Handel’s Messiah was originally performed as an Easter offering April 13, 1742, in Ireland. 

Now, it is a Christmastime staple performed all over the world. 

Your chance to experience the timeless magic of this masterpiece in a unique setting comes when the Fort Wayne Philharmonic presents “Messiah by Candlelight,” on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21-22, in Auer Performance Hall at Purdue University Fort Wayne Music Center.  

Conducted by Benjamin Rivera and set with the warm glow of candlelight, this renowned orchestra will transform Handel’s beloved oratorio into a transcendent masterpiece. 

Immerse yourself in choral and orchestral brilliance as the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, along with Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, brings to life the narrative and spirit of this revered work, continuing a tradition that is now more than 270 years old.