by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: Trinity’s “Messiah Sing” at noon, and The Cleveland Orchestra’s first holiday concert of the season
•Interesting reads: the history of Cleveland Orchestra holiday concerts, and cellist Zlatomir Fung’s new audio play The Elves and the Cello Maker
•Announcements: Detroit Symphony extends contract for Music Director Jader Bignamini, and Greater Cleveland Music Census extends its deadline
•Almanac: violinist Samuel Dushkin, his collaborations with Stravinsky, and a work he did not premiere — and not by his own choosing
HAPPENING TODAY:
Head to Trinity Cathedral at noon to be part of the “Messiah Sing,” the final concert of the fall series. The Trinity Chamber Orchestra, soloists, and conductor Todd Wilson will present selections from Handel’s beloved oratorio with the audience as the chorus. A limited number of scores will be available on loan, but audience members are asked to bring one along if they have one at home. A freewill offering will be taken up. Note that the concert will also be livestreamed.
And The Cleveland Orchestra will kick off its run of holiday concerts at 7:30 pm at Severance. Brett Mitchell conducts, and vocalist Carpathia Jenkins is the soloist. Tickets are available here.
IN THIS EDITION: