“One of the most transporting musical and theatrical experiences I have ever had.”
— Julitz Motz, ART’S DESIRE, KWMR-FM
Our Messiah carries you through Handel’s magnificent story with intimacy, drama and exhilarating power—from its tenderest moments to the glorious triumph of the final Amen—and then invites you to become part of the performance yourself. Welcome in the start of the holiday season with PCO’s signature annual joy filled tradition.
Saturday, November 28, 3:00 PM Del Valle Theatre, Walnut Creek
Sunday, November 29, 3:00 PM Bankhead Theater, Livermore
Why Come to THIS Messiah
Let yourself be swept into the story. The soloists step forward almost like actors, making the words intensely personal, while the PCO Chorus and orchestra surround you with everything from intimate tenderness to thrilling waves of sound.
And experience one of those wonderful uniquely PCO moments as the four soloists join together in Their Sound Is Gone Out, their individual voices suddenly becoming a quartet within the chorus.
And the emotional journey doesn’t end with Part I. Revel in the wonderfully bouncy All We Like Sheep, feel the mounting drama of Why Do the Nations Rage?, and thrill to the brilliance of The Trumpet Shall Sound as carefully chosen favorites from Parts II and III carry you all the way to the glorious final Amen.
And then lift yourself out of your seat the PCO chorus will join you in the audience and all of together with the soloists and Maestro Kohl leading will sing Hallelujahs with us for an encore reprise of the famed number to conclude filling the hall with joy and goodwill. There is no better way to start your holiday season on a glorious high.
Take a moment to hear the soaring voices of “Hallelujah Chorus” for a taste of what’s to come: https://youtu.be/C3TUWU_yg4s.
Our Glorious Soloists
- Oriana Geis-Falla, soprano — a vibrant singer whose performances range from opera and concert stages to the soundtrack of Disney’s Encanto.
- Sara Couden, contralto — her extraordinarily rich voice has been heard at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera and with leading orchestras across the country.
- Arnold Livingston Geis, tenor — a compelling tenor heard with the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics and on major Hollywood film soundtracks.
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