A holiday tradition not to be missed

HAILED as a “venerable holiday tradition” performed with “an exultant spirit that came from the heart” by The Chicago Tribune, The Apollo Chorus' rendition of Händel’s Messiah has been performed every December since 1879—a track record unmatched by other choral organizations.

One of the most renowned musical organizations in the nation, The Apollo Chorus of Chicago, celebrates the 139th anniversary of its annual presentation of Händel’s Messiah with two performances on Saturday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph Dr., #Chicago.



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Saxony's sound of music

FROM boys' choirs to jazz on paddle steamers via Wagner's Ring cycle and the genius of Bach, Dresden and Leipzig have some of the best ensembles, orchestras, and artists worldwide. The two cities in #Germany's Saxony region are alive with the sound of music. 

Dresden Music Festival (May 5-June 5), is an annual favourite. Michael Nyman, English composer of minimalist music and known for his film scores, will start the festival.

Also in May (15 to 22), the International Dixieland Festival will jazz things up with blues, boogie, and swing.

The Kreuzchor Boys' Choir, one of the world's oldest, marks its 800th anniversary with concerts throughout the year. In this anniversary year, there are ten days of concerts starting on April 15.

With the premiere of Richard Wagner's Twilight of the Gods on April 30, Leipzig Opera is going to have the first complete Ring cycle in its repertoire after more than 40 years. From May 5 to May 8, it will then be staged in its entirety on four consecutive days.

This year's Leipzig Bach Festival runs from June 10 to June 19.

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Cornwall on song

There will be five days and nights of song across the county of Cornwall as choirs of all ages and nationalities gather for the largest festival of its kind in Europe. 

THE internationally renowned operatic tenor John Treleaven will be joining choirs from around the world for the start of the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival at Truro Cathedral on April 30.

More than 3000 singers in 70 choirs will be taking part in 60 concerts and celebrations in 50 venues from Bude to Penzance and Torpoint to Porthleven.

Choirs from Canada, the US, Russia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, England, Wales, and Scotland will be performing throughout the festival to more than 40,000 people.

The International Gala Concerts at Truro Cathedral and the Hall for Cornwall create a cultural hub for the festival.

Details of dozens of daytime concerts in gardens, schools, and picturesque spots from Caerhays and Pendennis Castles to Land's End and the Minack Theatre, Heartlands, Trebah and the Eden Project can be found at www.cimvcf.org.uk along with full details of the international and regional Galas outlined below.

Concert tickets can be purchased through the festival website – TICKETS ARE GOING FAST- Not long to go now!! - Go now to www.cimvcf.org.uk –which also has details of local box offices.

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