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Handel's Messiah

Handel's beloved oratorio performed by candlelight in the gothic splendour of Canterbury Cathedral

Handel's Messiah
The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen continues its collaboration with the Lay Clerks and Girls of Canterbury Cathedral, conducted by David Newsholme, with a lineup of stellar soloists: Alexandra Kidgell, Sarah Connolly, Ruairi Bowen and Jonathan Brown. The TFG and Canterbury Cathedral have built an impressive musical partnership over the years, including the world-premiere recording of Pepusch’s ‘Chandos Anthems’ (supported by Continuo Foundation), which was selected as ‘Editor’s Choice’ and among the ‘CDs of the Year’ in Gramophone – a collaboration that continues to flourish.

‘Purveyors of uplifting and exhilarating music’ – BBC Radio 3
‘… a star-studded ensemble’ – BR Klassik Radio
‘Gloriously tuneful… fleet footed’ – The Observer
‘The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen perform scintillating wonders’ – Limelight (Australia)
‘Amongst the world’s finest’ – BachTrack


Performers:
Alexandra Kidgell, Sarah Connolly, Ruairi Bowen, Jonathan Brown soloists
The Lay Clerks and Girls of Canterbury Cathedral
The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen
David Newsholme conductor




  • festival Canterbury Festival
  • date Sat, 21 Nov 2026
  • location Canterbury Cathedral
  • time 7:30pm
  • ticket £25

Full Event Details

The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen continues its collaboration with the Lay Clerks and Girls of Canterbury Cathedral, conducted by David Newsholme, with a lineup of stellar soloists: Alexandra Kidgell, Sarah Connolly, Ruairi Bowen and Jonathan Brown. The TFG and Canterbury Cathedral have built an impressive musical partnership over the years, including the world-premiere recording of Pepusch’s ‘Chandos Anthems’ (supported by Continuo Foundation), which was selected as ‘Editor’s Choice’ and among the ‘CDs of the Year’ in Gramophone – a collaboration that continues to flourish.

‘Purveyors of uplifting and exhilarating music’ – BBC Radio 3
‘… a star-studded ensemble’ – BR Klassik Radio
‘Gloriously tuneful… fleet footed’ – The Observer
‘The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen perform scintillating wonders’ – Limelight (Australia)
‘Amongst the world’s finest’ – BachTrack

Performers:
Alexandra Kidgell, Sarah Connolly, Ruairi Bowen, Jonathan Brown soloists
The Lay Clerks and Girls of Canterbury Cathedral
The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen
David Newsholme conductor

Venue Details & Map

Location

Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH

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