Auckland Choral’s Messiah is the
quintessential Christmas event for
music lovers.
Handel composed Messiah in just 24 days and by the end,
he knew he had composed an enduring masterpiece.
Soon after its first performance in 1742 it was established
as a national treasure, before the Victorians made it the
rock on which an entire choral tradition was built. Back
then, vocal and orchestral forces of literally thousands
would perform Messiah.
Dazzling vocal solos such as the heartfelt ‘I Know That
My Redeemer Liveth’, the noble ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound’
and the exalted ‘Hallelujah Chorus’, along with instrumental
fireworks and glorious choral writing ensure this concert is
an essential highlight of the choral year.
Celebrate the season as your Auckland Choral and Pipers
Sinfonia, along with stunning Australasian soloists, perform
one of the most inspiring musical works ever written.
Hallelujah!
Jennifer Barrington soprano
Kristin Darragh mezzo-soprano
Jared Holt tenor
Wade Kernot bass
Uwe Grodd conductor
Pipers Sinfonia
Sunday 13 December, 5.00pm
Monday 14 December, 7.30pm
Auckland Town Hall
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