HANDEL'S MESSIAH
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2009, 7pm
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2009, 1pm
SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER 2009, 5pm
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2009, 1pm
SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER 2009, 5pm
Conductor: Brett Weymark
Soprano: Elena Xanthoudakis
Alto: Catherine Carby
Tenor: Christopher Saunders
Bass: Pelham Andrews
Sydney Philharmonia Symphony Chorus & Messiah Choir
Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra
Beginner’s Guide to Messiah
SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER, 2pm
On Sunday the 13th of December at 2.00pm, we invite you and your whole family to The Beginner’s Guide to Messiah with an entertaining and informational performance of Messiah excerpts. Our Artistic Director Brett Weymark will guide you through the inspiration to the music with insights into the great master, Handel.
We round off the subscription year with the ever popular Handel’s Messiah. Its verve, brilliance and grace have earned it a regular position in the concert lives of choirs and audiences the world over. From the roof raising power of the Hallelujah chorus to the quiet affirmation of faith in I know That My Redeemer Liveth the massed splendour of the music is a joy to behold.
In an exciting move for 2009 the text of this monumental work will be highlighted against images that bring new life to this well loved piece.
These performances will be a wonderful experience for the whole family.We look forward to seeing you once again for Handel’s Messiah.