GUELPH – Handel’s Messiah may now be the composer’s most popular work, but in his lifetime, Handel was known primarily for his dramatic operas.
The Guelph Chamber Choir is presenting a fresh interpretation of Messiah led by conductor Charlene Pauls on Dec. 21 at 7:30pm at the River Run Centre in Guelph.
“I’ve sung many performances of Messiah as a soprano soloist, but this forthcoming presentation will be my first on the podium,” Pauls said.
“I’ve had a great many opportunities to study the beloved score over the years and am exhilarated to present my own take on what is often considered the cornerstone of English choral music.”
Attendees are asked to arrive early for a PodiumTalk, titled Messiah Night Live! on the River Run Stage at 6:50pm led by keyboardist Christopher Dawes.
Dawes will join the orchestra for this season’s performance.
The Guelph Chamber Choir is performing Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 21 at 7:30pm at the River Run Centre in Guelph. FROM LEFT: Conductor Charlene Pauls and solosits Bethany Horst, Jennifer Enns-Modolo, Lawrence Wiliford and Bradley Christensen.
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The Guelph Chamber Choir will also present a Sing-Along Messiah the evening before on Dec. 20 at 7:30pm at St. George’s Anglican Church.
A suggested donation of $20 in support of the Children First Fund of Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County.
“More generous donations for this project are most welcome,” officials say.
Single tickets for Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 21 at 7:30pm at the River Run Centre are now available for $45 each or 4 for $160.
Young adults age 30 and under can attend for $10 and those 14 and under can attend for $5.
Tickets are available through the River Run Centre by calling 519-763-3000 or online at https://riverrun.ca/whats-on/guelph-chamber-choir-handels-messiah.
For more information visit http://www.guelphchamberchoir.ca or email info@guelphchamberchoir.ca.
