Come to “Messiah,” Dec. 1-3 at Orcas Center

November 21, 2023 1:30 am
Bruce Langford directs Orcas Choral Society. (Photo by Douglas Ellis)
Bruce Langford directs Orcas Choral Society. (Photo by Douglas Ellis)

Submitted by Orcas Choral Society

Hallelujah! Orcas Choral Society presents the world’s best-beloved choral work, Handel’s “Messiah,” in three performances, Dec. 1-3, at the Orcas Center. Come and listen. Or, on Sunday, come and sing along.

“Why is music for choir and orchestra, written 280 years ago, setting a text almost 2,000 years old, still so popular?” mused OCS Artistic Director Bruce Langford. “Come hear Orcas Choral Society perform Messiah and learn why.”

Langford guarantees a good time, with surprises enlivening the familiar score. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with meaning and joy.

The 2 p.m., Sunday matinee on December 3 will be a sing along. Bring your own score or borrow one at the door.

Or, let the music lift your heart at the 7 p.m. performance, Friday, Dec. 1 or Saturday, Dec. 2. Tickets are available at the Orcas Center web site, https://orcascenter.org. Children attend free, and youth 13-18 get in for $5. See you there!