George Frideric Handel (1685-1759).By Greg StepanichAnnual performances of George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah at this time of year are always of the so-called Christmas portion, that close-to-half of this Easter piece that touches on the birth of Jesus.In his return to area podiums for the first time since 2001, former Florida Philharmonic director James Judd leads … [Read more...]
ArtsPaper Interview: James Judd moves ahead, moves on
James Judd. (Illustration by Pat Crowley)By Greg StepanichWhen James Judd takes the stage during the first week of December to lead the Boca Raton Symphonia and the Master Chorale of South Florida in three performances of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah in Boca, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, it will mark his first appearances with local musicians since 2001.The former … [Read more...]