by Philip | Jan 3, 2017 | Choral, Oratorio, Orchestra, Performance
As the musical frenzy of December steams down the tracks, we all have our favorite destinations. Before we know it “Last Stop – Christmas” is heard and the season has reached its destination. My journey which now includes a performance of Messiah has...
by Philip | Jan 6, 2016 | Choral, Oratorio, Performance
What a delight and blessing it was to conduct Messiah with my friends in Michigan City. The performance was beyond words! The soloists, Sarah Gartshore, Kristin Gornstein, Matthew Daniel and Peter van de Graaff provided eloquent and graceful voices to the arias and...
by Philip | Nov 12, 2015 | Oratorio, Preparation
What a glorious start to the preparations for the December 20th, 3pm performance of Messiah in Michigan City. Last night we had a very strong start to what promises to be a remarkable event. Thanks to so many for making this annual tradition flourish. Thank you...