Festival News
Festival News
Bethany College Announces 2026 Messiah Festival Events
LINDSBORG, KS. November 25, 2025 — Bethany College today announced the 145th consecutive season of its nationally recognized Messiah Festival of the Arts, featuring acclaimed soloists, orchestra, and chorus performances of Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s
Leslie John Flanagan – Baritone
Leslie John Flanagan, baritone, has performed leading roles throughout Australia, Europe and the USA, including performances at the Sydney Opera House, in London at English National Opera’s Coliseum, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the
Bethany Oratorio Society Announces 2025 Messiah Festival of the Arts Soloists
LINDSBORG, KAN., FEB. 5, 2025 — The Bethany Oratorio Society is excited to announce the soloists for the 2025 Messiah Festival of the Arts. Since its founding in 1882, the Oratorio Society has performed Bach’s
Claire Herzog – Coloratura Soprano
Claire Herzog, coloratura soprano, is a versatile performer and educator from Springfield, Missouri, passionate about excellence in music, creativity, and collaboration. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education in vocal and choral music and a
Michelle Rice – Soprano
Michelle Rice, soprano, has been praised for her "tones of pure gold" (The Washington Post), bringing a rich timbre and commanding stage presence to her performances. During the 2023–24 season, Rice appeared as the soprano
Ian Schipper – Bass
Ian Schipper, bass-baritone, explores the full spectrum of human musical expression through his performances of art songs, oratorios, and opera. A frequent soloist along the West Coast, he has performed the bass solos in numerous
