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Handel's Messiah (Highlights) by Candlelight at Christmas
Start your festive season with an unforgettable evening of music, history, and atmosphere. Experience the highlights of Handel’s Messiah—one of the most iconic and beloved masterpieces in classical music—performed by the renowned Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK’s most gifted operatic soloists.
Set in the awe-inspiring St James Church Piccadilly, a historic London landmark steeped in centuries of musical tradition, this candlelit concert offers a truly magical setting - the church’s grandeur and acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this stirring performance.
Let the soaring beauty of The Messiah's most treasured arias and choruses, including the jubilant “Hallelujah”, lift your spirit and mark the season with elegance and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or discovering Handel's genius for the first time, this is a festive experience not to be missed.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Susan Parkes (Soprano) with additional special guest soloists.
Programme
Selections from The Messiah - George Frideric Handel
Since its founding in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a mainstay of the UK concert scene, performing over 200 concerts annually in the country's most celebrated venues.The ensemble is known for its fresh interpretations of baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire
Set in the awe-inspiring St James Church Piccadilly, a historic London landmark steeped in centuries of musical tradition, this candlelit concert offers a truly magical setting - the church’s grandeur and acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this stirring performance.
Let the soaring beauty of The Messiah's most treasured arias and choruses, including the jubilant “Hallelujah”, lift your spirit and mark the season with elegance and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or discovering Handel's genius for the first time, this is a festive experience not to be missed.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Susan Parkes (Soprano) with additional special guest soloists.
Programme
Selections from The Messiah - George Frideric Handel
Since its founding in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a mainstay of the UK concert scene, performing over 200 concerts annually in the country's most celebrated venues.The ensemble is known for its fresh interpretations of baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire
Saturday 28 November
St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
7:30 pm, £22 - £50
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