SPINE-TINGLING ANGELIC CHORUSES SING OUT “HALLELUJAH!”
WHEN PACIFIC SYMPHONY IS JOINED BY PACIFIC CHORALE FOR
SACRED HOLIDAY FAVORITE: “HANDEL’S GLORIOUS MESSIAH”
With evergreen beauty, thrilling choruses and heavenly melodies, Pacific Symphony’s “Handel’s Glorious Messiah” is as fresh and energizing to the senses as a brand new Christmas tree—the perfect way to start the holiday season!
Rejoice in the uplifting “Hallelujah” chorus and thundering timpani as English guest conductor Christopher Seaman conducts from the harpsichord, leading the orchestra and esteemed vocal soloists Caitlin Lynch, soprano; Barbara Rearick, mezzo-soprano; Daniel Shirley, tenor; and Michael Dean, bass-baritone.
Pacific Chorale takes the stage, prepared by Robert Istad, assistant conductor and chorus master, and John Alexander, artistic director. Handel’s glowing holiday masterpiece summons bliss within the soul, emphasizing harmony and kindness. One of several holiday concerts offered by the Symphony, “Messiah” takes place Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. Tickets are $25-$185; for more information or to purchase tickets call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.
