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Handel's Messiah alla Mozart

Elizabeth Alker introduces a complete performance of Handel's Messiah featuring a starry line-up directed by John Butt from this year's 成人快手 Proms.

Elizabeth Alker introduces a complete performance of Handel's Messiah featuring a starry line-up of soloists alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and six different choirs directed by John Butt at this year's 成人快手 Proms.
After a shaky start in Dublin 300 years ago Handel's masterly oratorio has become one of the best loved and most frequently performed choral works in the repertory - and a firm Christmas favourite. This performance, featuring the 1789 re-orchestration by Mozart, complete with trombones, clarinets, horns and flutes, was made at this year's 成人快手 Proms as part of 'Choral Day' and it captures all the joy and public affection that this great work inspires.

Georg Frideric Handel

Messiah (arr. Mozart)

Nardus Williams鈥�(soprano)
Helen Charlston鈥�(mezzo-soprano)
Benjamin Hulett鈥�(tenor)
Ashley Riches鈥�(bass)

Philharmonia Chorus
Gavin Carr鈥�(chorus master)

Massed Choir:
Bath Minerva Choir
Fourth Choir
Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
LYC Chamber Choir
Voices of the River鈥檚 Edge
Academy of St Martin in the Fields鈥�
John Butt (conductor)

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2 hours, 58 minutes

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Christmas Eve 2024 13:00
成人快手 Radio 3

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Broadcast

  • Christmas Eve 2024 13:00
    成人快手 Radio 3