George Frederic Handel’s ‘Messiah’: Tavener’s “God is With Us’ to add to the drama

by Jim Lowe, staff writer

“Alastair Stout is always looking to the dramatic. Minister of music at Rutland’s Grace Congregational Church since 2017, he is introducing this year’s “Messiah” performances with John Tavener’s “God is With Us: A Christmas Proclamation” — at only 5 minutes it packs a wallop!…”