PROGRAM
Kevin Fitzgerald Conductor
Estelí Gomez Soprano
Jay Carter Countertenor
Aaron Sheehan Tenor
Sidney Outlaw Baritone
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
The Jacksonville Symphony is joined by the brightest solo voices and the full Jacksonville Symphony Chorus to deliver the uplifting and majestic gift of Handel’s Messiah. Shining with hope, inspiration and sheer joy, its message of faith has brought audiences to their feet since its premiere in 1742. Don’t miss being a part of this tradition and experiencing what has been heralded as “the greatest story ever told...the most majestic music ever conceived.”
George Frideric Handel · Messiah
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Kevin Fitzgerald Associate Conductor
American conductor Kevin Fitzgerald is a formidable musical leader. In July 2023, he won the Special Prize for the Best Performance of the Contemporary Piece at The Mahler Competition. Fitzgerald is the first conductor to win this award, sponsored by the Mahler Foundation, which led to him conducting the world premiere of Bernd Richard Deutsch's Con Moto with the Bamberger Symphoniker during the final concert of the competition...continue reading
Estelí Gomez Soprano
Praised for her "clear, bright voice" (New York Times) and "artistry that belies her young years” (Kansas City Metropolis), soprano Estelí Gomez is quickly gaining recognition as a stylish interpreter of early and contemporary repertoires...continue reading
Jay Carter Countertenor
Jay Carter has gained a reputation as one of the nation’s finest countertenors. A frequent collaborator with both period and modern ensembles, he is recognized as a leading interpreter of late Baroque repertoire and has been lauded for his luminous tone, stylish interpretations and clarion delivery...continue reading
Aaron Sheehan Tenor
GRAMMY®-Award-winning tenor Aaron Sheehan, recognized internationally as a leading interpreter of baroque repertoire, is equally at home on the concert platform and the opera stage, from medieval monody to twentieth century masterworks...continue reading
Sidney Outlaw Baritone
Lauded by The New York Times as a “terrific singer” with a “deep, rich timbre,” Sidney Outlaw is an “opera powerhouse” who has delighted audiences in the U.S. and abroad with his “weighty and forthright” sound (San Francisco Chronicle) since 2010 when he exploded onto the international scene after winning Grand Prize at the Concurso Internacional de Canto Montserrat Caballe...continue reading
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with some of the area’s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. The tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony started in 1985 with a roster including many professional musicians and skilled amateur performers...continue reading
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