Handel’s Messiah at Christmas (highlights)
Leeds, Leeds Cathedral — Cathedral Chambers
About the Event
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run‐up to Christmas with an exceptional selection from Handel's masterpiece, The Messiah. Brought to you by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta accompanying some of the most accomplished and talented singers in the UK today. In addition, the programme will include some of Bach's finest violin concertos and his much loved Air on the G String
Set in the beautiful candlelit locations of wonderful british Cathedrals, this will be a festive evening to remember!
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Practical Information
Band AA: Front two rows with free CD/programme
Program
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Air on the G String
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Double Violin Concerto in d minor
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Messiah (selected arias and choruses)
Artists
| Orchestra: | Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
|---|---|
| Violin: | tba |
| Singer: | tba |
Address
Leeds Cathedral, Great George St, Leeds, United Kingdom — Google Maps
