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Handel’s Messiah and Polyphony

Venue: Ely Cathedral Cambridge
Date: 18 Dec 2008 - 19:30
End Date: 18 Dec 2008 - 22:00
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  • Britten Sinfonia
Event details: Britten Sinfonia joins Polyphony for their annual performances of Handel's most well-known oratorio with a cast of young, talented soloists. For the last ten years Polyphony's concerts of Messiah have sold out consistently, owing to their vibrant portrait of this work's stunning choruses and brilliant solo arias.

Under Stephen Layton, the choir have stunned audiences since 1986, releasing numerous, highly-acclaimed recordings both alone and in collaboration with Britten Sinfonia. Described as "one of the best small choirs now before the public" (Daily Telegraph), Polyphony have established this annual performance as a major event in the London Christmas calendar, leading to reviews like "no one but no one performs Handel's Messiah better every year than the choir Polyphony under the conductor Stephen Layton" (Evening Standard).

Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm
Stephen Layton and other performers will be giving a pre-concert talk about the piece and their work with the choir and Britten Sinfonia. This event is free for ticket holders.

More info at www.brittensinfonia.com

Booking Info:
Tiket prices: £60 (with champagne reception and programme), £35, £29, £24, £15, £5.
Box Office 01223 357851 or in person at Ely Cathedral or on 01353 660349

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