Handel’s Messiah

Handel's Messiah at St Mary's 2014

St Mary’s Singers launch Christmas 2014 in a spectacular way with a performance of Handel’s Messiah in the glorious surroundings of Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral. Experience the incomparable music of George Frideric Handel and the words of Charles Jennens in the tale of the Nativity and the Passion, the exuberant choruses and achingly beautiful arias.

The resident mixed voice choir of St Mary’s Cathedral will be joined by a professional orchestra and soloists under the baton of Oliver Brett.

Tickets: A Reserve seats are $40 (book early for these – they go fast) and $30 unreserved seating.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/GGBX or purchase at the door.

School aged children are free when accompanied by a paying adult – these free seats are only available in the unreserved seating area.

Call Chrissie Goldrick on 0438 625 056 with enquiries.

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