Boston Baroque returns to its cherished holiday traditions with performances of Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved and enduring works in classical music. Written in 1741, Messiah has captivated audiences for centuries with its radiant choruses, lyrical arias, and timeless message of hope and renewal.

This season features a stellar quartet of Boston Baroque favorites—soprano Amanda Forsythe, mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy, tenor Thomas Cooley, and baritone Roderick Williams—bringing fresh brilliance and expressive power to this iconic masterpiece. Boston Baroque’s Assistant Conductor, Filippo Ciabatti, makes his eagerly anticipated debut leading the orchestra and chorus in this treasured work, highlighted by the joyful “For unto us a child is born” and the majestic “Hallelujah” chorus. Celebrate the season with this unforgettable musical tradition.

Join the MetWinds in kicking off your holiday season with a concert featuring your musical holiday favorites. Along with creative arrangements of Christmas and Hanukkah music, this program will feature Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J. S. Bach and the classic symphonic band work by Alfred Reed, Russian Christmas Music. John Higgins pays tribute to holiday music made famous from the Broadway stage in his arrangement Christmas On Broadway. This concert will also provide an opportunity for you to participate in a sing-a-long of Warren Barker’s Christmas Serenade. The concert will close in a fun-filled journey of Larry Mactaggart’s arrangement Jingle Bells, complete with cheering crowds and sounds of merriment.

Don’t miss the festive cocktail hour at 6 pm and the amazing desserts afterwards. All proceeds will benefit St. John of Damascus. Tickets may be purchased in advance, online, starting October 1^st at  www.stjohnd.org/pops or at the door on the night of the concert. They are not available on the MetWinds website.