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Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah, the most famous oratorio ever written, will open the Rochester Chamber Orchestra's 2008-2009 season.
This years Messiah will feature internationally acclaimed soprano Kathryn Lewek, winner of New York Citys Orpheus Vocal Prize in 2008, lauded for her role as Cendrillon in the Massenet opera with the Eastman Opera Theater, and also with orchestras and other operas in the United States and Italy.
Kirstin Chavez internationally known Metropolitan and New York City Opera mezzo soprano whose stellar performances include DeFalla's El Amor Brujo and a stunning and dazzling Carmen.
Tenor Douglas Ahlstedt who is an RCO favorite and has sung more than 189 performances at the Metropolitan Opera and performed in renowned opera houses in Europe, the Orient, Africa and South America. Mr. Ahlstedt has been featured in leading roles, including Fenton in Verdis Falstaff and Pelleas in Debussys Pelleas et Melisande.
Dean Peterson, one of operas most versatile and charismatic basses, who has appeared on the stages of the worlds leading opera houses, including the Met, and with most of today's leading conductors and orchestras. He has been a featured soloist at La Scalla and has sung under the baton of Ricardo Muti, Giandrea Bavezzeni, and Sir Neveille Mariner. Joining them will be the impressive Festival Singers and the delightful Bach Childrens Chorus.
This years performance will be at 7:00pm on December 7, 2008 at the Hochstein Performance Center.
Don't miss this dazzling holiday event for the whole family.
Purchase your tickets today on Brown Paper Bag Tickets, at Wegman's or by calling 585-442-9778. And hurry seating is limited.
The Rochester Chamber Orchestra is dedicated to bringing the experience and joy of live performances in the acoustically superb Hochstein Performance Hall with special emphasis on music for all age groups.
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LocationHochstein Performance Hall
50 North Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
United States
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