The Worcester Chorus: Handel Messiah

Directed by Chris Shepard, The Worcester Chorus is one of America’s oldest and longest-running choral ensembles. Attending their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at the historic Mechanics Hall on the first weekend of December each year is a holiday tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond. Audiences love to experience this celebratory work year after year, but why did it become such a beloved tradition in the first place?