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National Symphony Orchestra

Masaaki Suzuki conducts Handel’s Messiah

Concert Hall

Hallelujah—Washington, D.C.’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Since its debut nearly three centuries ago, Handel’s Messiah reigns unchallenged as the ultimate celebration of holiday joy. This year, experience the larger-than-life oratorio in all its splendor as Masaaki Suzuki conducts the NSO, a stellar cast of soloists, and the University of Maryland Concert Choir in this always-daring, beloved classic.

Dec. 19 - 22, 2024

  • Genre

    Classical Music

  • Price Range

    $25.00 – $116.00

  • Runtime

    Approx. 150 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission

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Program

Masaaki Suzuki, conductor*
Jone Martínez, soprano*
Reginald Mobley, countertenor*
Lunga Eric Hallam, tenor*
Dashon Burton, bass-baritone*
University of Maryland Concert Choir
     Jason Max Ferdinand, Artistic Director

Hallelujah—Washington, D.C.’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Since its debut nearly three centuries ago, Handel’s Messiah reigns unchallenged as the ultimate celebration of holiday joy. This year, experience the larger-than-life oratorio in all its splendor as Masaaki Suzuki conducts the NSO, a stellar cast of soloists, and the University of Maryland Concert Choir in this always-daring, beloved classic.

*NSO subscription debut

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