Georg Frederic Handel's Messiah holds a special place in the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Joining the Columbia Pro Cantare chorus and Festival Orchestra under the direction of Frances Dawson for this performance of Handel's masterpiece concert with renowned guest soloists Amy Van Roekel, soprano, Mary Ann McCormick, mezzo, Charles Reid, tenor, and Lester Lynch, baritone, and Henry Lowe, positiv organ. A pre-concert talk on the music begins at 6:30 pm and there will be a post-concert reception.