12 December 2020

Handel's Messiah

Christchurch City Choir returns to the Christchurch Town Hall for its 30th anniversary performance of Handel’s Messiah, joined by members of Christchurch Youth Choir, conducted by Dr John Linker and accompanied by the CSO.

A perennial favourite in the concert calendar, Messiah signals that Christmas is on its way. Joyful, majestic and uplifting. 

Opera soloists, organ, harpsichord, orchestra and choir unite to tell the story of the Messiah. 

2020 featured soloists are Auckland soprano Anna Pierard, NZ based Swedish mezzo-soprano Catrin Johnsson, NZ international tenor Oliver Sewell and UK based bass-baritone Paul Whelan.

Sponsors

  • Principal Sponsor: Cuningham Taylor Law
  • Concert Sponsor: John Rhind Funerals
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A perennial favourite in the concert calendar, Messiah signals that Christmas is on its way. Joyful, majestic and uplifting. 

Opera soloists, organ, harpsichord, orchestra and choir unite to tell the story of the Messiah. 

2020 featured soloists are Auckland soprano Anna Pierard, NZ based Swedish mezzo-soprano Catrin Johnsson, NZ international tenor Oliver Sewell and UK based bass-baritone Paul Whelan.

Sponsors

  • Principal Sponsor: Cuningham Taylor Law
  • Concert Sponsor: John Rhind Funerals
Location
Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central

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