Handel's Messiah and Polyphony
Sunday 14 December at 7:30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal
Thursday 18 December at 7:30pm, Ely Cathedral

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).

Programme and Booking details

Sunday 14 December at 7:30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal
Thursday 18 December at 7:30pm, Ely Cathedral

Julia Doyle soprano
Iestyn Davies countertenor
Allan Clayton tenor
Andrew Foster-Williams bass-baritone
Polyphony
Stephen Layton conductor

Handel Messiah

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, but please book for Norwich in advance.

Tickets
Norwich: £35, £31, £27, £20, £6. Box Office 01603 630000.

Ely: £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. Concert supported by Cambridge University Press.

More info at www.brittensinfonia.com