08-04-2025
Bach Society set for Palm Sunday ‘Messiah' performance in Troy
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — While most associate Bach's 'Handel's Messiah' with Christmas, an area group dedicated to the composer's work is looking to change that this weekend.
The Bach Society of Dayton is preparing to perform the piece this coming Palm Sunday as part of Easter celebration.
The date – April 13 – also happens to be the 283rd anniversary of its 1742 premiere.
'Messiah is a piece where even if you don't know you know it, you know it because it contains the Hallelujah chorus, which is one of the most popular pieces of classical music,' said society music director David Crean. 'Messiah is actually the earliest piece of music that has been continuously performed.'
The community chorus, which auditions approximately 70 singers each season, will be traveling to Troy's Arbogast Performing Arts Center for the performance with an orchestra. The choral group and orchestra perform four concerts each year.
When: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13
Where: Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S. Dorset Road, Troy
Tickets: $30-50 (Purchase online)
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