Handel’s ‘Messiah’ wasn’t meant to be Christmas music, but it still became a Chicago holiday staple

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

Philadelphia Orchestra builds up all the color and majesty one could hope for in Handel’s ‘Messiah’

Making Handel’s Messiah a major occasion — rather than a mere Christmas revisitation — is close to impossible, though not at the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Friday opening of a three-performance Kimmel ...
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Let “The Messiah” Heighten Your Holiday Spirit

James’ Episcopal Church in Arlington is getting ready to present its 20th post-Christmas “Messiah” sing-along concert on ...
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What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Dec. 14, 2025

Holiday show: “Into the Light,” a celebration of global dance, live music, and giant puppets, will be performed Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. The show ...