Messiah a holiday tradition
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Updated: November 06, 2009 4:17 PM
A Christmas tradition is coming to Abbotsford in late November as Abbotsford conductor David Rushton directs the Gloria Dei Chorale, soloists, and the Canada West Chamber orchestra in a performance of Handel’s Messiah.
The show is set for Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Road.
The Gloria Dei Chorale, founded in 1954, began as a choir of the Christian Reformed Church of New Westminster but evolved over the years to become a thriving 65-voice community choir comprised of members from throughout the lower mainland.
David Rushton is in his second season as conductor and musical director of the choir. He is a former director of the Fraser Valley Symphony (1988-1998) and is the senior professor of music at Trinity Western University.
In addition to members of the Canada West Chamber Orchestra, Rushton is presenting a talented roster of professional soloists for the performances: Alison Nystrom, soprano, Caroline Harder, alto, Ray Harris, tenor and Dale Throness, bass.
Tickets are $15 and are available at House of James, King’s Music, Bakerview Church, from choir members, and at the door.
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