Music & Concerts
Handel's 'Messiah' (English Chamber Choir & Vache Baroque)
Georg Friedrich Handel - Messiah
Rowan Pierce (soprano)
Kate Symonds-Joy (mezzo soprano)
Sebastian Hill (tenor)
John Holland-Avery (baritone)
Rufus Frowde (conductor)
The English Chamber Choir is one of the UK’s leading and busiest vocal ensembles. Recent highlights include the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, London Palladium (with Rick Wakeman), Buckingham Palace, Temple Church, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia and many concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields and abroad.
Vache Baroque is an ensemble of musicians on a mission to connect the broadest possible range of people to the power and drama of Baroque music. From operas and multi-disciplinary concerts to children’s shows and youth residencies, they create inspiring experiences for audiences and artists to enjoy together.
Since their 2020 launch, they have earned widespread critical acclaim –
Messiah was premiered just after Easter in 1742. This performance on the first Saturday after Easter is conducted by ECC's highly-acclaimed Artistic Director, Rufus Frowde, with continuo support from Jonathan Darbourne (Artistic Director of Vache Baroque) and Richard Hills. They are joined by exceptional soloists - world-class, leading musicians of their generation.
