NJPAC to Present Handel's MESSIAH, 12/21
By: Tyler Peterson Nov. 11, 2014
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey's finest production the holiday classic, Handel's Messiah, a musically superb and emotionally uplifting must-hear for music lovers everywhere this holiday season on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM in Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).
With its exhilarating "Hallelujah Chorus," the Messiah resonates each time it is performed.?This iconic, centuries-old oratorio has come to be known as Handel's masterpiece. The Messiah has become a Christmas tradition, even though in 1742 it was introduced as a work commemorating Easter. A soaring showpiece for chorus, soloists and orchestra, considered one of the most majestic compositions in Western music, Messiah is a soul-stirring way to celebrate Advent. FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK:George Marriner Maull will host a Bank of America Classical Overture pre-performance talk, free to all ticket-holders. Learn more about the evening's program, gain valuable insight into the artists and composers, and deepen your experience by learning just what to listen for during the live performance. The talk begins one hour prior to curtain.
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