2026 Masterpiece Series

Too Hot to Handel

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo

Rejoice with Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah—where Handel’s classic meets the jubilant power of gospel, jazz, and R&B. A thrilling, spirit-lifting fusion that will move your heart and shake the rafters!

“…perhaps the jazziest, most soulful reinterpretation of Handel’s Messiah you’ll ever hear.” – New York Post

THE PROGRAM

Michael Christie, conductor
New West Symphony Chorus, Dr. Wyant Morton, director
Alfreda Burke, soprano
Rodrick Dixon, tenor

Handel  |  The Gospel Messiah
Arr. Christianson/Anderson