Sunday 10 December 2023, 7pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Britten Sinfonia - Handel/Mozart: Messiah
Britten Sinfonia - Handel/Mozart: MessiahPresented by Britten Sinfonia
Hear Handel’s masterpiece re-imagined by Mozart.
If you weren’t aware that Mozart arranged Messiah for a late-18th-century orchestra, you are in good company. From 1800–1950, the piece was more frequently played in his re-orchestration, but over the last 70 years it has completely fallen out of fashion. Enjoy a rare chance to experience Handel’s iconic oratorio in Mozart’s compelling version, abundant in rich and surprising textures created by the addition of trombones, horns, flute and clarinet. Conductor Sofi Jeannin leads Britten Sinfonia, the BBC Singers and some of the UK’s leading soloists.
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- George Frideric Handel arr. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Messiah 140 mins
Performers
- Britten Sinfonia
- BBC Singers
- Sofi Jeannin conductor
- Hilary Cronin soprano
- Helen Charleston alto
- Laurence Kilsby tenor
- Morgan Pearse bass
Resident Orchestras
Discover more about our Resident Orchestras Britten Sinfonia and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Information for your visit
Sunday 10 December 2023, 7pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
9.40pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.40pm – 10.40pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Cloakroom
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