The Christian West and Its Singers

As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration, Taconic Opera invites you to its very first December holiday concert, performing the oratorio that has survived almost 3 centuries since first presented in Dublin in 1742: George Frideric Handel’s magnificent Messiah. No need to go to Carnegie Hall when you can hear it practically in your own back yard. Hear the Messiah in a whole new way - not as sung by soloists and chorus, but as sung by opera soloists and an opera chorus…and with full…See More

Programme DetailsThe Angel Gabriel – Graham FitkinGabriel’s Message – Stephen PaulusTocata on Veni Emmanuel – Adolphus HailstorkRejoice in the Lord always – Anon (C16th)O magnum mysterium - Tomás Luis de VictoriaWhat sweeter music – John RutterO come, O come, Immanuel – John RutterI wonder as I wander – Carl RüttiMy Dancing Day - Carl RüttiIntervalAngelus ad virginem – arr. Andrew CarterE’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come – Paul ManzThere Shall a Star – Felix MendelssohnA Ukrainian Prayer – John…See More

11th International choir and orchestra festival in Baden (Germany) 07.12. - 10.12.2023 BADEN-BADEN – a charming town in the heart of the Black Forest. The hot springs of the town were already appreciated and used by the Romans. The unique landscape of the Black Forest, the numerous mansions of the rich and the beautiful, the spas, the fourth-biggest festival hall in the…See More

9th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Vienna (Austria) 02.11. - 06.11.2023 VIENNA – one of the greatest metropolises of the world There are few cities with as wide a cultural offer as that of Vienna which includes the Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna Boys’ Choir, Vienna State Opera, and countless museums. The city also boasts astounding architecture with a…See More

16th International choir and orchestra festival on Lake Garda (Italy) 19.10. - 23.10.2023 LAKE GARDA (Italian: Lago di Garda) – the most mediterranean lake of all Italian Alpine lakes. To the alert eye the lake offers a spectacle of natural brightness and colours which makes this place a unique holiday destination for all seasons. Visitors are impressed by places like…See More

Choral Workshop with the International Oratorio Choir.This year the Coronation Mass by W. A. Mozart will be worked on. Groups of at least 10 persons can take part in the project.Terms and conditions for singers and further information you will find on our website https://www.choral-workshops.com/See More

14th International choir and orchestra festival in Cracow (Poland) 27.09. - 01.10.2023 CRACOW – one of the twelve most important towns in the world The former capital of Poland is one of Europe’s last undiscovered destinations by mass tourism. Here the Holy Father Pope John Paul II served as a Bishop for more than twelve years. Centre of the old town is Rynek (main market place), one of Europe’s most beautiful and largest market places. This market place is divided by huge cloth halls as well…See More