It has been a decade since its last performance in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, but Handel’s Messiah is returning with a unique, local twist on Sunday, December 14, at 7.30pm.
Presented by Music for Galway in association with Resurgam and directed by Mark Duley, Galway Messiah is a new approach to presenting Handel’s seasonal oratorio, thanks to sponsorship from the Lifes2Good Foundation.
More than 170 singers and musicians will combine in a cross-community production of Handel’s Messiah, including Galway’s Resurgam, soloists, chamber choir Collegium and baroque instrumental ensemble Vespera.
“This is an opportunity for Galway’s rich heritage of amateur singers to share the stage with this stellar line-up of professionals, St. Nicholas’ Singers and a children’s choir drawn from the community throughout Galway will bring this uniquely Galway performance to life,” says Duley, the conductor.
MfG’s 44th International Concert Season is titled ‘BREATHE’, and its theme this year is the power of the voice.
“We are thrilled to present this project as it really fits into so many aspects of our work. Working with Resurgam and Mark Duley guarantees that artistically, this production will be top notch. At the same time, we can offer many in the community the rewarding experience of participating in the performance. The local aspect also feeds into our sustainability strategy, as it allows us to minimise flying in soloists and [other] musicians,” she said.
Premium tickets (limited ) are €40 with concession for over 66 at €36; Standard tickets are €30, concessions €27. Solidarity tickets (children, students, recipients of job seekers', disability and carers’ allowance, and refugees ) available for €15.
See www.musicforgalway.ie or phone 091705962
