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 ...

With its signature “Hallelujah” chorus, George Friderich Handel’s “Messiah” is performed worldwide in concert halls and churches by ensembles ranging from professional choruses to community singalongs ...

Last week, the Burlington Choral Society had its annual Messiah sing-along, providing scores for Handel's holiday favorite to community members who didn't own one. Similar... Handel composed the ...

It’s December, so you’re probably starting to hear Christmas music everywhere. “Jingle Bells,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” are all favorites, but what about the Hallelujah ...

“Messiah,” George Frederic Handel’s great oratorio, has become a ubiquitous part of Christmas celebrations worldwide — and yet it was written for Easter. Only the first third of “Messiah” is about the ...

George Frideric Handel's oratorio has become a holiday classic. In chronological order, here are some local performances. Valley Concert Chorale: The Tri-Valley's longtime chorus hosts its annual Sing ...

Like many composers in the 18th century, Handel was highly flexible. He was perfectly willing to tweak something he'd written to suit the situation. But when it comes to his masterpiece, the "Messiah, ...