Handel’s Messiah Presentation

Description

The public is invited to a free Christmas presentation at the Coupeville United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 18, at 11:00 am. The church choir will perform selections from Handel’s Messiah, including soloists, harpsichord, and musicians from the Saratoga Orchestra on strings, trumpet and tympani. The presentation will be the focus of the church’s traditional worship service that Sunday. The Messiah is George Frideric Handel’s best-known oratorio, written by the English composer in 1741 and completed in just 24 days. The presentation will include what is commonly referred to as “the Christmas portion” of the large work. This selection includes songs about Isaiah’s prophecy of salvation, the coming judgement, the prophecy of Christ’s birth, the annunciation to the Shepherds, and Christ’s healing and redemption. The Coupeville Methodist Church choir is composed of more than 30 voices of all ages. Soloists for the Messiah presentation include choir members Jennifer Palmer (Soprano), Dinah Majure (Alto), Robert Majure (Baritone), as well as Tenor Jerry Cook from Phoenix AZ. The Messiah will be conducted by Teresa Ellis, Music Director for the church. More information can be found on the church website at www.coupevilleumc.com.