NEW VENUE!
Wed Dec 14, Thurs Dec 15,
Fri Dec 16, Sat Dec 17 at 7:30pm
Koerner Hall
TELUS Centre for Performance and Learnin
The Royal Conservatory
Listen to an excerpt of the music:
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Hallelujah Chorus from Tafelmusik's
Handel Messiah: The Complete Choruses
CBC Records (SMCD 5193)
"To sing some of those choruses at Taurin's speeds, with every note clear and in place, is an almost superhuman achievement ... The orchestra ... effortlessly provided the ideal accompaniment ... one of the best Messiah's I have ever heard."
Karina Gauvin, soprano
Robin Blaze, countertenor
Rufus Müller, tenor
Brett Polegato, baritone
Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and Orchestra
Join the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and Orchestra for an intimate and uplifting performance of this baroque masterpiece - a profoundly moving experience in the style and spirit of Handel's own productions. Led by Chamber Choir Director Ivars Taurins, this is one of Tafelmusik's most popular concerts, always drawing rave reviews from critics and patrons alike.
This year's performances of Messiah (Dec 14-17) are being recorded live. Take part in this iconic event by becoming one of the first underwriters of Tafelmusik's inaugural live recording of Handel's Messiah.
The Messiah recording will capture this intimate and profoundly moving performance of a beloved baroque masterpiece. Your support will immortalize this exciting and historical moment in time for the world and future generations to come.View the printable pdf file of the programme listing and text for this concert.
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