Halle Choir

December just wouldn’t be the same without Handel’s glorious Messiah. Soon after its first performance in
1742 it was established as a national treasure, before the Victorians made it the rock on which an entire
choral tradition was built. Back then, vocal and orchestral forces of literally thousands would
perform Messiah – most famously in London’s Crystal Palace – but today, as the Hallé’s performance will
show, the taste is for authentic readings, highlighting the dramatic tension of Handel’s famous work.
Whether you are a Messiah regular or new to the work, The Bridgewater Hall is the perfect setting for this
richly satisfying musical treat.