Handel's Messiah

Brass band version of this popular classic

The Chorus is thrilled to be able to present the brass band version of Handel's wonderful oratorio Messiah, with the world-famous Black Dyke Band, and visiting choirs from Bochum in Germany and Perigueux in France. The Chorus have undertaken tours in both Bochum and Perigueux in recent years, and has strong associations with the choirs in the two cities. This brass band Messiah collaboration was planned for 2019 but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. However, all three choirs were determined to go ahead, and the big event is planned for St George's Day 2022. Featuring new arrangements for brass by Chorus Music Director Darius Battiwalla, and four wonderful soloists, this will be an evening to remember!

Performers

Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (Symphonic Chorus), Black Dyke Band (Brass band), Darius Battiwalla (Conductor), Philharmonischer Chor Bochum (Visiting choir from Germany), Ensemble Vocal Perigueux (Visiting choir from France), Catrin Pryce-Jones (Soprano), Margaret McDonald (Alto), Richard Rowe (Tenor) and James Geidt (Bass)

Programme

• Handel: Messiah