Even after 100 consecutive years, the magic of singing Handel's
Messiah continues to excite Auckland Choral. There are roughly a
quarter of a million notes in Messiah and Handel wrote them in three
to four weeks. From the moment of the opening overture the spine
tingles with the sense that something special is about to unfold. When
King George II first heard Handel's Messiah, he leapt to his feet in
excitement. We don't expect you to do that - but we're sure you'll
recognise the tune anyway. This is quite simply some of the most
uplifting music ever written. Handel confidently announces the birth
of Christ with a radiant section that quotes St Luke's gospel, 'For
unto us a Child is Born'. Then there's one of the most famous pieces
of choral music, the 'Hallelujah Chorus', and 'The Trumpet Shall
Sound'. Now that's how you do Christmas! Join us to experience the
freshness, inspiration and joy of a truly timeless classic.
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