Handel's Messiah
Attendees experience Handel's choral masterpiece performed as audiences heard it nearly 300 years ago. The production features a chorus, a Baroque orchestra playing on period instruments, and vocal soloists Kendra Dyck, Stephanie Tritchew, Colin Ainsworth, and Matthew Li.
What to Expect
Performed on period instruments in a historically informed style.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Chorus Niagara
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical and choral music lovers
Vibe
Elegant and celebratory
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 7:30pm.
Tips & Advice
- Buy four or more tickets together to get the new Friends and Family Tickets for your group.
- With younger kids, book the afternoon Sing in the Season! family concert, which mixes Messiah highlights with sing-alongs, games and movement activities.
- Arrive early to the afternoon family concert so the kids can get their faces painted in the lobby first.
- Bring valid ID if you're buying student tickets. Handling fees, a facility fee and HST are added to every ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- New Friends and Family Tickets when you purchase four or more tickets
- Family Concert: Sing in the Season! the same afternoon (separate ticket), with Messiah highlights and the Chorus Niagara Children's Choir
- Face painting in the lobby before the afternoon family concert
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Messiah different?
Chorus Niagara performs it on period instruments in a historically informed style, with soloists, chorus and a Baroque orchestra. The aim is for audiences to hear it the way it was first heard nearly 300 years ago.
Who are the soloists?
Soprano Kendra Dyck, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Tritchew, tenor Colin Ainsworth and bass Matthew Li.
Is there a version for kids?
Yes. Family Concert: Sing in the Season! runs that afternoon and needs its own ticket. It has sing-alongs, musical games, Messiah highlights from a 100-voice choir and the Chorus Niagara Children's Choir, and face painting in the lobby.
Are there group deals?
New this season, Friends and Family Tickets are available when you buy four or more tickets.
Can I get Messiah as part of a subscription?
Yes. Chorus Niagara sells Full Season, 3-Concert and Young Voices subscriptions, which save money compared with single concert tickets.
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