Come and Sing Handel's Messiah: with Cappella Newcastle at St James's URC Church, Newcastle upon Tyne on Saturday 2nd December 2023

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Come and Sing Handel's Messiah

with Cappella Newcastle

Add to my Calendar 02-12-2023 11:00 02-12-2023 13:00 36 Come and Sing Handel's Messiah Handel’s Messiah is one of the all-time great choral works – known to everyone. Cappella Newcastle are delighted to be presenting the work in its entirety in the spring of 2024. However, before then and as a first foray into its pages you are invited to join us for a workshop on Part I. With its focus on Christmas, this is a great way to get into the festive spirit and meet other enthusiastic singers.Simon Lee, Cappella’s conductor will lead this session, accompanied by Drew Cantrill-Fenwick. There will be a focus on vocal technique and stamina as well explanations of the historical and cultural context of Handel’s masterpiece. The workshop will take place on Saturday 2nd December, beginning with registration at 11am and culminating in an informal performance, featuring young, local soloists at 4pm to which anyone is welcome to join. Some scores will be available for hire, but you are very welcome to use your own. The preferred edition is the Watkins Shaw (new orange and white Novello). St James's URC Church, Newcastle upon Tyne DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's URC Church
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8JF
England

Saturday 2nd December 2023
11:00 AM

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Messiah, HWV 56

Performers

Simon Lee – Conductor
Drew Cantrill-Fenwick – Accompanist

Cappella Newcastle

Programme Note

Handel’s Messiah is one of the all-time great choral works – known to everyone. Cappella Newcastle are delighted to be presenting the work in its entirety in the spring of 2024. However, before then and as a first foray into its pages you are invited to join us for a workshop on Part I. With its focus on Christmas, this is a great way to get into the festive spirit and meet other enthusiastic singers.

Simon Lee, Cappella’s conductor will lead this session, accompanied by Drew Cantrill-Fenwick. There will be a focus on vocal technique and stamina as well explanations of the historical and cultural context of Handel’s masterpiece.

The workshop will take place on Saturday 2nd December, beginning with registration at 11am and culminating in an informal performance, featuring young, local soloists at 4pm to which anyone is welcome to join. Some scores will be available for hire, but you are very welcome to use your own. The preferred edition is the Watkins Shaw (new orange and white Novello).

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