Manchester Baroque
Handel's Messiah
Kick off the festive season with our annual Messiah featuring singers from the Manchester Cathedral Choir and spectacular soloists.
Manchester Cathedral

The only Messiah in Manchester performed on historical instruments, hear this incredible music played by the forces Handel composed for in 1741.
A fan of the Italian Opera, as the genre began to fall out of favour, Handel pioneered the English Oratorio - a concert performance, in English, with soloists performing character roles.
Messiah was Handel's sixth oratorio and became his best know work. The famous 'Hallelujah Chorus' has featured in TV and film - we guarantee you'll recognise it even if this is your first Messiah.
Performers
Soloists
Soprano - Danni O'Neill
Mezzo - Carris Jones
Tenor - James Beddoe
Bass - James Geidt
Manchester Baroque
Artistic Director and Leader: Pauline Nobes
Manchester Cathedral Choir
Director: Christopher Stokes
Programme
Messiah - George Frideric Handel
This concert will last approximately 2 hours and 30 mins with a 20 minute interval.
Sat 9 December 2023
Victoria St, Manchester
7:00pm
£10 / £15 / £25 / £45
Full Event Details
A festive classic, join Manchester Baroque and Manchester Cathedral Choir for an evening you won't forget.
The only Messiah in Manchester performed on historical instruments, hear this incredible music played by the forces Handel composed for in 1741.
A fan of the Italian Opera, as the genre began to fall out of favour, Handel pioneered the English Oratorio - a concert performance, in English, with soloists performing character roles.
Messiah was Handel's sixth oratorio and became his best know work. The famous 'Hallelujah Chorus' has featured in TV and film - we guarantee you'll recognise it even if this is your first Messiah.
Performers
Soloists
Soprano - Danni O'Neill
Mezzo - Carris Jones
Tenor - James Beddoe
Bass - James Geidt
Manchester Baroque
Artistic Director and Leader: Pauline Nobes
Manchester Cathedral Choir
Director: Christopher Stokes
Programme
Messiah - George Frideric Handel
This concert will last approximately 2 hours and 30 mins with a 20 minute interval.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Victoria St, Manchester
Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1, United Kingdom
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