Handel’s Messiah

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Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

127 E. 12th Ave., Spokane

Handel’s Messiah resonates through the soaring space of St. John’s Cathedral as the Spokane Symphony and Chorale bring its expressive arias and powerful choral writing to life. This cherished holiday tradition invites audiences into a moving musical journey, illuminated by the cathedral’s breathtaking acoustics and architecture.

James Lowe, conductor

Spokane Symphony Chorale

Dr. Meg Stohlmann, chorale director

These performances of Messiah are recommended for children 5 and up.

Gallery seating is only available via spiral staircase.

THURSDAY DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM

FRIDAY DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM

SATURDAY ALMOST SOLD OUT DOORS 2PM | SHOW 3PM

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Chloe Sundet, soprano

Praised for her “star power” (Local Pasadena News) and “delicate resonance” (Daily Trojan News), Chloe Sundet is a New York City-based singer and actor with elaborate experience across genres. Known for her crossover work, Chloe feels at home from Salieri to Sondheim, Handel to Hammerstein, and Bach to Bock. She has performed on stages across the country as leading ladies with regional theaters, a soloist with symphony orchestras, and principal roles with opera companies. Her love of all music is evident through her versatile endeavors. As a lover of “the mouse ”, she performed with Disneyland Entertainment in the character of Snow White, helping guests make wishes at the wishing well and offering to bake them gooseberry pie. Moving to “The Big Apple” from “The Apple Capital of the World ”, Chloe reigns from small-town East Wenatchee, Washington. Off the stage, Chloe loves reading, hiking, baking, and spending time with her husband, Conner.

Nicole Sonbert, alto

Mezzo-soprano Nicole Sonbert has earned recognition for her rich timbre, emotional depth, and thoughtful storytelling across opera, oratorio, and recital stages. She is known for her resonant tone, compelling dramatic presence, and an interpretive approach that places equal value on musical precision and emotional authenticity. Whether portraying complex operatic characters or shaping intimate recital narratives, Nicole brings a deep commitment to honest storytelling and human connection through song.

Praised for performances that balance vocal power with nuanced dramatic insight, she has appeared in signature roles such as Madame Flora in Menotti’s  The Medium , the Mother in Menotti’s  The Consul , Aunt Lou in William Grant Still’s  Highway One, USA , and Buttercup in Gilbert and Sullivan’s  H.M.S. Pinafore . Nicole gravitates toward roles that require theatrical intensity and psychological nuance, and she has been praised for her ability to balance strength, vulnerability, and dramatic clarity on stage. As a concert soloist, she has appeared in major choral-orchestral masterworks, including Handel’s  Messiah , Mozart’s  Requiem  in D minor, and Beethoven’s  Symphony No. 9  in D minor with several symphonies across the country.

Beyond the stage, Nicole is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and community-centered artistry. She has partnered with symphonies, festivals, and arts organizations to produce performances, masterclasses, and engagement initiatives that broaden access to vocal music and support the next generation of artists. She currently serves as Director of Voice at Eastern Washington University, where she leads the applied voice area and mentors developing singers through artistic, academic, and professional growth. She also serves as Assistant Editor for Youth Vocal Repertoire with the African Diaspora Music Project database. This database provides thousands of entries on vocal and orchestral works by African-diaspora composers, giving performers, teachers, and students an accessible way to discover meaningful repertoire for recitals, concerts, and study.

Grounded, generous, and personable both onstage and off, Nicole approaches her work with a spirit of curiosity and care. She is dedicated to cultivating spaces where music is not only performed, but deeply felt, where audiences are welcomed, students are encouraged to take creative risks, and collaboration serves as a powerful force for connection.

Namarea Randolph-Yosea, tenor

South Sudanese-American tenor Namarea Randolph-Yosea delights audiences across the US with his “velvet smooth, and sweet, sweet, sweet” instrument (Steve Callahan, BroadwayWorld.com). Most recently, he jumped in as Tamino for Spotlight on Opera at Tulsa Opera’s 2026 summer season, and will reprise the role in 2027 in his company debut with Pacific Northwest Opera. Other recent appearances include Don Ramiro, Pan/Natura, and Ernesto.

Namarea’s repertoire includes X in Madison Lodge at Opera Theatre of Saint

Louis, Camille de Rosillon in The Merry Widow at Vashon Opera, and Albert Herring at the Moores School of Music. He has apprenticed at several prestigious young artist programs, most recently at Glimmerglass Opera (2024), Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (2023), and Des Moines Metro Opera (2022).

An accomplished concert artist, Namarea has performed as the tenor soloist in several landmark concert works such as Messiah, Magnificat, Requiem, and additional performances in Bonds Ballad of the Brown King, Dett’s The Ordering of Moses, and Hailstork’s cantata I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes.

A native of Tacoma, WA, Namarea earned his Bachelor of Music at Western Washington University in 2019 and his Master of Music degree from University of Houston in 2022. He is a self described “wanderer”, and can often be found in a diner booth, at the gym, or discovering a new city!

Andrew Krikawa, bass

Andrew Krikawa (baritone) was most recently seen by Vashon Opera audiences singing the role of Marcello in La Bohème and Papageno in Vashon Opera’s 2018 production of The Magic Flute. He has sung for numerous companies including New York City Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Virginia Opera, Cedar Rapids Opera, Opera Festival of New Jersey, Nashville Opera, Annapolis Opera, Central City Opera, Pensacola Opera, Eugene Opera, and DiCapo Opera Theatre. Andrew’s most performed roles include Marcello (La Bohème), Sharpless (Madame Butterfly), Germont (La Traviata), Albert (Werther), Silvio (I Pagliacci), and Guglielmo (Così fan tutte). Career highlights have also included appearances with Pittsburgh Opera as Albert in Werther and performances of Così fan tutte with the world-renowned Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Mr. Krikawa is a Sullivan Foundation award winner and a recipient of the Richard F. Gold Career Grant. He holds a master’s degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Mr. Krikawa helped found Vashon Opera with his wife Jennifer and participates in much of the day-to-day work for the company. He was seen in the Vashon Opera productions of Pagliacci Palooza as Silvio, The Tender Land as Top, The Barber of Seville as Figaro, Così fan tutte as Guglielmo, Albert Herring as Sid, The Elixir of Love as Sargeant Belcore, and the title role in Gianni Schicchi and Eugene Onegin.

Ticket Information:

Phone: 509-624-1200

Box Office: The Fox Theater, 1001 West Sprague Avenue

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