Messiah 2015
Carolyn Sampson, soprano
Iestyn Davies, countertenor
Allan Clayton, tenor
Christopher Purves, bass
Britten Sinfonia Voices (3)
Eamonn Dougan, conductor
Handel's remarkable oratorio Messiah, with its vivid portrayal of biblical scenes and high emotional charge, is staple 'fare' in many people's Christmas musical diet. And rightly so – alongside brilliant solo arias, its magnificent choruses have fired a whole nation's passion for choral-singing. In this performance Britten Sinfonia are joined by a stellar quartet of soloists for a festive performance that is sure to be both thrilling and jubilant.
6.30pm – In Conversation
A pre-concert talk about Handel's Messiah (free to ticket holders)
TICKETS: available from Cambridge Live Tickets. Tel: 01223 357851; email: tickets@cambridgelivetrust.co.uk; web: www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/tickets
