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Christmas at the Winspear continues with the traditional holiday performances of Handel’s Messiah, one of the world’s most cherished works of faith and inspiration. Four Edmonton natives and three of Edmonton’s finest choirs return to fully evoke this powerful marriage of scripture and song.

Returning to the ESO, Soprano Linda Perillo, Mezzo-Soprano Frances Jellard, Tenor John Tessier and Baritone Nathan Berg will recreate the opulent power and stirring contrast of this famous oratorio, with a libretto excerpted from scripture by Charles Jennens.

Joining the orchestra and these highly-acclaimed vocalists, over 80 voices from i Coristi Chamber Choir, the University of Alberta Madrigal Singers and Òran will add the full richness to the performance, once again bringing guests to their feet with the climactic “Hallelujah” chorus – the most famous piece from Messiah.

Music Director William Eddins will take the harpsichord role for the concert and will lead the orchestra through various head nods and signals – a rare and challenging undertaking.

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Berlioz, Respighi & Elgar

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Friday, December 2 at 8 pm
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A Merry Pops Christmas

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RCA Band: A Christmas Wish 2011

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The King of Love

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February 2, 2012
An Evening to Support
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Lobby Spaces, Winspear Centre
Presented by Meyers Norris Penny
February 2, 2012
5:00 pm22:00:00
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February 3, 2012
ESO & Winspear Overture Feb 3
2012 Events
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February 3, 2012
12:00 pm13:00:00
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February 6, 2012
Guizhou Acrobats
2012 Events
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Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
China Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe
February 6, 2012
7:00 pm
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February 10, 2012
Let's Fall in Love
2011-12 Robbins Pops
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/102
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Bruce Hangen, conductor John Pagano, vocalist
February 10, 2012
8:00 pm
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February 11, 2012
Let's Fall in Love
2011-12 Robbins Pops
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/103
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Bruce Hangen, conductor John Pagano, vocalist
February 11, 2012
8:00 pm
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February 12, 2012
Pro Coro: Heart Meditations
2011-12 Pro Coro Canada
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/3197
McDougall United Church
Erik Westberg, conductor
February 12, 2012
2:30 pm
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February 12, 2012
Variations for Winds
2012 Events
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Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
University of Alberta Symphony Wind Ensemble Northern Alberta Honour Band, special guests
February 12, 2012
3:00 pm
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February 13, 2012
Chicago with guests Kevin Hearn
2012 Events
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/3392
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
February 13, 2012
7:30 pm
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February 16, 2012
ESO & Winspear Overture Feb 16
2012 Events
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February 16, 2012
12:00 pm13:00:00
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February 18, 2012
Disney in Concert
2011-12 Symphony Specials
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/3162
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Lucas Waldin, conductor Dennis Kyle, Juliana Hansen, Arielle Jacobs, Arbender Robinson, vocalists
February 18, 2012
2:00 pm
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February 18, 2012
Disney in Concert
2011-12 Symphony Specials
/symphony-specials/2011-12-symphony-specials/disney-in-concert/
https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/3163
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Lucas Waldin, conductor Dennis Kyle, Juliana Hansen, Arielle Jacobs, Arbender Robinson, vocalists
February 18, 2012
7:00 pm
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February 19, 2012
Disney in Concert
2011-12 Symphony Specials
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/3449
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Lucas Waldin, conductor Dennis Kyle, Juliana Hansen, Arielle Jacobs, Arbender Robinson, vocalists
February 19, 2012
2:00 pm
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February 24, 2012
Glorious Voices
2011-12 Friday Masters
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/52
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
William Eddins, conductor, organ & harpsichord Jeanine De Bique, soprano Christopher Mayell, tenor Cantilon Chamber Choir Da Camera Singers i Coristi Chamber Choir Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton
February 24, 2012
7:30 pm
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February 25, 2012
Glorious Voices
2011-12 Landmark Classic Masters
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https://tickets.winspearcentre.com/event/performance/53
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
William Eddins, conductor, organ & harpsichord Jeanine De Bique, soprano Christopher Mayell, tenor Cantilon Chamber Choir Da Camera Singers i Coristi Chamber Choir Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton
February 25, 2012
8:00 pm
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February 26, 2012
Edmonton Youth Orchestra In Concert
2012 Events
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Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Edmonton Senior Youth Orchestra Edmonton Intermediate Youth Orchestra
February 26, 2012
2:00 pm
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February 29, 2012
ESO & Winspear Overture Feb 29
2012 Events
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February 29, 2012
12:00 pm13:00:00
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