Join the Cathedral Choir, the Choir of St. Mary's, Vacaville, and the Capella Antiqua Baroque Orchestra for an Epiphany celebration of Handel's timeless Messiah, paired with Corelli's radiant Christmas Concerto, in the stunning architecture and resonant acoustics of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Experience Messiah in two languages: sung in English on Friday and in Spanish on Saturday, in a rare and beautiful rendition.

The Program

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759): Messiah. Composed in 1741 and premiered in Dublin the following year, Messiah is a theological meditation drawn entirely from scripture, opening with the enduring consolation of "Comfort ye."

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713): Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, the "Christmas Concerto." Written for Christmas night, it closes with a gentle pastorale.

The Performers

The Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Rex Rallanka, supports the liturgical and musical life of the Cathedral and the Diocese of Sacramento, and is known for its annual Epiphany performance of Messiah with the Capella Antiqua Baroque Orchestra. In January 2025, the choir presented a new Spanish-language translation of the work.

They are joined this year by the Choir of St. Mary's, Vacaville.

Liisa Dávila, soprano, is known for her vocal clarity and dazzling coloratura. Her roles include Kitty Hart in Dead Man Walking at Fresno Grand Opera and Liù in Turandot at West Bay Opera.

Leandra Ramm, mezzo-soprano, has appeared with the San Francisco Symphony, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, West Edge Opera and American Bach Soloists.

Matt Hidalgo, tenor, is a Chorus Member with the San Francisco Opera, teaches voice in Sacramento, and is Vocal Director at Roseville High School.

Daniel Yoder, bass, is a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus, American Bach Soloists and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Chorus. The Sacramento Bee has praised his "polished baritone."

En español

Acompáñenos en este Concierto de Epifanía con El Mesías de Handel y el Concierto de Navidad de Corelli, interpretados por el Coro de la Catedral, el Coro de Santa María de Vacaville y la Orquesta Barroca Capella Antiqua.

Viernes 8 de enero, 7:30 p. m.: El Mesías cantado en inglés
Sábado 9 de enero, 2:00 p. m.: El Mesías cantado en español
Catedral del Santísimo Sacramento, 1017 11th Street, Sacramento