6th December

Concert will begin at 18:30 hours GMT

Händel's 'Messiah' with Watson, Davies, Bowen and Davies from Cardiff

Händel's 'Messiah' is an oratorio composed in 1741 with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742, and received its London premiere nearly a year later.

Performers: Katherine Watson, soprano, Iestyn Davies, counter tenor, Gwilym Bowen, tenor, Neal Davies, bass.

BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Stephen Layton.

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