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Handel's Messiah

A Christmas Concert at the Glen Eyrie Castle

About the Event

Tickets

Schedule

FAQ

Concert Date

  • Saturday November 29 Two performances - 4:00 and 7:00 pm

About the Concert

Dive into the holiday season with selections from Handel’s Messiah performed in the Glen Eyrie Castle’s historic Great Hall.

Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter by Charles Jennens. It was first performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742 and had its London debut a year later. Handel wrote Messiah for a fairly small ensemble, and we are staying true to the original intent. All pieces will be performed on period instruments and with a true baroque repertoire.

Hear this famous Christmas Oratorio brought to life by Colorado Springs’ only professional period instrument ensemble, the Parish House Baroque, and sung by the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble directed by Deborah Teske. 

The concert will be approximately 75 minutes long and will feature well-known Christmas selections of the Oratorio.

We are offering an optional Buffet dinner in our Castle Dining Room between the two concerts. See menu details and pricing below.

Performance Tickets & Pricing

Preferred seating: the first 2 rows on the floor in the Great Hall. $62/person

General seating: on the floor in the Great Hall, 3 or more rows back. $55/person

Optional Concert Dinner Buffet: $40 + tax per person (served at 5:30 pm in between the two concerts)

To purchase tickets by phone, call 719-265-7050 

Schedule

3:30 pm Castle Doors open

4:00- approximately 5:15 pm First Concert

5:30-6:30 pm Optional Concert dinner is served

7:00 pm Second Concert begins

Concert Dinner Menu*

SALAD

Garden Salad with Field Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Shallots, Olives, with Italian and Ranch Dressing

ENTREE

Chicken Picatta
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Angel Hair Pasta in Herb Lemon Oil

SIDES

Grilled Broccolini
Bruschetta

DESSERT

Tiramisu with rich chocolate liqueur and candied lemon zest

*Optional dinner add on between concerts from 5:30 to 6:30 in the Castle Dining Room. 

Event Date

Saturday November 29

Preferred Seating

  • No tax is added to this price
  • These seats are on the floor in the Great Hall in the first 2 rows
  • Concert times are 4:00 or 7:00 pm
  • The Great Hall is accessible by elevator

$62

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General Seating

  • No tax is added to this price
  • These seats are on the floor in the Great Hall in rows 3 and behind. Seating is first-come, first-served.
  • Concert times are 4:00 or 7:00 pm
  • The Great Hall is accessible by elevator

$55

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Concert Dinner Buffet

  • Price is before tax
  • This is an optional add-on dinner served at 5:30 pm in the Castle dining room
  • Please indicate any special diet needs in your reservation

$40

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FAQ

Payment is required at the time of reservation using a major credit card. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred.
Guests who book an overnight stay in addition to their concert tickets will receive a programs discounted rate. Call 719-265-7050 for more information.
Please notify us in advance of any special needs you have. We do have an elevator and handicap access to the Great Hall. However, the balcony is not handicap accessible.
There is no minimum or required dress code. The Great Hall is often drafty, we suggest a light sweater or jacket for ladies.