Join Wimbledon Choral Society for a performance of Handel’s glorious oratorio, Messiah. This masterpiece is one of the best know and most frequently performed choral works of Western music and holds a unique place in the affections of choral singers and audiences. For many of us, Messiah is music for Christmas. However, Handel composed it for Easter, and it was premiered during the Lent season. Only the first part of the oratorio is concerned with the birth of Jesus Christ, the other sections touch on His death, resurrection, and ascension.

After having spent a large part of the past two years unable to sing together, it is time to enjoy the magic of a full choir singing this piece full of faith and hope. Joining us will be the award-winning Florilegium, one of Britain’s most outstanding period instrumental ensembles.

Conducting will be Wimbledon Choral’s Music Director, Neil Ferris. Neil is Chorus Director of the BBC Symphony Chorus and Artistic Director of the professional chamber choir Sonoro. He has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia, the Welsh National Opera and the London Mozart Players.