Latest information about recordings of the oratorios of George Frideric Handel (Georg Friedrich Händel/Haendel) with reviews, recommedations and links. Messiah (HWV 56) [1] is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King. Life. Born: 23 February 1685 Halle Died: 14 April 1759, London Biography: View the Wikipedia article on George Frideric Handel. List of choral works. 11. Joshua HWV 64 Vocal Score; Edition Peters Edited by Andreas Schenck; CF Peters, Frankfurt. External links. Full-text Libretto; Program notes by the Boston Cecilia. These photos are made available to members of the media for print and online promotion of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and its events only. Photos may not be used. Holiday Concerts in NYC – Classical Music Performances, Handel's Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center / nycgo. New York City is an enchanting place to be during the holiday season. The festive atmosphere is never more evident than in holiday concerts of classical music, which can provide everything from restive contemplation to joyous inspiration. Whether you're rubbing shoulders with a stranger in a Messiah sing- along or experiencing the spine- tingling harmonies of exceptional choirs and a cappella groups, New York has an abundance of offerings capturing the spirit of the season, with many taking place in unparalleled settings. Read on for a selection of concerts throughout the City in December. November 2. 7 and December 2. A Chanticleer Christmas at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met's Medieval Sculpture Hall provides perfect acoustics for the exquisite harmonies of the male a cappella ensemble Chanticleer, whose holiday concerts have become a tradition in New York. The 1. 2- member group fashions stunning bell- like tones and lingering long notes in everything from medieval chants to familiar holiday tunes in front of the museum's beautiful Christmas tree and Neapolitan Baroque crèche. Two performances are scheduled for each date. For more info, visit metmuseum. December 9. The Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine at The Metropolitan Museum of Art The impassioned choral conductor Kent Tritle has recently taken the helm of the Choir of the Cathedral St. John the Divine. It's all the more reason to hear them showcased in a concert at the Met featuring "O Magnum Mysterium," plus works by William Byrd, Eric Whitacre and Nico Muhly. There are two performances scheduled for December 9. For more info, visit metmuseum. December 1. 4–1. 5The New York Pops and Pink Martini at Carnegie Hall. Add a touch of nostalgia to your holiday cheer when the little orchestra Pink Martini performs with the larger New York Pops in two concerts at Carnegie Hall. Pink Martini, known for its retro- symphonic global pop, will add an old- fashioned flair to the performance of songs from their album Joy to the World. Also on the program are selections by Maurice Ravel, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Irving Berlin, all under the direction of Steven Reineke. For more info, visit carnegiehall. December 1. 5–1. 6 Bronx Arts Ensemble Holiday Concert at Bartow- Pell Mansion. A festive concert at a historic house will transport you back to Old New York. The Bronx Arts Ensemble perform a program of song and narrative celebrating Sinterklaas, the Dutch St. Nicholas, harking back to Olde Nieuw Amsterdam. The setting is the storied Bartow- Pell Mansion in the Bronx. The concerts are free, but tickets are required. Two performances are scheduled for each date. For more info, visit bartowpellmansionmuseum. December 1. 6Astoria Symphony & Choir Holiday Jubilee at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church In Queens, the Astoria Symphony is composed of musicians from all five boroughs and the tristate area. They'll be joined by a choir for a Holiday Jubilee at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Astoria. It's a crowd- pleasing program that includes Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" and Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," among other works, to be followed by a traditional carol sing- along. For more info, visit astoriamusic. December 1. 6 My Yiddishe Chanukah at The World Financial Center and Winter Garden. A musical- theater Hanukkah celebration for the whole family, My Yiddishe Chanukah—featuring The National Yiddish Theatre–Folksbiene, an ensemble of performers accompanied by a hip klezmer group under the direction of Zalmen Mlotek—takes place at the Winter Garden at The World Financial Center. For more info, visit worldfinancialcenter. December 1. 6–1. 7Rotunda Holiday Concert at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The resounding voices of the Vox Vocal Ensemble have ample room to soar in the sweeping Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Often providing unique arrangements of holiday classics, the group is conducted by New York City Opera artistic director George Steel. For more info, visit guggenheim. December 1. 7The National Choral Council – 4. Annual Handel's Messiah Sing- in at Avery Fisher Hall For those who prefer to sing their own Messiah, the National Chorale provides an opportunity for amateur singers to lend their voices to the 3,0. Messiah sing- in at Avery Fisher Hall. Participants need to bring their own sheet music, but they'll have the guidance of 1. For more info, visit lincolncenter. December 1. 8–2. 2 Handel's Messiah at Avery Fisher Hall There's no shortage of performances of Handel's Messiah during this holiday season, and the New York Philharmonic has slated the perennial favorite for five nights in a row at Avery Fisher Hall. The Philharmonic, accompanied by the New York Choral Artists, will be conducted by French conductor Emmanuelle Haïm. For more info, visit lincolncenter. December 2. 0 and 2. Handel Messiahat Carnegie Hall Two groups take on the holiday- season staple at Carnegie Hall. For a tried- and- true rendition of the Messiah, you can't beat the well- oiled machine that is Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra (December 2. And The Masterwork Chorus celebrates its 2. Handel's oratorio, part of their repertoire every year since 1. For more info, visit carnegiehall.
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