The concert took place Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 8pm at Church Of The Ascension on West Beach Drive. Freeport, Bahama. This was an event worth attending, be sure to press the play button to enjoy the performance.

Background information on Handel

Handel wrote “Messiah” in twenty-four days in August 1741 and put it aside, saving it for the “right” moment: a concert on March 13, 1742 In Dublin in aid of two hospitals. In Handel's lifetime, he dedicated the performances of Messiah to charity and when he died, he left the Score, a set of parts, and the “Proprietary” or Copyright property to the Foundling Hospital in England, a charity that benefited orphaned Children. It is known today as The Thomas Coram Foundation for Children and is still Dedicated to homeless children. “Messiah”, to Quote the 18th Century music historian Charles Burney, “fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and Fostered the orphan”. It is our privilege to perform his beautiful music annually and to honor Handel by donating the proceeds to a local charity this year, the Salvation Army will benefit. We will present the Christmas section from part one of Messiah consisting of five scene intact, plus the Hallelujah chorus. We sincerely thank you for your support.

The Regency Singers,

Lois Desaulniers, Director

“Messiah”

Special Guests Artists
Herbreanna Pinder
Daniele Willie
Erica Weir
Teena McDonald
Sheena Moore
Joylane Russell
Georgina Prineppi
Sandy Celestin
Christopher Hart
Victor Bowe
Hewitt Martin
Gary Davis
Daniel Williams
Covena Murphy
Carla Wildgoose
Tirzah Carey
Samantha Williams
Paula Wildgoose
Suzanne Baker
David Dean
William Ratuszynski
Brian Callaghan
Vince Rolle
Jacob Cooper

Accompanists

Harpsichord/Organ:Hazel Springer

Strings: Africa Karamo, Theres Saunders, Eva Ratuszynski, Helene Peloquin

Oboe: Rasheed Robinson

Timpani: Alexander Romanenko

This video you will see excerpts of two of Handel's compositions (including Hallelujah chorus) that were performed at the concert.

This event was proudly sponsered by: Pelican Bay Hotel & Suites at Lucaya and Grand Bahama Tiles.