Cumberland Oratorio Singers Present Annual Messiah Sing
by ERINN CRIDER
Since 1350, carols have been used to spread the joy of Christmas. In
this tradition, each year the Cumberland Oratorio Singers perform George
Frederic Handel's Messiah Sing! There are two performances this year.
One is on Saturday Dec. 15 at
Galatia Presbyterian Church at 6
p.m. and the other is on Sunday,
Dec. 16, also at Galatia Presbyterian
Church at 4 p.m.
For many people Handel's Messiah
is a meaningful part of the holiday
season. What is special about this
production is that the public is
invited not only to attend, but to
participate as well. Those looking
to participate should come ready
to have a good time and sing with
gusto. Handel, a German composer
from the 1700s, is well known for
his English choral work Messiah,
which he wrote in 1742. The
piece was not received with great
popularity immediately, but it is now
one of the most widely preformed
choral pieces in the western world.
Although Messiah was originally an
Easter production, it is an integral part of the holiday season for many.
This special free concert performed in tandem by the Cumberland
Oratorio Singers and the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra brings together
two of the community's top-notch performance groups to deliver a
stunning and meaningful performance that reminds both listeners and
participants of the true meaning of Christmas.
This performance is a great fit for the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
and the Cumberland Oratorio Singers and something that has become a
local tradition in itself.
"We are always open to collaboration with the Fayetteville Symphony
Orchestra and developing our
relationship with them," said
Cumberland Oratorio Singers
Director Dr. Michael Martin.
Always looking to deliver a stellar
performance, Martin loves this
particular event because it is a chance
to give back to the community and
connect with people who share his
love of music and performing.
"The organizations, the people and
the musical freedom," are some of the
things he loves best about the unique
collaboration with the FSO.
While the Cumberland Oratorio
Singers definitely fill a niche in
the local music scene, the group is
always looking to add new talent to
its community group.
"Our goal is to keep growing and
keep providing opportunities," said
Martin. Whether it is a retiree, a
high school or college student or anyone in between, there is always room
for another voice in the group.
Find out more about the Cumberland Oratorio
singers at www.singwithcos.org. For more information
about the Fayetteville Symphony
ERINN CRIDER, Contributing
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