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Handel Messiah
Worcester Festival Choral Society at Worcester Cathedral
Part of the Worcester Festival Choral Society 2019-20 Season
Add to my Calendar 07-12-2019 19:30 07-12-2019 21:30 36 Handel Messiah A memorable evening of glorious, seasonal choral music in the majestic setting of Worcester Cathedral, Worcester Festival Choral Society’s Messiah is the region's ultimate Christmas concert. For more than 275 years, George Frideric Handel’s compelling and richly varied Messiah has held a unique place in the affections of music lovers across the world. Its greatest choruses – such as the instantly recognisable Hallelujah and For unto us a Child is Born – are among the most popular pieces of music ever written. During the London premiere of Messiah in 1743, King George II is said to have risen to his feet during the Hallelujah - a tradition that is continued around the world today. Performing with the 150 members of Worcester Festival Choral Society - many of whom sing in the renowned Three Choirs Festival Chorus - will be the Meridian Sinfonia period orchestra and acclaimed soloists. WFCS and Worcester Cathedral Director of Music Samuel Hudson conducts. Worcester Cathedral, Worcester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Worcester Cathedral
8 College Yard
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LA
England
Programme
George Frideric Handel – Messiah, HWV 56
Performers
Samuel Hudson – Conductor
Susanna Fairbairn – soprano
Joyce Tindsley – mezzo-soprano
Nick Pritchard – tenor
Njabulo Madlala – baritone
Worcester Festival Choral Society
Meridian Sinfonia
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Programme Note
A memorable evening of glorious, seasonal choral music in the majestic setting of Worcester Cathedral, Worcester Festival Choral Society’s Messiah is the region's ultimate Christmas concert.
For more than 275 years, George Frideric Handel’s compelling and richly varied Messiah has held a unique place in the affections of music lovers across the world. Its greatest choruses – such as the instantly recognisable Hallelujah and For unto us a Child is Born – are among the most popular pieces of music ever written.
During the London premiere of Messiah in 1743, King George II is said to have risen to his feet during the Hallelujah - a tradition that is continued around the world today.
Performing with the 150 members of Worcester Festival Choral Society - many of whom sing in the renowned Three Choirs Festival Chorus - will be the Meridian Sinfonia period orchestra and acclaimed soloists. WFCS and Worcester Cathedral Director of Music Samuel Hudson conducts.
