Messiah

An annual winter rite in Elora, Handel’s iconic Messiah is one of the most widely performed and cherished of all choral works during the Christmas season. From the gentle overture to the buoyant Hallelujah chorus, this magnificent baroque music has inspired audiences for nearly 300 years! Legend has it that, at a royal performance of the work, King George II leapt to his feet during the chorus — and the audience followed suit!