Record

Performance TitleChristmas Festival 2016 - Handel's 'Messiah'
Performance Date15 December 2016
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time19:33
Main PerformersRebecca Evans,
Jennifer Johnston,
Timothy Robinson,
Alastair Miles - vocals
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsGoldsmiths Choral Union,
English Concert Chorus,
Highgate Choral Society
ConductorsBrian Wright
Set List'Messiah', Handel
Performance NotesThe power and the glory of 500 voices in monumental harmony. The majesty of the Royal Albert Hall provides the perfect setting for Handel’s choral masterpiece, sung by four superb soloists and massed choir combining the renowned Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society.

A fine dining experience was available for this performance, priced a £165 per person. This included a welcome glass of Chapampagne on arrival, half a bottle of wine and water per person, a two-course meal and a premium stalls seat.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2016/168),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2016/76)
Ticket Prices£17-£60
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2016/76Christmas Festival 201613-24 December 2016
RAHE/1/2016/168Christmas Festival 2016 - Handel's 'Messiah'15-19 December 2016
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10715Christmas Festival 201623
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/2903Wright; Brian (c.1950s-); British conductor
DS/UK/1532Goldsmiths; Goldsmiths Choral Union (GCU); 1932-; English amateur choir
DS/UK/5324English Concert Chorus; 1989-; English choir
DS/UK/2904Highgate Choral Society; 1878-; English choir
DS/UK/1005Evans; Rebecca (1963-); Welsh soprano
DS/UK/6758Johnston; Jennifer (fl 2000s-); English mezzo-soprano
DS/UK/2250Robinson; Timothy (fl 2003-2012); English tenor
DS/UK/5600Miles; Alastair (fl 1980s-); English bass
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