Current Events

Out of Eden
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 6:00pm @ Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center
Out of Eden is a concert of art songs–spanning from the classical era to the contemporary–which narrates a journey through death of self, transcending the blissful ignorance and idealism of oppressive patriarchal constructs.
Shana Oshiro, soprano
Emily Yang, cello
Brian Bartoldus, piano
Free Admission, both in-person and livestream - click here to learn more

Ignite the Horizon!
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 7:30pm @ Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts
The esteemed Maryland State Boychoir, Morgan State University Choral Director Eric Conway, and tenor Devin Mercer join Handel Choir for a new fall concert offering of works by Boulanger, Janáček, Mendelssohn, and Hailstork.
Handel Choir of Baltimore
Maryland State Boychoir
Devin Mercer, tenor
Eric Conway, piano
Thomas Hetrick, organ
Brian Bartoldus & Stephen Holmes, conductor
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts

Averitt Over Jordan
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 10:30am @ Frederick Presbyterian Church
William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on four American folk songs and hymns in this multi-movement suite.
Frederick Presbyterian Festival Choir
Santana Bartoldus & Eric Myers, piano
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Presented as part of a worship service

Period-Perfect Messiah
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 7:30pm @ Grace UMC Baltimore
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 3:00pm @ Christ Lutheran Church Baltimore
Handel Choir’s celebrated annual tradition, now including lesser-known movements from Part II
Handel Choir of Baltimore
Handel Period Instrument Orchestra
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts

Made in Baltimore, Too
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 7:30pm @ Grace UMC Baltimore
Steinway artist Lura Johnson is the featured soloist in the return of our popular Made in Baltimore event celebrating Baltimore lyricists, composers, and musicians. Lura and Handel Choir will perform a newly commissioned work by Daniel Sabzghabaei
Handel Choir of Baltimore
Lura Johnson, piano
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts

From Baroque to Barnes
Saturday, May 11, 2023, 7:30pm @ Second Presbyterian Church Baltimore
Chamber ensemble Third Practice provides solos for Baroque gems by Handel, Bach, and Monteverdi-and brings a newly commissioned work by Baltimore-born composer Jasmine Barnes playing off these Baroque compositions.
Handel Choir of Baltimore
Third Practice
Handel Period Instrument Chamber Ensemble
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts