Emmanuel Episcopal brings world class musicians to La Grange for ‘Messiah’ performance

Emmanuel Episcopal brings world class musicians to La Grange for ‘Messiah’ performance

About 250 people became the chorus last week as La Grange’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought to life George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” at the church on Kensington Avenue, backing four soloists in the rendition of the Christmas classic. Mary Hopper, emeritus professor of Choral Music at Wheaton College, conducted the performance. “This is great and such a great experience,” Hopper said before the performance. “People really enjoyed singing last…