WAYNE, PA — The Wayne Oratorio Society will once again fill the sanctuary of Wayne Presbyterian Church with the glorious sounds of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of John Grecia, this cherished annual performance has become a cornerstone of Chester County’s holiday season, uniting voices, instruments, and hearts in celebration of the enduring beauty of Handel’s masterpiece.
Performed by a 150-voice chorus, a 40-piece professional orchestra, and distinguished soloists, the concert will bring to life the timeless majesty of one of the most beloved works in the choral canon. “Messiah, written in 1741, expresses the power of Handel’s imagination, wealth of ideas, depth of inspiration, and the variety of invention that continues to astonish today,” said Grecia, Director of the Wayne Oratorio Society. “Handel’s masterpiece has been presented many thousands of times all over the world. Once again, 284 years later, we are pleased to perform this great work for our audiences in Wayne and other communities.”
The 2025 soloists include Melanie Sarakatsannis (soprano), Raffaella Lo Castro (alto), David Price (tenor), and John T.K. Scherch (bass). Together, they will deliver the work’s most moving passages—from the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus” to the tender “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.”
Admission to the performance is free and open to the public, with a free-will offering to support the Wayne Oratorio Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The church is located at 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA, adjacent to the SEPTA Wayne Station, with free parking available in nearby lots and streets.
Now celebrating its 77th year as part of Wayne Presbyterian Church’s music ministry, the Wayne Oratorio Society continues to be recognized as one of the region’s most respected choral ensembles—an enduring testament to community, faith, and the power of music to inspire across generations.
For more information or to listen to previous performances, visit waynepres.org or the Wayne Presbyterian Church’s official YouTube channel.
Celebrate the splendor of the season and the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah with the Wayne Oratorio Society. To discover more festive concerts and Christmas traditions across the region, visit MyChesCo’s “Christmas in Chester County” page.
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