Handel’s Messiah Part III: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, an Online Event with Mia Chung

As we begin Advent, we’ll explore the third and final part of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. Our guides are concert pianist and Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Mia Chung and maestro Richard Westerfield. 

In Part III, Handel’s work turns from surveying salvation history to the glorious hope ahead due to the advent and triumph of Jesus, the Messiah. Mia and Richard will illuminate both the music and the meaning of beautiful passages such as “O death, where is thy sting?” and “We shall be changed.”

As a resource, check out our Trinity Forum Reading “Handel’s Messiah” which contains helpful background and the full lyrics. You may also enjoy revisiting our videos with Mia and Richard on Part I and Part II.

Thanks to co-host Octet Collaborative for their support of this event.

Mia Chung founded and leads the Octet Collaborative, a Christian study center which promotes human flourishing at MIT. She teaches at Harvard and has previously been on the faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music. Her recordings have won awards, and she has performed in concert halls worldwide. 

Richard Westerfield has served as Associate Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and led many other orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic.