Enjoy uplifting music including the Christmas story featured in Part 1 of Handel’s celebrated oratorio, Messiahi, that overflows with stirring choruses and evocative solo arias depicting the coming of the Christ Child gloriously announced by angels.
The concert will also include traditional carols. This is what Christmas is all about – a festival of singing and rejoicing!
J.S. Bach Magnificat Handel Zadok the Priest Handel The King Shall Rejoice
The programme presents a selection of baroque duets from the 18th century’s masters, led by Musical Director Alice Dennis BEM.
Further to his appointment as Director of Music and Organist of St Thomas’s Church in Leipzig, Bach wanted to introduce himself to the city with a work that showed off all his brilliant potential. 'Magnificat' was written to grab their attention with something short, sharp and stunning.
'Zadok the Priest' is one of the most triumphant moments in...
