Messiah

Returning for a third year, this innovative dramatisation of Handel’s legendary oratorio has received critical acclaim and standing ovations across the country.

Performing the entire piece from memory, the singers bring music and story to life, with staging devised by theatre and opera director Tom Morris (Breaking the Waves, Dr Semmelweis, War Horse).

The musicians of the Wild Arts Ensemble, playing period instruments, are directed by Wild Arts’ Artistic Director Orlando Jopling in this enthralling and moving production that has received standing ovations across the country.

Soloists:
Sofia Kirwan-Baez & Joanna Songi soprano
Martha Jones & Kate Symonds-Joy mezzo
Guy Elliott & Harry Jacques tenor
Timothy Nelson baritone
Edward Hawkins bass

Wild Arts Ensemble:
Sijie Chen & Will McGahon violin
Hannah Shaw viola
George Ross cello
Marianne Schofield bass
Leo Duarte & Geoff Coates oboe
Chris Rawley bassoon
Brendan Lewis & Sam Lewis trumpet
Orlando Jopling harpsichord