photo courtesy of Tracey Brown

photo courtesy of Tracey Brown

Current Events

Period-Perfect Messiah
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:00pm @ Grace UMC Baltimore
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3:30pm @ Church of the Resurrection, Lutherville

Handel Choir’s celebrated annual tradition, featuring Baltimore’s only period instrument Messiah

Handel Choir of Baltimore
Handel Period Instrument Orchestra
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts

What the Earth Remembers
Sunday, March 14, 2027, 3:00pm @ Kraushaar Auditorium, Towson
Handel Choir joins the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra for the world premiere of Shawn Okpebolo’s What the Earth Remembers, a moving reflection on the Earth’s resilience and the promise of regrowth and renewal. Featuring Vaughan Williams’ beloved masterpiece Dona Nobis Pacem.

Handel Choir of Baltimore
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
Karen Slack, soprano
Robert Moody & Brian Bartoldus, conductors
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts

Dvořak Te Deum
Sunday, April 18, 2027, 10:30am @ Frederick Presbyterian Church
Dvořak’s rousing anthem of praise, presented in a new chamber orchestration

Frederick Presbyterian Festival Choir & Chamber Orchestra
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Presented as part of a worship service

New Beginnings
Saturday, May 22, 2027, 3:00pm @ Grace UMC Baltimore
American music, reimagined for a new age! Featuring the world premiere of American Hymnody by Joel Puckett.

Handel Choir of Baltimore
Brian Bartoldus, conductor
Tickets and more at handelchoir.org/concerts