Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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If there is a preeminent authority on Handel’s Messiah, it may well be Bernard Labadie, who has conducted this repertoire monument over a hundred times. Labadie’s expertise and the united forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus make for an unforgettable rendition of this beloved oratorio. From poignant arias to blazing choruses — including the indomitable “Hallelujah” chorus — Messiah is a perennial holiday favorite for its thrilling drama and operatic breadth.

About the Music
HANDEL Messiah

Performing Artists
The Cleveland Orchestra
Bernard Labadie, conductor
Liv Redpath, soprano
Tim Mead, countertenor
Andrew Haji, tenor
Philippe Sly, bass-baritone
The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus

This concert is supported by Opera Club, a donor community dedicated to vocal music at The Cleveland Orchestra.

For more information, visit: clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2526/severance/wk-09-handel