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Performance TitleRoyal Choral Society - Annual Handel's 'Messiah' on Good Friday
Performance Date14 April 2017
Performance DayFriday
Performance Time14:32
Main PerformersMary Bevan,
Anna Harvey,
Jamie MacDougall,
Edward Grint - vocals
Secondary PerformersRichard Pearce - organ
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsRoyal Choral Society
ConductorsRichard Cooke
Set List'Messiah', Handel
Performance NotesThe Royal Choral Society has performed Handel’s Messiah on Good Friday afternoon at the Royal Albert Hall every year since 1876. This annual concert is one of London’s great Easter traditions and the perfect way to spend Good Friday afternoon.

The 2017 performance of Britain’s favourite choral masterpiece will be conducted by Richard Cooke, and the choir will be accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and joined by a quartet of superb soloists.

It is thought that the Royal Choral Society, the choir that was formed for the opening of the Hall in 1871, has sung Handel’s magnificent Messiah more than any other choir – estimated as around 280 times.

The performance was dedicated to the memory of Anthony Forbes MBE.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2017/18)
Handbill (RAHE/6/2017/13)
Ticket Prices£16-£42.00
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/kfOkBockTEvtC
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2017/18Royal Choral Society - Annual Handel's 'Messiah' on Good Friday14 April 2017
RAHE/8/7/2017/15Royal Choral Society - Annual Handel's 'Messiah' on Good Friday set list14 April 2017
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10828Royal Choral Society - Annual Handel's 'Messiah' on Good Friday1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/1165Bevan; Mary (fl 2011-2013); British soprano
DS/UK/16864MacDougall; Jamie (fl 1980s-); Scottish tenor, television and radio presenter
DS/UK/21518Harvey; Anna (fl 2010-); British mezzo-soprano
DS/UK/21519Grint; Edward (fl 2015-); British Bass Baritone
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
DS/UK/562Cooke; Richard (fl 1982-); Dr.; British musical Director of the Royal Choral Society (1995-)
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