Handel’s Messiah
December 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Visionary. Ecstatic. Handel’s biggest hit.
Who’s on stage
Well this is becoming a very welcome habit! Fresh from his appearance back in October, Kristian Bezuidenhout returns to Gateshead, this time conducting Royal Northern Sinfonia.
What’re they’re playing
One of the pieces of music where ‘iconic’ is an apt word – George Frideric Handel’s Messiah.
What you’ll hear
George Frideric Handel Messiah
Who’s playing it
Kristian Bezuidenhout director
Rachel Redmond soprano
Alexander Chance countertenor
James Way tenor
Florian Störtz bass-baritone
Tim Burke chorus director
Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What’s happening in the music
Sometimes you take things for granted. Handel’s Messiah might be one of them. Classical fans know it backwards. Even those only vaguely into classical music could probably hum along to the Hallelujah Chorus. But however well you know it, Handel is such a brilliant writer that he never lets you take it for granted once it’s there, live, happening in front of you. It’s an ever-dramatic roller-coaster of emotion that takes in rage, sorrow, joy and jubilation – and perfect for the festive season.