The Orchestra of Southern Utah performs Cedar City’s 75th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 13, and Monday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:45. Admission is free, although tickets are required. Ticketholders are asked to be seated by 7:15, at which time empty seats will be released to those waiting.
The first performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in Cedar City was on New Year’s Day in 1925. Beginning in 1940, it became a winter tradition. Originally performed by Southern Utah University (known at the time as Branch Agricultural College), the Orchestra of Southern Utah has since taken up the responsibility.
Jackie Riddle-Jackson will conduct this year’s performance. Soloists for this year’s Messiah include Alex Byers, Taliah Byers, Taryn Thomas, Terri Metcalf-Peterson, Glen Reber, Corlissa Jensen, Shannon Birch, Tyler Melling, Brandi Hall, Leslie Perkins, and Taylor Rowley. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds encompassing the Cedar City community, Southern Utah University, and Dixie State University. The trumpet solo for “The Trumpet Will Sound” will be performed by Adam Lambert on the Sunday performance and Austin Clark for the Monday performance.
Tickets are available at the Heritage Center box office, located at 105 North 100 East in Cedar City, during regular business hours. Attendees are encouraged to collect their tickets in advance, as a full house is expected for both performances. Children over 6 with adult supervision are welcome. Babies are not allowed, as the performance is recorded.
For more information, call (435) 233-8213 or emilyosucedarcity@gmail.com, or visit orchestraofsouthernutah.org.
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