twice Tonight.

Attebury mentioned King’s book “Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times that Made Handel’s ‘Messiah,’” and his ...
Daily Herald

Elmhurst Choral Union presents two December performances of Handel’s ‘Messiah’

The Elmhurst Choral Union announces two upcoming performances of Handel’s “Messiah” in December. Handel’s “Messiah” is known for its setting to sacred texts and rich orchestrations. It ...
Daily Herald

Handel’s sacred masterpiece gets festive twist with Camerata Chicago

The Camerata Chicago Orchestra and Choir will be performing Handel's “Messiah” at three concerts in the Chicago area this ...
The Clinton Herald

'Messiah' performance will be on December 21

Gateway Area Singers and RiverChor will carry on Clinton’s tradition of performing Handel’s “Messiah” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, ...
Rutland Herald

George Frederic Handel’s ‘Messiah’: Vermont Philharmonic and Grace Church celebrate with different flavors

George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” has been a Christmas tradition throughout the world as long as most can remember, despite originally an Easter work. And Vermont is no exception, with longtime ...
Times Argus

Handel’s ‘Messiah’: With J.S. Bach, or a Mozart accent?

Handel’s “Messiah” has become perhaps the world’s most universal Christmas musical tradition. Here, annual performances attract crowds annually in Barre, Montpelier and Rutland. And this year promises ...