The crowd became the chorus last week as La Grange’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought to life George Frederic Handel’s ...

James Richman (center), artistic director of the Dallas Bach Society, takes a bow before a performance of Handel's 'Messiah,' ...

Notable people born on this day include “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” host Ryan Seacrest.

Composed in just three weeks, Handel’s Messiah remains a beloved classic nearly 300 years on. Its origin story is marked by ...

Happy holidays, DC! Revel in holiday merriment with friends and family this week at the National Building Museum’s indoor skating rink, catch a free holiday concert at Union Station, or sing along to ...

Kalos Arts Foundation will present a community “Messiah” Sing-Along featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s beloved ...

Forget the hushed silence of the concert hall and the formality of the balcony seat. This Sunday, Dec. 21, a live performance inspired by the Comedy Central show “Drunk History” will bring a ...

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular classical compositions played at the holidays. Filled with biblical passages and ...

Today in Music History for Dec. 17: ...

Gateway Area Singers and RiverChor will carry on Clinton’s tradition of performing Handel’s “Messiah” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, ...

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