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Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
A ‘new’ Christmas oratorio, created by visionary conductor Paul McCreesh CBE
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
6,000 young singers, 11 cities, and 28 of Gabrieli's professional instrumentalists and singers: Gabrieli Roar's Mr Handel's Christmas Story tour comes to Coventry Cathedral!
An exciting and original concept created by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, the programme will include many highlights from Messiah alongside movements from other Handel oratorios, adapted and re-texted to create a programme that retells the Christmas story in full.
Culminating in a joyous rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus, Gabrieli's full Baroque orchestra and singers will be joined by schools and youth choirs from across Coventry and Oxford.
This project is supported by Continuo Foundation.
Tue, 1 Dec 2026
Coventry Cathedral
7:00pm
From £15 (conc. available)- ➕9 other performances
Full Event Details
Mr Handel's Christmas Story is a 'new' oratorio to celebrate Christmas and introduce young people to some of Handel's greatest music.
6,000 young singers, 11 cities, and 28 of Gabrieli's professional instrumentalists and singers: Gabrieli Roar's Mr Handel's Christmas Story tour comes to Coventry Cathedral!
An exciting and original concept created by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, the programme will include many highlights from Messiah alongside movements from other Handel oratorios, adapted and re-texted to create a programme that retells the Christmas story in full.
Culminating in a joyous rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus, Gabrieli's full Baroque orchestra and singers will be joined by schools and youth choirs from across Coventry and Oxford.
This project is supported by Continuo Foundation.
▶Venue Details & Map
Location
Coventry Cathedral
Priory St, Coventry CV1 5AB
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Wed, 25 Nov 2026
- Tewkesbury Abbey
- 6:00pm
- From £18 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Wed, 25 Nov 2026
- Truro Cathedral
- 7:00pm
- TBC
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Southwark Cathedral, London
- 7:00pm
- From £18 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Wed, 2 Dec 2026
- Salford Cathedral
- 6:30pm
- From £12 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Thu, 3 Dec 2026
- Selby Abbey, Yorkshire
- 6:30pm
- From £12 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Fri, 4 Dec 2026
- Carlisle Cathedral
- 7:15pm
- From £12 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Mon, 7 Dec 2026
- Norwich Cathedral
- 7:00pm
- From £15 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Tue, 8 Dec 2026
- Smith Square Hall, London
- 7:00pm
- From £16 (conc. available)
Gabrieli Roar: Mr Handel's Christmas Story
- Wed, 9 Dec 2026
- St Albans Cathedral
- 6:30pm
- From £17 (conc. available)
