Description
Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra perform the Christmas classic, Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. Director Scott Uddenberg leads Elmhurst Choral Union, soloists Angela Presutti, Stacy Eckert, Hoss Brock, and Aaron Wardell, and a professional orchestra in Handel's most popular work. This performance includes all of part 1 ("The Christmas Section") and large swaths of part 2 & part 3. Learn more about Handel and the music at composer David DeVasto's pre-concert lecture, beginning at 2:15. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth (7-22). Tickets available at elmhurstchoralunion.org, 800-838-3006, or at the door. Elmhurst Choral Union is an outstanding auditioned chorus performing classical masterworks and great choral music of all eras.
Why You Should Attend
You'll want to attend if you'd like an inspiring performance of Messiah with top-flight soloists and orchestra.
You'll want to be there if you love Handel's Messiah at Christmastime.