The Houston Symphony performs Handel’s Messiah this weekend (Dec. 16-18), featuring Grammy-winning conductor Stephen Stubbs in his Houston Symphony debut leading the concert from the harpsichord.
The piece tells the story of Jesus Christ’s nativity, passion, resurrection, and ascension. Stuctured in three parts and includes famous melodies “Ev’ry Valley” and the glorious “Hallelujah Chorus” All concerts will take place at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
Houston Public Media’s Catherine Lu talks with Stubbs about the performance.
(Above: Conductor Stephen Stubbs. Photo: Lee Talner)