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Handels Messiah

28 concerts

Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens. First performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742, it reflects on the Christian narrative of Jesus Christ from birth and passion to resurrection and glorification. It has since become one of the best-known, most frequently performed, and enduring choral works in Western classical music.

Grand Rapids Symphony

25 concerts

The Grand Rapids Symphony, founded in 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a leading regional orchestra. It is known for its musical excellence, diverse programming spanning classical to contemporary, and extensive community engagement. The symphony earned a Grammy nomination for "Invention and Alchemy" in 2006. It also collaborates with Opera Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Ballet.