DIY Messiah

Saturday, December 16 at 3 pm

Composed in 1741 by George Frederic Handel, the Messiah and its rousing ‘Hallelujah’ chorus is one of the most famous and identifiable pieces of Baroque choral music in history. It was first performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later.

Known as a Scratch, People’s, or Do It Yourself (DIY) Messiah, informal choral performances of Handel’s popular work began in 1749 and has continued for almost 300 years.

So it is with great fanfare that Tryon Fine Arts Center will present DIY Messiah under the direction of Brennan Szafron, with four talented soloists and Beth Child accompanying on piano. Community members interested in performing Handel’s Messiah will assemble in the auditorium, find their place with the sopranos, altos, tenors or bass' and be part of the performance at 3 pm. A reception will follow after the performance.

This is a free community event and everyone is invited to continue this centuries old tradition of singing and enjoying Handel’s masterpiece.

Books will be provided.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.