Some Chicagoans came to appreciate “Messiah” as a piece of music with appeal that extended beyond its Christian themes.

The crowd became the chorus last week as La Grange’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought to life George Frederic Handel’s ...

With performances of Handel's "Messiah" as common as mistletoe around the Bay Area each year, fans of the beloved sacred oratorio have a bumper crop to choose from. But none, it's safe to say, offers ...

James Richman (center), artistic director of the Dallas Bach Society, takes a bow before a performance of Handel's 'Messiah,' ...

The centuries-old tradition has returned to community theaters after a pandemic hiatus. If you attend this year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah by the Des Moines Community Orchestra, you’ll walk ...

The 74th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” by the Messiah Chorus of Lake County has been rescheduled for noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 14. Originally slated for Dec. 1, the performance was postponed ...

Composed in just three weeks, Handel’s Messiah remains a beloved classic nearly 300 years on. Its origin story is marked by ...

Don Densmore of Perry Village has been part of the Messiah Chorus of Lake County for 67 years. He’s now the oldest of the singers in the 150-member group. Its 75th presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” ...

Photo provided by Marietta College Jay Dougherty conducts a performance of Messiah in the Basilica Church of St. Mary of the Assumption in Marietta in December 2017. This year will mark the 92nd ...

For many, the holiday season’s joy will become tangible when the Messiah Chorus of Lake County performs Handel’s “Messiah“ at 4 p.m. on Dec.1 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road ...