San Antonio Mastersingers Present Handel's "Messiah"

Continuing a favorite annual holiday tradition, the San Antonio Mastersingers, under the baton of director Dr. John Silantien, will present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 3, 2019 at 3 PM at University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Road. The 120-voice Mastersingers chorus, orchestra and soloists will perform the oratorio’s Christmas selections, as well as the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus. Tickets may be purchased online at www.samastersingers.org or at the door of each venue. General Admission Tickets are $25; VIP Tickets (preferred seating) are $50.

The San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers is the official chorus of the San Antonio Symphony, under the direction of Dr. John Silantien. This 2019-2020 season celebrates its 75th anniversary of performance with the Symphony. The chorus is the first symphony chorus to be created in Texas, formed in 1944.

The San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers is a highly acclaimed, 120-voice chorus of volunteers from throughout the San Antonio area and is featured in every area of the Symphony’s performance schedule as well as several independent performances to benefit various charitable causes such as local breast cancer research organizations, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Memorial Holocaust Museum and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Every December, the Mastersingers continues the community’s tradition of enjoying Handel’s Messiah which is also re-broadcast on KPAC, 88.3 FM, on Christmas Eve.