Handel's Messiah to be performed at Oak Grove Mennonite Church
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George Frideric Handel was born in Halle, Germany in 1685 and died in London, England in 1759. Known as one of history’s greatest composers, he is most famous for the "Messiah," which was first performed in Dublin, Ireland in 1742, and now reverently enjoyed by millions during the Christmas Season.
Handel's Messiah will be performed at Oak Grove Mennonite Church in Smithville at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18.
Founded in 1818, the church has a long-standing tradition of hosting this work and this year will perform selections for their 87th rendition.
Soloists will include professional musicians Lara Troyer, Hannah Rowlands, Brian Keith Johnson, and Michael Lucas. Other accomplished musicians will make up an orchestra led by concertmaster Amy Glick Helmuth, and guest conductor Brian Wiebe from Goshen, Indiana.
The approximate 100-member choir is made up of local musicians who love to sing, according to a news release.
Oak Grove offers this to the community at no charge as a meaningful way to celebrate the Christmas season. A freewill offering will help defray expenses. A capacity crowd is expected.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Handel's Messiah to be performed at Oak Grove Mennonite Church
