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Handel: MESSIAH
December 3, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$35
St Peter’s Eastern Hill has been presenting its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah since 2007. Featuring superb soloists and a fully period-instrument orchestra, these performances look to the original 1742 version of the Messiah, highlighting the intimacy as well as the drama of Handel’s magnificent music.
G.F. Handel (1685–1759) Messiah
Directed by Andrew Raiskums
The Choir of St Peter’s Eastern Hill and Gloriana Chamber Choir
Orchestra led by Elizabeth Welsh
Soloists
Cristina Russo: Soprano
Sally-Anne Russell: Alto
Timothy Reynolds: Tenor
Michael Leighton-Jones: Bass
Tickets: $35.00
For bookings, contact Sue Wuttke suewuttke@gmail.com or 0422 866 286
Previous performances have sold out, bookings are recommended.
Student/concession rush tickets are available on the night for $15.00
“The Choir gave a lively account of the many choruses, singing with precision and commitment. Moments of beautifully atmospheric blending of voices in the more solemn moments were contrasted with stirring outbursts.” (Classic Melbourne)