Aylesbury Choral Society: Handel’s Messiah

Saturday 28th November  7.30 pm

St. Mary’s Church, Aylesbury  HP20 2JJ

George Frederic Handel was born in Halle, Germany in 1685.  In 1712 he settled in London and became a naturalised British subject in 1727.  He is consistently recognised as one of the greatest composers of his era, bringing Italian opera to its highest development, creating the genre of English oratorio, and introducing a new style into English church music.  He composed his Messiah in 1741, and it was first performed in Dublin a year later.

The choir will be accompanied by the Aylesbury Sinfonia, conducted by Philip Stopford, and four first-rate soloists will complete the line-up.

Advance tickets are £18 for adults or £7 for under-18s, available at aylesburychoral.org.uk.  On the door, tickets are £20 for adults or £8 for under-18s.

The Witchert Chorale: Mars Meets Venus

Saturday 28th November  7.30 pm

St. Mary’s Church, Haddenham  HP17 8AJ

From the tragedy of conflict and the longing for peace to the beauty, tenderness and joy of life, this varied programme celebrates music’s ability to express our deepest emotions and bring us together.

War and love have inspired some of the most powerful music ever written.  Join us for an evening of choral music exploring these contrasting worlds, with works by Elgar, Howells, Parry and Finzi, alongside the dark humour of Tom Lehrer and some lively popular songs.

Proceeds are in aid of Friends of St Mary’s (Haddenham), Haddenham Village Society and Parkinson’s UK.  Refreshments will be available.

Tickets are £14 in advance or £16 on the door, with under-16s admitted free.

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