December 2, 2022

Music at Westwood’s annual performance of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” returns after a 3-year hiatus on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 8 pm at Westwood Presbyterian Church. The audience will join the Westwood Chancel Choir, six esteemed vocal soloists and the Westwood Chamber Orchestra, forming a 150 voice ensemble as part of the traditional “Messiah Sing-A-Long”, one of the few of events of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area. 

Composed over a three week period in 1741, “Messiah” is a holiday favorite and regarded as the pinnacle of Handel’s oratorios. It includes many renowned arias and chorusses including the celebratory “Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted”, the exuberant “Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion” and the majestic “Hallelujah” chorus.  

The vocal soloists are Christina Borgioli (soprano), Devon Davidson (soprano), Emily Kerrigan (mezzo-soprano), Elias Berezin (tenor), Emerson Boatwright (tenor) and Matthew Lewis (bass). The entire evening, under the baton of music director Dan Redfeld, promises to be an exciting night celebrating the Advent/Christmas season. 

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Eventbrite. Admission is $20 for adults, guests under 18 are free. Vocal score Vocal scores will be available for purchase for $10.

Free parking is available adjacent to the church. For more information, or to become part of our Music at Westwood mailing list, please call (310) 474-4535, or visit our website at www.westwoodpres.org. Westwood Presbyterian Church is located at 10822 Wilshire Boulevard, West Los Angeles, CA. 

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