Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

Handel's Messiah

A white woman with blonde, shoulder-length hair in a green dress. She is singing and holding a choir book. Behind her are Christmas trees with lights.

Friday, December 8 - Saturday, December 9

Bethel Lutheran Church

Runtime

2 hours and 20 minutes

Age Recommendation

6 & up

A family tradition, Handel’s Messiah will be at Bethel Lutheran Church. Drawing from the Old and New Testaments, Handel’s Messiah is designed in three sweeping sections. Although based on religious texts, the message remains universal, and Handel intended it to be performed in the concert hall.

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