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Handel’s “Messiah”
December 2, 2022 I 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC
SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC CHORUS
CATHEDRAL CHOIR of ST JOHN the BAPTIST
ERIN FREEMAN conductor
PAUL THORNOCK chorus master
JANE REDDING-MARRERO soprano
MAGDALENA WOR mezzo soprano
COLLIN LAHOOD tenor
ALLEN HENDERSON baritone
The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns! From the ethereal “Hallelujah” chorus to the many thrilling arias, Handel’s Messiah is an unmissable musical experience.
HANDEL Messiah (Selections) HWV 56
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Program
Selections From Part I
- Sinfonia
- Comfort ye, comfort ye my people
- Ev’ry Valley shall be exalted
- And the glory, the glory of the Lord
- Thus saith the Lord
- But who may abide
- And he shall purify
- Behold, a virgin shall conceive
- O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
Continued
- For unto us a Child is born
- There were Shepherds abiding in the field
- And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them
- And the angel said unto them
- And suddenly there was with the angel
- Glory to God
- Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion
- Then shall the eyes of the blind be open’d
- He shall feed His flock
Selections From Part II
- Behold the Lamb of God
- Surely, He hath borne our griefs
- He trusted in God
- Thy rebuke hath broken His heart
- Behold, and see if there be any sorrow
- He was cut off
- But Thou didst not leave His soul in Hell
- Hallelujah
Selections From Part III
- I know that my Redeemer liveth
- Behold, I tell you a mystery
- The trumpet shall sound
- Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
- Amen
Guest Conductor
Erin Freeman
Versatile, engaging, and spirited, conductor and artistic leader Erin Freeman serves in multiple positions throughout the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia and maintains a national presence through guest conducting engagements.
Featured Soloists
Jane Redding-Marrero
Hailed for her dazzling virtuosity and charismatic charm, American soprano Jane Redding-Marrero has thrilled audiences with her near-flawless musicianship, sparkling high notes, and wide-ranging versatility.
Magdalena Wór
Polish born mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór is a winner of many prestigious international competitions and awards, including the Giordani and Moniuszko International Competitions and Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition.
Collin LaHood
Lyric tenor Collin LaHood is setting a course for a classical performing career with a keen focus on opera. He made his professional solo debut in 2019 with the Middle Georgia Choral Society during his senior year at Mercer University.
Allen Henderson
Baritone Allen Henderson is Professor of Music at Georgia Southern University where he teaches voice and diction, and serves as the executive director of the National Association of Teachers of Singers.
Featured Sponsor
The Venue
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is an iconic symbol of Savannah which graces the skyline with its towering steeples and is in the top 10 historic sites to visit in the United States.
Dedicated on its current site in 1876, the Cathedral represents historically noteworthy architecture as well as over a century of faith and civic traditions in Savannah.
222 E. Harris St.
Savannah, GA 31401
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The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns! From the ethereal “Hallelujah” chorus to the many thrilling arias, Handel’s Messiah is an unmissable musical experience.