Sacred – Upcoming Concerts near Baltimore, MD
Bach in Baltimore: Bach, Handel, & Beloved Carols
Sunday, December 3, 2023 @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm (EST)
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ellicot City, MD, 21042
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Weihnachtsoratorium ("Christmas Oratorio"), BWV 248
(Part V: Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen & selected arias)
George Frideric Handel — Messiah, HWV 56 (excerpts)
Traditional — O Come All Ye Faithful
Felix Mendelssohn — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Traditional — Once in Royal David's City
Traditional — Selected works (Christmas carols TBA)
George Frideric Handel — Messiah, HWV 56 (excerpts)
Traditional — O Come All Ye Faithful
Felix Mendelssohn — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Traditional — Once in Royal David's City
Traditional — Selected works (Christmas carols TBA)
$32 ($10 students ages 13-18; ages 12 & under free)
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" – A Christmas Celebration
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
On Tuesday, December 5th at 8pm, the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church Music and Worship Arts Ministry returns to the Kennedy Center Co…
SOLD OUT
Handel's 'Messiah' at Washington National Cathedral
Music at Washington National Cathedral,
Washington National Cathedral Choirs, and
Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
$25-$96
Handel's 'Messiah' at Washington National Cathedral – Family Concert
Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra,
Washington National Cathedral Choirs, and
Music at Washington National Cathedral
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
George Frideric Handel
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Messiah, HWV 56
(abbreviated version)
$25-$96
Handel's 'Messiah' at Washington National Cathedral
Music at Washington National Cathedral,
Washington National Cathedral Choirs, and
Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 4:00pm – 6:30pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
$25-$96
Washington Bach Consort: The Christmas Story | Bach's Christmas Oratorio Parts I, II, V, & VI
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST)
The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD, United States
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Weihnachtsoratorium ("Christmas Oratorio"), BWV 248
(Parts I, II, V, & VI)
$25-$89
Handel Choir of Baltimore: Period Perfect Messiah
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (EST)
Grace United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD, United States
$48.35
Handel Choir of Baltimore: Period Perfect Messiah
Sunday, December 10, 2023 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (EST)
Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD, United States
$48.35
Handel's 'Messiah' at Washington National Cathedral
Music at Washington National Cathedral,
Washington National Cathedral Choirs, and
Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra
Sunday, December 10, 2023 @ 4:00pm – 6:30pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
Online and in-person
In person: $25-$96
Stream: Pay-what-you-wish $0-$100
Spire Series: Candlelight Choral Concert
Sunday, December 10, 2023 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (EST)
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD, United States
The First & Franklin Sanctuary Choir, directed by Jason Kissel, will present their annual Candlelight Choral Concert on Sunday, Decembe…
Free
NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'
Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
$15-$91 (student, military, young professional discounts may be available)
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Baroque Christmas
Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (EST)
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, MD, United States
Giovanni Gabrieli
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Canzon per sonar septimi toni à 8, Ch. 172, No. 2
Antonio Vivaldi — Violin Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297 "L'inverno" ("Winter" from The Four Seasons)
Johann Sebastian Bach — Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
George Frideric Handel — Messiah, HWV 56 (selections)
Antonio Vivaldi — Violin Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297 "L'inverno" ("Winter" from The Four Seasons)
Johann Sebastian Bach — Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
George Frideric Handel — Messiah, HWV 56 (selections)
$15-$75
NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'
Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
$40-$91 ($15 wheelchair/companion; student, military, young professional discounts may be available)
Annapolis Chorale & Chamber Chorus: Handel's 'Messiah'
Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 9:15pm (EST)
St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
$45-$50 ($40.50-$45 senior/military, $16 student)
The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas
Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EST)
The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD, United States
Program includes works by
Henry John Gauntlett,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Jonathan Kolm,
Becky McGlade,
Traditional,
Chester L. Alwes,
Various,
Mel Torme,
Robert Wells,
Aaron Myers,
Glenn L. Rudolph, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$15-$79
Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas
Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
Program includes works by
Traditional,
Francis Poulenc,
Margaret Bonds,
Leo Sowerby,
William L. Dawson,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Elizabeth Poston,
Bernard de la Monnoye,
Ben Moore, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$52-$95
The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas
Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
Program includes works by
Henry John Gauntlett,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Jonathan Kolm,
Becky McGlade,
Traditional,
Chester L. Alwes,
Various,
Mel Torme,
Robert Wells,
Aaron Myers,
Glenn L. Rudolph, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$15-$79
Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas
Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
Program includes works by
Traditional,
Francis Poulenc,
Margaret Bonds,
Leo Sowerby,
William L. Dawson,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Elizabeth Poston,
Bernard de la Monnoye,
Ben Moore, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$52-$95
NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'
Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
$19-$99 (student, military, young professional discounts may be available)
Annapolis Chorale & Chamber Chorus: Handel's 'Messiah'
Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 9:15pm (EST)
St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
$45-$50 ($40.50-$45 senior/military, $16 student)
NSO: Handel's 'Messiah'
Sunday, December 17, 2023 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
$19-$99 (student, military, young professional discounts may be available)
Annapolis Chorale & Chamber Chorus: Handel's 'Messiah'
Sunday, December 17, 2023 @ 3:00pm – 4:15pm (EST)
St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
$45-$50 ($40.50-$45 senior/military, $16 student)
Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas
Sunday, December 17, 2023 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (EST)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, United States
Online and in-person
Program includes works by
Traditional,
Francis Poulenc,
Margaret Bonds,
Leo Sowerby,
William L. Dawson,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Elizabeth Poston,
Bernard de la Monnoye,
Ben Moore, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
In person: $52-$95
Stream: Pay-what-you-wish $0-$250 (advance RSVP required)
The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
Program includes works by
Henry John Gauntlett,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Jonathan Kolm,
Becky McGlade,
Traditional,
Chester L. Alwes,
Various,
Mel Torme,
Robert Wells,
Aaron Myers,
Glenn L. Rudolph, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$15-$79
The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas
Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
Program includes works by
Henry John Gauntlett,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Jonathan Kolm,
Becky McGlade,
Traditional,
Chester L. Alwes,
Various,
Mel Torme,
Robert Wells,
Aaron Myers,
Glenn L. Rudolph, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$15-$79
The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas
Friday, December 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EST)
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States
Program includes works by
Henry John Gauntlett,
Felix Mendelssohn,
Jonathan Kolm,
Becky McGlade,
Traditional,
Chester L. Alwes,
Various,
Mel Torme,
Robert Wells,
Aaron Myers,
Glenn L. Rudolph, and
Franz Xaver Gruber.
$15-$79
The Kennedy Center's Messiah Sing-Along
Saturday, December 23, 2023 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (EST)
Millennium Stage North at the Kennedy Center, Washington, DC, United States
George Frideric Handel
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Messiah, HWV 56
(selections)
TBA (on sale 11/29)
Bach+ Vocal Consort: Johannes Passion, BWV 245
Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (EDT)
St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Free (donations appreciated)
Choral Celebration for Ascension Day: Monteverdi's 'Vespro della Beata Vergine'
Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (EDT)
St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Claudio Monteverdi
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Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206
Johann Sebastian Bach — Mass in B minor, BMV 232
Johann Sebastian Bach — Mass in B minor, BMV 232
Free (donations appreciated)
Annapolis Chorale & Chamber Chorus 50th Season Finale: Glory, Praise, & Peace
Saturday, June 1, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (EDT)
Maryland Hall, Annapolis, MD, United States
Anton Bruckner
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Te Deum in C major, WAB 45
Karl Jenkins — Gloria
Marvin Hamlisch — Anatomy of Peace (Annapolis premiere)
Randall Thompson — Alleluia
James Kessler / Various — Women's Suffrage Suite
Larry Grossman — The Last Full Measure of Devotion (arr. James Kessler)
Karl Jenkins — Gloria
Marvin Hamlisch — Anatomy of Peace (Annapolis premiere)
Randall Thompson — Alleluia
James Kessler / Various — Women's Suffrage Suite
Larry Grossman — The Last Full Measure of Devotion (arr. James Kessler)
$45-$50 ($40.50-$45 senior/military, $16 student)