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Handel’s Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica
December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
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Join us at the breathtaking Baltimore Basilica, America’s First Cathedral, for a favorite Baltimore tradition – two glorious performances of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th, 2026 with Maestro Edward Polochick and the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir!
From the heart-stirring opening strains to the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus, experience the complete masterpiece performed in one of the nation’s most inspiring and historic sacred spaces. With soaring choruses, brilliant orchestral writing, and world-class soloists, Messiah remains a timeless proclamation of hope, joy, and redemption.
Whether you have cherished this work for years or are discovering it for the first time, allow Handel’s beloved masterpiece to fill your heart and usher in the beauty and wonder of the Christmas season.