Event

HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" ORATORIO

The Blessed Sacrament Schola Cantorum and Soloists will perform Handel's immortal "MESSIAH" oratorio accompanied by the Blessed Sacrament Baroque Orchestra performing on 18th Century instruments! (Dublin Version: 1742)

Director Matthew Loucks will conduct this holiday classic as it was first heard in Dublin, Ireland in 1742 at its Premiere with ALL the original recitatives, arias and choruses enhanced by the glorious acoustics of the Blessed Sacrament Sanctuary.

INSPIRING! INTIMATE! AUTHENTIC!

ADVANCED PURCHASE

General Admission: $20*
Seniors (65+): $15*
Students (18 and under): $10*

Add $10 per ticket if purchased "at the door".

*Service fee not included

Free Parking - Handicap Accessible - Reception Following

"It took Director Loucks about five seconds to demonstrate the difference between a modern and a 'period' style performance!" ~ Fort Collins Coloradoan.

"Matthew Loucks, musical director...has been devoted to early music for many years.
Early Music Quarterly wants to congratulate Matt on his accomplishments." ~ Early Music Quarterly

"Performances of Messiah always start popping up around this time of year, and one of the highlights of the "holiday season" in Seattle in recent years has been the outstanding annual performance of Messiah...conducted by Matthew Loucks." ~ The Candle