Saturday, December 13, 2008, Centennial Hall, 7:30pm (map)
Christmas is not complete without hearing Handel's great oratorio, "Messiah." Joined by four young Canadian soloists, Maestro Fagan will bring a fresh interpretation to this gigantic masterpiece.
Join the crowds that annually gather to hear the power and majesty of Fanshawe Chorus London in the awesome Messiah. The towering choruses will send chills to your soul, when the disciplined voices of over 100 singers rejoice in the greatest story known.
Four wonderful soloists will awaken you with their incredible voices and our superb Concert Players Orchestra will once again perform with inspiration and dedication.
"The trumpet shall sound and they shall be raised incorruptible."
Messiah - Handel
Soloists: Michele Bogdanowicz, Soprano; Wendy Hatala-Foley, Contralto; Colin Ainsworth, Tenor; Alexander Hajek, Baritone
Featuring: Fanshawe Chorus London; Concert Players Orchestra
Conductor: Gerald Fagan
Sponsor: This performance is made
possible by Dwight Bender.
Colin Ainsworth"s performance sponsored by the Beatrice
Bennett Trust.