Too Hot to Handel December 12, 2009

Rackham Symphony Choir in partnership with the Detroit Opera House proudly announces the return of the holiday classic Too Hot To Handel to kick off the holiday season with a one-night-only performance.Hailed as the holiday celebration that is too hot to miss; the jazz-gospel 'Messiah' is sponsored by Mack Avenue Records and is the perfect musical celebration for the Motor City, combining decidedly Detroit inspired styles such as jazz and gospel.This not-to-miss holiday event features the Rackham Symphony Choir, tenor Rodrick Dixon, formerly of the Three Mo Tenors, soprano Alfreda Burke and alto Karen Marie Richardson.They are joined by the Too Hot To Handel Orchestra which includes an all-star ensemble of Detroit jazz legends including Marion Hayden, George Benson, Alvin Waddles, Dave Taylor, Chris Collins, along with members of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. The piece is conducted by RSCs Artistic & Music Director Suzanne Mallare ActonFree Pre Concert Chat with Artists 7PM. Dinner Packages with transportation from Dirty Dog Cafe, phone for details (313) 882-5299The New York Post calls Too Hot To Handel . . . perhaps the jazziest, most soulful reinterpretation of Handel's Messiah you'll ever hear." This modern take on the classic, Messiah by George Frideric Handel is a soul-stirring, hand-clapping event - a Messiah unlike any other.Rackham Symphony Choir has presented the show each year since 2001. Venues have included the Detroit Opera House and the famed Fox Theatre in Detroit as well as the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.All ticket prices $18-58, Family Pack of 4 with parking $99. $125 Patron ticket includes Afterglow with Artists and premium seats. Group discounts start with just ten tickets.