Philadelphia Orchestra and Handels Messiah

Dec 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM · Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia, PA Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia Orchestra

78 concerts

The Philadelphia Orchestra is a renowned classical ensemble based in Philadelphia, performing year-round from Verizon Hall to community venues. Its eighth music director is Yannick Nézet-Séguin, following leaders including Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy.

Handels Messiah

22 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.