REJOICE IN THE MAJESTY AND SPIRIT OF “HANDEL’S GLORIOUS ‘MESSIAH,’” WHEN PACIFIC SYMPHONY PRESENTS THIS EPIC CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FEATURING STUNNING SOLOISTS AND PACIFIC CHORALE – Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Angelic voices sing out with heavenly praise during Pacific Symphony’s performance of Handel’s Christmas masterpiece—the glorious “Messiah.” With blazing trumpets, thundering timpani and a heart-stirring “Hallelujah” chorus, Handel’s most famous oratorio offers listeners a masterful combination of theatrical effect and spiritual reflection.
Set to texts selected from Holy Scripture by Charles Jennens, the piece is a three-part meditation on the life of Jesus—from his birth, to his time on Earth and death, to the resurrection.
American guest conductor Robert Moody leads the Symphony along with Pacific Chorale and a group of acclaimed vocal talent that includes soprano Katherine Mueller, countertenor David Trudgen, tenor David Blalock and baritone Troy Cook.
As one of the most performed compositions ever written with a wide pallet of variations, “Messiah” gives the conductor and performers freedom to make the piece their own, creating a new and refreshing experience each time it is heard.
“Handel’s Glorious Messiah” takes place on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Christmas carolers roam the lobby beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25-$110. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.
Jayce Keane
Director of Public Relations
