LINDSBORG, Kan. — Celebrate the 144th Messiah Festival of the Arts with the Bethany Oratorio Society, Bethany College, and Lindsborg this Easter season.
Since its founding in 1882, the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed Handel’s Messiah every year. This year marks the 144th consecutive performance of Handel’s Messiah, the longest-running rendition of this work in North America. Featured soloists for this year’s performances include Claire Herzog, coloratura soprano; Michelle Rice, soprano; Maxwell Ary, tenor; and Ian Schipper, bass-baritone. These talented artists will bring their expertise and passion to the stage in performances of Bach’s The Passion According to St. Matthew and Messiah.
Read more about the Messiah Festival of the Arts soloists on the Visit Lindsborg blog.
Dates and times of other Messiah Festival of the Arts event opportunities:
March 24-April 25: Attend the Messiah Juried Student Art Exhibition at Mingenback Art Center, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
April 10: Messiah Soloists Recital, 7:30pm at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 402 N. First Street.
April 11: Bach’s Passion According to St. Matthew, 7:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N Main St. Purchase tickets here.
April 13: Handel’s Messiah, 3:00pm in Presser Hall Auditorium, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street. Purchase tickets here.
Tickets for Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Passion are on sale now! Click on this link for purchasing online, or call the Messiah Festival office (785) 227-3380.
