Messiah oratorio to generate ovations cross-county

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra and its chorus will perform George Frideric Handel’s masterwork Messiah in three communities across the region this weekend.

Both the orchestra and chorus boast members who are faculty, staff or alumni of the University of Windsor, including:

  • concertmaster Lillian Scheirich, adjunct professor of violin;
  • Nicholas Penny, viola instructor;
  • Greg Sheldon, double bass instructor;
  • Faith Schofield, oboe instructor;
  • Ross Turner, trumpet instructor; and
  • chorusmaster Bruce Kotowich.

Shows are scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Chatham, Leamington and Tecumseh, respectively. Concert details and ticket information are available on the symphony website.