Patrick Dupré Quigley

Patrick Dupré Quigley is a conductor appearing with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to lead two performances of Handel's Messiah in December 2026. Beyond this engagement, the details of his broader career are not confirmed here, so listeners should look to the orchestra's own program notes for further biographical context.

Quigley comes to Tucson to lead Handel's Messiah, the beloved oratorio built around the story of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection, told through a mix of solo arias, recitatives, and large choral movements. Listeners can expect the famous "Hallelujah" chorus, along with quieter, more intimate moments like the tenor's opening "Comfort ye" and the soprano aria "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Because Messiah is often performed with reduced orchestral forces and a chamber-sized chorus in the historically informed style that has become common for this piece, expect clarity of texture and brisk, dance-like tempos in many of the choruses, contrasted with slower, more reflective pacing in the solo movements. The piece rewards attention to how a conductor balances the propulsive energy of the choral fugues against the stillness of the arias.