PATRICK DUPRE QUIGLEY, CONDUCTOR
Handel’s Messiah has been in continuous performance since virtually the day of its premiere. Given its first performance in Dublin, Ireland, Messiah was instantly recognized by audiences and critics alike as a singular piece of music. For the first time since 2004, Seraphic Fire will perform Handel’s complete work. From the excitement of For Unto Us a Child is Born to the magnificence of the Hallelujah Chorus, Messiah is one of the consummate masterpieces of the Baroque canon. Though now most commonly performed at Christmastime, Seraphic Fire will perform the masterwork in April as a tribute to its original composition for the Easter season.
Run Time: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes
Join us for a Pre-Concert Conversation one hour before each concert!
Seraphic Fire’s Pre-Concert Conversations series is an adult education initiative offered at no additional cost to concertgoers. Seraphic Fire Associate Conductor James K. Bass and other guest lecturers guide audiences through engaging discussions about the musicological and sociological issues surrounding the pieces being performed by the ensemble.
Age Appropriateness: All ages
Please check with venue for updated health and safety protocols before heading out to the show.