Orchestra of Southern Utah gives 78th performance of Handel’s “Messiah”
By Tanisa Crosby
The Orchestra of Southern Utah will give a free public performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” This year marks the 78th performance, which will take place Dec. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center in Cedar City. The concert is free and open to the public.
Over 250 years since his death, Handel’s “Messiah” is still beloved among audiences around the world. Premiering in April of 1742, Handel originally intended for the piece to be for Easter, but it has since become a Christmas season tradition.
This year’s performance is dedicated to the memory of Judith Spencer Larsen and Mary MacDonald, both of whom played viola in OSU for many years.
The Heritage Center Theater is located at 105 N 100 E in Cedar City. Tickets are free to the public but are mandatory for entrance and are available at the Heritage Center. Empty seats will be released at 7:15 p.m. Children 6 and older are welcome to attend with adult supervision. For more information, contact OSU manager Rebekah Hughes at (435) 592-6051 or beckyosucedarcity@gmail.com.
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