The internationally renowned Christ Church Cathedral Choir are joined by a stellar cast of acclaimed soloists for this performance of Handel’s majestic oratorio, directed by Peter Holder.

Performers

Harriet Burns Soprano
Kaite Bray Mezzo-Soprano
Nick Pritchard Tenor
Thomas Humphreys Baritone

Peter Holder Director

Christ Church Cathedral Choir
The Wolsey Ensemble

No Christmas would be complete without Messiah. Within just a few decades of its premiere in Dublin in 1742 (by performers including the choir of our counterpart Christ Church Cathedral), the piece had become an annual international phenomenon. It has remained so ever since.

For his sixth oratorio, equipped with a libretto compiled from the Bible by his collaborator Charles Jennens, Handel took on his most ambitious narrative yet: the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ, crowned by humanity’s final triumph over sin and death. The resulting music perfectly captures the drama, mystery and joy of the Christian story in beautiful solo arias, effervescent orchestral textures, and thrilling choruses - including one of the most recognisable pieces of music on Earth, the famous ‘Hallelujah Chorus’. Join us in the beautiful surrounds of Christ Church Cathedral and enjoy this festive delight!

Unreserved seating is offered in four areas within the Cathedral. The Orange seating offers Unrestricted Views of the performance area. The Blue seating offers Partial Views of the performance area. The Green seating offers Restricted Views with screens that show the performance area. The Pink seating offers Restricted Views without screens.

Wheelchair Spaces

If you require a wheelchair space for this event, please call 01865 305 305 or email [email protected] for further assistance.