Nic McGegan led nine performances this December of Handel's belovedMessiah.Between Apollo's Fire and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, there was much to celebrate this holiday season. With the exception of last year (2020), Nic has conducted this work every year for the past 35 years.

Review

"Nic McGegan led the ensemble in a breathtaking performance of one of Handel’s cornerstone works." - Cleveland Classical

"One can only hope that this first time with Apollo’s Fire won’t be McGegan’s last. That and his continued visits to the Cleveland Orchestra all but designate him as northeast Ohio’s principal guest conductor, and we’re grateful for it." - Seen and Heard International

Interview

“I happen to know the first time I conducted it because it was thirty-five years ago this month right here in St. Louis with the St. Louis Symphony. And would you believe it, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was singing soprano, and she had never sung it either. Since then I think the most I’ve ever done in one year was a dozen. And the only time I haven’t done it was last December. I’m getting to know it now.” - Nic speaking withCleveland Classical,preparing for his Apollo's Fire appearance, and interviewed while still in St. Louis. Read the full story.

From Early to Modern Music, Nic Advocates for All

Nic's Messiah performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were featured in the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times.

Journalist Wynne Delacoma interviewed Nic for Experience CSO. The resulting piece is an insightful look into how Nic advocates for all music—early to modern.