Handel’s Messiah
Audiences experience George Frideric Handel’s choral masterpiece Messiah, ranging from quiet reflective passages to the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus. Music Director Julian Kuerti conducts the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra alongside vocal soloists Song Hee Lee, Meg Bragle, Orson Van Gay II, and Joseph Lattanzi. The performance is presented inside Chenery Auditorium, supported by its dedicated orchestra shell.
What to Expect
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra performs the holiday classic with guest vocal soloists.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical music and choral-performance fans
Vibe
Reflective and triumphant
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $10 college student tickets with a student ID, available an hour before the performance or in person at the Symphony offices. Discounted Under 18 tickets are available for most concerts and can be purchased with an adult ticket for children under 18. Ticket prices are subject to change, and fees are added to every ticket order. – Get tickets
- Hours: 2 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
- Parking: Free parking is available in the lot behind Chenery Auditorium, with street parking around the building.
- Accessibility: Chenery Auditorium offers multiple entrances and aisles for easy seating, and most Kalamazoo Symphony venues provide step-free entry and wheelchair seating.
Tips & Advice
- Use the free lot behind Chenery Auditorium or surrounding street parking to simplify arrival before the performance.
- Call the Symphony box office at 269.349.7759 if you prefer to purchase tickets by phone.
- College students should bring a valid student ID and buy tickets an hour before the performance or in person at Symphony offices.
- Ask about discounted Under 18 tickets when buying an adult ticket; the offer is available for most concerts for children under 18.
- Budget for ticket-order fees, since the Symphony notes that fees are added to every ticket order and prices may change.
Special Events & Promotions
- Discounted Under 18 tickets are available for children under 18 when purchased with an adult ticket.
- College student tickets are available with a student ID shortly before the performance or in person at the Symphony offices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Handel’s Messiah include?
The program ranges from quiet passages to the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus.
Who performs the work?
Music Director Julian Kuerti conducts the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, with soprano Song Hee Lee, mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle, tenor Orson Van Gay II and baritone Joseph Lattanzi.
Can children attend, and are discounted tickets available?
Discounted Under 18 tickets are available for most concerts and can be purchased with an adult ticket for children under 18.
Are there ticket offers for college students?
College students can get student tickets with a student ID shortly before the performance or in person at the Symphony offices.
Where can I park for the concert?
Free parking is available in the lot behind Chenery Auditorium, with street parking around the building.
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