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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 Devon, at Exeter 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 Devon.
This project is supported by Continuo Foundation.
Tue, 24 Nov 2026
Exeter Cathedral
7:00pm
From £12 (conc. available)
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 Devon, at Exeter 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 Devon.
This project is supported by Continuo Foundation.
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Location
Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon EX1 1HS
