Messiah by G F Handel

Hardynge Choir

Written in 1741, Messiah is Handel’s most famous oratorio. It was written for soloists, choir and orchestra and tells the story of Christ's life, death and resurrection.

It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.

The Hardynge Choir conducted by Michael Veazey
Ensemble - The Hertfordshire Baroque Solists

Soloists:
Lorena Paz Nieto - Soprano
Catherine Backhouse - Alto
John Gyeantey - Tenor
Andrew Tipple - Bass