Glyndebourne: Handel's Messiah

Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Friday 05 December 2025

19:30

Programme

Performers

The Glyndebourne Chorus
Glyndebourne Sinfonia
Aidan Oliver	Conductor
Soraya Mafi	Soprano
Claire Barnett-Jones	Mezzo-soprano
James Way	Tenor
James Platt	Bass

Hallelujah! For one night only, experience the power of Handel’s sacred oratorio in this concert from the acclaimed opera house.

Enjoy the exceptional sound of the renowned Glyndebourne Chorus and Glyndebourne Sinfonia, plus world-class soloists, in a rousing performance of Handel’s choral masterpiece conducted by Aidan Oliver.

From Glyndebourne’s iconic home in the Sussex countryside, be transported into the festive season by this memorable Messiah, transferring direct from Glyndebourne’s Autumn Season.

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