Messiah: London Christmas performances of Handel's oratorio
The Christmas story is told in grand choruses and virtuosic solos, sung by the finest artists and with thrilling instrumental playing
The Christmas story is told in grand choruses and virtuosic solos, sung by the finest artists and with thrilling instrumental playing
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.
Read more ...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.
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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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