Sunday, March 17, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

Hear Handel’s masterpiece in its original orchestration, featuring four of today’s premiere baroque vocal soloists, the chamber choir of Choral Arts Philadelphia and Philadelphia baroque orchestra Tempesta di Mare. For listeners accustomed to the “Hallelujah Chorus” performed by a symphony orchestra, this will be an ear-opener. At Irvine Auditorium (University of PA campus), 34th and Spruce Streets. One performance only.Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Tempesta di Mare & Choral Arts Philadelphia with soloists Ah Young Hong, Jennifer Lane, Aaron Sheehan and William Sharp

Pre-concert recital at 3:00: Handel’s Italian duets that inspired Messiah’s choruses. Free with Messiah ticket.

For more information and to buy tickets: <www.tempestadimare.org>