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Classical Music

Messiah: London Christmas performances of Handel's oratorio

By Claudia Pritchard on 25/11/2021

The Christmas story is told in grand choruses and virtuosic solos, sung by the finest artists and with thrilling instrumental playing

English Chamber Orchestra, Cadogan Hall

English Chamber Orchestra, Cadogan Hall

The English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Kraemer returns to the concert hall off Sloane Square for a performance of Messiah on a smaller scale. The orchestra is joined by the Choir of Royal Holloway and internationally acclaimed soloists soprano Carolyn Sampson, counter-tenor Tim Mead (pictured), tenor Stuart Jackson and bass Matthew Brooks.

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WHEN
Sun 5 Dec 2021, 6PM (note early evening start)
WHERE
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
The Sixteen, St Martin in the Fields

The Sixteen, St Martin in the Fields

Harry Christophers conducts the premier chamber choir in an intense and highly focused performance of Handel's oratorio with soloists soprano Carolyn Sampson, mezzo-soprano
Catherine Wyn-Rogers, tenor Robert Murray and bass-baritone Henry Waddington.

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WHEN
Tues 7 Dec 2021, 7PM
WHERE
St Martin in the Fields,Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ
Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall

Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall

One of London's big five orchestras in a large-scale performance of Handel's mighty oratorio, conducted by Brian Wright. With the 350 voices of two distinguished London choirs, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society, plus soprano Rebecca Bottone, mezzo-soprano Kathryn Rudge (pictured), tenor Oliver Johnston and bass William Thomas.

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WHEN
Thurs 12 Dec 2021, 7:30PM
WHERE
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road SE1 8XX
Royal Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Albert Hall

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Albert Hall

An event so popular there are both afternoon and evening performances. This year the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Philharmonia Chorus under Sian Edwards are joined by Royal Opera soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (pictured), rising star alto Claire Barnett-Jones, tenor Thomas Atkins and bass Simon Shibambu.

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WHEN
Wed 15 Dec 2021, 2PM & 7PM
WHERE
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington SW7 2AP
Britten Sinfonia, Barbican Hall

Britten Sinfonia, Barbican Hall

David Watkin conducts one of London's premier chamber orchestras in what is sure to be a very dynamic performance of Messiah. Thomas Gould (pictured) leads the Britten Sinfonia, which is joined by the Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge, and soloists soprano Harriet Eyley, contralto Jess Dandy, tenor Stuart Jackson, baritone James Newby.

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WHEN
Fri 12 Dec 2021, 7:30PM
WHERE
Barbican Hall,
Children's Messiah, Cadogan Hall

Children's Messiah, Cadogan Hall

Do not miss this wonderfully entertaining, whistlestop dash through Handel's Messiah in just 45 minutes. The composer Mr Handel himself (pictured) presents his dramatic work, telling the Christmas story in music for all the family to enjoy. A great introduction to a core work for children and adults alike.

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WHEN
Sat 18 Dec 2021, 4PM (note afternoon start). Running time 45 min
WHERE
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore St, London W1U 2BP
Dunedin Consort, Wigmore Hall

Dunedin Consort, Wigmore Hall

Early music specialists the Dunedin Consort, under John Butt, are renowned for their electrifying and direct performances. With dynamic tempi and every instrumentalist and singer a soloist in their own right, their interpretation of Messiah will be a seasonally spicy treat.

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WHEN
Sat 18 Dec 2021, 7PM
WHERE
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore St, London W1U 2BP
Polyphony, St John's Smith Square

Polyphony, St John's Smith Square

Handel's oratorio is sung by early music experts Polyphony with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in a historically-informed performance conducted by Stephen Layton. Star soloists are soprano Anna Dennis, mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston, tenor James Gilchrist (pictured) and bass Neal Davies. A highlight of the 36th St John's Smith Square Christmas Festival.

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WHEN
Thurs 23 Dec 2021, 7:30PM
WHERE
St John's Smith Square, Smith Square, Westminster SW1P 3HA
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