13th December

Concert will begin at 18:30 hours GMT

Händel's 'Messiah' from Copenhagen

Händel's 'Messiah' is an oratorio composed in 1741, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742, and received its London premiere nearly a year later.

Performers: Klara Ek, soprano, Andrea Pelligrini, alto, Bo Christian Jensen, tenor. DR Vocal Ensemble and the DR Concert Orchestra. Conductor. Olof Boman.