Events

Handel’s Messiah

Anthony Blake Clark, conductor
with Baltimore Choral Arts Society

Sunday, December 22, 2024 · 3:00 pm
Strathmore

December is the time for the best holiday traditions! Join us for the ultimate holiday classic, Handel’s Messiah, as guided by guest conductor Anthony Blake Clark. The dynamic and passionate maestro is known as a leading voice among his generation of choral conductors.

Get ready to be lifted up by the joyful sounds of the National Philharmonic, the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and four exceptional soloists as they perform the quintessential music of the season.

This concert features a reunion of soloists celebrated for their past interpretations of this dramatic oratorio. Soprano Aundi Marie Moore is the 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence honoree, an award that recognizes extraordinary Black and Latinx classical musicians. Mezzo soprano Lucia Bradford’s performance in the Messiah has been celebrated for her “startling ornamentation”, “luscious musical phrasing” and “dramatic force” (Washington Classical Review). Baritone Jorell Williams has been called “a rock solid singer with a keen understanding of his own expressive depths” (The Washington Post). The Dallas Morning News declared Norman Shankle “an uncommonly warm and liquescent tenor”.

Allow these inspiring vocalists to lead you in an inspiring journey through one of the greats of classical music. No holiday season is complete without it!

Tickets & Subscriptions

Tickets starting at $29!
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-- Additional Performances --

Saturday, December 21, 2024
7:30 pm I Strathmore Music Center


Monday, December 23, 2024
7:30 pm I Capital One Hall

Tickets coming soon.

Program

ANTHONY BLAKE CLARK, CONDUCTOR
AUNDI MARIE MOORE, SOPRANO
LUCIA BRADFORD, MEZZO SOPRANO
NORMAN SHANKLE, TENOR
JORELL WILLIAMS, BASS

George Frideric Handel, Messiah

This performance is expected to last approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes and will include a 20 minute intermission.

Guest Artists

Anthony Blake Clark
Conductor
Aundi Marie Moore
Soprano
Norman Shankle
Tenor
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Choir
Phot of Lucia Bradford by Suzanne Fiore
Lucia Bradford
Mezzo Soprano
Jorell Williams
Bass

 

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