8:00 PM
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Since its premiere in 1741, Handel’s Messiah has brought audiences to their feet with its triumphant choruses and dazzling arias. Witness this glorious oratorio—performed by the combined forces of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and an exceptional cast of soloists—as part of a stirring holiday celebration.
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Handel Messiah
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Matthew Halls conductorAmanda Forsythe sopranoSasha Cooke mezzo-sopranoNicholas Phan tenorJoshua Hopkins baritoneChicago Symphony Chorus Duain Wolfe chorus director
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The appearance of Maestro Matthew Halls is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.