Spokane Symphony & Chorale: James Lowe - Handel's Messiah

Spokane Symphony & Chorale: James Lowe - Handel's Messiah at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Handel's Messiah sounds different inside a cathedral. The soaring architecture and natural acoustics give the choral writing and expressive arias a depth you cannot replicate anywhere else. On Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the Spokane Symphony and Chorale perform Handel's complete work at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, where the space becomes part of the experience. If you value hearing music in a setting that amplifies its emotional weight, this performance is worth your attention.

James Lowe conducts the orchestra and Spokane Symphony Chorale, led by chorale director Dr. Meg Stohlmann. Four vocal soloists—soprano Chloe Sundet, alto Nicole Sonbert, tenor Namarea Randolph-Yosea and bass Andrew Krikawa—carry the arias, while the full chorale delivers the powerful choral movements that define the work. This is live musicianship on a scale that requires dozens of performers working together, something you experience fully only in person.

Invite someone who wants a musical evening as the holiday season begins. Messiah has anchored holiday traditions for more than two centuries, and hearing it performed live gives you a shared memory built around that continuity. A Thursday night offers a reason to mark the start of the season together, without waiting for the calendar to catch up. Check ticket options for Handel's Messiah in Spokane and make space for a moving performance.