17th December

Concert will begin at 18:30 hours GMT

Händel's 'Messiah' with Junker, Shelton, Hobbs and Macleod from Rotterdam

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: Sophie Junker, soprano, William Shelton, alto, Thomas Hobbs, tenor, Stephan Macleod, bass and conductor.

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