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:
Premium Orchestra (first third of nave): $95
Preferred Orchestra (second third of nave): $80
Rear Orchestra: $60
Rear Balcony (Maestro’s Favorite): $60
West Side Transept (Side view): $45
East Side Transept (Obstructed View): $25
Choir Loft (Conductor View - behind ensemble): $30
Student Tickets are $15 and are West Side Transept Tickets.
Non-resident virtual only ticket: $40
Kids ages 5-17 come free with the purchase of a ticket for a caregiver. Kids come free tickets are limited to Rear Orchestra, Rear Balcony, Transept, and Choir Loft tickets.
Tickets are $10 more if purchased at the door.