# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah An unabridged and historically informed interpretation performed on period instruments by the Bella Voce Sinfonia, Bella Voce Chorus, and soloists from within the ensemble. Handel’s Messiah, complete and unabridged, has been a Bella Voce annual tradition since 2012. Artistic Director Andrew Lewis’s rendition features a 24-voice chamber chorus, soloists, and the 20-player period-instrument Bella Voce Sinfonia, in an intimate interpretation of Messiah akin to what would have been heard in Handel’s lifetime. Saturday, November 22: Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Sunday, November 23: Evanston, 4 p.m. Milwaukee performance to be broadcast by PBS Bella Voce’s acclaimed interpretation of Messiah returns with performances in Milwaukee Nov. 22 and Evanston Nov. 23. The Milwaukee performance will be recorded for broadcast on PBS. This marks the first time Bella Voce has performed in Milwaukee. Bella Voce’s acclaimed interpretation of Messiah returns with performances in Milwaukee Nov. 22 and Evanston Nov. 23. The Milwaukee performance will be recorded for broadcast on PBS. This marks the first time Bella Voce has performed in Milwaukee. “Bella Voce is honored to present Milwaukee’s first complete period-instrument performance at the invitation of the esteemed organization Early Music Now,” says Lewis. Early Music Now is one of the top early music presenters in the United States, entering its 39th season of performances of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque programs by the world’s most accomplished ensembles. With its nimbly sized orchestra and chorus, Bella Voce has put its virtuosic stamp on this canonic work. Chicago Classical Review praises Lewis’s interpretation, which “strikes a deft balance between the semi-theatrical provenance of the work and the reverential nature of the work.…tempi throughout were brisk and vigorous, but still moderate enough to elevate details…bringing clarity to the score.” The Bella Voce Chorus has been commended by CCR for its “precise intonation and blend” as well as its “sound overflowing with passion.” The Bella Voce Sinfonia is noted as “dutiful companions of the chorus and as feature performers in their own right,” showcased through their “spirited playing and rich timbres.” Soloists for the concerts include Chicago singers Orna Arania, Anna Joy Buegel, Oliver Camacho, Mark Haddad, Kimberly Jones, Amanda Koopman, Luke Lemmeier, Eric Miranda, Annie Rasmussen, Matthew Schlesinger, Ryan Townsend Strand, Josefien Stopelenburg, and Vince Wallace. Violinist Martin Davids (Haymarket Opera Company, The Callipygian Players) returns as soloist and concertmaster of the Bella Voce Sinfonia, with Josh Cohen (Washington Bach Consort, Seraphic Fire) also a featured soloist on Baroque natural trumpet. Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah Saturday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Chapel 1515 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee Sunday, November 23 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/bella-voce-presents-handel’s-messiah/200029114686637 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 43 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Evanston - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: St. Luke's Episcopal Church Evanston - **lat**: 42.03548 - **long**: -87.67762 - **full address**: St. Luke's Episcopal Church Evanston, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202-1801, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ce742225c866fcf934ab3cd82aaa02faf0e48c6657d464a895d32d9e1adeda46-rimg-w1200-h628-dc170704-gmir?v=1762732244 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah being held? - **A:** Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah takes place on Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Evanston, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202-1801, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah? - **A:** Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah is organized by Bella Voce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bella Voce presents Handel’s Messiah is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evanston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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