Handel’s Messiah, beloved the world over, is a masterpiece of classical music that has stood the test of time. Handel’s exquisite choral and orchestral writing, and Biblical texts find expression in the grandeur and emotional depth of this titanic work.

Conductor John William Trotter’s semi-staged Messiah will be fresh and renewing and features soprano Olivia Doig Skaff, mezzo-soprano Angela Born, tenor James Ley, and baritone Will Hughes. The acclaimed Wheaton College Concert Choir, with a string orchestra, will enfold Armerding Concert Hall with this fully memorized performance.

THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT. Don’t feel bad if you can’t experience Messiah live in Armerding Concert Hall. Attend the remote performance in Armerding Recital Hall or watch at home livestream for a fraction of the ticket costs. A multi-camera shoot of the event, along with world-class audio recording, will insure you don’t miss a thing.

Angela Born is honored to make her Messiah soloist debut with the Morton Community Chorus and Orchestra! Help us ring in the holiday season with a long-standing, beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah!

Angela Born - Soprano

Denise Gamez - Alto

Trevor Mitchell - Tenor

John Hines - Baritone

Morton Community Chorus & Orchestra, conducted by Philip Witzig

Angela Born, Jordan Crice, and Michelle Isaac premiere Isaac’s “What Every Woman Must Not Say” with poetry by 1915 suffragist Alice Duer Miller. (Update: We won 1st place!)

Fourth Coast Ensemble partners with Sparks & Wiry Cries to present the FOURTH annual songSLAM! This event will be emcee'd by Chicago composer Stacy Garrop, whose recent premieres include The Battle for the Ballot for the Cabrillo Festival, The Transformation of Jane Doe for Chicago Opera Theater, and Beacon of the Bay for The Boston Trio.

In the poetry slam tradition, the audience will vote on their favorite debuts of new art songs via text message and award $2,000 in prize money to the top three participating teams.  The competition will be held in-person at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston and broadcast via simultaneous livestream via Fourth Coast’s website. 

Angela and Liam (14, poet, speller) team up to set his words to music. Poetry by Liam, Composition and vocals by Angela.

Hosted by the International Association for Spelling as Communication, Boards & Chords is a virtual music festival celebrating and showcasing nonspeaking songwriters from all over the world! Our inspiration is to showcase the work of spellers and typers who create music and songs. This will be a free concert that will take place on February 25th, 2023. We will have two showtimes spanning multiple geographical regions and time zones, making Boards & Chords available to the Spellerverse worldwide! All nonspeakers are welcome to submit a proposal for a song!

Johannes Brahms—Sixteen Waltzes, Op. 39
Franz Schubert—Death and the Maiden, D 531; Op. 7, No. 3
Sung by soprano Angela Born
Franz Schubert, arr. Gustav Mahler—String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D 810 – “Death and the Maiden”

Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present a digital live double bill on Oct. 17, 2020.

The performance will feature Juliet Palmer’s “Stitch” and Alexandra Enyart’s “Witness.” The cast includes Rena Ahmed, Angela Born, Mary Lutz Govertsen, and Alexandra Enyart.

“Stich,” an a cappella opera for three voices and three sewing machines, tells the story of three women trapped in manufacturing for the oppressive fast fashion industry. In “Witness,” Enyart explores transgender identity and what it means to live “unseen.”

“60 percent of trans people attempt suicide and my goal is to lower that number. This project is about my personal battle to not become part of that 60 percent,” said Enyart on the official website. “I am taking the imperfect action I can take to tell stories that can be meaningful and relevant to the audiences that see them.”

Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present the U.S. premiere of Juliet Palmer and Anna Chatterton’s “Stitch” on June 14-15, 2019.

“Stitch” is an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines. The work had its world premiere in 2018 in Toronto where it received Dora Nominations for Outstanding New Opera and Outstanding Production.

The cast for the U.S. showcases will include Rena Ahmed, Angela Born, and Mary Lutz. The opera will be directed by Rose Freeom with Alexandra Enyart conducting.

Per Palmer’s official website the opera’s program notes stated: “From the abuse of the sweatshop to the fantasy of costume and the empowerment of sewing-it-yourself, the sewing machine has been a force for liberation and exploitation since its invention in the 19th century. Hemmed in by the language of sewing and the inexorable rhythm of the machine, three women fight to find space for imagination and individuality. ‘Stitch’ gives voice to the unseen women who clothe us all.”

There Always, Something Sings is a musical exploration of religious division and unity. Featuring music by American composers of varied religious and cultural backgrounds, this recital is our reflection on the power of peaceful dialogue and the brutal repercussions of cultural division. Featuring music by Mohammed Fairouz, Paul Winchester, Michelle Isaac, and Erik Contzius. Sponsored by Arts on the Edge.

Ms. Born will sing “There Always, Something Sings” by Michelle Isaac, “Refugee Blues” by Mohammed Fairouz, “Hineih ma tov” by Erik Contzius, and “Let All Bitterness Depart From You,” by Paul Winchester.

There Always, Something Sings is a musical exploration of religious division and unity. Featuring music by American composers of varied religious and cultural backgrounds, this recital is our reflection on the power of peaceful dialogue and the brutal repercussions of cultural division. Featuring music by Mohammed Fairouz, Paul Winchester, Michelle Isaac, and Erik Contzius. This event is sponsored by Lawrence Academy and will be performed in the beautiful Conant Gallery.

Ms. Born will sing “There Always, Something Sings” by Michelle Isaac, “Refugee Blues” by Mohammed Fairouz, “Hineih ma tov” by Erik Contzius, and “Let All Bitterness Depart From You,” by Paul Winchester.

You’re a millennial. You’re busy, you have many demands on your time. Maybe you’re interested in opera but don’t have the time or patience to sit through 3+ hours of singing in a foreign language. Problem solved! We are presenting Mozart’s Così fan tutte in under an hour, highlighting all the best parts, and linking the story together with narration. All the excitement, none of the recit!
As always, the concert is free, popcorn is provided as well as childcare if you need!
At the end of the performance a Donation basket located in the back of the church, all donations (100%) will go to charity. 

Ms. Born will be singing the role of Despina.

There Always, Something Sings is a musical exploration of religious division and unity. Featuring music by American composers of varied religious and cultural backgrounds, this recital is our reflection on the power of peaceful dialogue and the brutal repercussions of cultural division. Featuring music by Mohammed Fairouz, Paul Winchester, Michelle Isaac, and Erik Contzius. Sponsored by DCASE, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

This concert tour will be performed in Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and Peoria.

There Always, Something Sings is a musical exploration of religious division and unity. Featuring music by American composers of varied religious and cultural backgrounds, this recital is our reflection on the power of peaceful dialogue and the brutal repercussions of cultural division. Featuring music by Mohammed Fairouz, Paul Winchester, Michelle Isaac, and Erik Contzius. Sponsored by DCASE, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

This concert tour will be performed in Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and Peoria.

There Always, Something Sings is a musical exploration of religious division and unity. Featuring music by American composers of varied religious and cultural backgrounds, this recital is our reflection on the power of peaceful dialogue and the brutal repercussions of cultural division. Featuring music by Mohammed Fairouz, Paul Winchester, Michelle Isaac, and Erik Contzius. Sponsored by DCASE, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

This concert tour will be performed in Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and Peoria.

There Always, Something Sings is a musical exploration of religious division and unity. Featuring music by American composers of varied religious and cultural backgrounds, this recital is our reflection on the power of peaceful dialogue and the brutal repercussions of cultural division. Featuring music by Mohammed Fairouz, Paul Winchester, Michelle Isaac, and Erik Contzius. Sponsored by DCASE, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

This concert tour will be performed in Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and Peoria.

Angela is proud to join Third Eye Theatre Ensemble in an evening presenting works by living, women composers. This evening, most composers featured are local to Chicago. Angela will perform a sneak-peak from the company’s upcoming opera Patience and Sarah.

Serpetta / La finta giardiniera / Mozart

Angela will be performing the role of Serpetta in La Finta Giardiniera with the Chicago Vocal Arts Consortium in the Chicago Neo-Commedia style.