The Philadelphia Orchestra: 'Messiah' – Highlights from Handel's choral masterpiece

• Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
• Reginald Mobley, countertenor
• Nicholas Phan, tenor
• Douglas Williams, bass-baritone
• Julian Wachner, conductor

In 24 days of feverish writing, Handel created his immortal Messiah. Conductor Julian Wachner leads the Orchestra in these holiday presentations of this masterwork in what is certain to be a revelatory performance.

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About The Philadelphia Orchestra

https://www.philorch.org/

About Sherezade Panthaki, soprano

http://www.sherezadepanthaki.com/

About Reginald Mobley, countertenor

American-born, Grammy-Award-nominated countertenor, Reginald Mobley—noted for his "shimmering voice"—performs on both sides of the Atlantic, from solos in Handel's Messiah with the Philadelphia Orchestra to singing at the coronation of King Charles III with the Monteverdi Choir, and much more. At his solo debut recital in Paris, he performed Purcell, Handel, and Sancho—a program he then repeated in Bayreuth. Alpha Classics released his first solo album to great acclaim in June 2023.

About Nicholas Phan, tenor

American tenor Nicholas Phan is increasingly recognized as an artist of distinction. With an incredibly diverse repertoire that spans almost 500 years, he performs regularly with the world's leading orchestras and opera companies. An avid recitalist and a passionate advocate for art song and vocal chamber music, in 2010 Phan co-founded Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago, an organization devoted to promoting this underserved repertoire.

About Douglas Williams, bass-baritone

https://www.douglasrwilliams.com/

About Julian Wachner, conductor

http://www.julianwachner.com/