NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'

• Robin Johannsen, soprano
• Christopher Lowrey, countertenor
• Aaron Sheehan, tenor
• Jonathon Adams, baritone
• Laurence Equilbey, conductor

Washington, D.C.'s favorite holiday tradition returns! Laurence Equilbey makes her much-anticipated debut conducting the NSO, the University of Maryland Concert Choir, and an all-star lineup of soloists in Handel's greatest oratorio celebration. Composed in 1741, Messiah is as potent today as it was more than 280 years ago, inspiring joy and wonder from both first-time listeners and those who return every year.

Runs Dec. 14-17.

About National Symphony Orchestra

https://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/home/

About University of Maryland Concert Choir

https://music.umd.edu/ensembles/choral-activities/umd-concert-choir

About Robin Johannsen, soprano

https://robinjohannsen.com/

About Christopher Lowrey, countertenor

https://www.christopherlowrey.com/

About Aaron Sheehan, tenor

https://www.aaronsheehantenor.com/

About Jonathon Adams, baritone

Born in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta), Jonathon Adams is a Cree-Métis baritone. They have appeared as a soloist with Philippe Herreweghe, Sigiswald Kuijken, Vox Luminis, Servir Antico, and B'Rock Orchestra at Opera-Ballet Flanders. In 2021, Jonathon was named the first ever artist-in-residence at Early Music Vancouver. They are also featured in the film MESSIAH/COMPLEX created by Against the Grain Theatre and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

About Laurence Equilbey, conductor

http://laurenceequilbey.com/en/