The Messiah by Gli Angeli Genève

Switzerland’s Gli Angeli Genève, known for their redicency at Festival Oude Muziek and their successful recordings, gives this masterpiece an extra golden lining. The Messiah at Christmas is like the Matthäus at Easter – but more festive and exuberant. Handel dared, for a religious work, to do a lot with the Messiah: at tense moments it sounds really thrilling, and joyful is almost over the top, with the Hallelujah as its highlight. That and the comprehensible English lyrics make the Messiah as catchy and compelling as an opera.  

photo exhibition NEIGHBOURS

Have you seen the NEIGHBOURS exhibition? In the foyer of the Great Hall you can see beautiful portraits of local residents - poor, rich, hip, young and old. A nice mix of tradition and modernity. Definitely worth a visit before or after the concert!

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