NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'
$19-$99 (student, military, young professional discounts may be available)
- Robin Johannsen, soprano
- Christopher Lowrey, countertenor
- Aaron Sheehan, tenor
- Jonathon Adams, baritone
- Laurence Equilbey, conductor
Washington, D.C.'s favorite holiday tradition returns! Laurence Equilbey makes her much-anticipated debut conducting the NSO, the University of Maryland Concert Choir, and an all-star lineup of soloists in Handel's greatest oratorio celebration. Composed in 1741, Messiah is as potent today as it was more than 280 years ago, inspiring joy and wonder from both first-time listeners and those who return every year.
Runs Dec. 14-17.
About University of Maryland Concert Choir
https://music.umd.edu/ensembles/choral-activities/umd-concert-choir
About Robin Johannsen, soprano
About Christopher Lowrey, countertenor
About Aaron Sheehan, tenor
About Jonathon Adams, baritone
Born in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta), Jonathon Adams is a Cree-Métis baritone. They have appeared as a soloist with Philippe Herreweghe, Sigiswald Kuijken, Vox Luminis, Servir Antico, and B'Rock Orchestra at Opera-Ballet Flanders. In 2021, Jonathon was named the first ever artist-in-residence at Early Music Vancouver. They are also featured in the film MESSIAH/COMPLEX created by Against the Grain Theatre and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
https://schwalbeandpartners.com/jonathon-adams-baritoneAbout Laurence Equilbey, conductor
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWWashington, DC 20566
United States
https://www.kennedy-center.org/visit/exploring-our-spaces/concert-hall/