George Frideric Handel – Messiah

Tuesday 12 December 2023, 7.30pm
Door open 6.30pm and the Cloisters Cafe will be open for drinks.

Wild Arts bring their trademark fresh and innovative approach to Handel's legendary telling of the Christmas story.

The period specialist players of the Wild Arts Ensemble join the star singers of the summer opera tour for an innovative version that will bring the music and story to life.

The performance will include elements of improvised staging devised by the company in a masterclass with theatre and opera director Tom Morris (Dr Semmelweis, Touching the Void, Warhorse).

Joanna Songi and Sofia Kirwan-Baez soprano

Martha Jones and Kate Symonds-Joy mezzo-soprano

Richard Dowling and Harry Jacques tenor

Tim Nelson and Ed Hawkins bass

Sijie Chen and Will McGahon violins | Kay Stephen viola | Reinoud Ford cello | Carina Cosgrave double bass

Nicola Barbagli and Bethan White oboes | Chris Rawley bassoon | Sam Lewis and Brendan Musk trumpets | Tom Lee timpani

Orlando Jopling Musical Director, organ

Chichester Cathedral stands as a timeless testament of architectural grandeur. The Chichester Cathedral Window by Chagall, installed in 1978, features a captivating depiction of the biblical story of Adam and Eve, infused with Chagall's distinctive style. The window's vibrant colours and dreamlike imagery not only add a touch of modern artistic brilliance to the cathedral but also offer visitors a unique and contemplative visual experience within the sacred space.

Drinks: The Cathedral café Cloisters will be open to serve pre-concert and interval drinks on the night of the performance. The café is located in the Cathedral Cloisters, and will be clearly signposted.

Duration: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including interval

Tickets 

£65 (6 remaining)

£45 (25 remaining)

£35

£15 for under 25s

Unreserved seats at £15 are now available on each side. Book by clicking Unreserved seat. The visibility might be reduced for these seats.

Wheelchair access is provided in row S, and a single ticket includes a free carer seat alongside (greyed out on the seating chart)