York University Chamber Choir presents Handel’s ‘The Messiah’

Join the York University Chamber Choir as they perform part of Handel’s epic masterpiece The Messiah (Part 1) on Nov. 7, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd., Toronto.

The York University Chamber Choir will be led by Lisette Canton, conductor, and Matthew Larkin, organist.

Canton, an associate professor in York’s Department of Music, is a choral and orchestral conductor, vocal coach and technician, adjudicator, workshop leader and early music specialist. As head of choral conducting at York, she directs four ensembles – Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Chorus – and oversees graduate studies in choral music.

The cost to attend is $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets online or call 416-736-5888.