TOCCATA’ s 18th season wraps up with holiday favorite, Handel's Messiah
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:25am
TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, has five holiday performances of Handel's Messiah December 9-23 in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Incline Village, Gardnerville, and Reno.
joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic "Hallelujah" Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. This Baroque masterwork, expressing the themes of hope, redemption and grace, showcases the magnificent artistry and skill of our celebrated orchestra and chorus, complemented by exceptional soloists. Join us for this wonderful holiday tradition!
This holiday concert also includes "O Holy Night" and other seasonal carols that the audience will be most welcome to join in singing.
Saturday, December 9 - 3 pm........Carson Valley United Methodist Church, Gardnerville
Sunday, December 10 - 3 pm.........Assumption Catholic Church, Truckee
Friday, December 15 - 6:30 pm..... St. Francis Catholic Church, Incline Village
Sunday, December 17 - 3 pm........ St. Theresa's Catholic Church, South Lake Tahoe
Saturday, December 23 - 2:30 pm... Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Reno
The Messiah series marks the completion of TOCCATA's 18th Season. Joining the TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for this production are Joy Strotz, Anne Davidson, and Madison Hatten sopranos; Amanda Price, mezzo; Robert Bousquet, Michael Lloyd, tenors; and Chris Nelson and Erik Linnell, baritones. The TOCCATA Chamber Orchestra features David Brock and Nick Haines as continuo; and William Cates and Joe Savage on Baroque trumpets. All performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.
For tickets, visit https://toccatatahoe.org/.