TOCCATA sets dates for ‘Messiah’ performances

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus announces its annual production of Handel’s “Messiah”,  with performances in five locations.

“Messiah” was first performed in Dublin, Ireland, on March 23, 1742, and was conducted by its composer. The TOCCATA production is a celebration of the holidays and includes not only favorite selections from “Messiah Parts One and Three”, but also seasonal carols that the audience will be  welcome to join in singing.

Joining the TOCCATA Orchestra and Chorus for this production are soloists Maria Arrigotti, Joy Strotz, Anna Helwing, sopranos; Michael Dwayne and Sherman Modeste, tenors, and Brad Perry, Chris Langdon and Chris Nelson, baritones. The TOCCATA Chamber Orchestra features Brian Fox and Jeff Lyndhurst as concertmasters; Katie Lauder, Nick Haines as continuo; and Josh Dunlap, and John Beckman on baroque trumpets. All performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.

Shows are:

• Dec. 12 7pm, Cornerstone Church, Incline Village
• Dec. 13 3pm, Corpus Christi Church, Carson City
• Dec. 16 7pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Reno
• Dec. 18 7pm,  St. Theresa Church, South Lake Tahoe
• Dec. 20 3pm, St. Rose of Lima Church, Reno.

Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the concert, or online. General admission to all concerts is $30 adults, $25 seniors, $5 students aged 19 to 23 with valid ID, free for those younger than 19. Preferred seating is $40 and $15 for youth/students.