Event: Dakota Valley Symphony & Chorus' Handel's Messiah
Location: Masquerade Dance Theater
Date: December 7, 2025 2:00pm
Show Length: TBA
About: Handel's Messiah, a timeless oratorio that has captivated audiences for centuries. Conducted by Stephen J. Ramsey, the founding Music Director of the Dakota Valley Symphony, this concert celebrates the symphony’s 40th anniversary season and promises to be a highlight of the holiday season.
Performance Highlights:
Location: Masquerade Dance Theater
Date: December 7, 2025 2:00pm
Show Length: TBA
About: Handel's Messiah, a timeless oratorio that has captivated audiences for centuries. Conducted by Stephen J. Ramsey, the founding Music Director of the Dakota Valley Symphony, this concert celebrates the symphony’s 40th anniversary season and promises to be a highlight of the holiday season.
Performance Highlights:
- The Masterpiece:
Handel composed Messiah in just 24 days, and it premiered in Dublin, Ireland, in April 1742. This remarkable work has since become a beloved holiday tradition, celebrated by orchestras and choruses around the world.
- Annual Tradition:
Following its success, Messiah became an annual event in London after 1750, symbolizing the spirit of the season and the joy of music.
- Professional Soloists:
The concert will feature a star-studded cast of professional vocal soloists, including:- Bob Wills, who has returned from Hawaii, will lead this exceptional cast of soloists including Momoko Tanno, Soprano
