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Collegium 1704

Handel. Messiah

vocal
Wed 18 Dec 2019 -20.00
introduction by Ignace Bossuyt 19.15
start 20.00
expected end time 23.05
with break
All prices include booking fees.

An overwhelming eyewitness account of Jesus's life, from the manger to the cross

‘Hallelujah! No music can be too magnificent for the joy of the Lord,’ thought Handel, and he composed an oratorio that went straight into history. In his day, the ladies of the audience were asked not to attend a performance in hoop skirts, so that as many listeners as possible could enter the hall. The music was so overwhelming that the work was quickly generally given a well-deserved definite article: The Messiah. For us here in Bruges, Collegium 1704 let this compelling masterpiece once again soar.

 

programme

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Messiah, HWV56

performers

Collegium 1704: orchestra & choir
Václav Luks: conductor
Johanna Winkel: soprano
Benno Schachtner: alto
Krystian Adam: tenor
Krešimir Stražanac: bass

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Collegium 1704: orchestra & choir
Václav Luks: conductor
Johanna Winkel: soprano
Benno Schachtner: alto
Krysti

Wed 18 Dec 2019 -20.00
introduction by Ignace Bossuyt 19.15
start 20.00
expected end time 23.05
with break
All prices include booking fees.