Handel's Glorious Messiah

Hallelujah! Handel’s glorious and much-loved oratorio, Messiah, returns to the beautiful surroundings of Christchurch Priory on Saturday 6th December.Written more than 280 years ago, Messiah remains one of the world’s most popular choral works. When King George II attended its London premiere in 1742, he is said to have been so moved by the mighty Hallelujah chorus that he rose to his feet – a tradition that audiences continue today. The oratorio is also packed with other well-known arias and choruses such as For unto us a child is born, All we like sheep, I know that my Redeemer and The trumpet shall sound. Accompanying the 60 voices of Bournemouth Bach Choir – one of Dorset’s leading choirs – will be four acclaimed soloists and our superb orchestra, all under the baton of our dynamic music director, Tim Hooper.Don’t miss this perfect musical delight in the lead up to Christmas!