Celebrate the season with St. Anne’s and Live Arts Maryland as we present our beloved tradition: Part I of Handel’s Messiah. This powerful work immerses us in the Word—from prophecy to the Nativity—proclaiming the message of hope and joy through song. We cherish returning to this masterpiece each year, bearing witness to its timeless promise.
J. Ernest Green, Artistic Director for Live Arts Maryland and Music Director for St. Anne’s, conducts members of the Annapolis Chorale, the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra, and St. Anne’s Choir with featured operatic and concert soloists.
Guest soloists:
Amy Cofield - soprano: Praised by the New York Times for her "lovely, rich tone," Ms. Cofield has performed to critical acclaim across the U.S. and in Italy, France, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, England, Santo Domingo, Guam, Taiwan and Japan. She is highly regarded for her technical facility, beauty of interpretation and an arresting presence. Read more about her at https://amycofieldvocalarts.com/the-soprano#amy-cofield-soprano
Kathryn Leemhuis - mezzo soprano: One of her most notable roles is Dorabella in Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, for which Kathryn has been hailed as “ravishing,” adding that “her sheer vocal beauty allied to nimbleness and an astonishing range of dynamic and coloristic nuance,” (Dallas Morning News). Read more about Kathryn at https://www.kathrynleemhuis.com/
Joesph Regan - tenor: Mr. Regan is frequently engaged as a tenor soloist. He is particularly well known for his singing of Bach and Handel with numerous performances of Handel’s Messiah as well as Bach’s Passions and Cantatas to his credit. Read more about Joseph at https://bachinbaltimore.org/joseph-regan-tenor/
David Murray - baritone: Praised for his interpretation of the Verdian roles, notably Giorgio Germont in La Traviata, Renato in Un ballo in maschera, the title role in Rigoletto and Carlo in La forza del destino, as well the Italian Bel Canto and Verismo composers, he has also received critical acclaim for his performances of Mozart’s characters, especially Il Conte Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro. Read more about David’s biography here.
Handel Messiah Performances
Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m.
Tickets are available through Live Arts Maryland at https://liveartsmd.org/messiah.
Come and experience the beauty, faith, and joy of this treasured tradition at St. Anne’s!