Following rousing critical acclaim from his performances at The Babican in 2017, Richard brings his extraordinary rendition of Handel’s Messiah to the Bay Area.
Messiah
December 2–6, 2020
This performance has been cancelled.
In lieu of live performances, our 2020/21 programming has been expanded to a digital platform. Click here to experience PBO/VIRTUAL!
”Richard Egarr was a fizzing bundle of energy through Messiah.
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Following rousing critical acclaim from his performances at The Babican in 2017, Richard brings his extraordinary rendition of Handel’s Messiah to the Bay Area. His intimate approach to the holiday masterpiece reclaims Handel’s original “string band” accompaniment, providing the stellar line-up of soloists more flexibility to bring to light this joyous, spirited music. In addition to witnessing the award-winning Philharmonia Chorale shine bright, audiences will delight in countertenor Reginald Mobley, whose sparkling alto was heard in his recent PBO performance of Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine. Stefanie True, Andrew Tortise, and Joshua Bloom make their PBO debuts. Celebrate the season with Richard’s one-of-a-kind Messiah—sure to become a staple of the Bay Area holiday season!
The Music
HANDEL Messiah
Richard Egarr, conductor
Stefanie True, soprano
Reginald Mobley, countertenor
Andrew Tortise, tenor
Joshua Bloom, baritone
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale
Bruce Lamott, chorale director
Pre-Concert Talk
Join us for the Pre-Concert Talk forty-five minutes prior to the concert start time. More information about the talk available here soon.
If you’re unable to join us, the Sunday Pre-Concert Talk will be livestreamed here. Tune in at 3:15PM before the Sunday performance to listen in! The video will be available for viewing after the livestream as well.
Program Notes
The program notes for this performance will be available here one week before the first performance. Refresh the page for the latest updates.
