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Holiday Concert

Handel's Messiah with Cappella Festiva
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Vassar College, The Chapel
3 Chapel Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY

Christine Howlett, guest conductor

Sara LeMesh, soprano
Holly Sorensen, alto
Lawrence Jones, tenor
Michael Hofmann, bass

Handel | Messiah

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Announcing the HVSO Founders Circle

The Founders Circle is a unique opportunity to have a major impact on the future of the HVSO. It is available only in our 2025-2026 season. Founders Circle members will have unprecedented access to the most exciting and brilliant musical talent in the Hudson Valley and beyond, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences.

We need supporters such as you to help us build a solid foundation. We have made great strides so far, raising funds and presenting concerts. But there is much more work to do. Membership in the Founders Circle is available until December 31st, 2025. The minimum donation for membership is $10,000. Join the HVSO Founders Circle today to secure your place in this important group and help shape the future of symphonic music in the Hudson Valley!

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The HVSO is deeply grateful to the following organizations for their support which ensures our continued contribution to arts, culture, and education in the Hudson Valley.

Foundation Support

The Ann and Abe Effron Fund for The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Society of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

The Ed and Barbara Joba Fund for the Hudson Valley Philharmonic of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund
of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley