AUBURN — The Augusta Symphony Orchestra will present its 11th annual “Messiah” singalong on Saturday, Dec. 14, at High Street Congregational Church.

Handel’s “Messiah” was completed in 1741, with composition beginning on Aug. 22 of that year and finishing a mere 24 days later on Sept. 14. Despite its swift creation, only minor errors were found within the 259-page masterpiece.

Described as “a meditation of our Lord as Messiah in Christian thought and belief,” “Messiah” differs from many of Handel’s other oratorios in that the soloists do not take on dramatic roles. There is no single, dominant narrative voice and very little use is made of quoted speech.

Featured soloists are Dan Sorensen, Judy Plano, Cynthia Maguire and James O’Brien. Also on the program will be seasonal music by Leroy Anderson.

The performance will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; children and students free. The concert will be repeated on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Hope Baptist Church in Manchesterr.

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