Sunday
December
21
The WREBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
The Messiah
Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 5:00pm
Doors open at 4:30pm

The WREBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present “The Messiah” — a grand concert featuring the timeless works of renowned classical Eastern European composers and other celebrated masters. This inspiring program explores the birth and reign of Jesus Christ through some of the most moving and majestic compositions ever written. Join us for an evening where symphonic power and choral beauty come together to honor the Messiah’s coming, kingship, and glory.

Concert Program
Please note: All selections will be performed in their original languages. Pieces of Russian origin will be sung in Russian, preserving their authentic beauty and character.
Part One
1. Glory in the Highest
S. A. Degtyarev (1766–1813)
2. Silent Night
Text: Joseph Mohr (1792–1848); tr. John F. Young (1820–1885)
Tune: Franz Gruber (1787–1863)
3. An Angel Appeared to Mary
Composer: Pavel Chesnokov
Text adaptation: N. Plotnikov
4. Night, Wondrous Night
Iosif Nichita
5. On a Silent Night in Bethlehem
Polish melody, arr. Hal Wright
6. Joy to the World
Text: Isaac Watts (1719), based on Psalm 98
Tune: Lowell Mason (1848)
7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
John F. Wade, arr. S. Khashuk
8. Christmas
Words: A. Fet and Luke 2:14
Composer: V. Ivanov
9. Glory to God in the Highest
Dmitry Bortniansky
10. Glory, Glory to God in the Highest
Dmitry Bortniansky
Second Part
11. Glorious Sounds – Orchestra Only
Arr. Dwight Gustafson
12. Glory in the Highest – Choir and Orchestra
T. Lozovaya
13. The Child Sleeps (People Waited So Long) – Group and Orchestra
E. Kovalenko
14. Holy Night (O Holy Night) – Choir and Orchestra
Composer: Adolphe Adam
15. Once in a Royal David’s City – Orchestra
Henry John Gauntlett, arr. Jerry Brubaker (ASCAP)
16. Thirty-Three and a Half Years – Women’s Choir and Orchestra
M. Parafeynik
17. He Is Here – Choir and Orchestra
Text: Ron Owens
Music: Patricia H. Owens
18. My Tribute (Solo and Orchestra)
Andraé Crouch, arr. S. Khvoshchinsky
19. Jesus – the Living Stone – Choir and Orchestra
Mary McDonald
20. “Hallelujah” – Choir and Orchestra
George Frideric Handel
The triumphant closing chorus from Part II of Messiah
For a playlist of our Paskha performance:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLLWDNFqDuDpd8jYOXWw1y11j7QI4DfBI&si=DHusUx-YBlUwLWXI

This event is participating in the Card to Culture Program! They will be offering 10 seats in the balcony at a discounted price of $10 to any patrons with a valid EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card. To purchase these tickets, please visit or call the box office Tuesday through Friday between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Limit 4 tickets per cardholder per show. Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. Find out more at: https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/card-to-culture/

Fees always apply to purchase. Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone Tuesday through Friday 3pm to 6pm. Tickets can also be purchased online at any time for no additional cost/fee. All Sales are final. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact the box office at boxoffice@aomtheatre.com or (413) 584-9032 X105.

Show Date/Time:
Sunday, December 21th at 5:00 pm
Doors at 4:30 pm

Ticket Prices:
$15

Where/ How Tickets Can be Purchased:
Purchase online using the button on the top or bottom of the page. You can also visit or call our box office at 413-584-9032 ext.105.
Box Office Hours are 3pm – 6pm, Tuesday – Friday. Service fees always apply with purchase.