Music at St. Anne's in November and December

Organist Larry Molinaro is one of the region's finest musicians and a specialist in the works of Bach. Throughout the season, he will give concerts at St. Anne's on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. Join Larry for an exploration of this great music with help from St. Anne's own pipe organ.

A Mendelssohn Afternoon
Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
Organists Larry Molinaro and Carolene Winter celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn this year with a concert focusing on Mendelssohn's prowess as an organist. Mr. Molinaro and Ms. Winter will perform a program that features many of these organ compositions, particularly those from Mendelssohn’s Op. 65, published in London in 1845, which was a collection of individual voluntaries loosely organized into six “sonatas.” Mendelssohn's organ compositions to be performed include his Sonata in F minor, Op. 65, #1, Sonata in C minor, Op. 65, #2, Sonata in A Major, Op. 65, #3, movements from Sonatas #4, 5 and 6, composed as independent voluntaries, and selected pieces from the re-discovered miscellaneous works (published in the late twentieth century).

Nothing brings the true meaning of the season alive more than GF Handel's oratorio, "Messiah." And there's no better place to experience its glory and majesty than St. Anne’s with the Annapolis Chorale and Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and very special guest soloists. Friday and Sunday performances include Part I of the work and carols for the season. The Saturday performance includes the full work, including Parts 2 and 3 (with some cuts) - the only performance of the full work in the area! Choose your favorite and find renewed meaning to this renew your spirit for the holidays.

Messiah by Candlelight
Friday, December 18, 8 p.m.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
A candlelit church full of magnificent music - This concert features Part I of “Messiah” (typically the holiday portion) and the majestic “Hallelujah Chorus” along with carols for the season performed by the Chorale’s Chamber Chorus.

Messiah – Parts I, II and III The only full performance in the area!
Saturday, December 19, 8 p.m.
Though rarely performed in its entirety, Parts I, II and III of “Messiah” together present a majestic and memorable message. For true Handel aficionados and anyone who loves this holiday tradition, this evening is for you.

Messiah & Carols- Special afternoon performance!
Sunday, December 20, 3 p.m.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
Start Christmas week off with this special afternoon performance features Part I of “Messiah” (typically the holiday portion) and the majestic “Hallelujah Chorus” along with carols for the season performed by the Chorale’s Chamber Chorus.

The Chorale returns on March 26-27 with Bach's magnificent St. Matthew Passion.