Do-It-Yourself Messiah Virtual 2020

Do-It-Yourself Messiah will be available for viewing December 20 through January 3, 2021.
Artists:
Stanley Sperber, conductor/host
Michelle Areyzaga, soprano
Mark Steven Doss, bass-baritone
David Schrader, piano

St. James Cathedral Choir
Stephen Buzard, Director of Music, St. James Cathedral
Meg Cutting, Organ Scholar, St. James Cathedral
Read more about the artists, Do-It-Yourself Messiah, and download the sheet music to sing along here: imfchicago.org...
A Chicago holiday tradition since 1976, the Do-It-Yourself Messiah brings together a world-class conductor and soloists, an all-volunteer orchestra of local professionals and amateur musicians and thousands of chorus/audience in a thrilling performance of Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. This year Stanley Sperber hosts and conducts this 45-minute virtual performance featuring excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. The performance will include newly recorded selections along with video from our 2017 performances at the Harris Theater. Sing along as you watch from the comfort of your home.
International Music Foundation
The International Music Foundation is dedicated to presenting free high-quality classical music performances and music education experiences in the Chicago metropolitan area for people of all ages and degrees of musical awareness so they can experience how music enriches life.
imfchicago.org

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- Leonard Bernstein
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