14th April

Concert will begin at 19:00 hours GMT

Händel's 'Messiah' with Keating, Temple, Williams, Woodhouse and Gaunt from Dublin

Händel's 'Messiah' is an English-language 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: Sarah Keating, Abbi Temple, sopranos, Dominica Williams, alto, Edward Woodhouse, tenor, William Gaunt, bass.

Chamber Choir Ireland. Irish Baroque Orchestra. Conductor: Peter Whelan.

Recorded in December 2022.