Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Handel: Messiah
Philharmonia Chorus

This celebrated choral masterpiece, featuring the iconic ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, promises a night of musical brilliance and festive splendour.
Let the powerful voices and exquisite orchestration transport you through the stirring arias and majestic choruses of one of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire.
Performers:
Rowan Pierce soprano
Jess Dandy contralto
Robert Murray tenor
Dingle Yandell bass-baritone
Philharmonia Chorus
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Eamonn Dougan conductor
Southbank Centre
Fri, 12 December 2025
Royal Festival Hall, London
7:00pm
From £32 (conc. available)
Full Event Details
Experience the awe-inspiring majesty of Handel’s Messiah performed by the renowned Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Philharmonia Chorus.
This celebrated choral masterpiece, featuring the iconic ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, promises a night of musical brilliance and festive splendour.
Let the powerful voices and exquisite orchestration transport you through the stirring arias and majestic choruses of one of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire.
Performers:
Rowan Pierce soprano
Jess Dandy contralto
Robert Murray tenor
Dingle Yandell bass-baritone
Philharmonia Chorus
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Eamonn Dougan conductor
Venue Details & Map
Location
Royal Festival Hall, London
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
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