The journalists who bring you The Rundown blog were debating last week what gift we could give you, our loyal readers, for the holidays. One thing sprang to mind that is almost universally enjoyed ...

Some Chicagoans came to appreciate “Messiah” as a piece of music with appeal that extended beyond its Christian themes.

The Michael O'Neal Singers will present their 20th annual Messiah Sing Along, an event that unites hundreds of singers from ...

From the soaring ‘Hallelujah’ chorus to the timeless beauty of its melodies, this performance is more than a concert, it’s a ...

Forget the frenzied day of shopping. For one dedicated group in Northeast Ohio, the holiday season begins with a performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Think Black Friday is a tradition? Consider the ...

Handel was the composer Bruce had in mind for this week's Puzzler. And, as is sometimes the case, he wasn't just thinking of the composer. He was thinking of a specific piece of music. In this case, ...

With Easter come some staples: Peeps, egg hunts and, for churchgoers, George Frideric Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. It's the five-minute piece often sung at the end of the service on Easter. The music ...

For many, Christmas wouldn’t quite be Christmas without a chance to be a part of George Frideric Handel’s moving “Messiah,” complete with its Hallelujah Chorus. In the spirit of this musical tradition ...

The birth, life and the death of Jesus Christ are told through song at the Santa Fe Symphony and Chorus’ performance of ...