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Handel | Messiah

  • National City Christian Church 5 Thomas Circle Northwest Washington, DC, 20005 United States (map)

Handel | Messiah

Due to its ubiquity, Handel’s Messiah is a piece that we all think we know. And yet, at each return, the work still surprises us through the overwhelming power and beauty of its music and the Christmas story. The Thirteen returns to Handel’s masterpiece this year as we establish a new holiday tradition for the region.

The Thirteen performs all three parts of Messiah—including the iconic “Hallelujah Chorus”— telling the greatest story ever told in song. Featuring the region’s only all-professional Messiah, our orchestra of the nation’s finest period instrumentalists, and our “dazzling” choir, whose members—center-stage soloists all—will sing Messiah’s iconic solos and duets in a kaleidoscope “of distinctive approaches to these famous arias” (Washington Classical Review).

This program is made possible by a generous gift from Clint & Missy Kelly. The musicians of our orchestra are supported, in part, by a gift to The Thirteen’s Building for Tomorrow fund by Sue Berryman.

Pricing:
Preferred Seating: $70 ($10 more if purchased at the door)
General Admission: $45 ($10 more if purchased at the door)
Student Tickets (with Current Student ID): $15 ($10 more if purchased at the door)
Non-resident virtual only ticket: $40
Kids ages 5-17 come free with the purchase of a General Admission ticket for a caregiver.
All in person tickets include access to the virtual performance On Demand.

Later Event: December 21
Handel | Messiah