# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Gloucester Choral Society, led by our acclaimed choral and orchestral director Adrian Partington, invites you and your family to start your Christmas preparations with Messiah by the German-born composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Messiah is a traditional favourite and, for many, singing Messiah at the beginning of December marks the start of Christmas time. It’s really the most glorious way to kick off the festive season! This season we are delighted to be working with the world-class, award-winning ensemble, La Serenissima, and their director and leader Adrian Chandler. They have twice won the Gramophone Award for ‘Baroque Instrumental’ (in 2010 & 2017) and have topped the UK Specialist Classical Chart. They will be assisted by our own Jonathan Hope on the Chamber Organ. GCS performs Messiah at the start of Advent two out of every three seasons and, on each occasion, Adrian Partington has sought to extract more and more attention to detail. Further to his studies of the composer’s original (urtext) score, last year he introduced several elements that are missed in the standard editions. This led to a most electrifying performance. We hope to further enhance the experience in this year’s rendition. Prepare to be moved as our top-class choir, soloists and orchestra bring to life the poignant story of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From the opening air “Every Valley” to the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus and to the heart-rending "He Was Despised," every note of Handel's Messiah will resonate deep within your soul. Many of our audience will know this oratorio intimately and, for many, ‘it’s like meeting up with an old friend.’ We’re hoping that new listeners will also be attracted to hear what it’s all about too. If you want to introduce a young person to experience high quality Western Art music, this is probably the ideal place to start. Messiah has some of the most astonishingly beautiful solos in the choral canon and we have 4 fabulous young soloists performing these for you. The choruses are thrilling and the oratorio reaches its climax with ‘Worthy is the Lamb’ leading into the ‘Amen’ chorus. It’s such a magical finale! Come and join us and get Christmas 2025 off to a cracking start! Orchestra La Serenissima Chamber Organ Jonathan Hope Soloists Soprano: Bethan Evans Countertenor: Tom Lilburn Tenor: Greg Tassell Bass: Aidan Smith - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gloucester/gloucester-choral-society-handel-messiah/200028802664520 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, christmas, workshops, performances, meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 73 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Gloucester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom - **lat**: 51.86798 - **long**: -2.24749 - **full address**: 12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f146f3aeaad2417334dff220884fbdc75dfaaf4dd6782875994a93f8d67cd17c-rimg-w1200-h636-dc4a2c13-gmir?v=1764416768 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah being held? - **A:** Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah takes place on Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah? - **A:** Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah is organized by Gloucester Cathedral. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gloucester Choral Society: Handel Messiah is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gloucester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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