Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight

Worcester Festival Choral Society’s annual performance of Handel’s glittering oratorio, Messiah, has become renowned as the region’s ultimate pre-Christmas concert. 

For more than 280 years, Messiah has held a unique place in the affections of music lovers across the world. Its compelling arias and many magnificent choruses – not least the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus and ‘For Unto Us a Child is Born’ – are among the most popular pieces of classical music ever written.

Featuring the 150 voices of Worcester Festival Choral Society, the Meridian Sinfonia baroque orchestra and internationally acclaimed soloists, this major concert on Saturday 10 December promises a memorable evening of glorious choral music in the majestic setting of Worcester Cathedral. Samuel Hudson, Worcester Cathedral’s director of music, conducts.

Soloists:
Philippa Hyde - soprano
Sarah Denbee - mezzo soprano
Tom Robson - tenor
Edward Grint - bass baritone

 

Ticket prices start from £15. 

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