For years, the American Bach Soloists graced Jackson Hall with its stunning rendition of Handel’s Messiah. For this 20th Anniversary season, they return with a Baroque Christmas program packed with the “Christmas portion” from Messiah, as well as lovely works celebrating the season. Recognized worldwide as one of the foremost interpreters of the music of Bach and the Baroque, Jeffrey Thomas continues to inspire audiences and performers alike through his keen insights into the passions behind musical expression.

Featured music:
Georg Frideric Handel: Messiah (Part I “Christmas” portion)
Giuseppe Valentini: Sinfonia per Il Santissimo Natale 
Johann Christof Pez: Concerto Pastorale
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: La Nuit
Handel: “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah

Featured performers:
Maya Kherani, soprano
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor
James Reese, tenor
Christian Pursell, bass-baritone
Lucas Balslov, trumpet