Where can you find Handel’s Messiah – one of the most
beautiful and beloved pieces of choral music ever – in its original form,
with full orchestra and chorus?
The piece will be performed, just as Mr. Handel intended it, in
Flemington, New Jersey on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00 pm.
Hunterdon Choral Union and Hunterdon
Symphony perform Messiah every other year – on even years – and on the odd
years in between, the Hunterdon Musical Arts website is bombarded with contact
messages asking for the piece.
“Well if you aren’t doing it this year, where can I find it?” The truth
is, aside from going into New York, we don’t know. Many groups perform choral “highlights” from it, but rarely are they able to perform Part I (often called "The Christmas Portion") in its entirety, with the original orchestration.
Sandy's over. Hopefully, you have your power back. How about a little Hallelujah Chorus to celebrate? You’ll find it right here, in Hunterdon County. The performance takes place in the Hunterdon Central High School Auditorium in Flemington, New Jersey – on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00 pm. Don’t miss it. You won’t find it here again until December 2014!
Tickets are $20 general, $10 seniors/students, and are available at the following local merchants (cash or check only): Califon Book Shop, Clinton Book Shop, Teaberry's Tea Room in Flemington, Minette's Candies in Frenchtown, and This and That on the Corner in Milford. Visit the website for more information: hunterdonmusicalarts.org
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