22nd December

Concert will begin at 10:30 hours GMT

Händel's 'Messiah' with Eriksmoen, Sabata, Sekgapane and López from Madrid

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: Mari Eriksmoen, soprano, Xavier Sabata, countertenor, Levy Sekgapane, tenor, José Antonio López, bass.

Spanish National Choir and Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Agnew.

Live.