By John Anderson
College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office
CONWAY — After a break of several years, the University of Central Arkansas Concert Choir will perform the first act of Handel’s “Messiah” at the Snow Fine Arts Center on Thursday, Dec. 7.
The 7:30 p.m. performance, which will feature soloists, chorus and orchestra, is free and open to the public.
George Frideric Handel wrote the oratorio in about three weeks in 1741.
The first act is about the birth of Jesus Christ. The second recounts his death, and the third focuses on his resurrection. The piece was originally created as a work of Easter and was performed during the Lenten season.
“I think the department is very excited,” associate professor and director of Choral Activities John Erwin said. “We have not done ‘Messiah’ in about 10 years. It is a treat to do this music.”
For more information, contact Erwin at 501-450-5757 or johne@uca.edu.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication includes the Departments of Art, Music, and Film, Theatre and Creative Writing, as well as the School of Communication. The College’s primary mission is the preparation of the next generation of artists, educators and communicators. For more information about CFAC, visit www.uca.edu/cfac or call 501-450-3293.
