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Handel: Messiah

Handel's Glorious Masterpiece

Handel: Messiah
Since its inception, the Ulster Consort has been dazzling audiences with its innovative, dramatic, and moving performances of this titan of the Baroque canon of music. The group’s performances – using period instruments, small vocal forces, and performing in an historically informed style – make this annual offering thrillingly unique in Northern Ireland.

Four superb soloists – all from Northern Ireland and Ireland – join the Ulster Consort and Players in Newry and Belfast to relive the story of Christ’s birth, passion, and resurrection.

Performers:
Rebecca Murphy soprano
Laura Lamph mezzo-soprano
Owen Lucas tenor
Eoghan Desmond bass
The Ulster Consort and Players
Matthew Owens conductor


Full Event Details

Since its inception, the Ulster Consort has been dazzling audiences with its innovative, dramatic, and moving performances of this titan of the Baroque canon of music. The group’s performances – using period instruments, small vocal forces, and performing in an historically informed style – make this annual offering thrillingly unique in Northern Ireland.

Four superb soloists – all from Northern Ireland and Ireland – join the Ulster Consort and Players in Newry and Belfast to relive the story of Christ’s birth, passion, and resurrection.

Performers:
Rebecca Murphy soprano
Laura Lamph mezzo-soprano
Owen Lucas tenor
Eoghan Desmond bass
The Ulster Consort and Players
Matthew Owens conductor

Venue Details & Map

Location

Newry Cathedral, Northern Ireland
38-40 Hill St, Newry BT34 1AT

Other performances

In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:

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