https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/2422
Combining thunderous power with gentle tenderness, Handel’s Messiah is a holiday tradition to remember. For anyone who has experienced the grandeur of the work, the reasons for its popularity are obvious. Brilliant soloists, a magnificent chorus, and the NAC Orchestra under the direction of conductor Paul Goodwin combine for these majestic performances of Handel’s most-beloved oratorio. Culminating with the triumphant shout of triumph, the “Hallelujah”...
Southam Hall,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
Combining thunderous power with gentle tenderness, Handel’s Messiah is a holiday tradition to remember. For anyone who has experienced the grandeur of the work, the reasons for its popularity are obvious. Brilliant soloists, a magnificent chorus, and the NAC Orchestra under the direction of conductor Paul Goodwin combine for these majestic performances of Handel’s most-beloved oratorio. Culminating with the triumphant shout of triumph, the “Hallelujah” chorus, this work shines for the holiday season.
NACOcast with Christopher Millard - "Messiah Digest"
By popular demand ... In this very special NACOcast presentation from 2007, Christopher takes us on a 30-minute guided tour of that holiday perennial, Handel's Messiah. LISTEN NOW!
- Featuring National Arts Centre Orchestra
- conductor Paul Goodwin
- soprano Hélène Guilmette
- mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle
- tenor Colin Balzer
- bass-baritone Alexander Dobson
- Featuring Cantata Singers of Ottawa
- director Michael Zaugg
- Featuring Seventeen Voyces
- director Kevin Reeves
