From Pan Harmonia
Press release
Pan Harmonia presents its’ 5th “A Chamber Music Messiah,” on Sunday, December 6 at 3 PM, in the beautifully restored sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Asheville.
This program is the brainchild of organist Eric Wall, former music director at First Presbyterian Church. Baroque keyboard maestra Barbara Weiss leads a merry band of musicians in a rousing instrumental version of Georg F. Handel’s favorite Christmas tradition. All proceeds to benefit Homeward Bound, which ends homelessness in Western North Carolina by moving people into housing of their own and providing the support they need to stay housed for good.
Sunday, December 6, 3 PM • First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Downtown Asheville
A Joyous Holiday Event! “A Chamber Music Messiah,” featuring instrumentalists playing the vocal parts with organ as orchestra. Come experience this fun, unique and beautiful performance of the Christmas portion (Part I) of Handel’s masterpiece to benefit Homeward Bound.
Kate Steinbeck, flute • Alicia Chapman, oboe and English horn • Rosalind Buda, bassoon • David Ginn, trumpet and Barbara Weiss directing on organ as orchestra!
Generations donations appreciated. All proceeds to benefit Homeward Bound
About Pan Harmonia
Directed by flutist Kate Steinbeck and based in Asheville, artist collective Pan Harmonia brings professional chamber music performances to audiences of all ages in diverse settings ranging from traditional concert halls to homeless shelters and prisons. Now in its 16th season, Pan Harmonia has been awarded grants from the North Carolina Arts Council, The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts for its artistic excellence.For more information about Pan Harmonia, please visit www.panharmonia.org, or call 828-254-7123. If price is a barrier, contact us at write office@panharmonia.org to volunteer.
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