Messiah Singalong – Classical Revolution Detroit

The holiday spirit moves Classical Revolution Detroit (CutTime Simfonica) to hold a gallery reading of Handel’s profoundly beautiful Christmas oratorio The Messiah! Sung entirely in English, this work has moved kings and Americans to tears, capturing the joys and suffering of the Christ story in visceral music. We will have strings, flute, harpsichord and four vocalists from Opera MODO to perform about 16 numbers, and you are welcome to sing the arias to yourself and sing out in the choruses! They might even swing it a bit with Douglas Scott on the keys. Scores will be available and string players are welcome to join the orchestra. They’ll also perform most of the Nutcracker Suite in a new arrangement by Mr. CutTime Rick Robinson. Cash bar is available. Cash donations will be accepted. This event is sponsored in part by the Knight Foundation and the Kresge Foundation.