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Guelph Chamber Choir presents Handel's Messiah

Gerald Neufeld returns as guest conductor for the December 22 performance

NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH CHAMBER CHOIR
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The Guelph Chamber Choir invites the community to its beloved annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Musica Viva Orchestra playing on period instruments with four outstanding Canadian soloists:

  • Soprano Meredith Hall
  • Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Enns Modolo
  • Tenor Colin Ainsworth
  • Baritone Bruce Kelly.

Guest conductor Gerald Neufeld remarked, “Although last year was my final performance of Messiah with the Guelph Chamber Choir as its regular conductor, I am grateful for another opportunity to explore this monumental work with our singers and period players during this transitional year to a new conductor. I invite you to come and experience the familiar story declaimed through Handel’s brilliant, beautiful score.”

Arrive early for a silent auction in support of the choir. Items include original artwork, gift cards, hotel and dining experiences, show tickets, and other great prizes!

Also available for purchase is our latest Christmas CD Carols of the Bells (2017).

Tickets: $40 each or 4 for $140. Young adults encouraged to attend with $10 tickets for students / age 30 and under, and $5 youth 14 and under or with eyeGO.

Order tickets online through River Run Centre or call 519-763-3000.

To discover more, please visit our website.

We also present a Sing-Along Messiah the evening before on Friday, Dec. 21, 2108 at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church.

A suggested donation of $20 in support of Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County provides essential support to young adults aging out of the foster program. More generous donations for this project are most welcome.

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