Handel Choir of Baltimore
. . . enhancing the cultural life of Baltimore through performance of high quality music and reaching out to educate and inspire children.
COME SING WITH US! The Handel Choir is an auditioned ensemble of 45 singers rehearsing on Monday evenings September through May. We perform with guest professional vocal soloists and professional orchestras of period instruments or modern instruments, depending on the repertoire. We are holding auditions for singers for the 2008-09 season. Call (410) 366-6544 or email auditions@handelchoir.org for more information and to schedule an appointment with Melinda O’Neal.
Welcome from the Artistic Director
Classical music—old and new—unerringly captures our imaginations. We cannot help but be enlivened, challenged, disturbed, comforted, transfixed, transformed—and thus profoundly enriched. These are captivating musical expressions, ideas and emotions, and each composer’s offering contains an unending wealth of riches for the imagination and the heart!
In 2008-2009 the Handel Choir celebrates the miraculous music of Bach, Handel and Haydn, plus a French twist—the exquisite Requiem by Maurice Duruflé. Concerts feature instruments and distinguished guest vocal soloists in a fine variety of intimate concert settings. Read on—there are exciting musical experiences for you, and you must join us for them!
2008-2009 Season
- Gala Season Opener: A Collaboration with Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 3 pm- O Eternal Fire: The Brilliance of Handel and Bach
Saturday November 8, 2008 at 8pm- Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 8pm- Eternal Rest: Requiem by Duruflé
Sunday March 1, 2009 at 4pm- A Symphony with Voices: Haydn’s Paukenmesse (Mass in Time of War)
Sunday May 3, 2009 at 4pm
I am thrilled to celebrate my fifth year as Artistic Director & Conductor of the Handel Choir this season. What a pleasure it has been for me to be a part of this organization’s growth and to work with our outstanding singers, instrumentalists, board members and staff; all this, while enjoying collaborations with other fine Baltimore arts and education organizations! This is such a wonderfully supportive community, I believe, because we all know that the positive impact of the arts is indisputable.
We perform to share with you the marvelous discovery of this life-affirming phenomenon called music. If you have heard one of our recent concerts, come back. If you haven’t heard us lately, join us. Take advantage of discount prices by subscribing today!
-- Melinda O'Neal
Photo of Melinda O'Neal by Katya Chilingiri