Harrogate Choral Society Perform Handel's Messiah at Royal Hall, Harrogate on Saturday 8th December 2018

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Harrogate Choral Society Perform Handel's Messiah

Add to my Calendar 08-12-2018 19:30 08-12-2018 21:30 36 Harrogate Choral Society Perform Handel's Messiah There are many works of classical music that are known to the general public. The Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah is possibly one of the most famous pieces of music ever written, even though it comprises only about one percent of the length of the total work. Messiah is known as one of the greatest musical works ever produced and it wouldn’t be Christmas in Harrogate without the opportunity to hear this great Oratorio – a form of music that contain dramatic lyrics like an opera, but which is staged as a concert without sets or acting. Harrogate Choral Society, currently celebrating their 70th Anniversary year, will be joined by soloists Jenny Stafford, Soprano; Gaynor Keeble, Mezzo Soprano;  Cliff Zammit Stevens, Tenor; and Alistair Ollerenshaw, Bass.  We will be accompanied by the renowned Manchester Camerata and conducted by the HCS Music Director Andrew Padmore. Royal Hall, Harrogate DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Royal Hall
Ripon Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2RD
England

Saturday 8th December 2018
7:30 PM

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Messiah, HWV 56

Performers

Andrew Padmore – Conductor
Jenny Stafford – soprano
Gaynor Keeble – mezzo-soprano
Alistair Ollerenshaw – Bass
Cliff Zammat Stevens – Tenor

Harrogate Choral Society
Manchester Camerata

Programme Note

There are many works of classical music that are known to the general public. The Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah is possibly one of the most famous pieces of music ever written, even though it comprises only about one percent of the length of the total work.

Messiah is known as one of the greatest musical works ever produced and it wouldn’t be Christmas in Harrogate without the opportunity to hear this great Oratorio – a form of music that contain dramatic lyrics like an opera, but which is staged as a concert without sets or acting.

Harrogate Choral Society, currently celebrating their 70th Anniversary year, will be joined by soloists Jenny Stafford, Soprano; Gaynor Keeble, Mezzo Soprano; Cliff Zammit Stevens, Tenor; and Alistair Ollerenshaw, Bass. We will be accompanied by the renowned Manchester Camerata and conducted by the HCS Music Director Andrew Padmore.

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