Handel specialist Nicholas McGegan, revered for a recording 20 years ago of “Messiah,” brought his current reading of the work to Walt Disney Concert Hall Tuesday and Wednesday when he visited with his Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale. He’s seen here leading Tuesday’s performance. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Dominique Labelle, soprano soloist for Handel’s “Messiah.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Members of the Philharmonia Chorale sing Handel’s “Messiah” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Tenor soloist Thomas Cooley performs Handel’s “Messiah” with Philharmonia Baroque. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Members of Philharmonia Chorale sing Handel’s “Messiah” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Baritone soloist Nathaniel Watson sings Handel’s “Messiah” with the Philharmonia. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Conductor Nicholas McGegan shapes the period-instrument sound of his take on Handel’s “Messiah.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Countertenor Daniel Taylor solos with the Philharmonia Baroque at Walt Disney Concert Hall. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, perform Handel’s “Messiah” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
