Oratorio Society of Queens Sings "Messiah" at Holiday Concert

The Oratorio Society of Queens performs portions of Handel’s “Messiah,” as well as traditional Christmas favorites and Chanukah songs on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), Bayside, New York.

This Queens’ institution will perform with its 125-plus member chorus under the direction of Maestro David Close with featured soloists Geraldine McMillian, soprano, John Easterlin, tenor, Vaughn Fritts, bass-baritone, Guest Artist Cantor Jerry Korobow and with OSQ’s orchestra, the Orchestral Arts Ensemble of Queens.

The 2nd half Holiday highlights include “Ocho Kandelikas” a Ladino favorite celebrating the eight candles of Chanukah with its story of hope and redemption and “The Lamp kept burnin’ on” by noted Long Island composer Linda Tsuruoka. Cantor Jerry Korobow leads us with his guitar and the entire chorus and orchestra in the lively and spirited “Al HaNissim.”

Sing along with the entire chorus and audience in the traditional carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Thrill to the incomparable “O Holy Night,” be totally charmed by John Rutter’s sweet arrangement of “Il est né le divin enfant,” a traditional French carol and Pietro Yon’s timeless “Gesù Bambino,” said to have been written while he was riding a NYC subway! A rollicking version of the Caribbean favorite “The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy” arranged by Mack Wilberg, conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is also featured.

Queensborough Performing Arts Center is located in Queensborough Community College at 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY - on 56th Avenue one block east of Springfield Boulevard in Bayside. Parking is free on the main lot next to the theater, which offers easy-access entry.

Ticket prices at the box office are $35 general admission, $30 seniors and students with ID; children, 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, $10. For additional information, please call the Oratorio Society of Queens at 718.279.3006 or visit www.QueensOratorio.org